July 1st 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund and his team from Denmark were unfortunately knocked out of Euro 2024 by a strong German team. Despite this defeat, Hojlund has taken the time to praise Matthijs, a Bayern Munich defender who has been linked with a potential transfer to Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag, who has recently been assured of at least one more season as manager, is eager to bolster his defense and has been on the lookout for new players. With the departure of Raphael Varane and uncertain futures for Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire, the team is in need of reinforcements. Talks are underway with veteran Jonny Evans for a new one-year deal, while young talent Willy Kambwala has shown promise in his first season.
However, aside from Lisandro Martinez, who is hoping to overcome past fitness issues, Ten Hag lacks top-notch defensive options. The team has already made a bid of £45 million for Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, but they are also considering a potential deal for De Ligt, who fell out of favor at Bayern Munich last season under Thomas Tuchel. It is uncertain if he will fit into Vincent Kompany's plans.
Manchester United, with their limited transfer budget, may struggle to meet Bayern's asking price of €50m. However, Hojlund is in favor of adding another player who has previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax. "That has nothing to do with me; I can't answer that question. But he's a good defender," stated the United striker after Denmark's defeat against Germany in Euro 2024.
When asked about his own future at Bayern, De Ligt, who is currently with the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, stated, "I've already said that this is not the time for me to think about it. We're playing at the Euros now, and that's very important for me and the national team. That's why I can't say what I think about this situation. But what I can say is that I have now completed my second season at Bayern."
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