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Deal off? Matthijs de Ligt still not close to completing Man Utd switch as defender prepares to return to Bayern Munich training

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According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/united-ziel-de-ligt-bereitet-sich-zunaechst-beim-fc-bayern-auf-saison-vor/13188932/34942" target="_blank">Sky Germany,</a> the Dutch defender is set to return from his holidays following the European Championship on Friday and will undergo his pre-season medical tests in Munich. De Ligt remains focussed on his professional duties and will prepare for the upcoming season with the Bavarians even as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-lowball-transfer-offer-matthijs-de-ligt-knocked-back-bayern-munich-under-pressure-sell/blt7af895b9acb4c41f" target="_blank">club continues to entertain the possibility of his departure.</a>

WHAT HAPPENED?

United have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-matthijs-de-ligt-delay-bayern-munich-jonathan-tah-bayer-leverkusen/blt920bae0cc228da7a" target="_blank">not yet reached an agreement with Bayern</a>, who are reportedly demanding €50 million (£42m/$54m) plus additional bonus payments. It is understood that the two clubs are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-lowball-transfer-offer-matthijs-de-ligt-knocked-back-bayern-munich-under-pressure-sell/blt7af895b9acb4c41f" target="_blank">nearly €15 million (£13m/$16m) apart </a>in their valuations for the defender which has stalled talks at the moment.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

De Ligt is not the only key player who will be absent from Bayern's pre-season tour of Asia where they will play against English side Tottenham. Alongside him, Olympic participant Michael Olise, European Championship returnees Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano, Leroy Sane, Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies will also remain in Munich.

DID YOU KNOW?

As De Ligt gears up for the new season with Bayern Munich, the uncertainty surrounding his future remains. With United eager to bolster their defence and Bayern Munich's high valuation of the player, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining where the defender will ply his trade next season. For now, the Dutch international is set to focus on his preparations with the Bavarian giants, while both clubs continue to negotiate a potential transfer.

WHAT NEXT FOR DE LIGT?

Deal off? Matthijs de Ligt still not close to completing Man Utd switch as defender prepares to return to Bayern Munich training | Goal.com

Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly set to start training at Bayern Munich as the defender is still not close to completing Manchester United switch.