Erik ten Hag could push Manchester United to sign Matthijs de Ligt in the summer if he remains in charge of the club then.
According to Fichajes, Erik ten Hag could request the signing of Matthijs de Ligt in the summer if the Dutchman manages to keep his job at Old Trafford. The former Ajax boss has kept track of the 24-year-old Bundesliga defender’s career, as there are chances the Dutch centre-back might quit Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag wants Matthijs de Ligt reunion?
The Ajax fans will remember Erik ten Hag for various reasons, but their Champions League semifinal run in 2019 will have its own special place. Back then, he had Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt pulling the strings in the team. While the Dutchman has already attempted a reunion with the former, he now intends to try for the latter.
Manchester United are interested in De Ligt, with suggestions that the 24-year-old Bundesliga defender could leave Bayern Munich after growing frustrated with his time there. The Red Devils could plot a move in the summer if Ten Hag will remain in the dugout.
The Dutchman has been looking for a quality centre-back and might look no further than his former star at Ajax. Reports suggest De Ligt could leave Bayern after the current season due to frustrations with his role this term.
Manchester United could revamp their backline, with the possibility of a few of their current defenders departing during the summer. Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have all been tipped to leave, meaning Ten Hag might look to revamp those positions, with De Ligt considered the perfect addition.
Manchester United faces competition for De Ligt
Manchester United may position themselves in the hunt for De Ligt, but they are not alone. Arsenal have already expressed an interest and may have enquired about the Dutchman with a view of signing him this month, but so far, any move seems to have been ruled out.
Mikel Arteta likes De Ligt as a centre-back option, as the Gunners boss seeks someone to compete with his starting centre-backs and to become a big rotational option. Arsenal will provide the biggest competition to Manchester United as things stand.
The Red Devils previously competed with the Gunners for Lisandro Martinez, with Arsenal bowing out of the race owing to the Argentine’s rising price tag.
