Manchester United Still Want to Hijack Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus Attack

DBasia.news –  Manchester United have not given up fighting over Dutch center-back Matthijs de Ligt. Although getting closer to Juventus, according to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils still want to recruit De Ligt.

Matthijs de Ligt is one of the most talked about players in the 2019 summer transfer market. Understandably, with his abilities and experience, several European elite teams stand in line to get the player’s signature.

Juventus are most likely to recruit De Ligt. The agent of the Dutch national team player, Mino Raiola, confirmed that there had been an agreement with the Bianconeri. Reportedly, De Ligt will sign a five-year contract with a salary of 12 million euros per season.

However, until now Juventus negotiations with Ajax Amsterdam are still deadlocked. La Vecchia Signora’s first offer only touched 55 million euros, while Ajax’s request was 75 million euros.

The situation makes Manchester United again excited to attract De Ligt. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to fulfill Ajax’s request.

However, Manchester United also need to be alert to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain who are also interested in the 19-year-old player. El Barca and PSG are not expected to have difficulty spending 75 million euros as Ajax requested.

Manchester United have just completed the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka for 55 million euros. Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is reportedly at the exit as strong interest from Inter Milan.

Manchester United’s Opportunity to Bring Matthijs de Ligt: 25 percent

Although Man United dared to fulfill Ajax’s request, De Ligt had already agreed to go to Juventus. Moreover, Maurizio Sarri has convinced the player to join.

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