Frenkie de Jong will leave Ajax and join Barcelona in the summer after the two clubs agreed a fee for the midfielder’s transfer.
Matthijs de Ligt is another player linked with the La Liga winners and the front page of today’s edition of Mundo Deportivo reads ‘Barca does not discard De Ligt’.
The Blaugrana do not have any doubts about the Netherlands international’s qualities, but they have to find an economic feasibility and are ‘seriously’ considering the possibility of signing him.
After analysing the market for potential targets to find a long-term successor for Gerard Pique, Barca have come to a conclusion the Dutchman is best suited for their playing style.
In addition to this, the teenager’s desire is to continue playing with his friend De Jong, but the finances involved in the deal is the only hindrance.
De Ligt will cost at least €60m, plus they have to pay a hefty fee to his agent Mino Raiola, who has a track record of getting the best deal for himself and his clients.
Mundo mentions Ernesto Valverde’s side have to focus on strengthening other areas, while they will have a new defender, Jean-Clair Todibo, join them in the summer on a free transfer.
Because the club has more needs and the deal for De Ligt is complicated, it should be seen whether Barcelona will sign the central defender or not.
