Manchester United target De Ligt is also wanted by Barcelona, who see the 19-year-old as the ideal long-term replacement for club legend Gerard Pique. The Holland international, who is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Bayern Munich, is expected to leave Ajax this summer. Manchester United are eager to secure the signature of De Ligt, who they deem an improvement on current centre-backs Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo. Barcelona have always been viewed as the likeliest destination for the Ajax star.

Source: Express June 02, 2019 12:52 UTC