Liverpool could have the option to sign Matthijs de Ligt this summer, if they are prepared to meet his wage demands.
That's according to Per Calciomercato, who are citing Juventus' revised wage structure as the primary reason for a possible departure. Dutch centre-back De Ligt, who plays alongside Virgil van Dijk for the Netherlands, joined the Italian giants in 2019, with a deal that landed him 12million euros per season. But thanks to a realigning of The Old Lady's finances, he is almost certain to turn down a new deal to stay in Turin, which would see his annual earnings capped at 7.5million Euros.
Per Calciomercato claims that the 22-year-old would only consider a move to one of four clubs - Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City or Liverpool. Should any of the aforementioned clubs be willing to offer wages of £200,000 per week, De Ligt would seek a move away from Juventus.
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The player is, however, under contract in Serie A until the end of the 23/24 season, giving Juventus time to consider how best to manage the situation with one of their top players. Liverpool are unlikely to pursue a deal for a player who would currently command a transfer fee of around 73milllion euros, especially with Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez all still on the Anfield books.
Manchester United are also said to be interested in De Ligt but he is reported as being less keen on a move to the Red Devils.
