Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United are involved in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich however says he would not know if a deal shall be carried out.
The Pink Devils accomplished the £52m signing of teenage sensation Leny Yoro on Thursday to strengthen a backline weakened by the departures of Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala, and will look so as to add one other centre-back earlier than the summer time window closes.
Everton‘s Jarrad Branthwaite has been a number one goal this summer time however his £70m asking worth has proved too steep in negotiations – United have seen two decrease gives rejected by the Toffees.
De Ligt is one other participant United have been chasing for weeks, with the Dutchman ready to go away Bayern Munich after a troubled two-year spell in Bavaria.
Chatting with Dutch publication AD Sportwereld, Ten Hag went on file along with his and United’s long-standing curiosity within the 24-year-old, saying: “It stays to be seen whether or not De Ligt will come.
“I do know Matthijs properly and I cannot deny that. I wished to signal him two years in the past however at the moment, he was already very far alongside to hitch Bayern Munich (from Juventus) however consider it or not, his title didn’t come from me within the course of (of focusing on signings).”
Tune in to 90min’s YouTube channel as Scott Saunders will get the knowledgeable lowdown on Leny Yoro from French soccer journalist Quentin Gesp.
Ten Hag additionally revealed that United’s important switch shortlist had been drawn up whereas he was away on vacation, however confused that he stays a part of the dialog and backs the selections which are being made.
“However after all, I assist these selections, let that be clear. We nonetheless make these selections collectively,” he stated.
“I do know it creates a sure picture, after all I perceive how that works, however ultimately, our criterion will prevail above all the pieces else: is the participant good or not? Is he the best character? Does he match the age and high quality bracket we’re on the lookout for?
“I perceive when you don’t win, the media maligns you and there’s a dangerous picture, however it (nationality) is irrelevant —whether or not he’s from the Netherlands, Sweden, or France. It is rather like the color of hair the participant has. It doesn’t matter what the skin world thinks.
“We make selections collectively and we collectively arrive at the absolute best choice. I firmly consider we’re transferring in the best route.”
United have additionally signed Dutch ahead Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, offering stern competitors up entrance for Rasmus Hojlund.