The Red Devils are determined to add more energy and drive to their engine room this summer, with it possible that a raid will be launched on arch-rivals from Elland Road.
Rangnick identified United's poor defensive record as one of the areas where he felt he could make an immediate improvement, emphasising that keeping clean sheets would be down to the entire backline and not just the heroics of David de Gea.
A fresh update further suggests that Ten Hag could get his man, with the pair during a successful spell at Ajax.
It was De Jong's performances under Ten Hag that attracted interest from Barcelona.
According to , Newcastle United is his likely destination.
But someone will take him.