Arsenal and Manchester United put on red alert with major Matthijs de Ligt transfer update

Arsenal have been put on alert with reports that Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt could be available for transfer in the summer.

The Gunners were linked with an interest in the defender back in December with Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff admiring the Dutchman. Arsenal could look to add to their defensive ranks when the summer transfer window opens, and it seems that de Ligt could now be an option.

Sky Sports Germany reports that the defender could be available for transfer in the summer with him falling down the pecking order at Bayern. Min-Jae Kim and Dayot Upamecano are currently ahead of de Ligt when it comes to selection with the Bundesliga champions also on the lookout for another centre-back when the summer transfer window opens.

It is reported that the player is not happy with being third, or even fourth choice, and could therefore seek a move elsewhere. It is unlikely in the current January window with the centre-back expected to get some more game time while Min-Jae Kim is on international duty at the Asian Cup.

De Ligt was an injury concern for Sunday’s Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen after missing some of the club’s training sessions this week. But it is claimed that he has returned to fitness in time for the game.

Arsenal are not the only club likely to be interested in the player when the summer transfer window opens. Sky Germany reports that Manchester United are watching developments closely with Erik ten Hag having worked with the player during their time at Ajax.

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