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Report: Manchester United 'Rule Out' Matthijs de Ligt Summer Transfer

Manchester United have reportedly ruled out a move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer.

Speculation started to gather pace in recent days that the Red Devils would make a move for the centre-back, with Simon Mullock of the Sunday Mirror saying United had made a £70 million offer for De Ligt.

However, according to Sky Sports News, the Old Trafford outfit will not attempt to sign De Ligt in the transfer window because they believe he is poised to join Barcelona.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.