I would love to play for Man United – ‘World-class’ defender ‘Hoping For Man Unite move’ but Bayern Munich want £42m -Report

I would love to play for Man United – ‘World-class’ defender ‘Hoping For Man Unite move’ but Bayern Munich want £42m -Report

Manchester United want another centre-back after signing Leny Yoro, with Matthijs de Ligt still being targeted.

Bayern values De Ligt at a guaranteed €50 million, which may be too much for United to pay.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Matthjis de Ligt, who is still intent on joining Manchester United, is asking for a guaranteed €50 million (£42 million) from Bayern Munich.

Man United is looking to bolster their defense this summer after acquiring Leny Yoro, a teenager, from Lille for £52 million.

De Ligt has long been thought to be INEOS’s top target; the Red Devils allegedly had a proposal of £29 million rejected for the defender.

This bid was far less than Bayern’s asking price of €50 million, as Romano disclosed for the Dutchman.

Having made just 73 appearances for Bayern across his two seasons at the club, since his big money arrival from Juventus in 2022, De Ligt could now be set for the third significant transfer of his career.

Man United have identified the Netherlands international as the man who can provide competition for Yoro, and enable the youngster to settle in slowly, potentially partnering Lisandro Martínez in the immediate short-term.

The deal had been progressing smoothly, according to reports, until the fee presented a stumbling block in negotiations.

Bayern want to make back close to the €67 million they paid, while United are aware of not being drawn into expensive protracted transfer sagas, like they have done in the past.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Romano hinted that the purported asking price could be what prevents the deal from materialising. He said:

“So their [United’s] idea to bring in one more centre-back remains. Let’s see what’s going to happen with the outgoings. But in the case of Matthijs de Ligt, the player is still hoping for a move to Manchester United.

“Bayern are very strong on their position. They want €50 million guaranteed.”