Manchester United to Sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich

Manchester United has finalized an agreement with Bayern Munich to acquire defender Matthijs de Ligt for a total of €50 million, which includes €5 million in potential add-ons. The 24-year-old Netherlands international, who previously played for Juventus and Ajax, is set to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with an option for an additional year, pending a successful medical examination. In a related move, United has also reached a separate agreement with Bayern for full-back Noussair Mazraoui, valued at €15 million plus €5 million in bonuses. This transfer hinges on the departure of current United player Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is in discussions with West Ham United regarding a £15 million transfer fee. Negotiations about the terms of Wan-Bissaka's contract are ongoing, and his exit from Manchester United is still contingent on finalizing his termination with the club. Wan-Bissaka, who has made 190 appearances for United since his transfer from Crystal Palace in 2019 for an initial £45 million, is expected to undergo a medical with West Ham either Sunday or Monday. The potential reshuffling of players highlights United's strategy to bolster their defensive lineup while also managing their squad effectively. The acquisition of de Ligt is seen as a significant enhancement for manager Erik ten Hag, providing the team with a young yet experienced defender capable of making an immediate impact in the Premier League.