Juventus chief Fabio Paratici is reportedly planning to take a close look at Matthijs de Ligt in action for the Netherlands over the international break and hold talks with hiss agent over a transfer.
The young Ajax defender is becoming one of the most sought-after young talents on the planet after a superb rise in the Eredivisie in recent years, plus some eye-catching displays in the Champions League this season as well.
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Ajax will actually face Juventus in the next round of the Champions League, so the Italian giants can get a close look at him then as well.
For now, however, Tuttosport report of the Serie A leaders stepping up their efforts to land the Dutchman, who they also claim is a top target for Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
It remains to be seen if Juventus can see off big-name competition like that for De Ligt, but it would be another ambitious move by a club really on the up in recent times and seemingly determined to go all out to win the Champions League.
Matthijs de Ligt has shone for Ajax