Chelsea set to ‘re-launch’ transfer bid for Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt
According to Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport, Chelsea are preparing a new bid for Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt.
Erik ten Hag is well aware of the defensive shortcomings his new team has. United missed qualifying for the Champions League and gave up the most goals since the Premier League’s inception.
The Dutchman will be conscious of the necessity of bringing in top-notch defensive talents given the quantity of potential departures and the subpar performance of the players already on hand.
Among defensive targets, De Ligt’s name has come into the limelight. He was the captain of Ajax’s class of 2018/19 and played a crucial role in leading that group. Well, he could be reunited with his former manager if United’s intentions come true.
However, it is believed that Chelsea have no intention to end their pursuit of the Dutch defender and are expected to ‘re-launch’ a transfer bid next week. Thomas Tuchel’s team have suffered several departures and they might be desperate to reinforce their squad.
Manchester United still haven’t made any genuine approach in order to sign the Juventus defender and are allowing a free run to Chelsea. It’s noteworthy to mention, Lisandro Martinez appears to be the current subject of Manchester United’s attention.
De Ligt’s consistency last season which includes 42 appearances for Juventus is admirable. The excellent defender and our Dutch manager previously worked together at Ajax, and they may be open to a meeting again if it would assist both sides to re-energize their successful strategy.
Concerns have been raised about Raphael Varane’s history of injuries, Harry Maguire’s and Victor Lindelof’s recent performances, and their respective roles in the team. Axel Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly are additionally anticipated to leave the team, while Phil Jones’ future is still uncertain, according to recent reports.
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The defence of Manchester United might benefit from De Ligt. The Dutch defender’s impressive performances for Ajax are evidence of his future as a top defender. With maximum growth, he might eventually replace Raphael Varane in the long term.
That possibility, meanwhile, seems like a far-off fantasy at the moment because United has not yet made an official offer. Considering the aggression from Chelsea, our team might have to regret their decision of not doing enough in De Ligt’s pursuit later.
