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MANCHESTER UNITED should make a move for Barcelona star Frenkie De Jong if Paul Pogba leaves.

That's the opinion of former Liverpool and England star John Barnes, who thinks the 24-year-old Dutchman 'has everything'.

John Barnes says Manchester United should sign Frenkie De Jong
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John Barnes says Manchester United should sign Frenkie De Jong
Paul Pogba could be leaving Manchester United in the summer
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Paul Pogba could be leaving Manchester United in the summer

Pogba is out of contract with United at the end of the season, and has given little indication he is ready to stick around.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and old club Juventus have all been linked with the French star.

But if he does decide to leave United for a second time, Barnes thinks De Jong is the perfect replacement.

Speaking to , the 58-year-old said: "Frenkie de Jong would be a brilliant signing for Manchester United.

"It looks like Paul Pogba is on his way out of the club so bringing in a replacement for him is very important.

"Especially if that person is a young and talented player who will get the opportunity to be one of the main players at the club.

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"He has everything in terms of passing range, intensity and a great attitude. It’s exactly what Manchester United need in midfield.

"That was their plan with Donny Van de Beek, but of course he’s been stifled by other players in his position playing better than him.

"However, bringing de Jong in and putting him straight into the side and being trusted would be good for both Manchester United and him."

With Barcelona's ongoing financial crisis, they could be forced to flog some of their bigger names in January and summer.

They have, however, somehow managed to agree a £55m deal with Manchester City to sign Ferran Torres.

If United do sign a replacement for Pogba, it would be another kick in the teeth for fellow midfielder Donny van de Beek.

The 24-year-old Dutch star has flopped since joining United from Old Trafford and could look for his own way out in summer.

Donny van de Beek has struggled to impose himself at Old Trafford
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Donny van de Beek has struggled to impose himself at Old Trafford

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