Arsenal to rival Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester City for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligts signature
Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester City for Matthijs de Ligts signature, according to reports.The Ajax captain is regarded as one of Europes top young defenders and a host of clubs are chasing him.Matthijs de Ligt is being chased by Europe’s top clubs1
Matthijs de Ligt is being chased by Europe’s top clubs
Manchester City view De Ligt as a possible replacement for ageing club legend Vincent Kompany, whose contract runs out this summer.Meanwhile, Juventus and Liverpool are keen to strengthen their already star-studded squads with the teenage superstar.Barcelona were also believed to be interested in De Ligt, but have agreed a deal to sign team-mate Frenkie de Jong, and are now prioritising a move for a striker.And The Sun report Arsenal have now joined the race to sign De Ligt.However, the 19-year-old, who is a full Dutch international, could be too expensive for the Gunners as Ajax will accept nothing less than 70million for him. Emirates boss Unai Emery will reportedly have just 40million to spend ahead of his second season at the club if Arsenal fail to secure Champions League qualification.Arsenal are one point behind fourth place Manchester United and have to turn around a 1-0 deficit in their Europa League last-32 tie against BATE Borisov.De Ligt has worked with Arsenal legends Dennis Bergkamp and Marc Overmars, which could give Emery a boost in his pursuit of the player.

Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester City for Matthijs de Ligt's signature, according to reports.. The Ajax captain is regarded as one of Europe's top young defenders - and a host of clubs are chasing him.
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Matthijs de Ligt's decision on future. Matthijs de Ligt had admitted he still doesn't know where he'll be playing next season as he plans a decision on his future. The Ajax defender is the hottest property in Europe after an excellent season with the Dutch side. Liverpool, Man United and Barcelona have all been linked with the 19-year-old.

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