Man United 'propose' staggering Rasmus Hojlund transfer swap as £45m talks held

The transfer window is sparking into life as numerous deals have been completed over the weekend and at the start of the week.

Manchester United have been linked with several players as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new campaign. The club have now confirmed the appointment of former Newcastle United man Dan Ashworth as technical director.

The arrival is part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s overhaul at the club following his purchase of a minority stake at the end of last year. There also look to be changes to Ten Hag’s backroom staff with the expected additions of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake.

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As the transfer window gets busier, so do the reports surrounding the business that United may do. With that in mind, MEN Sport have taken a look at a couple of the biggest stories around and given our own thoughts.

Bayern Munich have set an asking price of €50 million (£42.5m) plus bonuses for Matthijs de Ligt amid United’s interest, according to Sky Sports Germany.

United have been heavily linked with the defender over the last few days and are said to have made contact with both the player and Bayern. There has, however, been no official offer from the club - yet.

De Ligt has worked with Erik ten Hag before during the duo’s time at Ajax. De Ligt is said to be on of the United boss’ top targets this window.

MEN Sport says: Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with United for most of the summer, and it seems that the club are now making their move. Erik ten Hag is keen to add to his defensive options following the departure of Raphael Varane and De