Premier League table toppers Liverpool are reportedly prepared to do battle with other interested clubs in their quest to sign highly rated Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt. Don Balon claim that the Reds will fight it out with clubs like Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea for the right to sign the young Dutch international centre back in the summer. Matthijs De Ligt, 19, has been in superb form for his Ajax Amsterdam side this season and it’s not surprising that a lot of clubs are lining up … [Read more...]
Big blow to United as Matthijs de Ligt declares love for Barcelona
English Premier League giants Manchester United have suffered a big blow in the pursuit of their big target and Ajax sensate-on Matthijs de Ligt after he openly declared love for Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona. The Red Devils have long been linked with Matthijs de Ligt with the hope that they can be able to secure his signature before the end of this January winter transfer window. Matthijs de Ligt who made his confession while reaction to Barcelona’s signature of De Jong for a fee of £65 million, said the player deserves to play for the … [Read more...]
Star player given Man United advice
Ajax legend John van Leon has encouraged Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt to snub a move to Italian Serie A outfit Juventus to the Old Trafford in this winter transfer window. Matthijs de Ligt is highly soughed for in Europe and has been mostly linked with a move to the Italian side and the English Premier League club. The Red Devils are keen on him with efforts already in place to land Matthijs de Ligt in this winter window but there are fears that he could make the decision to move elsewhere as he would have the final say on his … [Read more...]
Done deal : former Arsenal star joins West Ham, even United join Matthijs De Ligt’s race
Former Arsenal striker Samir Nasri is the first player to be signed in the newly opened transfer market as West Ham United confirmed his signature earlier today. The 31-year-old spent three years with the Gunners (2008-2011) before he switched from North London to Manchester where he linked up with Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City for £25m. West Ham have not been too good at the final third of the pitch and their manager Pellegrini believes his reunion with the Frenchman will bring more goals and fluidity to the attacking … [Read more...]
United chief ready to spend mega-money on Ajax youngster
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is now desperate to spend a mega-money deal for Ajax youngster Matthijs de Ligt. The Red Devils seem to have realized the need to strengthen their squad knowing that the league has gone more competitive than expected as they battle to break into the top four so as to qualify for the Champions League next season. Former manager Jose Mourinho had cried out severally on the need for quality defenders in the Red Devils team and it was expected that he would storm the January window for … [Read more...]
How United messed up chance to sign Ajax duo
Manchester United are reported to have messed up the chance of having the signature of Ajax duo Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt in the past. This was revealed by United’s head of youth recruitment Derek Langley who claimed that the club was advised to land the duo but they refused to heed to the advice. Now, both players have grown into world star and are being soughed for by big European sides with the duo believed to be worth about £100 million. The United’s recruitment boss said before the players became world class and attracting … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boost As Barcelona End Interest In Defensive Target
Premier League table toppers Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of one of the hottest properties in European football following the news that Barcelona have ended interest in the player. Liverpool have previously been strongly linked with a move for Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt who’s widely regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects on the European football scene. Italian news portal calciomercato claim that Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona have pulled out of the race to sign the Dutch international … [Read more...]
Ajax Chief Dismisses January Transfer For Liverpool Target
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam, Edwin Van Der Sar, has dismissed possible January transfers for his players. The former Manchester United shot stopper made this known in an interview monitored by popular English news outlet Daily Express. Van Der Sar said that Ajax are in not desperate to sell their players and that there will be no major outgoings in the upcoming January transfer window. The latest development from Ajax would come as a big blow to Premier League leaders Liverpool who are in the … [Read more...]
United no longer favourites in the race for Matthijs de Ligt
The chances of Manchester United having the signature of Ajax star defender Matthijs de Ligt has become slim with the £60 million bid already submitted by Spanish giants Barcelona according to recent reports. United were a long-term target for the fantastic defender but seems to have missed out as the reported bid submitted by the Spanish outlet might not be rejected. Matthijs de Ligt has been a fantastic player for his club and country having built a perfect partnership with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk for their country Netherlands. As a … [Read more...]
How United will drag Matthijs De Ligt with Bayern Munich revealed
Manchester United are believed to have entered the race for Matthijs De Ligt who has been on the radar of German side Bayern Munich for a while now. Calcio Mercato reports that the Manchester side will move as fast as making a deal for the player in the winter transfer window coming in January in order to be able to win the race. At 19, De Ligt has impressed with the Ajax first team where he has had about 100 appearances as well as having about 11 caps for the Holland national team. "I will keep improving" United's target says in reaction … [Read more...]
Pogba’s agent could stop United’s dream signing
Manchester United’s dream signing and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt could end up not joining the Old Trafford side because of Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent. De Legt is being admired by Manchester United and they have muted having his signature in the summer but that could suffer a setback, knowing he shares same agent with the French midfielder. Raiola has not had a good history at United from the days of Alex Ferguson and the situation seem unmanaged with the controversies at the club involving former Juventus midfielder, Pogba. The … [Read more...]