Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a move expected to exceed £60 million.
The proposed deal includes a £38.6 million bid plus £4.3 million in add-ons for De Ligt, with an additional £12.9 million set aside for Mazraoui.
Bayern Munich have accepted United’s offer for De Ligt, who previously captained Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side that reached the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
De Ligt, 24, joined Bayern from Juventus in 2022 for £65.6 million, after making a £67.5 million move to Juventus in 2019. He has made 73 appearances for Bayern, winning the Bundesliga during his tenure.
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In addition to De Ligt, Manchester United are set to secure Mazraoui, 26, for £12.9 million. Mazraoui’s arrival is linked to the anticipated departure of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is undergoing a medical with West Ham after a deal was agreed for his transfer.
United’s focus on strengthening central defense and right-back positions reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance Erik ten Hag’s squad.
The club had earlier bids for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite rejected, with the £70 million valuation deemed excessive. Consequently, De Ligt is seen as a more experienced and cost-effective option.
Both De Ligt and Mazraoui previously played alongside Maanchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana at Ajax, adding a familiar dynamic to the potential new-look defense at Old Trafford.
