Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie de Jong - a target who Erik ten Hag has previously coached at Ajax - has frustrated the club so far this summer, with negotiations dragging on throughout the window.
United and Barcelona have a broad agreement in place for a £72m deal but the move is stalling over £17m in backdated wages that De Jong is owed by the Spanish club after agreeing to a pay cut during the Covid pandemic.
There are also reports that the midfielder is unsure about moving to Old Trafford, while United's Premier League rivals Chelsea are also said to be keen on the Netherlands international.
But if Ten Hag does get his wish and is reunited with De Jong at Old Trafford, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher says it could be a game-changer for the club.
"It'll be interesting if they get De Jong," Carragher told Sky Sports News.
"I do think he's a top-class player and I think he would make a huge difference for them."
