Tag: Matthijs de Ligt

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Matthijs de Ligt of FC Bayern München looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at Allianz Arena on September 23, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal to sign defender this summer

Arsenal are looking at signing a defender this summer, though their targets haven't yet been finalised.
Bayern Munich's Dutch defender #04 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates after scoring the 3-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between 1. FC Bayern Munich and VfL Bochum in Munich, southern Germany, on September 23, 2023. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Report claims Arsenal make 24yo Bayern Munich defender a ‘priority

Arsenal targets Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt as their primary summer transfer to strengthen defence, with alternatives like Schlotterbeck and Hato on the radar.
Bayern Munich's Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt attends a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions league Group A first leg football match between Galatasaray Istanbul and Bayern Munich, in Istanbul on October 23, 2023. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal eyes Bayern Munich star

Arsenal show interest in Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt as a long-term transfer target
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal FC looks on during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Unemployed ex-Arsenal man declines deal in hope of Bayern Munich move

Real Betis is facing a defensive crisis due to Marc Bartra's injury and considers free agent Sokratis Papastathopoulos as an emergency option. However, Sokratis reportedly rejects Betis, holding out for a Bayern Munich offer.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Carmine Raiola looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Mexico at Luzhniki Stadium on June 17, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s agent has ban suspended

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's agent, Mino Raiola, has had his three-month worldwide transfer ban suspended meaning that Arsenal should find it easier to move Henrikh Mkhitaryan on if they want.
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - APRIL 20: (L-R) Matthijs de Ligt and Davinson Sanchez of Amsterdam celebrate the second goal with Davy Klaassen of Amsterdam (L) during the UEFA Europa League quarter final second leg match between FC Schalke 04 and Ajax Amsterdam at Veltins-Arena on April 20, 2017 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Dream, realistic, or wildcard? Four centre-backs Arsenal should look to sign this summer

Arsenal once had one of the most formidable defences in English football.

Arsenal ‘want’ Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti

Arsenal want Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti, according to rumours on social media, with other reports suggesting he could leave Barcelona this summer.

A fishy tale: Arsenal and de Ligt

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax however they will only move if they sell Mesut Ozil and qualify for the Champions League in a story that has more holes than the Arsenal defence.
Netherlands' defender Matthijs de Ligt (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during their international friendly football match between Portugal and Netherlands at Stade de Geneve stadium in Geneva on March 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI

Arsenal ‘shock contenders’ for Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt but would have to pay £70m

Arsenal have emerged as surprise contenders for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, but they'd have to pay £70m to secure the 19-year-old's signature, according to a report.
Netherlands' defender Matthijs de Ligt (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during their international friendly football match between Portugal and Netherlands at Stade de Geneve stadium in Geneva on March 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI

Arsenal to send scouts to watch Ajax play Real Madrid

Arsenal are planning to send scouts to watch Ajax play Real Madrid on Wednesday, with five different players rumoured to be on their radar, according to reports in Italy.

Unai Emery will try to sign Matthijs de Ligt in January – according to...

Unai Emery will target Matthijs de Ligt in January, according to Spanish journalist Kike Marin, but it won't be easy to convince Ajax to sell.
GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - APRIL 20: (L-R) Matthijs de Ligt and Davinson Sanchez of Amsterdam celebrate the second goal with Davy Klaassen of Amsterdam (L) during the UEFA Europa League quarter final second leg match between FC Schalke 04 and Ajax Amsterdam at Veltins-Arena on April 20, 2017 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal seemingly out of the running for Mattijs de Ligt

Arsenal appear to be out of the running for Mattijs de Ligt, as the likes of Juventus and Barcelona lead the chase for the young defender.

Arsenal in for Matthijs de Ligt after he requests summer transfer

Kike Marin claims Arsenal are in for young Ajax star defender Matthijs de Ligt, along with four other top clubs, after the player requested a summer transfer.
Netherlands' defender Matthijs de Ligt (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during their international friendly football match between Portugal and Netherlands at Stade de Geneve stadium in Geneva on March 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI

Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs make contact with De Ligt’s agent

Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have all made contact with Matthijs de Ligt's agent, Barry Hulshoff, in hopes of signing the Ajax defender this summer.

Mislintat ‘bidding war’ with Tottenham and Manchester City for £50m ‘next Franz Beckenbauer’

Arsenal are reportedly in a ‘bidding war’ with Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Barcelona for Ajax’s 18-year-old centreback, Matthijs de Ligt.

Arsenal dealt blow in pursuit of de Ligt after agent releases statement

Matthijs de Ligt's agent has confirmed that the Ajax defender will be staying put this season.

‘Built like a tank’ Dutch youngster being watched by Arsenal

Arsenal are reportedly one of six Premier League teams interested in signing Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt.