Manchester United are closing in on the double signing of Bayern Munich defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano both players have completed their medical tests.
Adding further bodies in defence has been a priority for United during the summer transfer window, and they are now closing in on two new additions before their first Premier League fixture of the 2024/2025 season against Fulham.
With the new campaign just days away, United fans will have been hoping that they could secure a deal or two to bolster their squad.
Reporting on X, Romano has now confirmed that De Ligt and Mazraoui have completed their medical tests ahead of signing on the dotted line at Old Trafford.
All the documents are set to be boxed off within the next 24 hours, meaning the duo should be available to face Fulham this weekend.
“Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have just completed medical tests at Carrington! Contracts set to be signed on both clubs and players’ side with agent Rafaela Pimenta in Manchester. All documents to be ok within 24h as MdL and Mazraoui will be ready for Fulham.
David Ornstein from The Athletic confirmed last week that Manchester United had agreed on a double deal to sign both Mazraoui and De Ligt for a combined fee of approximately £60 million. The completion of both transfers was contingent on the players passing their medical exams, and Romano has now provided the positive update for United supporters.
Despite United already bringing in Leny Yoro to bolster their centre-back options this summer, Erik ten Hag’s side have pressed ahead with the addition of De Ligt. Yoro is likely to be a signing for the future, whereas De Ligt should be able to slot straight in.
According to a report from the Daily Star, Manchester United are considering making a £50m move to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson. With Rasmus Hojlund currently injured, the Red Devils are reportedly eyeing another centre-forward option, despite the signing of Joshua Zirkzee earlier in the window.
United are said to be concerned that Chelsea could beat them to securing his signature, but the Manchester outfit do have a long-standing interest and could make an offer before the deadline.
