Report: Liverpool push to hijack Manchester United’s defender deal

Liverpool are reportedly looking to hijack the transfer deal for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, amid ongoing negotiations between the Dutchman and Manchester United.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool have expressed their interest in Matthijs de Ligt, viewing him as the ideal partner for club captain Virgil van Dijk in their central defence.

New manager Arne Slot is said to be particularly keen on bolstering his defensive options with the talented Dutch international.