Exclusive: Man United ‘confident’ of signing two big names soon
Man United are “confident” of completing deals for Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui before 31st August, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that both deals have additional complications which have delayed the process of bringing them to Old Trafford.
Man United are looking to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka before they can complete a deal for Mazraoui, but Football Insider revealed his exit has faced further delays.
Meanwhile, Bayern are looking to sign a replacement for De Ligt before sanctioning his exit as they are reluctant to weaken their squad.
Sources say United remain confident that both players will sign before the transfer deadline, but there is still work to do on both deals.
Man United pushing to complete Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui deals
Man United are looking to end the transfer window with a flurry of incoming deals in an attempt to improve upon last season’s disappointment.
Ten Hag’s side finished the season in eighth place, qualifying for Europe only through their FA Cup win, and are desperate to improve this season.
This has meant they are prepared to go big in the transfer market after Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee were signed for a combined £88million.
The boss also remains keen to revisit players who featured in his Ajax side, with De Ligt and Mazraoui likely to follow Antony, Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford.
Bayern, meanwhile, failed to win a trophy last year, and are reluctant to weaken their squad, leading to further delays around the players’ exits.
Another new centre-back and a right-back have emerged as a priority despite Yoro’s arrival, as United are keen to renovate a defence which conceded 58 league goals last season.
In other news, Man United want to sell Jadon Sancho permanently this summer.
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