Confirmation that Erik 10 Hag will be continuing his obligations as Manchester United head coach has led to specified appreciated targets climbing on the club’s shortlist in current months.
1 such name the Crimson Devils are stated to admire is Bayern Munich centre-again Matthijs de Ligt, resources near to CaughtOffside have verified. United know they will need defensive reinforcements – even if only to account for Raphael Varane’s departure – and are informed that the German outfit considers him a sellable quantity.
The two clubs, through intermediaries, have exhibited a mutual desire in opening negotiations, though direct make contact with has however to take position.
Will next steps choose area before long?
Manchester United have prepared some concrete moves in the market place.
10 Hag’s aspect has knowledgeable De Ligt’s entourage that they have well prepared a five-yr agreement which will be presented to the Netherlands star at the close of the 2024 European Championship.
The previous Ajax footballer (standing at 6’2 tall) is understood to really respect 10 Hag and has expressed a willingness to work with his previous mentor again. As factors stand, personalized terms should really not be a problem for United.
Manchester United, for their part, are scheduling to approach Bayern about the transfer in the future couple of times to negotiate a suited value.
Sources shut to the Premier League club say United are assured they can get to an settlement for an amount significantly decrease than the cost tag (around €70m [£59.4m]) established by the Bavarian giants.
