The Red Devils were keen on landing the Netherlands star in the summer of 2019, but he chose to make the move to Juventus from Ajax.

De Ligt has since made the switch to Bayern in the Bundesliga, but his future is uncertain with the club eyeing two central defensive signings.

Bayern have already signed Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart and they are engaged in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Jonathan Tah .

This is likely to pave the way for the departure of De Ligt, and it is claimed that United are seriously interested in bringing him to Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag previously managed the highly-rated 24-year-old at Ajax and it appears the Dutch tactician is keen on a reunion with him.

De Ligt could be available for a fee of around £51m. United's interest in De Ligt is independent of the club's pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite .

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