GARY NEVILLE has admitted it would be 'embarrassing' for Manchester United to miss Frenkie de Jong, but admitted it would be 'scary' if he joined Chelsea.
According to today's report, theRed Devils are chasing Barcelona's midfielder and are ready to accept defeat.
Chelsea is currently believed to be in his position on the pole with a deal forDeJong.
After Eric Ten Hug made De Jong his top transfer target early in the summer, United have paid a transfer fee with Barcelona. even agreed to {22 for the Dutch.
The move never materialized - and Neville prepares for the worst should De Jong head to Stamford Bridge in Old He Trafford.
United legend football He told Daily:
``If he hadn't wanted to come, his contract would have been terminated a few weeks ago. There should be some kind of communication between them, saying, ``Wait for me.''''
De Jong decided to today to finally settle his future. It is claimed to be in face-to-face negotiations with agents.
Old His move to Trafford is still a possibility, but DeJong joining his league rivals in the Premier League is something Neville "can't even think of".
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He continued: "Three results. There is one, he comes and the man united seems smart and patient.
``They have vacancies in the squad, starting the season with Fred and McTominay and not being able to cross the line and get a deal.''
"I'm not thinking about a third one. I'm going to a rival club in the Premier League to play against a manager I've worked with for the past few years."
The 25-year-old has made it clear that he wants to stay at Barcelona. , implying that they are eager for De Jong to leave. .
