Manchester United is set to prioritize the signing of a new center-back this summer, with several players like Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Lenny Yoro on their radar. However, it appears that the club’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt is the most advanced.
At just 24 years old, de Ligt has already established himself as a top player in Europe, having played for some of the biggest clubs in the world including Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. He has won numerous trophies and has represented his country in major tournaments.
One of de Ligt’s most notable achievements was during his time at Ajax under United boss Erik ten Hag. He was an integral part of the Ajax defense that helped them win a league and cup double in 2019 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. This strong bond between de Ligt and ten Hag from their time together at Ajax seems likely to play a significant role in any potential move to Manchester this summer.