Jonathan Tah's move to Bayern Munich hinges on Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to Manchester United

Jonathan Tah's move to Bayern Munich hinges on Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to Manchester United

Eric Munene 16:00 - 06.08.2024

Man United are on the verge on eliminating defensive curses with De Ligt's signature

In a developing transfer saga, Jonathan Tah’s potential move from Bayer Leverkusen to Bayern Munich has hit a crucial juncture, with the deal now resting on the outcome of Matthijs de Ligt's transfer negotiations with Manchester United.

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have reached a preliminary agreement on the transfer of Tah, Leverkusen's defensive stalwart.

The terms, according to Kicker involve a fixed fee of around €25 million, with additional performance-related bonuses potentially pushing the total value to approximately €30 million.

This agreement marks a significant step forward in the transfer talks, but the deal is contingent upon a separate transfer involving Bayern's current central defender, Matthijs de Ligt.

Bayern Munich’s ability to finalize Tah’s acquisition is closely tied to their negotiations with Manchester United over de Ligt.

The German champions have set their asking price for the Dutch international at €50 million.

However, despite interest from United, the two clubs remain far apart in their valuations.

Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, who previously worked with de Ligt at Ajax, is keen on bolstering his defensive options with the talented Dutchman.

Nevertheless, discussions between the two clubs have yet to produce an agreement, which complicates Bayern Munich’s ability to proceed with Tah’s transfer.

For Bayern Munich, securing de Ligt’s sale is critical not only for financial reasons but also to facilitate their pursuit of Tah.

The German giants are prepared to complete the Tah deal once they have offloaded de Ligt, ensuring that their financial and squad planning remains balanced.

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen is gearing up to find a replacement for Tah, whose departure would leave a significant gap in their defense.

The German club is expected to intensify their search for a new central defender to fill the void left by their captain.

As negotiations continue, the future of both Jonathan Tah and Matthijs de Ligt hangs in the balance.

If Bayern Munich and Manchester United can bridge their differences, Tah’s move to Munich is expected to proceed smoothly. Until then, all parties involved are bracing for a resolution in the coming weeks.