The news is flying from Germany, Bayern star close to joining Manchester United

The team nicknamed the Red Devils will reportedly try to sign Matthijs De Ligt from Bayern Munich. It has been rumored for some time that Manchester United are looking for a new centre-back. The Red Devils are currently shorthanded in their defense after releasing several of their centre-backs last summer.

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The Red Devils are also reportedly in danger of parting ways with Raphael Varane this summer. Therefore, Erik Ten Hag plans to hire a new central defender as soon as possible. Sky Sports Germany reports that MU is currently pointing its radar at Germany. The Red Devils plan to sign Matthijs De Ligt.

According to the report, Erik Ten Hag himself advised MU to hire De Ligt. De Ligt is a player who was promoted by Ten Hag while at Ajax. Since his promotion, the Dutch defender has become one of the best central defenders in the world today.

Ten Hag believes that De Ligt's presence will further strengthen MU's defense. That's why he is interested in the defender. According to the same report, MU has the opportunity to sign De Ligt at Old Trafford. De Ligt himself is currently facing his second season with Bayern Munich. However, the defender is not entirely satisfied with his conditions at Bayern.

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His arrival in the Premier League is being considered

He is said to be considering leaving and looking for a new club and is reportedly interested in trying out to play in the Premier League. It is believed that Manchester United will have to pay a high price if they are truly interested in De Ligt. The defender still has a long-term contract with Bayern Munich and his transfer fee could reach 80 million euros.