𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester United have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United have been actively pursuing the acquisition of Matthijs de Ligt this summer, and it appears that a significant breakthrough has been achieved in this pursuit. A deal has been successfully negotiated with Bayern Munich for the transfer of the talented defender. The agreed move is valued at €50m (£42.9m), comprising an initial payment of €45m (£38.6m) supplemented by €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. However, the completion of this transfer is contingent upon Matthijs de Ligt passing a medical examination.

In the event of a successful medical assessment, the 24-year-old Dutch player would need to be registered by midday on Thursday to be eligible for Manchester United’s opening Premier League match against Fulham on Friday. This potential addition to the Manchester United squad represents an exciting prospect for fans, especially given De Ligt’s prior experience playing under Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax, where they achieved success in the Eredivisie in 2019.

Moreover, it is noteworthy that De Ligt has spent the past two seasons at Bayern Munich following his transfer from Juventus, amassing an impressive record of 73 appearances and five goals during his time at the club. These experiences in top-tier European football are undoubtedly assets that De Ligt could bring to Manchester United, adding depth and quality to their defensive lineup.

Additionally, in a separate development, Manchester United is reportedly making progress on the details of a potential deal for Bayern Munich’s right-back, Noussair Mazraoui. It is anticipated that this pursuit will advance further once the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham is finalized. The clubs involved are reportedly nearing an agreement on all aspects of this prospective transfer, with an enhanced sense of confidence that the deal will come to fruition.

This is undoubtedly an exciting period for Manchester United, with the potential addition of gifted players such as Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui shaping the club’s future prospects as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.