Having already signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, Dan Ashworth and his backroom team are working towards additional acquisitions.
Defensive reinforcements remain a priority for the Manchester United chiefs, with an urgency about not recreating the selection issues encountered last season.
In Lisandro Martinez, the Old Trafford faithful have their leader – an undeniably brilliant footballer passionate about his role.
Following the departure of Raphael Varane and the arrival of the teenager who is labelled his successor, Erik ten Hag may soon be reunited with Matthijs de Ligt.
The Dutchman has reportedly set his sights on a move to the North West, with personal terms agreed upon, and United are working on agreeing a deal with Bayern Munich.
Furthermore, his teammate Noussair Mazraoui has emerged as a target for the 20-time champions of England, with the future of Aaron Wan-Bissaka generating much attention.
Double delight for the Manchester faithful
De Ligt is a name we have regularly discussed throughout this transfer window.
The 24-year-old tough-tackler has already represented some of European football’s most glamourous names, with undeniable experience at the highest level.
Following Christian Falk’s confirmation that Munich had rejected the Premier League side’s offer of €35 Million yesterday, he also disclosed their desired fee of €50 M.
The Bundesliga side is in a similar position to United – needing to offload players before they can complete any further business.
However, despite the initial refusal, negotiations continue with confidence that an agreement will be achieved.
The player is keen on linking up with his former Ajax boss, with the Manchester hierarchy viewing De Ligt as an assured player to bolster their defensive arsenal.
Whilst discussions focus on the imposing Dutch defender, Florian Plettenberg states United have also initiated talks for Mazraoui.
The 26-year-old, once held amongst the elite full-backs in Europe, has been deemed the desired replacement for Wan-Bissaka should he seal his move to West Ham.
The talented defender craves a return to London, and as per Dale O’Donnell last week, the Hammers retain a credible interest.
Ironically, the London outfit is also reportedly interested in Mazraoui, with the player keen on testing himself in the Premier League.
Born in the Netherlands and raised in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Moroccan international is comfortable on either flank and potentially available for a cut-price fee in the region of €15-€20M.
His style would fit the attacking principles of Ten Hag and his newly recruited backroom team of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake.
Having played under the Dutch tactician during his five-year spell in Amsterdam, the pair have a close bond and understanding of how to recreate a desired style of front-facing football.
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