Liverpool reportedly ‘in talks’ to sign Matthijs De Ligt

Liverpool have been ‘in talks’ with Matthijs De Ligt , according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague .

Liverpool are ‘in talks’ to sign Ajax captain Matthijs De Ligt, according to the Mirror.

The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, with many outlets reporting that an agreement is already in place.

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However, respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague says Jurgen Klopp’s side are now actively discussing a potential deal for the player with the Dutch club.

Balague revealed the news on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily Podcast.

De Ligt is interested in following Frenkie De Jong to Barcelona but is being heavily influenced by his agent Mino Raiola, who wants a huge fee for his part in brokering a deal, which Liverpool are more willing to pay than the La Liga side.

The lure of playing alongside Virgil van Dijk is also giving the Reds a leg up in their pursuit.

Either way, Liverpool appear to be firmly in the mix for De Ligt’s signature at this stage.

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