Man Utd on red alert! Disillusioned Matthijs de Ligt open to leaving Bayern Munich having fallen down centre-back pecking order under Thomas Tuchel

The Dutch centre-back has dropped to third choice behind Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano, and according to Sky Sport in Germany, he is not happy and is considering leaving the club in the summer, just two years after he joined from Italian giants Juventus in a deal worth €67 million (£57m/$69m).

Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel was asked about De Ligt's recent struggles for game time at a press conference this week. He said: "He missed all the preparation, then we used him a little too early in the Supercup, then he got seriously injured again and Min-jae and Upe got stuck. He has to fight for his place like everyone else. But of course we are planning with him, he is a top player and a top character."

According to the report, one team is already showing interest in the ex-Ajax star - Manchester United. Erik ten Hag has already worked with the 24-year-old and is interested in bringing him to Old Trafford as the Red Devils look to strengthen their backline.

De Ligt has played just nine times in the Bundesliga this season and only four of those were from the start. He will hope to fight for his place in the starting XI or else he will explore his options about a transfer in the summer window.