Real Madrid may need to strengthen their centre-back lineup this summer. While Antonio Rudiger had an excellent season, he, along with David Alaba, is over 30 years old. Nacho Fernandez has left the club, and Eder Militao is recovering from a long-term injury, raising questions about his form.
As reported by Manchester Evening News earlier in July, Manchester United had verbally agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, leveraging their relationship with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta.
However, according to TEAMtalk, reports from Spain suggest that Real Madrid are looking to capitalize on De Ligt’s desire to leave Bayern Munich. Real Madrid see him as the perfect addition to their defense and are reportedly willing to offer around £33 million for the signing.
Manchester United need to offload some players before making a move for De Ligt, leaving an opportunity for Real Madrid. Earlier this summer, United signed Leny Yoro, who was Real Madrid’s top centre-back target. Now, the tables might turn with De Ligt.
De Ligt was once Europe’s most highly-rated centre-back talent, but his career has not met expectations since leaving Ajax. Following a mediocre spell at Juventus, he has had an even less impressive stint at Bayern Munich. What’s next for De Ligt?
