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There have been rumors connecting him with Manchester United, but that’s an obvious association to make as he has a strong bond with Erik ten Hag dating back to their time at Ajax. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim at the moment.
The summer transfer activity of Manchester United will depend on the newly appointed director of football. We are still awaiting an official announcement on this matter, so it is premature to speculate on whether the Red Devils will pursue De Ligt.
Arsenal are indeed exploring options for defenders in the upcoming summer transfer window, but they have not yet finalized their preferred targets.
In general, De Ligt could be a player worth keeping an eye on as he is reportedly unhappy with his current situation at Bayern, especially after being left out of the starting lineup in their loss against Bayer Leverkusen by Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea is currently content with Mudryk and has no intention of entertaining any offers for his services.
Bayern will continue their efforts until the end of May/June to extend De Ligt’s contract. If that proves unsuccessful, he may become available in the summer transfer market.
Real Madrid has shown a sustained interest in De Ligt and remains keen on signing him. They have been monitoring his progress for a significant period of time.
Despite the long-standing interest, Newcastle has never made De Ligt available for transfer, neither in the summer nor in January.
As of now, there is no information suggesting that Chelsea is interested in signing De Ligt, contrary to reports from other sources.
Bruno is currently fully focused on Newcastle, and his £100m release clause will become active in the summer. The future remains uncertain.
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are widely regarded as two of the best players in the world, and they have earned the right to decide their own futures at Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his belief that players should retire at their peak, but ultimately, the decision lies with Kroos and Modric. Real Madrid is patiently awaiting their choice.
Apart from the situations involving Kroos and Modric, there is also the potential for changes in the left-back position with Alphonso Davies, and the possibility of a new right-back may also be considered based on available opportunities.
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