Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has praised Holland teammate and Manchester United-liked Frenkie de Jong as reports claim he could be set for a reunion with Erik ten Hag.
The Dutch midfielder currently plies his trade with Barcelona but despite their financial problems, Xavi's side continues to look in the transfer market to bolster their squad. De Jong has been one of the names linked with a move away from the Nou Camp in a bid to leverage a move for one of their summer targets.
Van Dijk could go head-to-head with his Holland compatriot should he complete his move to Manchester United as Ten Hag looks to strengthen the middle of the pitch for the Red Devils after the position was fiercely exploited during their dismal campaign, last season.
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Wout Weghorst stole the headlines this week as Louis van Gaal's side grabbed a late winner against Wales just 30 seconds after Rob Page's side equalised. De Jong sparked the counter-attack in the build-up to the crucial goal marking an impressive spell of games with Holland after they sensationally dispatched Belgium 4-1.
The 30-year-old captained Oranje during their triumph over Roberto Martinez's side, lauded a number of his teammates including the former Ajax man, he told NOS Sport : "[Steven] Bergwijn was incredible, [Steven] Berghuis too. Memphis [Depay] was excellent. Frenkie [De Jong]… well, he always plays well in my eyes."
In order to secure a reunion with Ten Hag, United will have to splash out in excess of €80m. The Dutch tactician was in attendance for United and Ralf Rangnick's final match against Crystal Palace as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat.
