Uli Hoeness has suggested that Matthijs De Ligt could leave Bayern Munich this summer amid transfer links with Manchester United.
De Ligt is one of serval defenders being linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. United are open to signing three new centre-backs after the departures of Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala.
Leny Yoro has already joined from Lille in a £52million deal whilst the club have seen two bids rejected for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
De Ligt is another defender United are looking to sign after agreeing personal terms with the Dutchman, although their latest offer to Bayern has been rejected. READ MORE: Man United have clear next transfer to solve long-term Erik ten Hag issue READ MORE: Manchester United PSR position explained amid £38m boost and double signing But Bayern's honorary president Hoeness has offered encouragement to United's hopes of securing a deal for De Ligt.
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