Talks of Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt leaving Juventus this summer are intensifying, with a move to the Premier League looking like a real possibility. Chelsea are in the market for additional centre-halves following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, with the latter's departure potentially holding the key to a move for De Ligt.
De Ligt has worn the number four shirt throughout his career, firstly with Ajax where he captained the Amsterdam outfit to a Champions League semi-final and now with Juventus. That shirt number will be vacant at the Blues following the departure of Christensen, and could be a key factor in persuading the 22-year-old to join the club.
Manchester United are also believed to be in the hunt to sign the defender, with Erik ten Hag having worked closely with De Ligt during his time at Ajax and are thought to be Chelsea's main rivals for the signature. However, Chelsea's status as a Champions League side could swing the deal in their favour.
