Man United: Erik ten Hag ‘convinces Frenkie de Jong his future lies at Old Trafford’

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly convinced Frenkie de Jong that his future lies at Old Trafford. 

The 25-year-old has emerged as the Red Devils’ priority target in the summer window with the club in the market for a new central midfielder after Paul Pogba left as a free agent.

But De Jong was initially believed to be reluctant to make the move to Manchester, citing United’s lack of Champions League football.

Erik ten Hag (left) has reportedly convinced Frenkie de Jong (right) to join Man United

However, Ten Hag has passed his first test as United manager after he successfully managed to change the midfielder’s mind and convinced him that he can realise his full potential at Old Trafford, according to The Mirror. 

When United first made their interest known, De Jong was said to be reluctant to lave the Catalan side. 

United’s lack of Champions League football, after scrambling sixth-place finish last season, was believed to be a deterrent for De Jong. 

Meanwhile, he was also said to be reluctant to leave the Nou Camp after three seasons and wanted to stay and prove himself following his £65million arrival. 

The Dutchman reportedly wanted to stay and prove himself after three seasons at Barcelona

But United have set their sights on De Jong as their No 1 summer transfer target with Ten Hag said to want to build his side around him. 

The manager has reportedly explained that he is planning to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford and told De Jong he can be part of United’s comeback.

De Jong played under Ten Hag when Ajax reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019 before joining Barcelona. 

Ten Hag is said to have reminded his former star of their…