Manchester United told why they must increase 'rejected' Matthijs de Ligt bid by Bayern Munich star
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManuel Neuer has praised the qualities of team-mate Matthijs de Ligt - but insisted it is not his decision as to whether the defender remains at the club this summer as he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.
The 24-year-old Dutch international has been targeted by United this summer as they look to bolster their defensive ranks, with MEN Sport reporting last month that De Ligt had verbally agreed personal terms on a potential move to Old Trafford.
So far, though, United have been unable to agree on a deal with Bayern Munich and on Friday it was claimed, by The Athletic, that a double bid for De Ligt and team-mate Noussair Mazraoui had been rejected. READ MORE: United issue major Tyrell Malacia injury update READ MORE: Erik ten Hag admits United and Ineos have a point to prove But despite reports linking De Ligt with a move away from the Allianz Arena just one year after he signed from Juventus, Bayern captain Neuer has heaped praise on the defender's qualities.
Speaking ahead of Bayern Munich's friendly with Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, the German shot-stopper said: “I've always been very happy with him at my side.
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