Matthijs de Ligt to Liverpool: It could happen says Ajax captain
Barcelona, Liverpool and PSG have all been linked with a move to Ajax defender De Ligt, who is widely expected to quit the Amsterdam giants at the end of the season.
The Holland international is one of European football’s next-big things, having flourished during his short career so far.
Barcelona have already raided Ajax for one player in the form of Frenkie De Jong, who touched down in a £65million transfer.
And they are hoping to make De Ligt their second purchase from the Eredivisie outfit.
Barcelona news: Matthijs de Ligt could follow Frenkie De Jong to the Nou Camp (Image: GETTY)
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Ajax are willing to negotiate with the Catalan giants and will never refuse to let a player go to a club with such a similar ideology.
News of Barcelona possibly partnering with Ajax comes at a time where:
Barcelona news: Matthjis de Ligt could join ahead of the Ajax partnership (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd target Matthijs de Ligt shows off skills on the pitch
Meanwhile, former Holland star Rene van der Gijp believes De Ligt should join Liverpool despite Barcelona and PSG’s interest.
And that is because of Van Dijk.
"It would be great for Dutch football if those two defenders can play alongside each other for five to six years," he told Dutch outlet Voetbal Primeur.
"Then you are getting the best centre-back pairing in Europe."