In accordance with journalist Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United have began inner discussions over a transfer for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer time.
The Pink Devils are presently in negotiations with Everton over the switch of Jarrad Branthwaite. They’ve already agreed private phrases with the Englishman and just lately made a proper supply for him.
Regardless of this, the membership proceed to be linked with different candidates and Plettenberg claims that inner talks are underway over a possible deal for De Ligt, primarily due to supervisor Erik ten Hag.
The membership haven’t made any concrete transfer, however they’re gathering info over his availability. Man United really feel the Netherlands worldwide could be signed for round £42 million this summer time.
Reunion
De Ligt was one of the sought-after defenders in world soccer throughout his time at Ajax underneath ten Hag. He has since spent his time at Juventus and Bayern the place he has had combined fortunes
The Dutchman may very well be offered by Bayern this summer time, contemplating they might signal multiple centre-back. The membership just lately landed Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart by triggering his launch clause.
Vincent Kompany’s aspect are additionally within the pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah and they’re presently pushing to finalise a switch settlement with the Bundesliga holders for the German.
This might result in the departure of de Ligt. United might enter the race for his signature attributable to ten Hag’s presence. The 54-year-old bought one of the best out of the 24-year-old at Ajax and will desire a reunion.
De Ligt would completely go well with the supervisor’s enjoying type together with his sturdy passing attributes. The centre-back accomplished 93.9% of his passes in Bundesliga final season – solely Tah of Leverkusen fared higher.
He was additionally spectacular together with his recoveries and clearances. De Ligt had a tricky spell with Bayern final season on the again of short-term knee accidents, however he has been largely injury-free all through his profession.
This needs to be a constructive for United too, contemplating their damage woes final time period. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane each had prolonged spells on the sidelines. The previous is about to depart on a free switch subsequent month.
