Manchester United are on the verge of completing the high-profile transfer of Matthijs de Ligt, according to UnitedinFocus.
After stints at Juventus and Bayern Munich, the Dutch defender is set to become one of Manchester United's most expensive defensive signings in history.
Alongside De Ligt, the Red Devils are also finalizing a deal for his Bayern Munich teammate, Noussair Mazraoui, following the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from the club.
With both players poised to make their mark at Old Trafford, attention has now shifted to the squad numbers they might wear.
For De Ligt, the No. 4 shirt has been a constant throughout his club career. He first donned it as a young prodigy at Ajax, where he rose to prominence and became captain at just 18.
This number followed him to Juventus and Bayern Munich, symbolizing his role as a central figure in defense.
At the international level, De Ligt wears No. 3 for the Netherlands, as the No. 4 jersey is reserved for Virgil Van Dijk.
Given his history, it seems likely that De Ligt will continue to wear the No. 4 jersey at Manchester United, a number that is currently unoccupied at the club.
Mazraoui, on the other hand, has consistently worn the No. 3 shirt for Morocco since 2017.
This number is also vacant at Manchester United, making it a perfect fit for the right-back as he begins his new journey in the Premier League.
Both De Ligt and Mazraoui seem to be seamlessly fitting into United's setup, not only tactically but also in terms of their preferred squad numbers.
The No. 4 and No. 3 jerseys are among the last major numbers available.
In addition to these iconic numbers, other lower squad numbers such as 13, 19, and 26 are available, though they are less likely to be chosen by established first-team players.
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