Liverpool’s pursuit of a sensational young ajax defender Matthjis De Ligt seems to hit dead rock after the star confessed two teams that he is keen to go to.
De Ligt has been linked with a move to Juventus, Manchester United and Arsenal this summer.
Barcelona and Liverpool have also been heavily linked with the Dutch defender, following the footstep of his teammate Frenkie De Jong, who have already agreed and signed for Barcelona.
According to reports, De Ligt has is keen on moving to Barcelona or Bayern Munich, a blow to Liverpool.
Although Liverpool fans won’t bear to hear this news, there are, however, some pointers that could help the Reds secure his signing.
De Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola was reportedly heard convincing the player to go to clubs that has good offers like Manchester United and Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Ajax’s youth team coach Ronald de Boer is pushing to get de Ligt a move to Liverpool.
“For me, and 19-year-old captain of Ajax, he is the guy who is also next to Virgil van Dijk with the national team, I mean he is so strong. So determined to be a winner. Unbelievable.
“He can play in every team. If he goes to an attacking team or a defending team he can play in every team because he is so good.”
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