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Manchester United’s disappointing season has been vastly attributed to the defensive points all through the marketing campaign.
Constant accidents have plagued Erik ten Hag’s back-line with the supervisor unable to get the identical defenders on the pitch for any extended interval.
United have made defensive reinforcements their precedence in the summertime and transfer-guru Fabrizio Romano has supplied an replace on two key names related with Ten Hag’s facet.
Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is likely one of the gamers linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford and the Dutchman’s future is up for debate in Germany.
Romano says United are but to make a “severe or concrete provide” for De Ligt and the present upheaval at Bayern will want sorting earlier than he decides on the place his future lies.
“Matthijs de Ligt will wait to know who’s gonna be the brand new supervisor at Bayern Munich earlier than deciding something concerning his future. Every part is open with Tuchel leaving so it’s very quiet now,” mentioned Romano.
De Ligt would definitely be a participant of curiosity to the United boss, who labored with the 24-year-old throughout his profitable stint ant Ajax.
Harry Maguire is the opposite participant Romano has supplied an replace on after the previous United captain survived the chop from the membership final summer season.
It seemed like Maguire’s days have been numbered at Outdated Trafford with West Ham making a proper provide for the England man within the closed season.
Nevertheless, phrases weren’t agreed and Maguire has gone on to make a whole lot of appearances this season, having fun with some first rate type within the course of.
United are taking an identical stance with the defender this summer season; open to affords however in no rush to maneuver transfer the 30-year-old on with related modifications anticipated at United to these at Bayern, given INEOS’ current arrival.
“The membership are open to necessary proposals… or they’re pleased with him staying. They’re not determined to promote Maguire. Additionally on this case, we’ve to attend for a brand new director to reach, after which Man United will determine find out how to proceed concerning many gamers,” mentioned Romano.
If United can elevate funds from promoting Maguire to facilitate a deal for De Ligt it might certainly signify a significant coup however any such offers nonetheless appear a great distance off.
Within the meantime, United will hope to finish the season robust to maintain their faint hopes of Champions League qualification alive, beginning with the daunting journey to the Etihad to face Manchester Metropolis tomorrow (Sunday).
