Manchester United is prioritizing the acquisition of a new center-back this summer, with several players under consideration, including Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Lenny Yoro. However, the club’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt appears to be the most advanced.
At 24 years old, de Ligt has already achieved success and experience in playing for top European clubs like Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. He has won multiple trophies and represented his country in major tournaments.
De Ligt’s time at Ajax was particularly significant under United boss Erik ten Hag. He played a crucial role in the defense of the team that won a league and cup double in 2019 and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The strong bond between de Ligt and ten Hag from their time at Ajax could make it likely that the manager would be eager to have another reunion in Manchester this summer as they seek to bring in a new center-back to strengthen their defense.