Manchester United have reignited their interest in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The journalist says manager Erik ten Hag is a “big fan” of the Netherlands international having previously worked with him at Ajax:
🚨🆕🔴 Understand Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of Matthijs de Ligt!
Erik ten Hag is still a big fan of de Ligt, and #MUFC is looking for a new center-back.
De Ligt is allowed to leave FC Bayern for a suitable offer. Also, because Ito will sign today… pic.twitter.com/RGEXcBYEws
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 13, 2024
Most supporter on X would back the club’s move for de Ligt, with many believing he could be a good reinforcement for the centre of defence:
That’s going to be a perfect replacement for Varane..
— 𝐖eez (@Wisdomog_) June 13, 2024
He could be the perfect partner for Lisandro
Let’s make it happen
— Bilal_utd (@Bilal_of_lagos) June 13, 2024
Bring him.
— desmond (@desmondAlake) June 13, 2024
Any fee in the region of 50M and we should sig him up.
He is only 24 years old and worked with ten hag . Bayern want rid of him . So lets make it happen .— United Geezer (@UTDgeezer) June 13, 2024
De Ligt to united will be a great signing 👍🏻
— Pat (@justPat92) June 13, 2024
I’ll be over the moon if this deal comes through
— 5 star⭐️ FALADE (@FALADEJR) June 13, 2024
Would be the perfect cb alongside licha
— Utd_Gen (@Utd__Gen) June 13, 2024
De Ligt is no longer first choice at Bayern
Some may be surprised to hear that the Dutchman has been made available for transfer but he only started 16 league games for Bayern last season.
That can be partly attributed to injury problems, but de Ligt also had to contend with competition from Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Eric Dier.
With Hiroki Ito and (potentially) Jonathan Tah also expected to make the switch to the Allianz Arena, there won’t be much room for de Ligt if he stays.
United are considering several centre-back options
De Ligt is by no means the only central defender being pursued by the Red Devils. The Manchester club are also interested in Jean-Clair Todibo, Jarrad Branthwaite and Gleison Bremer.
Ten Hag’s influence could prove crucial, though, and de Ligt may end up becoming their top target.
