Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt after Dan Ashworth was officially appointed sporting director.
The Red Devils are looking for a new centre-back after parting ways with Raphael Varane. It was previously reported that the team had made a bid of £35m for Everton defender Jarrod Branthwaite. But the Toffees are demanding a fee as high as £70m.UFABET
However, the team has other options and De Ligt has been a top target for the club over the past two years since Erik ten Hag took over as Old Trafford boss.
The latest report from The Mirror, a famous English media outlet, reported that. After United officially appointed Ashworth as sporting director, the team contacted the “Southern Tigers” for official negotiations.
The report adds that United are preparing a five-year deal for De Ligt. After he started just 16 Bundesliga games last season.
Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. With manager Erik ten Hag keen to reunite with the defender. After previously working together at Ajax, according to The Times.
Manchester United are willing to pay £42m to bring Matthijs to Old Trafford, with Bayern Munich ready to part ways with the centre-back.