Barcelona has been on of several clubs heavily linked with Matthijs de Ligt. The Ajax starlet was thought to be on his way to Camp Nou to join up with Frenkie De Jong, but according to the latest reports, that does not seem to be the case.
The Dutchman has caught the eye of Europe's elite after his successful Champions League campaign, captaining his team all the way to the semi-finals. They beat Real Madrid and Juventus along the way before falling against Tottenham, but by then, the 19-year-old and his team-mates had won the heart of football fans.
And now he appears destined for a big move. His destination remains uncertain, but according to Sport, Barcelona appears to be losing ground in this transfer battle.
The Spanish news outlet claims that PSG and Liverpool are now the favorites. His agent Mino Raiola reportedly prefers those two clubs over a move to the Liga champion.
The Ligue 1 giant is ready to make a huge offer for the teenager while the Reds are labeled as the Catalan giant's biggest competitor. Juventus is also close in this race.
Sadly for Man United, they have been ruled out. The lack of Champions League football is likely a huge factor in this, meaning Solskjaer will have to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
As for what will happen in this transfer saga, the player will only make a decision on his future after the UEFA Nations League finals. The Netherlands is currently gearing up for a crucial clash with England, with De Ligt destined to partner Van Dijk at the heart of Koeman's defense.
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