Frenkie de Jong's 'dream' transfer remark, wife dropping hint and Man Utd U-turn

Ten Hag's pursuit of Barcelona midfielder de Jong collapsed; the player had previously expressed reluctance to join United.

Erik ten Hag's attempt to reunite with Frenkie de Jong at Manchester United ultimately failed to materialise. De Jong, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax, had indicated his preference to stay at Barcelona despite United's interest. The transfer saga, which involved speculation about the player's willingness and his wife's public comments, ended without a deal being struck.