Matthijs de Ligt has reportedly told Bayern Munich that he wants to leave the Bundesliga club in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, Matthijs de Ligt is keen on leaving Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window. The development has boosted Manchester United’s prospects, with the Red Devils keen on signing the 24-year-old from the Bundesliga club. In addition, his representatives have contacted Chelsea and Liverpool, among others.
Matthijs de Ligt and his Bayern Munich journey
Matthijs de Ligt established himself as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga after joining Bayern Munich from Juventus in a big-money deal in July 2022. However, the Dutchman has seen his stock drop after going in and out of the starting lineup at the Bundesliga club in the 2023/24 season.
The 24-year-old was one of the best young prospects in the world when he broke out at Ajax and became the club captain as a teenager. However, de Ligt has arguably not fulfilled his potential thus far, with his stints with Juventus and Bayern Munich yielding mixed results. However, the player’s stock remains high, with Manchester United among his prospective suitors heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly wants to reunite with de Ligt, who grew in stature under the Dutch tactician at Ajax. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a centre-back after losing Raphael Varane as a free agent. In addition, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire face an uncertain future at Old Trafford. The Netherlands international is thus a viable target for Manchester United.
The latest development boosts Manchester United’s prospects, with Matthijs de Ligt informing Bayern Munich that he wants to leave the Bundesliga club in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Dutchman’s representatives have contacted Chelsea and Liverpool over a possible summer move.
While Chelsea recently signed Tosin Adarabioyo, they want to sign another centre-back in the summer transfer window. As for Liverpool, they are scouring the market for a top-class central defender after losing Joel Matip as a free agent. So, de Ligt is a viable target for Chelsea and Liverpool.
It will be interesting to see how Chelsea and Liverpool respond to the approach by Matthijs de Ligt’s entourage. Meanwhile, Manchester United must look to launch the offensive after the 24-year-old defender’s latest move.
