Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has broken his silence on Matthijs De Ligt’s transfer links to Manchester United.
The Netherlands international emerged as a possible target earlier in the window but the Red Devils’ recent capture of Leny Yoro, who has been Erik Ten Hag’s first big defensive signing, from Lille was thought to end any hopes fans may have had of the club signing another centre-back.
That hasn’t been the case though. Yoro’s unfortunate pre-season foot injury, which is set to keep him sidelined for several months, has forced United back into the transfer market in search of another senior centre-back.
And in De Ligt’s case, the former Juventus defender, who previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, appears eager to play at Old Trafford and challenge himself in the Premier League. A deal has yet to be agreed but judging by Eberl’s recent comments, fans can probably expect to see some movement in negotiations soon.
“I will comment on that (possible move to Manchester United) when the time comes. It’s not that time yet,” he told Sky Sports.
“Matthijs played very well here for two years and that’s why many fans like him.
“Nevertheless, you have to think about how you decide and also how the boy feels. He is still a player for FC Bayern. And as long as he is, he will get all the support from us.”
Manchester United are believed to be working on multiple outgoings of their own. Scott McTominay remains heavily linked with a move to Fulham with Aaron Wan-Bissaka closing in on a transfer that would see him become West Ham’s fifth signing of the summer.
Should Wan-Bissaka complete his switch to the Hammers, Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui, who is reportedly scheduled to have a medical in Manchester on Tuesday, could arrive at Old Trafford ahead of De Ligt, whose deal is not yet as advanced as his Moroccan teammate’s.
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