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Manchester United’s hunt for defensive reinforcements has definitely not gone in keeping with plan with none of their three targets any nearer to arriving.
It was reported that the Pink Devils are near agreeing a cope with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt with the Netherlands worldwide even agreeing private phrases with the membership.
The Bavarian giants had been additionally open to offloading the previous Ajax starlet with Vincent Kompany already bringing in Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart whereas the following port of name was Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen.
However Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg has now claimed that the 20-time English league champions are but to formally submit a proposal for Erik ten Hag’s former protege.
De Ligt out, Tah in?
As a substitute, the Previous Trafford aspect have inquired with the defending Bundesliga champions about their imposing centre-back.
United are conscious that Bayern are but to agree a payment with their rivals and this may very well be an try to hijack the deal for the Germany worldwide.
🚨🔴 🆕 Been advised that Manchester United have inquired about Jonathan #Tah in the previous few days!
ManUtd conscious of the actual fact, that there’s no settlement between Bayern and Leverkusen.
And: There’s nonetheless no last settlement between ManUtd & Bayern a few switch of Matthijs de… pic.twitter.com/Ygw7XeOaQw
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 15, 2024
“Been advised that Manchester United have inquired about Jonathan Tah in the previous few days! Man Utd conscious of the actual fact, that there’s no settlement between Bayern and Leverkusen.
“And there’s nonetheless no last settlement between Man Utd & Bayern a few switch of Matthijs de Ligt but. As the ultimate supply from MUFC remains to be lacking,” the journalist wrote on X (previously Twitter).
The 28-year-old, who had began all however one sport for the nationwide workforce in the course of the European Championships, has been on United’s radar since final season.
Shock hijack try
In an unforgettable season for Leverkusen, Tah made 48 appearances, scoring six occasions whereas offering one help. He helped preserve 21 clear sheets in all competitions.
His present market worth stands at €30 million and along with his present deal ending in 2025, he may very well be obtainable for lower than what Bayern would command for De Ligt.
Whether or not the English giants have determined to maneuver on from the Bayern star stays unclear. However it’s clear with Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala’s departure and Victor Lindelof’s impending exit that the membership wants a couple of new centre-back.
Tah just isn’t as younger as De Ligt however he’s having fun with an important run of kind over the past couple of seasons. Bayern shall be apprehensive about their pursuit of Tah, now that United have determined to enter the race.
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