Matthijs de Ligt: Virgil van Dijk confident Liverpool’s scouting network already looking at Dutch team-mate

Matthijs de Ligt: Virgil van Dijk confident Liverpool’s scouting network already looking at Dutch team-mate
Virgil van Dijk believes Netherlands defensive partner Matthijs de Ligt will be on Liverpool’s radar.De Ligt, 19, is one of Europe’s rising stars and has been linked with moves to clubs including van Dijk’s Liverpool as well as Manchester City, Tottenham and Juventus.3

De Ligt in action during his country’s Nations League victory over Germany

The Ajax centre-back has impressed for club and country, giving a very mature performance during the Netherlands’ Nations League victory over Germany last month.Ronald Koeman’s side have two tough tests in the new competition against France at home on Friday (a game you can listen to live on talkSPORT 2) and Germany away on Monday with promotion to the last four not out of the question.And van Dijk said Liverpool’s broad scouting network will be very aware of de Ligt’s talents.Van Dijk told De Telegraaf: “He [de Ligt] is already very far, especially at that age.3

Van Dijk is one of the world’s highest rated defenders and has been impressed with de Ligt’s displays

“A good defender, good boy, calm, knows what he wants and hopefully he makes the right choice in his next step.“He will be on the list, because they have enough scouts at the club.”Asked if hed be the best scout because he plays next to de Ligt, van Dijk said:No, but if they need my opinion at Liverpool, Ill give it.”Liverpool fans call on Jurgen Klopp to sign Matthijs de Ligt Van Dijk, who was made Netherlands captain earlier this year, has dramatically improved the Reds’ leaky defence from last season.He has developed a formidable partnership with Joe Gomez as Liverpool lie second in the Premier League after twelve games.3

Liverpool’s defence has made great strides since van Dijk’s arrival and Gomez’s return to full fitness

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