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Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of securing their first signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership.
The club is said to be ‘very confident’ about finalizing their initial summer acquisition this week. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team taking charge of the transfer window for the first time since Ratcliffe acquired a minority stake in the club earlier this year, the Red Devils are preparing for a busy transfer period.
Following an underwhelming eighth-place finish last season, significant squad improvements are necessary, with defense being a top priority due to the 58 goals conceded in the Premier League last term.
Recent reports have linked Manchester United with a move for Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt, who appears ready to leave Bayern Munich and reunite with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
According to Fussball News, Manchester United is optimistic about finalizing the transfer this week after productive negotiations with Bayern Munich. Bayern has set a €50 million price tag on the 24-year-old, but Manchester United is hoping to settle on a deal worth €40 million plus add-ons, including a sell-on clause.
Personal terms with De Ligt are reportedly agreed upon, with the player willing to accept a reduction from his €15 million salary. Bayern Munich plans to use the funds from De Ligt’s sale to pursue Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.
The report also mentions that the timing of De Ligt’s medical examination remains uncertain, as he is currently in Germany with the Netherlands for Euro 2024. This means that England’s potential victory over the Netherlands in Wednesday’s semi-final could expedite the transfer process.
