PSG and Manchester United are tracking the Bayern Munich defender amid a potential summer exit

Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to add to their centre-back depth this summer and various names have been linked with the French giants in recent months.

The prominent name is Leny Yoro, but the Parisians may not be putting all their eggs in the player’s basket. Reports suggest that Real Madrid are the teenager’s preferred destination, so PSG probably need to look at other files.

RMC Sport report that the capital club are eyeing Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is under contract until 2027, as their defensive leader. The Dutch international’s name is in the transfer rumours, as the reigning Ligue 1 champions are not the only club chasing the player.

Furthermore, Sky Sports Germany report that Manchester United are closely monitoring de Ligt’s situation as the player will be allowed to leave Bayern this summer should a suitable offer be made.

The 24-year-old was recently asked about his future, but noted that ahead of UEFA Euro 2024, it is not the time to discuss where he will play next season.

“I already said this is not the time to think about it,” de Ligt said. “Now we are playing at the Euros and that is very important for me and the national team. That’s why I can’t say what I think about this situation right now. But what I can say is that I have now played my second season at Bayern – I am very happy. For now I’m focused on the euro and then we’ll see what happens”

In the final 2023–24 season, de Ligt made 30 appearances for Bayern Munich, scoring two goals and registering one assist.