Ajax Defender Matthijs De Ligt Plays Down Barcelona Interest Despite Growing Speculation

Barcelona are reportedly 'assessing' the possibility of signing Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt, despite the defender publicly dismissing speculation linking him with a move to the Camp Nou. The Dutchman has been hailed as one of the best young prospects in European football, starring in the Eredivisie and Champions League with Ajax this season. According to ​Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants see De Ligt as a potential replacement for 32-year-old Gerard Pique, and have been impressed with the... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/