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Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has indicated that Matthijs de ligt may very well be offered this summer time.
The 24 12 months previous has been carefully linked with a transfer to Manchester United, and Hoeness’s feedback recommend a deal remains to be on the playing cards.
De Ligt is claimed to have a superb relationship with supervisor Erik ten Hag, having beforehand labored underneath him at Ajax.
The participant is keen to reunite along with his former coach within the Premier League.
Though United have bolstered their backline with the addition of Leny Yoro, one other defensive signing may very well be on the playing cards, relying on gross sales.
Hoeness addressed the potential for outgoing transfers in a latest interview with German media, saying, “It’s potential {that a} defender will depart.”
“De Ligt is Dutch, the coach at Manchester United is Dutch… I might haven’t any drawback if he stays. Personally, I might not promote Upamecano.”
Ten Hag just lately confirmed to Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad that discussions concerning De Ligt are ongoing.
He mentioned, “We nonetheless have to attend and see whether or not De Ligt will come. However the good factor is, throughout my trip I used to be out of the method for 3 or 4 weeks.”
“Throughout that interval it was actually the membership, the newly established scouting and recruitment division, that introduced in these gamers.”
“The truth that there are additionally Dutch gamers amongst them is definitely a coincidence. Primarily these have been gamers who have been introduced in by our organisation. However in fact, I assist them, let that be clear – and we nonetheless make the selection collectively.”
With Bayern seemingly open to negotiations, the potential reunion between De Ligt and Ten Hag might present United with a big enhance forward of the brand new season.
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