July 21st 2024.
It seems like the football world is abuzz with rumors surrounding Matthijs de Ligt's potential move to Manchester United. Uli Hoeness, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, recently spoke about the possibility of the Dutch defender joining the Red Devils, hinting at a reunion with his former coach, Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United has already made a big signing this summer, with the arrival of Leny Yoro from Lille for a whopping £52 million. However, it seems that they are still on the lookout for another defender and De Ligt is at the top of their list. The 24-year-old previously played for Ajax under the management of Ten Hag before making the move to Juventus in 2019.
Hoeness has suggested that Bayern may be looking to sell a defender during this transfer window and De Ligt could be the one making his way to Old Trafford. However, he also stated that they are not actively pushing the Netherlands international out of the club. "It's possible that a defender will leave," Hoeness said in an interview with Sky. "De Ligt is Dutch, and the coach at Manchester United is also Dutch. I would have no problem if he stays. Personally, I would not sell [Dayot] Upamecano."
It's not just Hoeness who has spoken about the potential transfer, as Ten Hag himself has been open about United's interest in De Ligt. The coach admitted that he had tried to bring the defender to the club two years ago, but at that time, he was already close to joining Bayern Munich. Ten Hag also stated that he did not initiate the talks for De Ligt's move to United this time around.
The Red Devils have been busy in the transfer market this summer, with the likes of Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee already joining the club. On the other hand, players like Mason Greenwood, Donny van de Beek, and Willy Kambwala have departed, and several others, including Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, and Brandon Williams, have been released.
In addition to De Ligt, United has also been linked with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, with two bids already being rejected. They are also working on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte and are reportedly interested in free agent Adrien Rabiot, who recently left Juventus. It's safe to say that it will be an eventful summer for Manchester United, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how their team shapes up for the upcoming season.
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