Real Madrid are reportedly considering a revised pursuit for Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt as Bayern Munich continue to play hardball over his proposed transfer. Personal terms for the Netherlands international, 24, have been verbally agreed by Ineos and key figures at Old Trafford.
However, the German heavyweights have, so far, been unwilling to budge on their £42million asking price. A deal seems unlikely, at this stage, but Real’s presence could speed up the race.
Although United and Bayern are thought to be way apart when it comes to a valuation, the Bundesliga outfit are open to selling the ex-Ajax captain this summer. United consider the Dutchman and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite as two preferred targets to join French youngster Leny Yoro in a new-look defence for the coming season.
