Real Madrid are threatening Manchester United's plans for Matthijs de Ligt.
United have agreed personal terms with De Ligt, but their latest offer of €35m has been rejected by Bayern Munich this week.
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Bayern are insisting on €50m to part with the Holland defender.
And the Manchester Evening News says Real president Florentino Perez is ready to step in.
Real need to find a replacement for former captain Nacho Fernandez after his departure for Al Qadsiah, with De Ligt emerging as a potential successor.