De Ligt responds to Man Utd transfer approach as Bayern Munich ‘agreement’ claim is made

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is now keen to join Man Utd and Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

The 24-year-old is currently away on international duty with the Netherlands but has yet to play as Ronald Koeman prefers Stefan de Vrij as Virgil van Dijk s partner.

New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to bring down the age of the Old Trafford squad .

Another rule Erik ten Hag and the transfer team must follow is ‘no Galacticos’ with Ratcliffe’s comments on a potential move for Kylian Mbappe revealing his thoughts on the profile of player Man Utd should be targeting.

Speaking before Mbappe’s summer move to Real Madrid was confirmed, Ratcliffe said: “What I would rather do, I would rather find the…