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#2. Matthijs de Ligt
There’s one player that has been on the lips of Manchester United fans for some time now and that is Matthijs de Ligt. The young Ajax captain is creating shockwaves across Europe with his impressive playing style, defensive attributes and leadership qualities.
Still just 19 years old, the young defender has established himself as one of the most reliable players for Ajax. And despite being a teenager, he’s also club captain. That goes to show how much faith his manager has on him. That’s why all the top teams Manchester United included have been linked with a bid for him.
Despite being a teenager, the defender can come into this United side and dislodge all current central defenders with ease. If United can sign him, he will no doubt give them a number of years of service and still provide them with a good resale value.
Though not on Van Dijk’s level, Matthijs de Ligt will get there in just a matter of years and United will want to have him among their ranks by then. Of all the central defenders in this list, he’ll probably be the most expensive option, that’s how impressive the young man is.
