sport news Tyrell Malacia's £13m move to Manchester United faces significant complications trends now Tyrell Malacia's £13m move to Manchester United faces significant complications as the Dutch defender changes agent... with concern building that £70m pursuit of Frenkie de Jong could now be at risk Tyrell Malacia's £13million move to Manchester United faces complications The defender was expected to be new United boss Erik ten Hag's first signing The Holland international has changed agents midway through the transfer By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 09:52 BST, 1 July 2022 | Updated: 09:59 BST, 1 July 2022 Viewcomments Tyrell Malacia’s protracted move to Manchester United has hit significant complications amid a move from the player to change agents. Malacia is on course to become new United head coach Erik ten Hag’s first signing after the Old Trafford club agreed a £13million fee for the left-back. But the switch is being delayed due to a wish from Malacia to change agents midway through the transfer. Tyrell Malacia’s protracted move to Manchester United has hit significant complications The Dutch defender Malacia has decided to change agents midway through his £13m move The Holland international has been looked after HCM Sports Management, who also look after De Jong. The company also facilitated Donny van de Beek’s switch from Ajax to United in 2020. However, Malacia has made clear he doesn’t not want HCM to do this deal creating significant hurdles for United with regards to completing a deal. There is concern building that United's £70m pursuit of Frenkie de Jong could now be at risk And there is some concern that the external problems could cause issues with regards to United’s move for De Jong. Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that United were close to agreeing a deal with Barcelona for the Holland midfielder, in a deal that could be worth up to £70million. But the situation between Malacia and HCM could conceivably add complications for the De Jong deal. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility