Confirmation that Erik 10 Hag will be continuing his responsibilities as Manchester United head coach has led to specific appreciated targets climbing on the club’s shortlist in current weeks.
1 this sort of identify the Red Devils are explained to admire is Bayern Munich centre-back again Matthijs de Ligt, sources close to CaughtOffside have verified. United know they need defensive reinforcements – even if only to account for Raphael Varane’s departure – and are knowledgeable that the German outfit considers him a sellable quantity.
The two clubs, via intermediaries, have displayed a mutual interest in opening negotiations, although immediate make contact with has nevertheless to choose place.
Will next measures get place soon?
Manchester United have prepared some concrete moves in the sector.
10 Hag’s aspect has knowledgeable De Ligt’s entourage that they have organized a 5-year contract which will be offered to the Netherlands star at the end of the 2024 European Championship.
The former Ajax footballer (standing at 6’2 tall) is understood to genuinely enjoy 10 Hag and has expressed a willingness to do the job with his previous mentor again. As things stand, private conditions need to not be a worry for United.
Manchester United, for their section, are preparing to approach Bayern more than the transfer in the upcoming couple of times to negotiate a ideal value.
Resources near to the Leading League club say United are self-assured they can arrive at an agreement for an quantity much decreased than the selling price tag (around €70m [£59.4m]) set by the Bavarian giants.
