Matthijs de Ligt informed Bayern Munich that he intended to leave the Bundesliga team during the summer transfer window. The news has improved Manchester United's chances since the team is eager to recruit the 24-year-old from the Bundesliga team. Furthermore, his agents have reached out to Liverpool and Chelsea, among other places.

In July 2022, Matthijs de Ligt signed a lucrative contract to join Bayern Munich from Juventus, and he quickly established himself as one of the greatest defenders in the Bundesliga. However, after coming and going from the Bundesliga club's starting lineup throughout the 2023–2024 season, the Dutchman's reputation has taken a hit. De Ligt has, however, possibly not yet reached his full potential, since his spells at Bayern Munich and Juventus have produced varying degrees of success. Nevertheless, the player's reputation is still strong, and going into the summer transfer window, Manchester United is one of his possible suitors.