Report: Matthijs De Ligt's Agents Have Suspended Talks With Chelsea To Hear Bayern Munich's Offer
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United join Chelsea, Bayern in chase for Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly seeking an exit from Juventus. Sportinfoto/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The summer transfer window is here, and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: De Ligt on Man Utd's radar Manchester United have made contact with Matthijs de Ligt's representatives as they look to orchestrate a move for the Juventus centre-back, reports BILD. Having worked with the 22-year-old Netherlands international during his time at Ajax Amsterdam, United manager Erik ten Hag is hopeful of being able to persuade de Ligt to Old Trafford, though the player has also been linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich. 10hJon Molyneux-Carter 20dESPN 12dBill Connelly 2 Related The Bundesliga side have recently stepped up their pursuit of him, having been aware of his desire to go in search of a new challenge this summer, but they are still yet to reach an agreement over a fee with the Bianconeri, who are reported to have set a €70 million valuation. The Red Devils would be able to present an official contract offer to De Ligt if they meet those demands, but whether he accepts terms at Old Trafford would depend on whether Bayern decide to match their offer. De Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax in 2019 for an initial €75m fee, and has two years left on his current deal. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access LIVE BLOG 21.56 BST: Following speculation continuing to link Matthijs De Ligt away from Juventus, Kalidou Koulibaly has been identified as his replacement, writes Sky Sports Germany. The Serie A side are reported to have made him the top candidate should De Ligt complete a move away from the club, and it looks as though they could be looking to take advantage of the 31-year-old centre-back's contract situation, with his deal at Napoli set to expire in the summer of 2023. He has also been linked with Chelsea. 21.34 BST: Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga is attracting interest from AC Milan and Bournemouth, reports the Daily Mail. While the 23-year-old defender made 16 appearances for the north London side last season, it is reported that they are now willing to allow him to leave on loan following Antonio Conte's move for Clement Lenglet. 21.00 BST: Despite talks with Crystal Palace, Junior Sambia is understood to be close to a move to Salernitana, according to Le 10 Sport. The 25-year-old wing-back became a free transfer this summer after his contract with Montpellier expired, and the latest indicates that he is favouring a move to Serie A. Sambia made 30 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, but he looks set to turn down proposals which would see him stay in France's top flight. 20.34 BST: Internazionale are in talks with the representatives of Dan-Axel Zagadou, reveals Calciomercato. The 23-year-old centre-back has recently become a free agent having seen his contract expire with Borussia Dortmund, and it looks as though the Nerazzurri are keen to land him on a free transfer.