Manchester United expected to agree deal in ‘short term’ after making offer – ETH picks up phone

Manchester United’s interest in Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt has been reported in the English and the German media so far.

Last Thursday, Sky Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg ‘revealed and confirmed’ the Red Devils’ desire to sign the defender in the summer window.

Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf now provides the latest on Manchester United’s pursuit of the Netherlands international.

The centre-back is currently with the national team, who are preparing to face Romania in the last 16 of the Euros on Tuesday. Behind the scenes, his representatives are trying to sort out his future.

De Ligt’s camp are negotiating with Manchester United, who have offered him a five-year deal. Sources around the English club have informed De Telegraaf that the two parties are expected to agree a deal in the ‘short term’.

Erik ten Hag has managed the 24-year-old at Ajax, and the report claims the Manchester United manager has already had several calls with his compatriot. The player is waiting for the Premier League side to find an agreement with Bayern.

It’s claimed Manchester United have already started talks with the Bundesliga side about the transfer fee. De Ligt has three years left on his deal and Transfermarkt values him at €65m.