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The bookmakers have drastically reduced the chances of Matthijs de Ligt, captain of Ajax, to join Liverpool, this price having gone from 20/1 to 4/1 in less than a day.
The newly crowned European champions would now be among the first in the coveted 19-year-old signature race, with reports suggesting Jurgen Klopp wants the club to give priority to his signing this summer.
If the Reds beat their rivals to his signature, he would be in contact with their compatriot Virgil van Dijk in a formidable defensive couple.
It previously seemed that the Dutchman would follow his team-mate Frenkie de Jong in joining Barcelona, but since then the odds have become favorable for Manchester United and now Liverpool.
Bettors are no wiser, with 33% of bets on Barcelona, 32% on Manchester United and 24% on Liverpool in the last 24 hours.
No more than a quarter at a time, Barcelona remains the favorite to get away from Ligt of Ajax, but rose to 6/4. Meanwhile, Manchester United also fell slightly to 5/2.
Teague Calvin, spokesman for Oddschecker, said: "The sleeping giant is now undeniably awake and Liverpool is now one of the most revered clubs in Europe.
"If they managed to capture the most popular defender in the world and badociate with the mighty Virgil van Dijk, they could be the foundation upon which the Reds will dominate over the next decade. "
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