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34 The spotlight is on Matthijs de Ligt as far as Manchester United are concerned.
After attempting to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who appears to have been priced out of a move, United have switched their attention to Netherlands star De Ligt.
Most of you will remember his performances for Ajax when they last reached the Champions League semi-finals, under Erik ten Hag in 2019, but he has been unable to reach those heights at Juventus or Bayern Munich.
Ten Hag may be able to get the best out of De Ligt, which is why United are trying to sign the 24-year-old centre-back this summer.
According to BBC Sport, United believe they are making progress in their attempts to sign De Ligt.
United held talks with De Ligt’s advisors about a potential move to Old Trafford, while Bayern are trying to trim their wage bill.
De Ligt is currently in Germany with his country at the European Championship. That said, he is not starting in games under Ronald Koeman.
The Dutch defender has been unable to cement his place in the Bayern Munich team and the German club has been linked with moves for new centre-backs this summer.
No wonder they are willing to listen to offers for De Ligt, who is reportedly willing to take a pay cut at United.
United need to find a partner for Lisandro Martinez in the heart of defence following Raphael Varane’s departure. We need someone of high quality who is reliable and not injury prone.
De Ligt gives green light to Manchester United
In another update this afternoon, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claims De Ligt has given a green light to United after direct contacts with his camp.
Romano doesn’t believe personal terms will be an issue as his agent, Rafaela Pimenta is only negotiating with United, which is a priority of the player.
🚨🔴 Matthijs de Ligt has given green light to Manchester United move after direct contacts with his camp.
Personal terms are not an issue as his agent Pimenta is only negotiating with Man United, priority for the player.
Up to Man Utd and Bayern, in talks over deal structure. pic.twitter.com/NkAOh6TpW4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2024
Now it’s over to the clubs to agree on a deal.
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