Manchester United's potential move for Matthijs de Ligt has earned Teddy Sheringham's approval.
De Ligt is a high-profile target for a summer transfer by United, along with Bayern Munich teammate Noussair Mazraoui. The Dutch defender, who turned 25 on Monday, brings leadership qualities that the Red Devils currently lack, according to Sheringham.
"They need leaders," Sheringham told onlinepoker.ltd. "That’s why I like the rumors about Matthijs de Ligt, because even though he’s [25], he’s been there and done it winning titles in Holland, Italy and Germany.
"Leaders drag other people along with you. Manchester United don't need any more young players making mistakes, or players that are learning their trade and doing okay. Doing okay for Man United is not good enough.
"You've got to be challenging. You've got to be up there. You've got to be demanding of what’s happening at your football club. I don’t see enough big players at the club who set the standard."
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