European side ready to sell 24-yr-old star to Manchester United in £34m deal

Bayern Munich appear open to selling Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United in a cut-price deal.

Manchester United’s priority target for the centre-back position is Jarrad Branthwaite. However, Everton have shown little desire to negotiate for their defensive talent, who was one of their most important players last season.

The Merseyside outfit have already turned down United’s offer thought to be in the region of £40 million. Everton are hoping to bag as much as £70m for the English central defender.

However, the Red Devils are not expected to get anywhere near to meeting that price-tag and are more likely to shift their focus to alternatives.

Bayern Munich and Manchester United working on Matthijs de Ligt transfer – report

Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as a strong option to strengthen Manchester United’s backline, and according to reports, he has been made available for a much more reasonable fee.

According to inews, United and Bayern have started talks over a £34m deal for the 24-year-old centre-back. The negotiations are thought to be progressing quickly, with the club keen on completing the deal swiftly.

De Ligt, who impressed clubs across Europe during his time at Ajax under Ten Hag’s tutelage, has done well in Germany. However, Bayern are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.

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Accordingly, they are reported to be willing to ‘come down to accept a deal for around €40m (around £34m) plus add-ons’ to push through a quicker exit.

The Netherlands international is open to moving to the Premier League and is understood to be even ready to take a pay cut to finalize his transfer. Bayern fans, however, want the player to continue in Munich.