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Manchester United have received a massive boost in their pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt thanks to the ever changing transfer market.
United’s desire to sign de Ligt has been longstanding, with a strong relationship already there between the defender and United’s manager, Erik ten Hag.
The pair worked together at Ajax and so ten Hag knows he can rely on the centre-back to hold his back line well.
The pair have been in regular contact, with de Ligt agreeing to personal terms with United, leaving the final piece of the puzzle to be sorted out between the two clubs.
Unfortunately Bayern appear to be resilient in their position on the asking price for de Ligt, with United not wanting to part ways with the €50 million that Bayern want.
The Red Devils submitted a €35 million bid for the 24-year-old which was ultimately rejected.
Now though, Bayern’s recent actions have given a massive boost to United’s fight to sign the centre-back.
Bayern Munich sign new centre-back promoting United’s deal for de Ligt
Reports from Kicker have announced that Bayern have recently approached another Bundesliga giant, signing a massive centre-back this summer.
Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen have been in negotiations for Jonathan Tah and have now agree to the €25 million fee and €5 million in add-ons that Leverkusen want for the defender.
The report explains that once de Ligt moves to Manchester United, Tah will be able to join Bayern.
Tah has had an incredible season as part of Xabi Alonso’s undefeated Bundesliga side, winning the German League and the DFB-Pokal. Their only loss all season came at the hands of Atalanta in the Europa League final, a campaign which saw Tah wearing the captain’s armband in the European tournament. The Centre back was a vital memebr of the squad, making 48 appearances and even grabbing six goals and an assist to help the squad.
Interestingly, United briefly considered Tah as an alternative to de Ligt, but this report appears to be saying that the de Ligt transfer is as good as done and will be happening this summer.
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