Manchester United are once again looking for a transfer bargain after reportedly submitting a lowball bid to Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt and amid strong claims the Dutchman will be allowed to leave this summer.
After allowing centre-backs Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala to leave Man Utd earlier this summer, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sought to bolster the club’s defensive line.
While they still have Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof on their books, the trio spent lengthy periods on the sidelines last season as the Red Devils looked shaky in defence.
That led to them signing Lille star Leny Yoro for £52m, despite fierce competition with Real Madrid, with the 18-year-old seen as one of the best young centre-backs in the world.
While the Frenchman has joined Erik ten Hag’s men, it appears they are still looking to strengthen in that area of the field. Indeed, United are also targeting Bayern’s De Ligt and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
