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Manchester United appears to have decided against pursuing Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to recent reports.
The skilled centre-back from Bayern Munich has been made available by the club, which is looking to raise funds for its summer transfer activities. Bayern’s strategic moves include triggering the €30 million release clause of Stuttgart defender Hiroki Ito and targeting Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah, highlighting their focus on strengthening their defense.
Beyond defensive upgrades, Bayern is reshaping its squad under new manager Vincent Kompany, listing de Ligt and five other notable players, such as Joshua Kimmich and Serge Gnabry, for transfer.
De Ligt’s season has been noteworthy, with a rocky start under former coach Thomas Tuchel. However, he eventually secured his spot in the lineup, particularly after Tuchel’s departure. Speculation about his future has been ongoing, with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United considered potential destinations.
Despite this interest, Manchester United has reportedly decided not to pursue de Ligt. The club’s financial limitations, despite the backing from INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, mean they cannot afford the significant investment required for de Ligt, whose market value remains high despite Bayern expecting not to fully recoup their initial €67 million outlay.
Bayern is awaiting firm offers for de Ligt, with Vincent Kompany planning to discuss the defender’s future directly after his Euro 2024 commitments. This careful approach reflects the uncertainty clubs face as they assess de Ligt’s availability and price before making any concrete moves.
