Man Utd agree deals for Frenkie de Jong AND Lisandro Martinez in stunning £118m double transfer swoop
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed deals for both Frenkie de Jong AND Lisandro Martinez in a £118million double swoop.
The Red Devils are claimed to have reached a “full agreement” with Barcelona regarding De Jong.
But personal terms are still claimed to be an issue – with De Jong himself eager to stay in Spain.
Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports the two clubs have come to an agreement on a fee following further talks.
That number is believed to a guaranteed £63m, which could then rise to £72m with add-ons.
And the Red Devils have also had a £46m bid accepted for Ajax defender Martinez, according to talkSPORT.
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The 24-year-old is set to become the club’s second arrival of the summer following the £13m signing of Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord.
United are understood to have beaten Arsenal to the signing of the Argentinian centre-back.
But the Red Devils are facing a battle to convince De Jong, 25, to join Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford revolution.
Personal terms remain an “issue”, with De Jong himself reluctant to leave the Nou Camp.
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Dutch midfielder De Jong has been a key target for United throughout the transfer window.
The Red Devils have been locked in negotiations with the Spanish giants for weeks regarding a move for the De Jong.
Reports earlier this month suggested United and Barca had agreed a deal worth £56m, but they were dismissed by president Joan Laporta.
Chiefs Richard Arnold and John Murtough flew to Spain earlier this week to discuss a deal with Barca director of football Mateu Alemany.
Ten Hag is keen on a reunion with De Jong after the pair previously worked together at Ajax.
And while the Red Devils and Barcelona are finally said to have reached an agreement over a transfer, it is claimed De Jong’s “priority” is to stay in Spain.
Reports yesterday suggested his agents have informed Barcelona he will not be leaving this summer.
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De Jong was scheduled to hold talks with Barca on Monday regarding his future upon his return for pre-season training.
United had been eager to wrap things up before tomorrow, and while a fee has been agreed, the club now face the tricky prospect of negotiating personal terms with the midfielder.