Man United hunt for center-back 'snubbed' by Netherlands at Euro 2024

Matthijs de Ligt is Man United's top transfer target this summer, despite not playing a single minute for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

De Ligt is Man United's top transfer target - Photo: GETTY

The “Orange Storm” has just reached the Euro semi-finals for the first time in 20 years. Although they were bitterly defeated by England 2-1 in extra time, this was still a successful tournament for the Netherlands.

However, in the historic achievement at Euro 2024, center-back De Ligt was "ignored" by coach Ronald Koeman. He did not play a single minute in the tournament in Germany, even though the Netherlands reached the semi-finals.

Putting aside the disappointment at Euro 2024, the 1999-born centre-back is facing the opportunity to move to the Premier League to play for Man United. Coach Ten Hag's team is actively looking for a quality name to replace the departure of Raphael Varane.

According to Bild , the “Red Devils” have made an important breakthrough in this deal. They are very close to the 50 million euros that Bayern Munich requested.

The fact that the Netherlands did not reach the Euro 2024 final is good news for the Old Trafford team. Because then he will soon return to Bayern to quickly clarify his future.

The bench is De Ligt's "best friend" at Euro 2024

Manager Erik Ten Hag is said to have spoken directly to De Ligt about a move to Man United, and he has also expressed openness to the prospect of playing in the Premier League.

The Dutch strategist still admires De Ligt after more than a season working together at Ajax.

In the 2023-2024 season, De Ligt is the main pillar of Bayern Munich, he played a total of 30 times in all competitions with nearly 2,000 minutes of play. He took the starting position from other excellent central defenders such as Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min Jae or Eric Dier.

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