Transfer news·Manchester United·Updated 1d agoRumoured

Man Utd close in on £37.5m Ian Maatsen deal

Ian Maatsen→Manchester United

65%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

£38M

Reported fee

Reports

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I. Maatsen

Full Back · Netherlands · 24 yrs

80.5

Rating

21.3

Season

75.5

Value

This season

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Goals

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ClubAston Villa→LeaguePremier League→

A I. Maatsen move to Manchester United is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X posts), putting it at roughly 65% to complete.

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Story log

31 AugStory opened — 9 sources (Sky Sports, ReadAstonVilla, FootballTransfers, TheHardTackle)

What the reports say

Fee reported: £37.5m4 of 9 cite concrete progress4 cite a named / official source1 report play it down

Fabrizio Romano notes Manchester United are monitoring left-back options and has commented on Alejandro Balde/Balde-related left-back developments including mentions of Maatsen in the context of United's pursuit of options. — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X posts)
Tribuna (syndicated) republishes Sky Sports' report that Aston Villa will offer Maatsen a new contract after Man United interest. — Tribuna (syndication of Sky Sports content)
Man Utd have enquired about Aston Villa left-back Ian Maatsen as they assess left-back options ahead of the transfer deadline. — FootballTransfers
Manchester United explored the potential signing of Ian Maatsen but Aston Villa's stance is that he is not for sale and is set to be offered a new contract. — The ARCHV (substack)

Squad depthScout's view · Ball-winning Full-back

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81±0%

Rating

21±0%

Season

75.5

Value index

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I. Maatsen is a 24-year-old full-back at Aston Villa, rated 62.9 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (4.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Maatsen.

The fitAt Manchester United (Premier League), his Rating of 81 would rank 8th of 20 in the current squad (squad average 69) — against a reported fee of £38M.

The report at a glance

Man Utd close in on £37.5m Ian Maatsen deal — Field Insider report card

9 Reports

FFabrizio Romano (Telegram/X posts)
Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano notes Manchester United are monitoring left-back options and has commented on Alejandro Balde/Balde-related left-back developments including mentions of Maatsen in the context of United's pursuit of options.
Fabrizio Romano notes Manchester United are monitoring left-back options and has commented on Alejandro Balde/Balde-related left-back developments including mentions of Maatsen in the context of United's pursuit of options.
3d agoRead full article →
TTribuna (syndication of Sky Sports content)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Tribuna (syndicated) republishes Sky Sports' report that Aston Villa will offer Maatsen a new contract after Man United interest.
Tribuna (syndicated) republishes Sky Sports' report that Aston Villa will offer Maatsen a new contract after Man United interest.
3d agoRead full article →
FFootballTransfers
Mixed 55%
Man Utd have enquired about Aston Villa left-back Ian Maatsen as they assess left-back options ahead of the transfer deadline.
Man Utd have enquired about Aston Villa left-back Ian Maatsen as they assess left-back options ahead of the transfer deadline.
2d agoRead full article →
TThe ARCHV (substack)
ConcreteNamed sourceDenialMixed 50%
Manchester United explored the potential signing of Ian Maatsen but Aston Villa's stance is that he is not for sale and is set to be offered a new contract.
Manchester United explored the potential signing of Ian Maatsen but Aston Villa's stance is that he is not for sale and is set to be offered a new contract.
2d agoRead full article →
RReadAstonVilla
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Aston Villa are set to offer Ian Maatsen a new contract after Manchester United explored his availability before the transfer deadline.
Aston Villa are set to offer Ian Maatsen a new contract after Manchester United explored his availability before the transfer deadline.
3d agoRead full article →
FFootball365 (via Livescore summary page)
Mixed 50%
Livescore / Football365 summarises reporting that Aston Villa responded to Manchester United's enquiry about Ian Maatsen and plan to offer new terms.
Livescore / Football365 summarises reporting that Aston Villa responded to Manchester United's enquiry about Ian Maatsen and plan to offer new terms.
3d agoRead full article →
TTheHardTackle
Low-trust 43%
Aston Villa will prepare fresh terms for Ian Maatsen after Manchester United asked about his availability, with Villa unwilling to sell.
Aston Villa will prepare fresh terms for Ian Maatsen after Manchester United asked about his availability, with Villa unwilling to sell.
2d agoRead full article →
TTeamTalk
Low-trust 31%
TeamTalk reports Manchester United made an enquiry about Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen and Villa have made a decision on selling him.
TeamTalk reports Manchester United made an enquiry about Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen and Villa have made a decision on selling him.
3d agoRead full article →
SSky Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 27%
Sky Sports says Aston Villa will offer Ian Maatsen a new contract to ward off interest after Manchester United made an enquiry (concrete club-to-club enquiry / Villa preparing a countermeasure).
Sky Sports says Aston Villa will offer Ian Maatsen a new contract to ward off interest after Manchester United made an enquiry (concrete club-to-club enquiry / Villa preparing a countermeasure).
1d agoRead full article →