Juventus are reportedly preparing to battle Barcelona for the signature of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt.
Widely regarded as one of the best young centre-backs in European football, De Ligt has already made more than 100 appearances for Ajax despite only turning 19 in August.
Barca continue to be strongly linked with a move for the Netherlands international, but according to Tuttosport, De Ligt is Juve's 'first choice to revitalise their defence'.
The teenager, who has a contract in Amsterdam until the end of the 2020-21 campaign, has scored twice in 25 Eredivisie appearances this term.
Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, have also been credited with an interest in a player who helped his team overcome Real Madrid to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
