Man United backed to sign Frenkie de Jong and Premier League star in midfield ‘revamp’ – Robinson
Man United should sign both Frenkie de Jong and Youri Tielemans this summer, according to Paul Robinson.
The former Spurs and England number one, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the two midfielders would bring “different” attributes to Erik ten Hag’s side.
Man United have been in advanced talks over a deal for Barcelona’s De Jong for a number of weeks but have so far failed to complete the transfer.
According to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs (20 July), the Red Devils also have genuine interest in signing Tielemans from Leicester City.
The Belgium international is said to be a cheaper and less complicated option to De Jong.
Tielemans has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium.
When asked by Football Insider if United should abandon their long pursuit of De Jong in favour of signing Tielemans, Robinson said:
“If I was United I would want to see both De Jong and Tielemans come through the door.
“They need player in all areas, in all honesty. They need to revamp the squad.
“It would not be one or the other for me. I would go out there and sign both of them.
“The De Jong deal is taking a long, long time for whatever reason.
“If they can get Tielemans that would be a big help because he is a phenomenal player. He brings different things to De Jong.
“United should be doing both.”
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