Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed the club's interest in signing Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt, while reiterating that the focus on Dutch players is coincidental. United has already secured the transfers of French defender Leny Yoro from Lille and Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. Additionally, the club is in talks to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, with further interest in PSG's Manuel Ugarte. Ten Hag emphasized that all transfer decisions are made collectively with the scouting and recruitment departments. Despite the interest, United may not proceed with De Ligt if Bayern Munich maintains a high asking price. Ten Hag is also looking to bolster the midfield following several key player departures and aims to build a squad capable of competing for a top-four Premier League finish.