Manchester United has increased its activities in the pursuit to sign the Bayern Munich’s promising defender, Matthijs de Ligt. The Sky Sports journalist named Plettenberg Florian revealed that. The Red Devils have considered the option of the 24-year-old leg transfer.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Red Devils have started internal discussions about a potential transfer for de Ligt.
De Ligt and Pietro has recently been rated lower in the pecking order of tactical importance. At Bayern, thus a suitable money related offer could sway him. Currently, United’s head coach, Erik ten Hag, is known to be “very interested” to have de Ligt at his team. The two had a good run in the period between 2017 and 2019 while both were at Ajax.
The Old Trafford outfit still think that a £42m bid will be enough to twist the Bayern ‘s arm into making the sale. United is already on the lookout for backup for the coming defense during the summer. Due to the fact that Raphael Varane is leaving the Old Trafford. And Jonny Evans has not signed a new contract.
The United need a quality center back. Victor Lindelof’s is another subject mired in controversy regarding his future at United with Fenerbahce coming out clearly to state that they wished to sign him. He was able to present one of the best performances last season playing for the Bundesliga.
De Ligt Perfect Varane replacement
De Ligt who is considered a world-class talent has a passing accuracy standing at 92%. Manchester United’s ace signing also gets an added boost because of Ten Hag has joined the club. He was the one who handed him the captain’s armband as a teenager at Ajax.
Besides Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite who is a desirable defensive player. There are rumors that the United has already placed a bid for the starlet who could deny it. There are other choices that have been suggested such as.
Gleison Bremer, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Leny Yoro. The hope for obtaining a new and stronger team defender and Manchester United’s interest in signing Matthijs de Ligt intensified the transfer rumor; the bonus is a potential cooperation with his former coach. De Ligt keeps on waiting for more his negotiation and Manchester United fanatics wait for more if he will wear the famous red uniform come the next season.
Speaking of United’s head coach Erik ten Hag, he is claimed to be ‘very interested’ in signing de Ligt, as the pair enjoyed a highly effective cooperation at Ajax when they spent the years of 2017-2019 together.
Search for Defender going on for Utd.
Jonny Evans could be in a similar situation, however the club wants to keep him signing a new deal. The defence of the team needs reinforcement and Matthijs de Ligt is high on their list of potential targets. For United, a transfer fee of £42m for De Ligt would be an astute transaction.
He is also noted for his unique talent and potential that make him different from others. Last term he displayed his technical ability with an impressive 92% pass completion rate in Bundesliga. De Ligt might find it interesting reuniting with his former Ajax coach.
The same one who named him captain when he was still a teenager. This may be the moment for him to take leadership responsibilities and contribute his expertise into United’s defense as they prepare themselves for a tough season ahead.
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite appears to be United’s top defensive target after De Ligt. Branthwaite enjoyed a brilliant 2023/24 campaign with the Everton. He helped them to survive Premier League.
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