Man United make ‘big step’ towards Matthijs de Ligt transfer as £38m midfielder moves forward

Manchester United look set to have a busy summer transfer window if the latest rumors are to be believed.

The Reds are yet to make any new additions to their squad this summer, but that hasn’t stopped the rumors swirling. Erik ten Hag’s future as a manager was also the subject of speculation, but that was put to rest after he signed a new contract that runs until 2026.

United are understood to be interested in signing two centre-backs this summer. There have also been rumors that Ten Hag could be looking to sign a midfielder and a striker to his squad before the transfer window closes.

Here, MEN Sport takes a look at some of the latest United transfer rumors circulating online and on social media.

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According to German news outlet Sport Bild, United have taken a “big step” towards completing a deal to sign Matthijs de Ligt. The report claims that the Reds are prepared to meet Bayern Munich’s €50m asking price to sign De Ligt this summer.

United are keen to quickly complete a deal to bring De Ligt to Old Trafford. The centre-back is currently with the Netherlands squad at Euro 2024 but has yet to play a single minute for his country at the tournament.

De Ligt is a centre-back United are understood to be looking to sign this summer, alongside Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro. MEN Sport understands that United have already verbally agreed personal terms with the Bayern defender ahead of a potential move to Manchester.

Elsewhere, United continue to be linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. According to French news outlet Le10 Sport, the Reds are closing in on signing the Uruguay international this summer.

It has been claimed that United are “well advanced” in negotiations to sign Ugarte from PSG. The report goes on to say that Ten Hag’s side have already made a €45m (£38m) bid to sign Ugarte, with United seemingly confident of getting a deal over the line.