June 15th 2024.
Bayern Munich is reportedly considering selling their defender, Matthijs de Ligt, during this upcoming summer transfer window. According to sources in Germany, the club is looking to receive a transfer fee of €50 million from Manchester United for the 24-year-old player.
United's priority for this transfer window is to sign a new centre-back after the departure of Raphael Varane. One of the top candidates on their shortlist is Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. However, their initial offer of £45 million has been rejected, as Everton is holding out for a higher fee of over £70 million.
As a result, United is considering other options, with De Ligt being one of them. The Premier League club has already started discussing a potential move for the Netherlands international, who previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
Reports suggest that Bayern Munich is open to selling De Ligt, but they are looking for a €50 million fee. The defender joined the German club in a record-breaking deal of €77 million from Ajax in July 2022. However, his second season at Bayern was plagued with injuries, and he only managed to start 16 games in the Bundesliga.
Currently, De Ligt is focused on the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament with the Netherlands national team. They will be facing Poland, France, and Austria in Group D. When asked about his future at Bayern, the defender stated that his main focus is on the Euros and he is not thinking about any transfer decisions at the moment.
Meanwhile, Manchester United continues to monitor their options for a new centre-back and will make a decision once the Euro 2024 tournament concludes. Stay updated with the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is protected by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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