Matthijs de Ligt drops major hint about his future, Red Devils submit €120m bid for Joao Felix and more Manchester United Transfer News: June 2, 2019

#1 Matthijs de Ligt gives major hint that he will join United before pre-season

de Ligt has expressed his desire to join his new club before pre-season

We conclude today's segment with another news concerning Matthijs de Ligt. Current Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman is tipped to be one of the candidates to become the next Barcelona manager, as Valverde's future still hangs in a balance. As such, it is widely rumoured that Koeman's appointment would make Barcelona the favourites for the signature of de Ligt.

However, the Dutch defender has dismissed those theories, insisting that the appointment of his countryman has no bearing on the decision concerning his future, according to the Metro. de Ligt said

At the end of the day, you look at yourself only. He [Ronald Koeman] does know me well but the fact that he is Dutch won’t matter a lot [if Koeman joins Barcelona]

The Ajax youngster also hinted that he preferring joining his new club before the pre-season, saying

Why does it take so long for me to make a decision on my future? For months there have been reports about me and the transfer period itself hasn’t even started yet, so, fine question from you. It’s not that I write it. The media does that.

I just want to finish this season first and focus on that [making decision on future]. I do prefer to play the pre-season with my new club, or with Ajax. I don’t know when it will happen but I hope will be as soon as possible.

Solskjaer has always reiterated his desire to start the pre-season with his transfer activity done. Is anyone willing to join the dots?

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