Manchester United is in the market for a new center-back this summer, and their interest in several players like Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Lenny Yoro has been well documented. However, it appears that their pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt is the most advanced.
At just 24 years old, de Ligt is already an experienced and successful player who has played for top European clubs like Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. He has won multiple trophies and has represented his country in major tournaments.
One of de Ligt’s standout moments came during his time at Ajax under United boss Erik ten Hag. There, he was a vital part of the Ajax defense, captaining the team to a league and cup double in 2019 and helping them reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Given their strong bond from their time together at Ajax, it seems likely that ten Hag would be eager for a reunion with de Ligt in Manchester this summer. If they can pull off this move, it could be a huge boost to United’s defense and help them compete for major trophies next season.
