NEW DEAL: Man Utd are investigating a £42m deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Matthijs De Ligt as a potential replacement for Lisandro Martinez.

Matthijs De Ligt is purportedly under consideration for a transfer by Manchester United.

Raphael Varane’s departure on a free transfer has resulted in the Red Devils’ pursuit of a centre defender this summer.

Manchester United is contemplating the acquisition of Matthijs de Ligt.De Ligt has been associated with the German juggernaut since 2022.

Alternatives that could serve as consistent alternatives The futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof at the club are currently unclear.

It is alleged that Manchester United have already reached an agreement with Jarrad Branthwaite regarding a transfer. However, they are still significantly short of Everton’s £70 million asking price, having submitted an initial £43 million offer.

Man United have already received a price quote for another target, Bayern Munich defender De Ligt.

The Dutchman is familiar with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, having worked alongside as a teenager at Ajax, where he was even appointed captain.

However, according to Sky Germany, the German club has set a £42 million price tag on the 24-year-old.

According to the site, Manchester United has begun internal negotiations about a prospective move.

While De Ligt is right-footed, unlike Branthwaite, he is perfectly capable of playing on the left side of defence and thus considered an alternative to the England defender.

De Ligt joined Bayern from Juventus in 2022 for £65.6 million and has made 73 appearances for the club over a two-year injury-riddled stint.

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His contract with the club continues until 2027.

Speaking ahead of the Netherlands’ first Euro 2024 match against Poland later today, De Ligt kept his club future open.

He added, “I’ve already stated that now is not the time for me to think about it.

“We’re currently playing in the Euros, which is extremely important for me and the national team.” That is why I am unable to express my thoughts on the current situation.

“But what I can say is that I’ve now completed my second season with Bayern, and I’m really pleased. For the time being, my concentration is on the Euros, and we’ll see what happens.”

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