Manchester United is in the final stages of securing a deal for Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, with the total cost expected to be over £50m. According to reports from BBC Sport, Bayern has accepted a bid from United of £38.6m plus £4.3m in add-ons for De Ligt, who previously captained Ajax under Erik ten Hag and helped them reach the Champions League semi-final in 2019. Additionally, United is set to pay £12.9m for 26-year-old Moroccan defender Mazraoui.
The Red Devils have identified central defense and right-back positions as areas in need of reinforcement in Erik ten Hag’s squad. Ten Hag mentioned recently that the club’s new leadership is keen on making moves in the transfer market. Mazraoui’s potential arrival has been linked to the departure of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who joined United from Crystal Palace for £50m in 2019. United has now reached an agreement with West Ham for Wan-Bissaka’s transfer, and the 26-year-old will undergo a medical with the Hammers on Sunday.
Earlier in the summer, United had two bids for Everton’s English international Jarrad Branthwaite rejected. With Everton holding firm on their £70m asking price, De Ligt, at 24 years old, is seen as a more economical option with greater experience. Both De Ligt and Mazraoui previously played alongside United goalkeeper Andre Onana during their time at Ajax. De Ligt moved to Juventus in 2019 for £67.5m before joining Bayern in 2022 for £65.6m. He has since made 73 appearances for the German side and won the Bundesliga.
The potential addition of De Ligt and Mazraoui would bolster United’s defense and provide more depth in key positions. The duo’s experience at the highest level of European football would bring valuable skills and leadership to the team. As United continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season, fans will be eager to see how these new signings can make an impact on the pitch. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing transfer saga.
