FEE AGREED: Manchester United set to welcome another superstar signing tomorrow,after reaching verbal agreement on a 4yr deal – player to arrive with representative tomorrow
Manchester United leaked goals on regular basis in the last Premier League campaign and things do not seem to have improved thus far.
In the pre-season tour of USA, the Red Devils were beaten by Arsenal 2-1 a few days back, and were outclassed by Liverpool 3-0 yesterday.
United paid over the odds to beat European giants to the signing of Leny Yoro but the teenager is now going to spend a considerable time on the treatment table.
So, Man United must splash the cash to further reinforce the central defense and are consistently linked with Mathhijs de Ligt.
According to a story exclusively covered by GMS, De Ligt has verbally agreed a contract worth £200,000 a week with Man Utd.
However, the Old Trafford club are not yet willing to pay the asking fee of £45million plus bonuses to complete the signing from Bayern Munich.
As per The Telegraph, Man United have already agreed personal terms of a five year contract with De Ligt and have seen a bid for the Dutchman turned down by the Bavarians.
So, the 24-year-old star has secured a contract that will make him earn, £200,000 a week, £52million in the next five years.
The Netherlands international is already taking home wages worth £263,000 a week with the German Bundesliga side and has three years left on his contract.
Hence, it is surprising that De Ligt is willing to take a pay cut to join Manchester United.
Will he be able to play for compatriot, Erik ten Hag, in the 2024-25 campaign? Only time will tell.
