Manchester United have been linked with a move for 24-year-old Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt in recent weeks.
A report from 90min has claimed that Manchester United are cooling their interest in Matthijs de Ligt because of financial limitations. The Dutch international defender cost Bayern Munich €77 million, and Manchester United might not be able to afford him.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The defender was linked with Manchester United during the January transfer window as well. The Red Devils need defensive reinforcements this summer, and signing a quality central defender should be a top priority.
The Dutchman would have been the ideal replacement for Raphael Varane, who is leaving the club as a free agent. The Bundesliga star would have improved Manchester United defensively but he seems too expensive for them. Manchester United will have to improve the other areas of their squad as well, and spending a big-money sum on one player might prove to be difficult.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United decide to make a move for the player anyway at a cut-price fee. Bayern Munich rate the player highly, and it seems unlikely that they will accept a knockdown offer for the player. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
Manchester United need quality defenders
Manchester United have been linked with other defenders in recent weeks, including new Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right reinforcements before the window closes.
Manchester United looked vulnerable at the back last season, and they will have to tighten up defensively if they want to do well next term. A club of their structure is expected to push for major trophies every season, and the Red Devils must look to bring in quality signings this summer.
The Red Devils missed out on Champions League qualification last season, and they will not put on to be in a similar situation next summer. Meanwhile, de Ligt has already proven himself in the Eredivisie, Serie A, and the Bundesliga. The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be quite attractive for him.
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world as well, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for most players. It will be interesting to see if Bayern Munich are willing to be more reasonable with their demands in the coming weeks. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has worked with the defender during their time together at Ajax, and a reunion would have been ideal for all parties.
