Manchester United, often called the Red Devils, have been linked with several high-profile players in recent transfer speculations.
Names like Manuel Ugarte, Adrien Rabiot, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Matthijs de Ligt have surfaced as potential targets. Among these, the pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt has attracted significant attention.
During the Euro 2024 tournament, reports suggested United had reached personal terms with De Ligt. United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, addressed these rumors, highlighting the club’s interest in the Dutch defender.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano quoted Ten Hag saying, “It remains to be seen whether Matthijs de Ligt will come… I know him well.
I wanted to sign him two years ago but at that time, he was already very far along to join Bayern.”
Ten Hag clarified that De Ligt’s potential move was not initially his suggestion during the current transfer process, adding intrigue to the negotiations.
Meanwhile, United striker Rasmus Hojlund was asked about De Ligt’s possible transfer to Old Trafford but stated, “That [move] has nothing to do with me, so I can’t answer that question [about De Ligt signing].”
Hojlund’s response highlights the compartmentalized nature of transfer dealings, where players are often kept out of discussions regarding potential new signings.
In another transfer development, Joshua Zirkzee discussed his recent decision to join Manchester United. Zirkzee expressed his excitement and optimism about the move, saying it was an easy decision for him.
He noted, “It wasn’t a difficult decision. I mean, I love Bologna a lot, but Manchester United just gave me a very, very good feeling. I’m confident that what’s planned will also happen.”
Zirkzee described his past few weeks as a rollercoaster filled with positive experiences and anticipation for his future at United.
“It’s been a rollercoaster, the past few weeks. Some very good experiences and I’m very happy to be here. Obviously, making a transfer to Manchester United is something very positive,” he remarked.
He emphasized his eagerness to start working with the team and his commitment to continuous improvement, adding, “I just can’t wait to get started and continue what I basically did last season. I’m just hoping to improve every day and do the best I can.”
These developments indicate Manchester United’s active and strategic approach to the transfer market. With Ten Hag at the helm, the club aims to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for top honors.
The potential acquisition of De Ligt, coupled with the addition of Zirkzee, showcases United’s ambition to strengthen their ranks with both experienced and promising talents.
As the transfer window progresses, fans and pundits alike will closely watch to see how these moves unfold and their impact on the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
