This summer is arguably going to be the busiest in the history of football as several clubs are scrambling for the the few hot properties in the market.
Clubs like Manchester United and Barcelona need urgent reinforcement after having experienced a disappointing season.
Manchester United have finished the season without clinching any trophy and worse than all, failed to finish in the top-four position, meaning that they won’t feature in the Champions League next season.
Barcelona, on their part, have had a poor finish of the season despite winning the La Liga title. Barca were painfully bundled out of the Champions League by Liverpool in the semi-final stage. Also, the Blaugrana were denied the Copa Del Rey Cup after a humiliating defeat by Valencia on Saturday.
For that reason, the two clubs are looking forward to strengthening their clubs in a bid to regain their face come next season.
United and Barca have been heavily linked with Ajax sensational defender Matthijs de Ligt. Barcelona have been the favourite to sign the Dutchman as the star himself had earlier stated that he has been admiring to play for Barca and alongside his former teammate Frenkie de Jong.
But his agent Mino Raiola had rejected the £65 Barcelona offered for the star and demanded more or risk losing his signature.
Despite declaring his desire for the Spanish giants, De Ligt shocked many recently when he said that he has not made any decision on which club he will be playing for next season.
Barcelona or Manchester United?
Matthijs de Ligt claims he has not made a decision. pic.twitter.com/i8Oa6M0deB
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 26, 2019
For that reason, fans have poured out on social media to bash the defender for overrating himself and should make his decision once and for all.
Please stop playing with our hearts. You can do that with our minds.
— Ahmed Holiday (@ahmedholiday10) May 26, 2019
De light we have see more important players than you so if you can make decisions right and sign for beca
— Mohammed abubakar (@Mohamme34469359) May 27, 2019
Abeg the man should choose which ever team he wants and stup disturbing us. We have more important issues than this
— Sani hamza (@Shamza64) May 27, 2019
Barcelona had earlier on told Mino Raiola that they will maintain the offer made a few weeks ago and there will be no last minute improvement despite heavy pressure.
They also told De Ligt that they’ve made their offer and it is upon him to decide.
Next step
All eyes are waiting to see which team De Ligt will sign for and whether he will make an economic sacrifice to sign for Barca.