Matthijs de Ligt Eyes Manchester United Move as Bayern Munich Set €50 Million Price Tag

Bayern Munich’s Dutch defender, Matthijs de Ligt, has emerged as a key target for Manchester United this summer, despite earlier links to Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old center-back appears to have his sights set on a move to Old Trafford, potentially reuniting with his former Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag.

Reports from German outlet *Bild* indicate that Manchester United has made its first official bid for de Ligt. However, the offer falls short of Bayern Munich’s asking price. The Bundesliga giants are reportedly open to selling de Ligt but have set a valuation of €50 million (£42 million). In contrast, Manchester United’s bid is around €30 million, with an additional €5 million in add-ons, totaling approximately £29.4 million.

Despite the gap in valuation, both clubs are said to be making progress in negotiations. Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported on Friday that a double transfer deal could be on the horizon, with de Ligt potentially joining the Red Devils in August if talks continue to advance.

For Manchester United, securing de Ligt would be a significant boost to their defensive line. The Dutch international, who made 30 appearances for Bayern Munich in the 2023-24 season, scoring two goals and providing one assist, is highly regarded for his defensive acumen and leadership qualities. His move to United would also mark a reunion with ten Hag, under whom he flourished at Ajax, becoming one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents.

While the deal is not yet finalized, the momentum appears to be building toward de Ligt’s move to the Premier League. Both Manchester United and Bayern Munich are pushing to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties, making de Ligt’s transfer one of the most closely watched developments in the current transfer window.

As negotiations continue, Manchester United fans will be eagerly awaiting news of de Ligt’s potential arrival, hopeful that the Dutch star will strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

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