Manchester United submit joint bid for Mazraoui and De Ligt
Manchester United They have reportedly submitted a joint bid to sign Bayern Munich duo Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to the transfer expert David Ornstein.
After struggling with a poor defence last season, the Red Devils are prioritising strengthening their backline in this transfer window. They have already signed Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille, but he has suffered a serious injury and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
Manchester United are said to be looking to buy at least two central defenders this summer and have identified De Ligt as a serious option.
On the other hand, United are planning to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka as he has entered the final year of his current contract and as a possible replacement for him, Erik the Hag He has singled out Mazraoui as the main option.
It has already been reported that Man Utd have reached personal agreements with both players and are now looking to step up their efforts to reach an agreement in principle with the Bavarian club to lure them to Old Trafford.
Mazraoui and De Ligt go to Manchester United
Writing about The athletic, Ornstein According to German daily Ten Hag, Ten Hag's team submitted a joint offer to sign the two players, but the Germans rejected it because the offer did not match their valuation. However, the journalist did not reveal the exact figures or the structure of the proposal.
The Red Devils have continued talks with Bayern Munich to close the deal. But, Ornstein mentions in his article that the entourage of the players, both represented by the same agent, Rafaela Pimenta, have been baffled by Bayern Munich's action, as the duo have been informed that they are allowed to leave this summer.
Vincent Kompany's team are reported to want a fee of around 42 million pounds sell De Ligt, while Mazraoui is valued at around 16 million poundsSo Manchester United would need to spend a total of £58m to sign both of them.
Both players enjoyed success under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, but since their split, neither has been able to develop their careers. As such, they are reportedly planning to reunite with their former boss at Old Trafford to relaunch their careers.
