Man Utd FINALLY agree deal for Bayern’s De Ligt along with another defender as Ten Hag strengthens squad

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, as Erik ten Hag moves to strengthen his injury-hit backline ahead of the new season.

The Red Devils have secured a deal worth €45 million ($49.1m), with an additional €5 million ($5.4m) in add-ons, for Matthijs de Ligt.

The 24-year-old Netherlands international is set to undergo a medical before signing a five-year contract, with the option to extend for an additional year.

De Ligt, who previously played for Juventus and Ajax, brings a wealth of experience to United’s defence, which has been plagued by injuries in recent weeks.

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In a separate deal, Bayern Munich have accepted a €15 million offer, plus €5 million in bonuses, for full-back Noussair Mazraoui.

However, this transfer is contingent on the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is on the verge of joining West Ham United.

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The Hammers have agreed on a £15 million ($19.1m) fee with United, with only the finalization of Wan-Bissaka’s termination at Old Trafford standing in the way.

A medical for Wan-Bissaka is expected to take place in London within the next few days.

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Wan-Bissaka, who joined Manchester United from Crystal Palace in 2019 for £45 million ($57.3m), has made 190 first-team appearances. Despite being a regular in previous seasons, his departure paves the way for Mazraoui to join United and add depth to Ten Hag’s defensive options.