Manchester United News LIVE: Frenkie De Jong 90% Complete, Tyrell Malacia deal imminent & Zidane Iqbal new contract

Manchester United's latest news on 29 June was prominent, with progression in deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia.

Ten Hag's team had their very first pre-season training session under the Dutchman on Monday, and Tuesday saw developments in the transfer market.

De Jong is closer to departing Barcelona for Manchester, with the upfront fee looking to be €65 million. Meanwhile, United hijacked Lyon's move for left-back Malacia from Feyenoord. His signing seems immanent.

To catch up on the news throughout the day, read below.

LIVE BLOG:

23:45 BST: That is all the news for today.

Some exciting developments, and we could be in store for United's first signing under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag.

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22:48 BST: BREAKING NEWS

Lequipe have reported that Tyrell Malacia has chosen Manchester United, and has told Lyon of his decision.

The defender will likely be the first of the Erik ten Hag era.

More on the fee and how the situation arisen here.

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22:45 BST: The late night news suggest that United will turn to Lisandro Martinez after they secure the signing of Tyrell Malacia.

That's according to Paul Hirst, who updated his article written earlier in the day. He says that once the deal is complete for the left-back, United will focus on the Argentine.

He revealed that while Arsenal have been pressing for the central defender, United have asked Ajax to keep them updated to the situation as the discuss how much to offer for the defender.

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18:48 BST: There have been more updates regarding Tyrell Malacia to United in the last hours.

David Ornstein and Laurie Whitwell of Athletic have reported that a deal worth €17m (€2m in add-ons) has been agreed between the two clubs.

They added that personal terms still need to be agreed with the player to complete the transfer.

Elsewhere, Feyenoord's Sporting Director admitted to 1908NL that if Malacia says yes to the move, then a United transfer is imminent.

🗣️ Feyenoord Sporting Director Frank Arnesen: "The agreement is there. We are now waiting for Tyrell [Malacia]. If he says yes, then a transfer to #mufc is imminent." [@1908nl]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

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16:18: BREAKING NEWS

Manchester United have made a €15m plus add-ons proposal for Feyenoord's Tyrell Malacia, according to Fabrizio Romano.

This is higher than Lyon's verbal agreement for the player, which is €12m plus €3m in add-ons.

The player will now make a decision on his future.

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15:16 BST: Manchester United are trying to hijack Lyon's deal for Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia, according to Fabrizio Romano.

More to follow.

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14:54 BST: Scott McTominay is seen as an integral part of Erik ten Hag's Manchester United first-team squad.

That's according to The Times, who say United have received two 'tentative enquiries' for the Scotland international, but United will resist any offers for the player.

Ten Hag sees him as pivotal in his future plans.

🗞 #mufc insist that they have not received any formal approach for Scott McTominay but if one materialised later this summer, it is understood that they would reject the offer as they do not want to sell the 25-year-old. [@hirstclass, @_pauljoyce]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

The report adds further details on the payment structure for Frenkie de Jong, and says that United are confident that a deal can be struck.

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14:25 BST: The latest on Frenkie de Jong's deal to Manchester United can be read in detail here.

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13:45 BST - BREAKING NEWS

An agreement between Barcelona and Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong is now 90% complete, according to Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail.

There are now only the finer details to finalise before the player reunites with Erik ten Hag, this was a major factor in De Jong's willingness to join United.

🗞 #mufc are closing in on a deal to sign Frenkie de Jong - sources have said an agreement between United and Barcelona is '90 per cent' complete with just the finer details of the deal left to finalise. [@SamiMokbel81_DM]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

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13:40 BST: United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop is in talks to join League One outfit Wycombe Wanderers on loan this season, according to Rich Fay of the MEN.

United wanted the young shot-stopper to move to a higher level following his impressive stint with Mansfield last season.

Nathan Bishop set for Manchester United loan exit | @RichFay #mufc https://t.co/FV6FT1AtBt

— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) June 28, 2022

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13:31 BST: Frenkie de Jong is reportedly going to earn £250,000-a-week at Manchester United.

This is according to David McDonnell, who adds that the midfielder is expected to sign on a five-year deal.

🗞 Personal terms are understood to be a formality with Frenkie de Jong, who will earn around £250,000-a-week with his move to #mufc, on what is expected to be a five-year deal. [@DiscoMirror]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

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13:06 BST: The deal for Iqbal is now official, announced by the club this afternoon.

His contract at Old Trafford lasts until June 2025, with the option to extend a further year.

Official: Zidane Iqbal has signed a new deal with #mufc pic.twitter.com/Px8KuphQsE

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

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12:44 BST: Youngster Zidane Iqbal has signed a new contract with Manchester United after making his first team debut last season, according to Samuel Luckhurst of the MEN.

He was involved in Erik ten Hag's first pre-season training session yesterday.

The youngsters are keen to impress 👊 pic.twitter.com/yzelEVGEoI

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

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12:30 BST: Manchester United's priority after signing De Jong will be a versatile forward who can play a number of positions across the frontline, according to Rob Dawson of ESPN.

🗞 After completing their move for Frenkie de Jong, #mufc will turn their attention to signing a versatile forward who can play in a number of positions across the front line. [@RobDawsonESPN]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022

Antony of Ajax seems like the major target, however his fee could be a stumbling block for United.

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12:00 BST: Fabrizio Romano has reiterated the price for Frenkie de Jong.

He says that United are closer to agreeing a €65m fee plus add-ons for the midfielder. Those add-ons would see the deal reach a full package of around €85m.

Read more on the fee here.

Manchester United are getting closer to agreeing fee with Barcelona for de Jong for €65m plus add-ons… since yesterday afternoon.

Full package will be around €85m, as reported yesterday after direct talks.

NO update as of now. New talks will take place today/this week. https://t.co/XqrFAnXAQp

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022

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11:35 BST: Manchester United youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Alvaro Fernandez seem to have new squad numbers under Erik ten Hag this season, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Garnacho will swap 75 for 49, while left-back Fernandez will don the 42 shirt after having 74 last season.

The fresh squad numbers for the boys 🤩🔴#mufc pic.twitter.com/naEyjMjZSm

— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) June 28, 2022

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10:45 BST: Reports from MEN's Samuel Luckhurst this morning say that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale.

The player's agent met with Chelsea's owner last week and discussions believed to include the possibility of the Premier League switch for United's no.7, however sources at Old Trafford believe that there "innumerable" clients of the agent likelier to join the Blues than their main man.

Click here for the full story.

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10:35 BST: Sky Sports say that Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong.

It is said that the two clubs have a "broad agreement" on the fee, which is believed to be €65m with performance-based add-ons on top of that.

They add that discussions are continuing over the final details, but it appears that there's an increased confidence that a deal can be struck.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

🗞 #mufc are close to agreeing a deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong. The clubs have a "broad agreement" on the fee - believed to be €65m plus performance related add-ons. [Sky Sports]

— Utd District (@UtdDistrict) June 28, 2022