Bayern Munich have rejected Manchester United’s double bid for defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, in keeping with a number of reviews.
The Pink Devils stay available in the market for defensive reinforcements and have lengthy recognized the Bayern duo as options to their present issues.
Private phrases have already been agreed with centre-back De Ligt and right-back Mazraoui. With each gamers represented by the identical agent, Rafaela Pimenta, United lodged a joint bid to Bayern in latest days.
Nevertheless, varied reviews declare Bayern have knocked again this strategy, although the 2 golf equipment stay in talks over a double deal.
The Every day Telegraph write that Pimenta and her purchasers have been left ‘in some bemusement’ by Bayern’s resolution as they believed United’s provide was acceptable, and they’re investigating whether or not the Bundesliga aspect have unfairly modified their stance – the membership promised De Ligt and Mazroaui they might assist facilitate summer time exits if appropriate gives got here in.
United went into the window hoping to usher in two centre-backs, and after new signing Leny Yoro was dominated out for 3 months with a foot damage, that intention has been emboldened. In the meantime, Mazraoui’s arrival additionally hinges on whether or not they can promote Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who’s in discussions over a transfer to West Ham United.
Although United are anticipated to lodge additional bids – whether or not they be joint once more or separate – they aren’t anticipated to pay over the chances for De Ligt or Mazraoui.
Bayern have added two defenders to their ranks already this summer time. Eric Dier has joined on a everlasting switch following a profitable mortgage spell from Tottenham Hotspur, whereas Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito made the change to Bavaria in June. Additionally they beat a number of English golf equipment, together with United, to the signature of Michael Olise.