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**Manchester United’s Bid for Matthijs de Ligt Rejected by Bayern Munich**

Manchester United are eager to sign Dutch center-back Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, but their initial bid of £30m has been rejected by the German club.

According to reports, United have been busy in the summer transfer market, with Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro already joining the team. Manager Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with his former Ajax captain De Ligt, and has publicly expressed United’s interest in the defender.

Bayern Munich, however, are holding out for a higher fee, reportedly demanding £42m plus add-ons. The German club needs to sell players to fund new signings, and negotiations between the two teams are ongoing.

De Ligt, 24, has struggled to find consistency since joining Bayern from Juventus two years ago in a deal worth around £68m. United are willing to offer him a long-term contract to help him get back to his best.

The Dutch defender is currently enjoying an extended break after the Netherlands’ participation in Euro 2024, despite not featuring in a single game at the tournament.

United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to be reunited with his former Ajax captain De Ligt