Manchester United's Bid For Frenkie De Jong Has An 'Expiration Date'

Every summer United seem to be involved in a transfer saga that takes far too long, whilst their rivals swoop in and get their main moves done relatively quickly, such as Manchester City signing Erling Haaland.

Whilst they've gone out to sign Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen, who signed on Friday, the attempts to sign Barcelona's midfielder are taking decidedly longer.

Barca's refusal to pay the player's owed money, as well as his desire to stay at the Nou Camp, are not making things go quickly at all.

According to SPORT, via Sport Witness, there is an 'expiration date' to the offer that's on the table and the club are putting pressure on the player to move, to avoid it running out.

De Jong is desperate to stay at the Nou Camp, despite his club seemingly being open to let the player go, with Chelsea also reportedly interested.

Xavi's side have added Franck Kessie, Andreas Christiansen and Raphinha already this summer, with Robert Lewandowski expected to join.

Jules Kounde and Bernardo Silva have also been linked with the club, and all that comes despite Kessi and Christiansen not being able to register for the club in the league.

On top of the new players, the club have also re-signed Ousmane Dembele, after his contract expired, with the club being criticised for his transfer announcement.

United continued their tour to Asia and Australia with a win over Melbourne Victory on Friday, as Eric Bailly continued his form as a playmaker, of all things.

The club are hoping to announce the signing of Lisandro Martinez in the coming days, having reportedly agreed a fee with Ajax for the centre back.