Man Utd given fresh Frenkie de Jong hope as defender with £43m relsease clause linked

Manchester United will be counting down the days until their return to Premier League action.

Erik ten Hag’s men were on a solid run in the Premier League before their season was halted due to back-to-back postponements.

Though, when United do return following the international break next week, they face a very tough clash with in-form rivals Manchester City.

That could prove to be an early litmus test for this United side, who suddenly have high hopes following their upturn in form.

In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding Old Trafford.

De Jong opportunity

United could yet get their opportunity to sign Frenkie de Jong after a summer of failed attempts.

The Red Devils came up short over the summer despite spending weeks trying to sign the Barcelona midfielder.

But we could yet see a situation where de Jong becomes available, or at least if this summer is anything to go by.

According to Cadena SER’s Adria Soldevila, Barca president Joan Laporta has promised de Jong he will adjust his salary by the end of the season.

The two clashed this summer over financial issues, and that almost led to de Jong leaving Barcelona, so United could get their chance if Laporta does not live up to that promise in a timely manner.

Min-Jae links

United are said to be interested in a move for Napoli defender Kim Min-jae.

According to CNN Turkey, Min-Jae has caught United’s eye after a superb start to the season in Naples.

Though, the centre-back has only been with Napoli since the summer, joining to replace Chelsea-bound Kalidou Koulibaly.

According to Gianluca di Marzio, Min-Jae can only be signed if his release clause is activated.

Min-jae’s release clause is set at £43million, and it can only be activated from January.