According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, the rumored transfer of Bayern Munich center-back Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United might not be as far advanced as previously reported.
Things could be at a standstill between the Bavarians and Red Devils, which has put Lille phenom Leny Yoro in the crosshairs of Manchester United per Plettenberg:
Yes, Manchester United now have entered the race for Leny #Yoro with an official to Lille! #MUFC
But the 18 y/o top talent has not yet decided whether he will join Manchester United or Real Madrid.
Still no official offer from ManUtd to Bayern for Matthijs de Ligt. Clubs not… pic.twitter.com/wo2M0uqGdM
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 9, 2024
Yes, Manchester United now have entered the race for Leny #Yoro with an official to Lille! #MUFC
But the 18 y/o top talent has not yet decided whether he will join Manchester United or Real Madrid.
Still no official offer from ManUtd to Bayern for Matthijs de Ligt. Clubs not close.
The timing of this news is a little curious as there have been reports for days that things were getting close between De Ligt, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United on getting a deal done (with the most recent information dropping late yesterday):
This could be a tactic from Manchester United to try and push down the sale price on De Ligt, who seems to not be in the plans of the Bavarians, despite two very strong seasons.
One thing that is likely not affecting this process is the petition generated by Bayern Munich fans to keep De Ligt, which now has over 66,000 signatures. Some fans might be wondering if this is a case where the people sitting on their couches might know better than those sitting in the boardroom.