Report: Manchester United are making moves to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich

Plenty of reports are all pointing in the same direction – Manchester United are seriously considering signing Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.

De Ligt, who has been regarded as Bayern Munich’s best defender throughout his two seasons with the club, has suddenly woken up. the person who is not welcome in Bavaria due to his high salary and head coach Vincent Kompany’s – alleged – preference to work with other centre-backs instead of the Dutchman.

David Ornstein of The Athletic (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) initiated the reporting on Friday:

Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign Matthijs de Ligt. There are still no talks between the club and no certainty that the move will happen, but the Dutchman is an increasingly viable option for United.

De Ligt is under contract at Bayern until 2027, but the cost of a potential transfer is likely to be more realistic than other options such as Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton are reluctant to sell for less than their asking price of around £70m) .

By Saturday, Sky Sport journalists Kerry Hau and Florian Plettenberg and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had also published information:

We’re told Manchester United have opened talks about Matthijs de Ligt from the player’s side now!

Understand #MUFC have gathered more information on the 24-year-old in recent days as he may leave Bayern with a suitable offer, as revealed.

De Ligt, ready to leave Bayern and open to join ManUtd as he will not become the No. 1 centre-back. 4 or 5. Still no contact between the clubs.

Romano added even more details:

Manchester United have made contact with Matthijs de Ligt’s camp as he is one of the options being considered as the new CB – including Branthwaite.

De Ligt open to join United even without UCL football.

Bayern could sell de Ligt this summer, pending Man United’s decision.

Clearly, things are progressing and Bayern Munich could risk losing one of their best players of the last two seasons.

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