Man United make official offer for Matthijs de Ligt

Bayern have issued a response

Now, as per a breaking update from German outlet BILD, they have made an official offer.

It has been reported that the club are looking for two to three defensive additions to bolster their ranks with Raphael Varane recently departing.

Leny Yoro is the latest addition, making his debut against Rangers in a pre-season friendly.

Following this transfer completion, attention has now been turned to Bayern's De Ligt.

The Red Devils have officially sent a bid of around £30m, however it has been instantly rejected.

Bayern are still seen to want £42m for the former Ajax and Juventus star, with negotiations continuing.

Vincent Kompany is open to the sale of the 24-year-old, which has been made categorically clear.

Additionally, De Ligt has made clear to Bayern Munich that he wants to join the English giants, as per Christian Falk.

De Ligt played under current United gaffer Erik ten Hag at Ajax in 2019, in the famous team which reached the Champions League semi-finals.

United scouted De Ligt as a teenager, however did not pursue a move in the end.

The one major factor remains though that there needs to be an agreement in the transfer valuation.

Branthwaite bid also previously knocked back

De Ligt is not the only centre back that has been of strong interest to Man United, with a bid between £45-50m for Jarrad Branthwaite formerly knocked back.

Everton are seen to value the young prodigy at between £70-80m, meaning that the clubs are far from a potential agreement.

The Red Devils want to sell mainstay Victor Lindelof due to the fact he is out of contract next year.

It is set to be a summer of change at Old Trafford.