Manchester United made a big move in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils not only signed great players but also managed to release some of the players that were needed in the team.
The Premier League giants signed striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro while they managed to offload the likes of Mason Greenwood, Willy Kambwala, Donny van de Beek and several others.
Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial left the club after their contracts at Old Trafford expired.
Man United's interest in Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is no longer a secret.
According to Football Insider, the player has told his friends that he wants to join Erik ten Hag's team this summer.
The Red Devils have been chasing the Dutch defender all summer but failed to agree a fee with his club Bayern Munich.
Man United coach, ten Hag, confirmed in an interview with AD Sportwereld that he wants to sign de Ligt, the player he managed at Ajax, two years ago at Old Trafford.
He said:
“I wanted to sign him two years ago but at that time he was too far away from joining Bayern Munich but believe it or not, his name didn't come to my mind while I was still going. [at United].”
The manager has made it clear that it is the club's decision to sign the Bayern Munich defender this summer.
The player has made clear his desire to join a Premier League club this summer and is happy to be playing under his former manager.
Man United receive a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt
A report has revealed that Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, which will make it easier for de Ligt to complete his move to Old Trafford this summer.
The defender enjoyed a successful relationship with ten Hags at Ajax where the pair won several trophies together.
Man United are looking to sign the defender to make him part of their defensive overhaul as the club's management are determined to tackle the problems facing the club.
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