Manchester United target Matthijs De Ligt has reportedly had his car seized by police for an alleged hit-and-run incident.
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Man United trying to sign De LigtBayern ace reportedly has car seizedDefender allegedly in hit-and-run incidentWHAT HAPPENED?
According to German publication Bild, Munich police are investigating the 24-year-old on suspicion of hit-and-run. The report claims the centre-back rammed into a parked car near Bayern's training ground on Sabener Strasse on Wednesday, before driving off.
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Bild alleges that a witness is said to have observed the incident in Grodner Strasse at around 10am, with De Ligt reportedly on his way to training in an Audi Q8 e-tron. The report adds the Dutchman's car was allegedly towed away, seized and now police officers are investigating the damage to the vehicle.
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Bild also claims that De Ligt is about to leave Bayern for Manchester United. They state the German giants want approximately £42.8 million ($54.5m) for the 6ft 2in defender, but the Red Devils are reluctant to pay that much for his services.
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It remains to be seen what will happen to De Ligt, both with this police investigation and whether or not he will swap Bayern for United this summer – with the ex-Juventus man keen to reunite with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.