Manchester United’s early summer has been all about outgoings, with Ruben Amorim planning a rebuild around a smaller, hungrier squad.
The arrival of Matheus Cunha have already set the tone, with the club looking to secure smart deals before pre-season begins.
While the Red Devils continue to chase cost-effective talents and are prepared to offload underperformers, the surprise twist is how quickly some recent arrivals have begun drawing interest.
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United’s strategy this window appears to be raising funds from fringe or unsettled players in order to pursue high-profile names without breaching financial regulations.
And one of last summer’s signings could now be at the centre of a cross-border transfer tug-of-war.
According to reports from Italian outlet SportMediaset via FC Inter News, Inter Milan are eyeing up a sensational move for Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.
The Dutch international, who joined United from Bayern Munich just last summer, is reportedly being considered by the Serie A champions as part of a major defensive overhaul.
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Inter’s current centre-back options include ageing pair Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij, whose futures remain uncertain.
Regardless of whether they stay or go, Inter are planning to rejuvenate their backline with younger, high-quality options – and de Ligt is now firmly on their radar.
The 24-year-old hasn’t quite settled at Old Trafford and endured a stop-start season under both Erik ten Hag and his successor Amorim.
Despite flashes of the talent that made him a standout at Ajax and a regular at Bayern, United could now be tempted to cash in on de Ligt if a solid offer arrives.
The Italian giants are also reportedly keeping tabs on Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini, another young defender who has been hampered by injuries this season but is still highly regarded in Serie A circles.
Whether United would sanction a quick sale for Matthijs de Ligt remains to be seen, especially as Amorim considers his back-three options heading into the new campaign.
But with Inter sniffing around and United looking to balance the books, the Dutchman could be one of the surprise exits of the summer.
De Ligt’s situation will be one to watch closely as the window heats up.
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