The price that Manchester United could sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong for has been revealed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The 25-year-old is edging closer to an Old Trafford move.
Reports suggest that a deal could be finalised between the two clubs before the end of the week.
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With different fees being reported from different outlets, Romano's most recent report has shed light on the possible fee that will get the deal over the line.
He began by saying that United had new and direct contact with Barcelona today for the De Jong deal.
Following United's latest verbal bid of €65m, the Spanish club are asking for an €85/86m overall fee.
The report continued, mentioning that an agreement is finally getting close, with the two clubs in talks over the add-ons in order to reach an €85m total package.
This suggests that United's €65m upfront fee could be accepted, with the details of the add-ons being the next hurdle for United to overcome.
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In English currency, this would see the Reds pay around £56m upfront and a further £17m in add-ons.
A deal for this amount, after Barcelona were desperate to recoup closer to €100m for the midfielder, would be great business for the English club.
While there has been widespread scrutiny around the deal amongst supporters, this cut-price could aid United in deals elsewhere.
United are interested in Ajax's Antony to strengthen their frontline, he scored 12 goals and assisted 10 times last season.
However, he has been priced at £68.9m according to Paul Hirst of The Times.
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This could be a complication for the club, as Hirst also adds that the club have a transfer budget of £120m this summer.
Departures, however, could boost this number up, and will be crucial in the incomings that arrive at Old Trafford this summer.
United have already parted with the likes of Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata; but they have all left the club no free transfers.
While the wage budget will prosper with these exits, the club still need to find fees for more out-of-favour players in order to purchase Ten Hag's preferred targets.
Andreas Pereira could be close to a move to newly promoted Fulham, who want to bolster their team ahead of the Premier League campaign.
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This deal could see United receive an initial £9m, with another £2m in add-ons.
However, more work is needed to be done.
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