🚨🔴BREAKING NEWS: confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, DONE DEAL, Manchester United have seen their first official offer of £35m + bonuses accepted by Bayern for Matthijs de Ligt. It’s been no secret that signing an additional defender during the summer transfer window was one of United’s major priorities. Man Utd Get Green Light for De Ligt Signing ◾️ £35m + bonuses! ◾️Personal terms already agreed! ◾️Bayern accept the offer! 4yrs deal. HERE WE GO!!
Manchester United are actively pursuing the signing of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. According to Fabrizio Romano on his Playback channel, the Dutch centre-back has already given his approval for the move. Signing an additional defender this summer is a key priority for United, especially with Raphael Varane’s departure leaving a gap in their defensive lineup.
**Man Utd Get Green Light for De Ligt Signing**
Romano’s update confirms that De Ligt is keen on joining Manchester United, and personal terms are not expected to be a hurdle. “Man Utd made contact with the agent of the player, and it’s a very positive exchange. What we can say today is that between De Ligt and United, things are getting really serious. De Ligt has given an initial green light to Manchester United. He’s open and keen on a move to Manchester United. Personal terms are not an issue; the salary is not going to be a problem.”
While United have several options, including Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, securing De Ligt seems to be a more feasible and attractive option. Here’s a comparison of their stats from the 2023/24 campaign:
| **Statistic** | **Matthijs De Ligt** | **Jarrad Branthwaite** |
|————————–|———————-|————————|
| Pass accuracy percentage | 93.9 | 79.8 |
| Passes into the final third | 7.08 | 1.73 |
| Clearances | 3.38 | 4.71 |
| Interceptions | 1.23 | 1.45 |
| Goals | 0.13 | 0.09 |
De Ligt has previously worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax, which means he should quickly adapt to the manager’s demands. Although some of ten Hag’s previous signings from Ajax have struggled to adapt to the Premier League, De Ligt’s experience could make the transition smoother.
**Man Utd Will Be Getting a ‘World-Class’ Defender**
Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, has praised De Ligt, calling him a world-class defender. “He’s a really important part of the team. We have three world-class centre-backs and we will need them all. The situation is of course not easy for him at the moment, he wants to play. But I’m convinced he will play a lot more games within the next few months. He always gives his all in training.”
While Everton’s Branthwaite has great potential and is expected to become a top player, De Ligt offers more immediate readiness. Despite being early in his career, De Ligt has already played for top clubs like Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern, bringing valuable experience to Manchester United’s defense.
