Arsenal are ready to swoop for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer in a bid to shake up their defence.
The Mirror claim that the Gunners are keeping tabs on the player who is widely regarded as one of the best young defenders in Europe.
De Ligt, is one of the latest names to come through the illustrious Ajax academy and has been linked with a big-money move to Barcelona in the past.
The 18-year-old was recently handed his first cap at international level by the new Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman.
De Ligt was one of the many Ajax youngsters that impressed during their run to the Europa League final where they lost to Manchester United.
A potential deal for de Ligt is thought to be one Sven Mislintat is keen to complete but the Gunners will undoubtedly face competition from Europe’s elite this summer.
