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Manchester United's disappointing season has been largely blamed on defensive points all through the marketing campaign.
Eric ten Hag's back-line has been depleted because of persistent accidents and the supervisor is unable to convey the identical variety of defenders onto the pitch for any lengthy.
United have made defensive reinforcements their precedence in the summertime and transfer-guru Fabrizio Romano has offered an replace on two key names linked to Ten Hag's aspect.
Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is without doubt one of the gamers linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford and the Dutchman's future is being debated in Germany.
Romano says United haven’t but made a “severe or concrete supply” for De Ligt and the present turmoil at Bayern will should be resolved earlier than a choice will be made about his future.
“Mathijs de Ligt will wait to grasp who would be the new supervisor at Bayern Munich earlier than deciding something about his future. With Tuchel leaving all the things is open so it is rather quiet now,” Romano stated.
De Ligt will definitely be a participant of curiosity to the United boss, having labored with the 24-year-old throughout his profitable stint at Ajax.
Harry Maguire is the second participant on whom Romano has given an replace, because the former United captain left the membership final summer time.
It appeared that Maguire's days at Outdated Trafford had been numbered and West Ham made a proper supply for the England participant within the shut season.
Nevertheless, phrases weren’t agreed and Maguire made a number of appearances this season and loved some good type within the course of.
United are taking an analogous strategy with the defender this summer time; The 30-year-old is open to presents, however the 30-year-old is in no rush to maneuver on, with United anticipated to make a transfer in the identical method as Bayern given the current arrival of INEOS.
“The membership is open to vital presents… or they’re glad for him to remain. They aren’t determined to promote Maguire. Additionally on this case, we have now to attend for the brand new director to reach after which Man United will determine how one can proceed with regard to quite a lot of gamers,” Romano stated.
If United might elevate the funds by promoting Maguire to facilitate a deal for De Ligt it could actually signify a significant coup however any such deal nonetheless appears an extended shot.
In the meantime, United can be hoping to complete the season strongly to maintain their faint hopes of Champions League qualification alive, beginning with a difficult journey to the Etihad to face Manchester Metropolis tomorrow (Sunday).