Center back Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich is reportedly Manchester United’s top target and is eager to complete his move “ASAP.” Strengthening the defence is one of Manchester United’s top concerns this summer after injuries hampered them greatly the previous campaign.
Leny Yoro, an 18-year-old who joined the Premier League’s biggest clubs from Lille for an estimated £58 million, was signed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment team ahead of competitors. Yoro’s foot injury will keep him out of action for about three months, which will be a setback to Manchester United throughout preseason.
Man Utd was always going to need to add a new centre-back this summer, and De Ligt has emerged as their top target, with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof being linked to moves elsewhere.
Man Utd gave two reasons why De Ligt deal can be transfer masterclass
Bayern is holding out for €50 million (£43 million) for De Ligt; therefore, Man Utd has not been able to come to a deal for him. Though Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton has a big price tag of £75 million, the Dutchman should be easier to sign.
In an attempt to land an incredible double deal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich reportedly started further negotiations for De Ligt and his teammate Noussair Mazraoui on Monday. Fabrizio Romano estimates that the maximum cost of this double swoop will be €70 million (£60.2 million). This summer, the two guys may get back together at Old Trafford after their productive collaboration at Ajax.
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