United want to add another centre-back to their squad this summer, having already acquired teenager Leny Yoro in a £52 million move from Lille. De Ligt has long been speculated to be the primary target for INEOS, with the Red Devils reportedly having a £29 million bid rejected for the defender.
This offer fell way short of Bayern’s valuation of the Dutchman, which Romano has revealed is a staunch €50 million. The player reportedly agreed a £170,000 a week contract earlier this month, and is still waiting for progress in discussions between the two clubs.
United Still Want De Ligt
The valuation may prove too hefty.
Having fallen in the pecking order at the Allianz, De Ligt is available on the market this summer despite being called “world-class” by Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund. The likes of Eric Dier, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae all overtook the 24-year-old under Thomas Tuchel, with a similar pattern expected to follow with new boss Vincent Kompany.
Having made just 73 appearances for Bayern across his two seasons at the club, since his big money arrival from Juventus in 2022, De Ligt could now be set for the third significant transfer of his career. United have identified the Netherlands international as the man who can provide competition for Yoro, and enable the youngster to settle in slowly, potentially partnering Lisandro Martínez in the immediate short-term.
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