The Manchester United faithful would be forgiven for rolling the eyes and uttering a deflated ‘not this again’. Because two years since that long-running, summer-dominating pursuit of Frenkie de Jong ended with egg on the Red Devils’ face – Barcelona accepted a £72 million deal but, crucially, the midfielder did not, per The Athletic – Manchester United, appear ready to get hurt again. Good luck keeping tabs on the sheer number of midfielders linked with Erik ten Hag’s FA Cup winners since United backed away from that Manuel Ugarte deal. Sander Berge, Martin Zubimendi and Monaco contract-rebel…
