£47m Bayern Munich star gives Man United greenlight to complete summer transfer as he’s ‘Open to Old Trafford Move’

£47m Bayern Munich star gives Man United greenlight to complete summer transfer as he’s ‘Open to Old Trafford Move’

Matthijs De Ligt is interested in joining Manchester United after the Bayern Munich centre-back has been pinpointed as a potential recruit ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The Old Trafford outfit have opened formal discussions with the Netherlands international’s current employers as they look to strike a summer deal.

After failing to convince Everton to trade Jarrad Branthwaite, Manchester United has shifted its focus to trying to sign De Ligt.

As formal talks take place in preparation for the rapidly coming 2024–25 campaign, Manchester United has gained momentum in their pursuit of Matthijs De Ligt.

The Bayern Munich star is willing to finalize a summer transfer to Old Trafford, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

The Red Devils have focused on bringing in eye-catching reinforcements as they attempt to build on achieving European qualifying courtesy to winning the FA Cup.

They have come dangerously close to signing manager Erik ten Hag to an extended deal.

Dan Ashworth has been tasked with leading the recruitment drive after a deal was agreed with Newcastle United for him to become Manchester United’s new sporting director, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given the green-light for acquisitions to be made ahead of the August 30 transfer deadline.

Manchester United could progress in their attempts to land De Ligt this week after being made aware that he is interested in embarking on a fresh challenge at Old Trafford, according to GMS sources, and they have been involved in formal talks with current employers Bayern Munich over the possibility of striking a deal.

The Bundesliga giants have entered a new era after appointing Vincent Kompany as their new head coach, following Thomas Tuchel’s exit after missing out on the title to Bayer Leverkusen, and are mulling over whether to cash in on the central defender despite making 30 appearances last season.