Manchester United have submitted a double bid to signal Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, a report has revealed.
United want to bolster on the again this summer time after final season’s important battle with damage, with Bayern pair De Ligt and Mazraoui, each former expenses of Erik ten Hag at Ajax, recognized as main targets.
The Athletic state {that a} bid has been lodged to signal each gamers however, regardless of optimism from the gamers’ representatives that the supply would meet Bayern’s asking value, the Bundesliga outfit have opted to reject the proposal.
Bayern have warned United that they need to elevate their supply to signal each De Ligt and Mazraoui, with talks anticipated to proceed between the 2 sides.
De Ligt and Mazraoui are each represented by Rafaela Pimenta, who is known to have been left stunned by Bayern’s determination to knock again the supply.
The pair have each been instructed they’re free to depart Bayern this summer time however, having seen United’s need to get offers performed met with resistance, De Ligt and Mazraoui have each been compelled to talk with Bayern to find out whether or not there was a change within the membership’s stance.
Bayern stay adamant that De Ligt and Mazraoui could be bought for the suitable value however have made it clear they may want extra money to entertain a double departure.
United have already agreed private phrases with each De Ligt and Mazraoui, who’ve authorised five-year contracts with the choice for an additional 12-month extension.
Whereas United proceed to try to strike a deal over a switch price, the Purple Devils are anticipated to face delays whereas they make room for the pair by gross sales. At right-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka might should be bought to create space for Mazraoui, with West Ham United identified admirers of the 26-year-old.