MANCHESTER UNITED have seen a joint bid for Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui rejected, according to reports.
The Red Devils’ push to bolster their back line has been halted by the injury to new signing Leny Yoro, who is set to be sidelined for three months with a foot injury sustained in pre-season.
De Ligt has not travelled with the Bayern squad to South Korea for their pre-season games, as he eyes an exit away from Germany.
Former West Ham target Mazraoui, who also played under the Dutchman for Ajax, could come in to compete with Diogo Dalot for the right back spot.
United hoped their joint bid would be enough to secure the targets but the offer was rejected by the Bundesliga giants, according to The Athletic.
It is not yet known how much was put on the table in order to snap up the pair, though United’s £30million bid for De Ligt was rejected last week.
Agent Rafaela Pimenta, who manages both players, was reportedly shocked that Bayern changed their stance.
New manager Vincent Kompany informed the defenders they were surplus to requirements ahead of the summer window.
Both players have reportedly agreed personal terms on five-year deals at Old Trafford.
Since arriving in 2022, Ten Hag has spent nearly £500m on transfers during his tenure.
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He’s signed the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Rasmus Hojlund, and Andre Onana, during his first two seasons in Manchester.
Joshua Zirkzee and Yoro have been the main additions so far this summer.
The spending surge is likely to be offset by departures as United are open to selling a large number of players to balance the books.
Scott McTominay looks to be on his way out as interest arises from Fulham and Tottenham.
United are hoping Saudi Arabia will come calling for Casemiro – who failed to replicate the form shown during his first season last term.
