- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
HITC understands that Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt has told the club he wants to leave this summer.
Bayern Munich are open to letting Mattihjs De Ligt leave this summer and talks have taken place with a number of Premier League clubs.
Since joining the German giants during the summer of 2022, the Dutch centre-back has been one of the more promising players for the Bavarian side.
However, De Ligt was a frustrated figure under Thomas Tuchel along with central defensive team-mate Kim Min-Jae.
Both players made it clear to Bayern’s hierarchy they would not put up with a repeat this season as they prepare for life under former Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.
Bayern have already completed the signing of Hiroki Ito and are in talks for the signing of Jonathan Tah which would clear the way for the De Ligt sale.
Bayern Munich’s stance on De Ligt explained
Bayern have now decided that whilst they want the former Napoli defender Kim Min Jae to compete under Kompany next season, they are ready to let De Ligt move on.
De Ligt is one of the higher earners at the club and Bayern realise they may have to subsidise those earnings to cement a move, and HITC is also told that they would consider a loan with an option to facilitate his exit although they would clearly prefer a sale.
There is interest in the former Ajax defender from multiple top sides in the Premier League with Manchester United understood to be one of the sides keen on the defender.
De Ligt’s representatives in contact with a number of Premier League clubs
We understand that talks have taken place with United, Liverpool and Chelsea – whilst Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle have been made aware of this situation.
HITC understands United have made it clear they are keen on De Ligt and he is on their list of options – whilst they continue their talks over Jarrad Branthwaite, although it is increasingly unlikely they are going to be able to agree terms with Everton.
The Red Devils have agreed terms with the Everton defender but the Englishman is said to cost £70 million.
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