In accordance with reputed journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt is keen to hitch Manchester United this summer time.
The central defender has already agreed private phrases over a 4-year contract with Man United and he’s ready for the golf equipment to succeed in an settlement for his switch.
Plettenberg has now reiterated the identical by confirming that de Ligt is ‘eager to hitch’ United. Bayern are ready for a remaining and concrete provide from the Pink Devils for de Ligt.
Matter of time
De Ligt has made the choice to depart Bayern this summer time. He has given the inexperienced mild for a transfer to Outdated Trafford, however the golf equipment are nonetheless negotiating over the switch price.
No concrete negotiations have taken place within the final 72 hours, as per Plettenberg, however United must be optimistic of placing an settlement for the 24-year-old within the subsequent few days.
The Bavarian giants have recognized Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah as a alternative for the Dutchman, however they should promote de Ligt first earlier than making an strategy for the 28-year-old.
Bayern are eyeing £42 million plus add-ons for the defender, however United might be hoping to scale back the preliminary worth, realizing that the membership are actively trying to promote the previous Ajax graduate.
De Ligt must be an exquisite signing for the Pink Devils. The Netherlands ace beforehand performed underneath United boss Erik ten Hag throughout their time collectively at Ajax between 2017 and 2019.
He must be nicely accustomed to the tactical calls for of the Dutch head coach and he may seamlessly match into the beginning plans of ten Hag. De Ligt may associate Lisandro Martinez subsequent time period.
United are additionally eager on touchdown a second central defender this summer time and so they stay optimistic that Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro will select them regardless of his want to hitch Actual Madrid.
The FA Cup holders have made only one main signing within the switch window. Joshua Zirkzee arrived from Bologna final week.
