Matthijs de Ligt conveys his interest in joining Manchester United, discussing the potential of departing Bayern Munich amid the club’s revived interest in the ongoing January transfer window.

Matthijs de Ligt, currently part of Bayern Munich, is reportedly considering a potential departure this summer, reigniting Manchester United’s interest in the Dutch defender. De Ligt, well-known for his impressive performances with Ajax in the 2018-2019 Champions League, initially moved to Juventus before joining Bayern.

Erik ten Hag, now associated with Manchester United, had shown interest in signing De Ligt upon his arrival in 2022, but the defender opted for Bayern at that time.

Recent reports indicate that the 24-year-old is dissatisfied with his current role at Bayern, having started only four league matches this season and being third choice behind Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae in Thomas Tuchel’s defensive lineup.

United, in search of a long-term defensive solution, is once again considering De Ligt, and the potential availability of the player, coupled with his reported dissatisfaction, could facilitate their pursuit at the end of the season. De Ligt’s position at Bayern might face additional challenges with the club’s interest in signing Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo, which could potentially push him down the pecking order.