According to a new report from HITC Sports, the transfer of Bayern Munich center-back De Ligt is at a standstill, mainly due to the huge difference between Bayern and Manchester United over the transfer fee. The Dutch international has expressed his clear dissatisfaction with Bayern's stance and is eager to join United, but the high transfer fee has become a huge obstacle in the way of his dream.
United's interest in De Ligt has been longstanding, with both the club's senior management and manager Jens Ten Hag seeing him as a key figure in strengthening the team's backline. Ten Hagar even personally assured Delicht of a central position in the United team during a personal exchange with him, in a bid to attract the Dutch defender to join the team. However, despite United's sincerity, the two sides have struggled to agree on a transfer fee.
It is reported that Manchester United's initial offer of 35 million euros plus 5 million euros of floating fees, but this offer apparently failed to meet the requirements of Bayern. Although Manchester United said it was willing to raise the offer to 40 million euros, but the Bayern side still insisted that the price is much higher than this, which makes the transfer negotiations stalled. Delicht himself is also very frustrated, he believes that Bayern's asking price is too high, and the club had promised him to accept a more reasonable offer.
The transfer impasse for De Ligt has not only affected his personal career plan, but also triggered a lot of attention from fans and media. As one of the most highly regarded young center backs in today's soccer world, Delicates' destination will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the direction of the transfer market. At present, unless the Bayern side can significantly reduce the asking price or the Manchester United side to further increase the offer and meet the requirements of Bayern, or this transfer deal will be difficult to reach in a short period of time.
For Manchester United, the addition of Derek Hunt will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's defensive strength, providing a strong guarantee for the team to strive for better results in the Premier League and Champions League in the new season. However, in the face of Bayern's tough stance and Derek's own dissatisfaction, United needs to weigh the pros and cons more carefully and make a wise decision.
