Manchester United have been linked with a move for 24-year-old Dutch international defender Matthijs De Ligt this summer.
Matthijs de Ligt wants to join Manchester United, and he has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been pursuing him for several weeks, but a move has not seen the light of day yet.
According to a report by HITC, multiple clubs are keen on signing the 24-year-old. But the player’s desire to join Manchester United has given the Red Devils a major advantage. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils can get the deal done.
Manchester United are yet to agree on a fee with Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga outfit are ready to sanction his departure this summer. They will look to raise some funds for their own signings.
Matthijs de Ligt has proven himself in Italy and Germany since leaving Ajax, winning the Serie A and Bundesliga titles. He has the quality to thrive in English football as well. He could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the Red Devils. The Dutch international could sort out their defensive unit for the foreseeable future.
De Ligt should be able to fit in at Man United
The 24-year-old defender has played under Erik ten Hag during their time together at Ajax, and he will hope to succeed under the Dutch manager at Manchester United as well. The Red Devils have recently parted ways with Raphael Varane. So, they could use Matthijs de Ligt next season.
The Dutch defender is top-notch as a player and leadership skills could prove to be very useful. He has the experience of competing at the highest level on a consistent basis. De Ligt has played for big clubs like Juventus and Ajax in the past. He knows what it takes to compete for the best clubs, and he should be a good fit for Manchester United.
The Red Devils will be hoping to push for major trophies next season, and they need quality players at their disposal. The defender is clearly keen on joining them, and Manchester United will probably hope to sign him for a reasonable price. It remains to be seen whether they can use the situation to their advantage and strong-arm the Bundesliga club into accepting a knockdown price.
