Depending upon what time on Monday you are reading this, Matthijs de Ligt will either be in the air, conducting his medical or putting pen to paper on a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman joins Manchester United at a time when they are in desperate need of reinforcements in defence. Leny Yoro's untimely injury has proven to be disastrous for the Reds as they prepare for the new Premier League season.
Thankfully, progress in Aaron Wan-Bissaka's departure to West Ham has allowed United to push forward with their bids for not only De Ligt but also Noussair Mazraoui.
In a break from what has become a tradition with recent signings, De Ligt's transfer has been met with unexpected backlash from his current club's fanbase. READ MORE: Ferdinand raises De Ligt concern as United close in on deal READ MORE: United have three transfer calls to make after De Ligt and Mazraoui deals One Bayern fan, who goes by the name of @DeLigtfulLad on X, even went to the extent of creating a petition to protest against the 25-year-old's departure.
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