Man United receive greenlight to complete signing of outstanding £50m star after talks with representatives with player ready to join

Man United receive greenlight to complete signing of outstanding £50m star after talks with representatives with player ready to join

Manchester United are looking to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich before the summer transfer window closes.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Manchester United has now started negotiations over a transfer with the player’s representatives.

It will be fascinating to see if they follow up on their information gathering about the 24-year-old central defender with a formal proposal at this time, as they have already done over the past several days.

The defender is open to joining Manchester United and is willing to sell to Bayern Munich for a high enough price.

The Red Devils have not yet contacted the Bundesliga team about a transfer for the Netherlands international, and no talks have yet started between the two teams.

Undoubtedly, Manchester United is in dire need of a top-tier center defense, and the 24-year-old would be an excellent addition.

He has played under Erik ten Hag in the past and a reunion would be ideal for all parties. De Ligt is well versed with the Dutch manager’s philosophy and tactics. He should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact at Old Trafford.

Manchester United looked vulnerable at the back last season and they conceded 58 goals in 38 league appearances.

They will have to tighten up defensively if they want to win major trophies.

Raphael Varane has recently left the club upon the expiry of his contract and he will need to be replaced adequately as well.

Manchester United must invest in a quality defender this summer and the Dutch international defender seems like the ideal acquisition for them