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Matthijs De Ligt only wants Manchester United

Manchester United are desperately in need of defender after finishing the season with negative goal difference. The club conceded 58 goals in Premier League and as a result finished on 8th position. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not been impressed with the defenders and hence wanted to change the defensive line. The Red Devils are willing to sign atleast two defenders this market. They have three defenders in sight, out of which one prefers to join them. Matthijs De Ligt only wants to join Manchester United are reunite with his former Ajax boss.

Matthijs De Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro were the three names linked with a move to Old Trafford. However, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro’s chances to join United are very slim. Leny Yoro is prioritising a move to Real Madrid. Jarrad Branthwaite on the other hand will cost United £70 million. The Red Devils made bid of £35 million followed by improved £50 million. However, Everton are not convinced to negotiate. On the other hand, Matthijs De Ligt is excited to move to England. Bayern Munich are also prepared to sell the Dutchman and are already in talks with United.

De Ligt to join United soon

Bayern Munich are prepared to sell Matthijs De Ligt even though he still has three years left in his current contract. The 24 year old defender was unable to meet the expectations club had from him. In the 2023/24 season, De Ligt lost his place as a regular starter. Kim Min Jae and Eric Dier snatched the place from Dutchman after their arrival. As a result, Bayern put De Ligt on the transfer list away from Allianz Arena.

United want to reunite the former Ajax superstar which his Erik Ten Hag. De Ligt came to attention under Ten Hag. The duo were part of Ajax’s historic run in 2018/19 champions league. Bayern Munich are demanding £42 million for De Ligt. United are prepared to pay the demanded price by Bayern. It has also been reported that United have already agreed on personal terms with De Ligt.

Fabrizio Romano shares an update about defender’s future

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared a key update about De Ligt’s future. While talking to GiveMeSport, Romano said that the relationship between De Ligt and Ten Hag will speed up the transfer process. The Italian journalist added that the Dutchman’s sole priority is to join United.

“The manager knows him very well since their time together at Ajax. So the idea of Matthijs De Ligt is to go to Manchester United, and he’s giving total priority to Man United in terms of personal terms negotiations” – Fabrizio Romano about De Ligt’s future.

To conclude, Romano said that despite other clubs linked with the 24 year old defender, his agent Rafaela Pimenta is only negotiating with Manchester United.

United’s other current activities

Manchester United have already welcomed Dan Ashworth, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada. After the changes in the board the club did some crucial changes in the coaching staff. United offered Erik Ten Hag a contract extension. The club have now announced the arrival of Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake. Mitchell Van Der Gaag’s contract has been terminated. United have also parted ways with Benni McCarty and Richard Hartis. Jelle Ten Rouwelaar is set to become new United goalkeeping coach.

Along with De Ligt, United are also set to welcome another Dutch international Joshua Zirkzee. Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that the Zirkzee deal is already done. According to him, Zirkzee has been offered with a contract running until 2029. Manchester United have also announced the departure of Donny van de Beek on their official website.

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