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Manchester United’s pursuit of top-tier defensive talent has put them in a familiar position, having to contend with paying higher transfer fees and wages.
Their fans often argue that when United come calling, clubs often inflate player valuations significantly. The recent pursuit of Lille’s Leny Yoro and the ongoing saga involving Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt highlight this phenomenon.
Manchester United’s pursuit of top-tier defensive talent has put them in a familiar position, having to contend with paying higher transfer fees and wages.
Their fans often argue that when United come calling, clubs often inflate player valuations significantly. The recent pursuit of Lille’s Leny Yoro and the ongoing saga involving Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt highlight this phenomenon.
United recently secured a deal for Leny Yoro from Lille, paying a fee that could rise to over $77 million.
This high valuation for an 18-year-old with only a year of senior experience reflects what the English giants must pay to fend off competition from other top clubs.
Real Madrid, who reportedly wanted Yoro as well, were unwilling to match United’s offer; allowing the Red Devils to swoop in and secure the young talent.
This move was essential for the Old Trafford side, as it prevented Yoro from signing a pre-contract with Madrid in January; showcasing the lengths the club must go to secure their targets.
The focus now shifts to Matthijs de Ligt, the 24-year-old Dutch center-back currently at Bayern Munich. De Ligt’s desire to leave Bayern has attracted interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. United, eager to reunite him with Erik ten Hag, have reportedly agreed on personal terms with the player.
However, they have yet to meet the Bavarians’ $54 million valuation. United’s initial offers of $32 million have been rejected; echoing their earlier lowball approach for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, which strained relations between the…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-07-28 19:02:42
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