68,000 Bayern Munich supporters sign a petition to retain Man United target Matthijs de Ligt at the club. According to German football analyst Christian Falk’s special blog for CaughtOffside, as of last count, over 68,000 Bayern fans have signed a petition to keep him at the club.

Matthijs de Ligt has received an overwhelming show of support from Bayern Munich fans, dispelling any doubts about how much they want him to stay. Christian Falk, a German football analyst, reported in his CaughtOffside blog that more than 68,000 Bayern fans have signed a petition urging the club to retain the Dutch defender.

Despite this, de Ligt seems poised to finalize his move to Manchester United, reuniting with his former Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag. The defender is expected to join the Red Devils soon.

The petition highlights de Ligt’s importance to Bayern, with many fans lamenting his potential departure. Falk expressed his support for the petition, emphasizing de Ligt’s defensive prowess as one of the best in Europe. He noted that although de Ligt initially wanted to stay at Bayern, ten Hag’s plans for him have swayed his decision.

Bayern is asking for €50 million plus add-ons, bringing the total to over €60 million. It remains to be seen if Manchester United will meet this demand, but de Ligt has made it clear he only wants to move to United, despite reported interest from PSG.

Under new manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich might see significant changes this summer. Kingsley Coman is also up for sale, with PSG and other clubs showing interest. Bayern values Coman at €50 million. Meanwhile, Leon Goretzka has decided to stay despite being advised he could leave.

Joshua Kimmich’s contract situation is another point of interest. His current deal runs until 2025, and Bayern is looking to reduce his salary significantly. Kimmich, who represents himself in negotiations, could leave for free in a year, making him an attractive target for clubs like Barcelona.

Serge Gnabry is another player Bayern wants to offload, but his high salary and recent injuries make a transfer challenging. Alphonso Davies’ contract negotiations are also a concern. Bayern bought Ito from Stuttgart to increase competition for Davies, but contract talks have stalled, causing frustration.

After a disappointing season under Thomas Tuchel, Bayern’s board expects Kompany to restore the club’s dominance in German football. This transition poses a significant risk, given Kompany’s previous side was relegated, and he was not the first choice for the Bayern job.