Manchester United have reportedly signed LOSC Lille defender Leny Yoro to strengthen their defense both now and in the future, given his age. However, this raises questions about their ongoing interest in Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt.
According to a recent report from Sky Sport Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, talks between Manchester United and Bayern Munich over de Ligt have stalled.
The Premier League side are reluctant to pay Bayern Munich’s asking price of €50 million plus bonuses and shifted its focus to signing Yoro instead. Journalist Graeme Bailey provided new information on where the two clubs see a price difference.
According to Bailey, Manchester United’s negotiations with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt have hit a snag due to a slight stall over the fee. The German club are holding out for £42 million, whereas the Premier League side are reluctant to go beyond £34 million.
🚨 Manchester United's talks with Bayern over the signing of Matthijs de Ligt have stalled slightly over the fee.
The German club want £42m, while United are only willing to pay £34m.
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This development could be an opportunity for PSG, who are looking to strengthen their defense after missing out in the Yoro race. According to a recent report by RMC Sport, the Parisians are highly interested in de Ligt, currently contracted with Bayern until 2027, viewing him as a vital addition to their squad.
