PSG make €60 million offer to sign 25-year-old Manchester United target: Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly made a sizeable offer for Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona are seemingly desperate to part ways with the midfielder to reduce their wage bill and raise funds to pay off debts, register new signings, and acquire new players.

According to El Nacional, PSG have made a €60 million offer for the midfielder. The club's CEO, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, is believed to be a fan of the former Ajax midfielder.

De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 for €75 million. He has been a regular starter for the club over the last three seasons and was a prominent member of Xavi's starting line-up during the 2021-22 campaign. He made 47 appearances across competitions and contributed directly to nine goals.

However, Barcelona's dire financial situation has forced them to consider parting ways with some of their prized assets. The club has signed Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski this summer and will need to sell some players to balance the books.

Barcelona have made clear their desire to part ways with De Jong during the club's pre-season. The Dutch midfielder featured as a substitute in all three of the Catalan giants' friendlies and was even deployed as a centre-back.

The Catalans have reportedly informed him that he will be starved of playing time and might not be deployed in his preferred midfield role if he stays at the club.

Manchester United have already agreed to a deal worth €85 million with the Blaugrana. The club are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements after they parted ways with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic last month.

The Red Devils' new manager, Erik ten Hag, is keen to reunite with his former Ajax protege at Old Trafford. However, the 25-year-old is reluctant to join a club that will not participate in the Champions League next season.

Manchester United look set to move on to alternative targets after failing to sign PSG linked Frenkie de Jong

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Manchester United have been linked with a move for PSG target De Jong for nearly two months. However, the Dutchman's reluctance to join the Premier League giants has prompted them to look at alternative options.

According to Football365, Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has emerged as a transfer target. The 27-year-old enjoyed an incredible 2021-22 campaign, scoring 11 goals and providing 11 assists in 37 Serie A games. He won Lazio's 'Player of the Season' award for his exploits.

Manchester United could table an offer to Lazio for the Serbian in the near future. Erik ten Hag's side will be keen to sign the midfielder before their Premier League campaign starts on August 7 against Brighton & Hove Albion.