Man Utd have two advantages over Barcelona and Man City in signing Matthijs De LigtReports earlier this month claimed that United had ruled themselves out of the race for the Ajax captain because of concerns over his weight. Transfer guru Duncan Castles believes United would not be able to match Barcelona or Manchester City in offering De Ligt a better coach to work under, a better environment, better team-mates or chances of winning silverware. The Ajax chief executive is Edwin Van der Sar spent six years at Old Trafford and therefore has close links with the club. So there is every chance United chiefs may look to use their connections with Van der Sar and Blind to help them, should they decide to go ahead with a move. Edwin Van der Sar could help Man Utd complete a deal for Matthijs De LigtDaley Blind could persuade Matthijs De Ligt to join Man Utd

Source: Express May 18, 2019 15:00 UTC