Liverpool were reportedly keen on signing the Dutch ace.
Reported long-term Liverpool target Matthijs de Ligt is on the verge of joining Italian giants Juventus for around £62 million, according to Dutch media outlet De Telegraaf, and some Reds fans took to Twitter in reaction to the latest news.
The Ajax centre-back is already one of the finest central defenders in the game – a quite remarkable statement considering the fact that he is just 19-years-old.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the teenager all summer long, with Spanish media outlet Marca claiming that he was Jurgen Klopp’s number one transfer target.
It seems as though the Reds will have to look at other targets now, however, with De Ligt reportedly on the verge of joining reigning Serie A champions Juventus from Ajax (De Telegraaf).
The Mirror claims that the 19-year-old will earn £310,000 per week at Juve.
It could be argued that Liverpool should actually be prioritising the signings of another forward and a central midfielder, however, and some Reds fans made that point on Twitter today.
There were also fans who believe that Liverpool have made a big mistake not pushing harder for the Holland international…
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