Man United receive transfer message as Matthijs de Ligt addresses Bayern Munich future

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has spoken about his future amid links with a move to Manchester United.

The Netherlands international has struggled for game time at times this season and was linked with a possible move to Old Trafford during the January transfer window. United are expected to target a centre-back in the summer after unexpectedly relying on the experienced Jonny Evans for large parts of the campaign.

De Ligt, 24, started just two of Bayern’s first 15 league games as he worked to get back to full fitness, prompting links with a possible move to United. He has since regained his place in the Bayern side, starting nine of the last 11 league games, but was recently asked about the possibility of him and teammate Jamal Musiala leaving the German giant in the summer.

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“Where to go? On holiday?” De Ligt laughed. “But no, I don’t think so. I hope for us and for Bayern that we’ll both stay. That’s what I’m assuming, too.”

That could be a possible blow to United’s transfer plans ahead of the summer window. It remains to be seen how De Ligt will be viewed by Thomas Tuchel’s successor at Bayern Munich, though his contract is scheduled to run until 2027, meaning United would be required to pay a hefty fee for his services.

As for De Ligt, his immediate focus is reclaiming his place in the Netherlands side after an injury-hit campaign. The defender will look to add to his 43 caps against Germany tonight and stake his claim ahead of Euro 2024.

“I’m not yet where I want to be with the national team, but that also has to do