In a surprising twist, Liverpool and PSG have made last-minute bids to disrupt Manchester United's pursuit of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt
In a surprising twist, Liverpool and PSG have made last-minute bids to disrupt Manchester United’s pursuit of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt, as reported by BILD journalist Christian Falk.
Manchester United has been heavily linked with de Ligt in recent weeks, identifying him as a top priority for their summer transfer window. The club is keen to strengthen their defense after Raphael Varane’s departure as a free agent and amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Reports indicate that de Ligt is eager to move to Old Trafford and has already agreed to personal terms with Manchester United. The 24-year-old Dutch international is viewed as a critical addition to the squad as United looks to bolster their backline with at least two new center-backs this summer.
In a recent update on the FC Bayern Insider podcast, Falk revealed that both Liverpool and PSG have made attempts to hijack the transfer in the past 24 hours by contacting de Ligt’s agent. Despite these efforts, the player’s agent reportedly affirmed that de Ligt is determined to join Manchester United.
While de Ligt’s commitment to Manchester United seems strong, the club must move quickly to finalize the deal and prevent any further attempts from Liverpool or PSG to change the player’s mind. The urgency to secure the 20-time champions’ target has increased, as any delays could give their rivals an opportunity to intervene.
De Ligt’s potential move to Old Trafford would be a significant boost for Manchester United. The Dutch defender is known for his defensive prowess, leadership, and extensive experience at both club and international levels. His arrival would address the defensive issues that have troubled United in recent seasons.
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