Manchester United’s Pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt Suffers Major Setback: Bayern Munich’s Pursuit of Jonathan Tah Complicates Transfer

Manchester United’s quest to bolster their defense has hit a major roadblock with the news that Bayern Munich is pursuing Jonathan Tah. The Bundesliga champions have set a deadline for Bayern to finalize the transfer, adding uncertainty to United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.

Leverkusen’s Deadline for Bayern Munich

According to BILD, Bayer Leverkusen has given Bayern Munich a deadline to complete a transfer for Tah. The German club wants clarity for its squad ahead of the new season and is pushing for a final decision from Bayern. Leverkusen is seeking €30 million for the German international defender, or he will remain with the club and enter the final year of his contract.

De Ligt Remains a Target for Manchester United

Matthijs de Ligt, who previously worked with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, remains high on the club’s transfer wish list. Ten Hag has expressed his admiration for the Dutch defender but acknowledged that his acquisition is not a certainty.

Ten Hag revealed, “It remains to be seen whether Matthijs de Ligt will come, I know him well. I wanted to sign him two years ago but at that time, he was already very far along to join Bayern.

Bayern Munich’s Interest in Tah Complicates De Ligt’s Situation

Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Jonathan Tah has complicated Manchester United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt. If Bayern secures Tah, it could diminish their interest in De Ligt, making it more difficult for United to sign the Dutchman.

Manchester United’s Defensive Woes

Manchester United’s need for a center-back has been exacerbated by the recent injury to Leny Yoro, who joined the club this summer. Yoro is expected to be out for at least three months due to a crushing injury blow.

Conclusion

The transfer landscape for Manchester United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt has become more complex with Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Jonathan Tah. United remains keen on De Ligt, but Bayern’s actions could potentially derail their plans to strengthen their defense.

The coming days will be crucial as Bayern Munich’s deadline for Tah’s transfer approaches. The outcome of that negotiation will have a significant impact on whether De Ligt makes the move to Old Trafford.