August 9th 2024.
There is some news buzzing around the football world, and it involves Matthijs de Ligt, the highly sought-after player from Manchester United. According to reports, the 24-year-old defender is currently under investigation by German police for a possible hit-and-run incident. This comes at a time when de Ligt's future with the Premier League club is uncertain.
De Ligt has been linked with a move to Manchester United for some time now, and his absence from Bayern Munich's pre-season tour of South Korea last month only added fuel to the transfer rumors. However, things have taken a twist as the Netherlands international is now the subject of a probe by German police. It is alleged that on Wednesday morning, he rammed his £63,000 Audi Q8 e-tron into a parked car near Bayern's Sabener Strasse training ground and then left the scene.
Sources claim that de Ligt simply drove away after the incident, but his car was later towed and impounded by the authorities. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence or a fine. According to specialist lawyer Marc Wederhake, a fine is more likely in such cases. Katharina Thueuerkaufer, another specialist lawyer, explained that a hit-and-run can only be committed intentionally and it must be proven that de Ligt was aware of the accident.
This incident comes at a crucial time for Manchester United, as they have been looking to strengthen their defensive options after the recent injury of their new £52m signing, Leny Yoro. They have been in talks with Bayern Munich, but the clubs are still £10m apart in their valuation of de Ligt. The Bundesliga giants are holding out for £42m, while United are only willing to pay £32m.
Apart from de Ligt, United are also pursuing the signature of Bayern right back Noussair Mazraoui. It is reported that personal terms have already been agreed upon, but a joint offer of £51m for both Mazraoui and de Ligt was rejected. Bayern are demanding a fee of £64m for the pair. Any potential move for Mazraoui is also dependent on the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
United had initially shown interest in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, but the hefty price tag of £70m seems to be a stumbling block. Manager Erik ten Hag has also reminded the club of the importance of adhering to PSR and FFP rules in the transfer market. It remains to be seen how this investigation will affect de Ligt's potential move to Manchester United. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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