Bayern Munich and Manchester United are getting closer to finalizing a deal for Dutch center-back Matthijs de Ligt per a report from Fussball News journalist Christopher Michel (as captured by @iMiaSanMia):
Manchester United are very confident of finalizing a deal for Matthijs de Ligt this week, with the medical check taking place after the EUROs. Talks between clubs are very constructive. Bayern want around €50m, while United’s initial idea is about €40m. An agreement for €40m plus add-ons that take the total fee to €50m, and a sell-on clause, is not ruled out. The expectations of both clubs are getting closer. Max Eberl will push to finalize the sale, as Bayern need to generate funds for further signings. Selling De Ligt would be valuable to push ahead with the planned transfer of Jonathan Tah.
As noted, De Ligt’s transfer fee will be turned around and invested into Tah, the Bayer Leverkusen center-back, among other pursuits. De Ligt tenure at Bayern Munich was just two seasons, but the Dutchman proved to be a valuable asset to the team and a reliable, high-performing starting defender.