Erik ten Hag has told Manchester United bosses that Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen will be the focal point of his team. Ten Hag believes De Jong would be worth every penny.

Ten Hag has alternative transfer targets for both attack and defence. But views De Jong as paramount to his plans because he wants him to build the play for his team.

Ten Hag feels a marquee signing like De Jong - followed by Eriksen - would be a huge statement of intent for him to make.

A one-year contract offer for Christian Eriksen has been tabled, with the option of a further 12 months by Manchester United. And the financial terms of the deal are believed to be acceptable. [Simon Mullock]�