Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk could help Matthijs de Ligt go to Manchester United, says Dimitar Berbatov

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Dimitar Berbatov believes that Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk could help the young player in demand, Matthijs de Ligt, to move to Manchester United.

The Ajax defender, valued at £ 75 million, is being watched by United, Liverpool and other major European clubs.

De Ligt and Van Dijk are the first choice of the Dutch team, Ronald Koeman, with 19 years playing for Ajax as they eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League.

Berbatov, who plays for United for four years from 2008, told Betfair: "A player I would like to see at Old Trafford is Ajax's defender, Matthijs de Ligt, although I know that all the big European clubs are looking for it.

"I watched him play against Real Madrid and it really looks like a real deal – so confident and badured for a player of his age.

"Having his international teammate Virgil Van Dijk already in the Premier League could be a boost for any English team in pursuit of De Ligt.

"The Liverpool man will tell him how good the league is and that can make all the difference for what you choose to go."

Ajax's athletic director, Marc Overmars, who was linked to a move to Arsenal in the same role, said he would sign De Ligt's work when he was working at another club.

The Gunners desperately need defenders after scoring 39 goals in the league this season, while defenseman-prone Shkodran Mustafi has been ridiculed by Arsenal fans after slipping into a slump. friendly match against Al-Nasr.

Overmars said, "For me, De Ligt can easily play for one of the top six teams in the world.

"Right now, he has the power, the mentality. He has the heart

"If I worked in another club, I would like to sign it immediately.

"We do not need to sell it, we do not need money, why be too rich? But I know that he will go to see one of the biggest ones.