Man United ‘propose’ big Rasmus Hojlund transfer swap deal as £45m conversations held with Matthijs de Ligt price revealed Over the past few days, United has been strongly connected to the defender and is rumored to have contacted both Bayern and the player. However, as of yet, the club has not made a formal offer.

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**Bayern Munich’s Price for Matthijs de Ligt Revealed**

Sky Sports Germany reports that Bayern Munich has set a price of €50 million (£42.5 million) plus bonuses for Matthijs de Ligt in response to interest from Manchester United.

United has been heavily linked to the defender in recent days and has reportedly been in contact with both Bayern and de Ligt, though no formal offer has been made yet. De Ligt, who previously worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax, is considered one of the United manager’s top targets this transfer window.

According to MEN Sport, de Ligt has been on United’s radar for most of the summer, and it appears the club is now making their move. Ten Hag is looking to strengthen his defense following Raphael Varane’s departure, and de Ligt, whom he knows well, is seen as a key addition.

Bayern’s willingness to sell and the £42.5 million asking price are promising for United, especially as it is less than what they would need to pay for Everton defender Jarred Branthwaite. Whether United can secure both deals remains to be seen, but de Ligt is a strong alternative.

**Manchester United Propose Shock Swap Deal for Victor Osimhen**

Reports from Italy’s La Repubblica indicate that Manchester United has made a surprising swap proposal to Napoli, offering Rasmus Hojlund as part of a deal for Victor Osimhen. The striker, linked with several clubs, has a release clause of approximately £110 million in his contract.