Manchester United are reportedly in direct talks with Agent Rafaela Pimenta in a swoop which could see the Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui join the club this summer.
According to Florian Plettenberg, both players are concrete transfer targets for the Red Devils this summer with both players keen to come to Manchester. Talks and negotiations are ongoing, with Bayern Munich needing to make sales to invest in the players they would like to acquire this summer.
Man Utd have been wanting to sign another centre-back this summer after acquiring Leny Yoro earlier this month. Erik Ten Hag’s side struggled defensively last season, conceding far too many shots on goal.
Interest in Everton player Jarrad Branthwaite is well known, but as per the reports today from Florian Plettenberg, De Ligt could now be the main target.
For the Dutchman, this is a chance to reunite with former manager Erik Ten Hag. A move would see the Bayern man link up with former Ajax man Lisandro Martinez. Although the Argentinian joined the Dutch side after De Ligt moved to Juventus, there is a likelihood that they will form a really good partnership.
Moving to Manchester United would likely see the player get consistent game time and get back to his best. His first season in Munich was very good, collectively as well as individually, so the aim of being able to play a full season and get more minutes will more than likely be a target.
Still only 24 years old, it adds a long-term fix for the Red Devils who are trying to rebuild an aging defence. Varane has already left the club, but with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof both now being 30 years old and above, a defensive rebuild with De Ligt and Leny Yoro is a great start.
Being a regular under the Dutchman at Ajax, it is no surprise to see the Moroccan linked with Man Utd. The prospect of signing a player for a low fee, that already has relationships with some of the players and manager could prove to be a great decision.
The duo enjoyed a successful spell in Holland winning league titles, Dutch cups and even reaching the Champions League Semi-final in 2019.
The Moroccan was a key part of Ten Hag’s team, forming great on-field connections with some existing Red Devils such as Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez and Antony.
According to Fabrizio Romano, any deal for the Moroccan will be dependent on the situation with Aaron Wan Bissaka. The player’s exit is considered a crucial step to sign a new RB, with the fullback having one year left on his contract.
Moves for De Ligt and Mazraoui could be considered as smart signings for the Red Devils this summer. With undoubted quality in both players, the age bracket and also the experience of playing under Ten Hag at Ajax, the players will be familiar with what the coach wants.
However, for a side that had many injuries last season, the injury record of the Dutchman and the Moroccan international definitely needs to be taken into consideration.
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