The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more
New York TimesSign up for The Athletic today with our limited-time Tournament Sale offer. Get the latest transfer news on The Athletic… David Ornstein’s One To Watch: Matthijs de Ligt Manchester United’s transfer situation has changed on two fronts in the past few weeks. It was also reported in Brazil that incoming winger Savio will stay with the City squad next season rather than be sent out on loan depending on his performances in pre-season with Pep Guardiola’s team. GO DEEPER Matthijs de Ligt has time on his side to fulfil his prodigious talent United have commenced formal club-to-club talks with Bayern Munich for the 24-year-old, who joined the Bundesliga giants in a €77million deal two years ago and was named Ajax’s youngest-ever captain by Ten Hag during their time together in Amsterdam. Sources around the player, who prefer to remain anonymous to protect relationships, say Barcelona’s interest is strong and that Olmo would be keen to join them given he spent seven years in the club’s academy.