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According to Mario Melchiot, Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt would be perfect for Liverpool. He asked the Premier League to sign it this summer.
De Ligt is one of the most sought-after players in Europe before the transfer window after being captain of Ajax's impressive young team in the Champions League semifinal.
The 19-year-old impressed by performances that belies his age, showing a calmness in the back, the ability to trigger offensive movements, and an eye for a purpose; He scored in Ajax's quarterfinal win against Real Madrid earlier this year.
De Ligt has been described as "the best young defender in the world" after his outstanding performances in the Champions League.
He has teamed up with his move to Barcelona to join his teammate Frenkie de Jong, who has already accepted a summer transfer of € 75 million to Camp Nou, while many other European giants are interested in the young, especially in Liverpool. .
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De Ligt recently stated that he had not yet made a decision about his future. He is rather focused on the rest of the season with Ajax, before his semifinal of the Champions League against Tottenham.
Matthijs de Ligt is pursued by the best European clubs
And the Reds were asked to break their piggy bank for the 19-year-old this summer. Melchiot said that he would be the ideal defensive partner of Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.
At Monday's Alan Brazil Sports breakfast, the former star of Chelsea and the Netherlands said: "My boys in Ajax will of course try to keep him as long as they can, but they know that they find themselves in a difficult situation with De Ligt.
"I like him as a player, he is very intelligent.
"He went through a very difficult time in his first win because he made some mistakes for the national team and the country jumped on his back.
Matthijs de Ligt and Virgil van Dijk are already central partners for the Dutch national team
"But I think it changed his state of mind and made him an even better player.
"Now, as he is currently playing, I think if Liverpool was smart he would chase him.
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"From Ligt and Van Dijk, these two partners would be an excellent partnership."
Van Dijk was named Sunday player of the year PFA for his superb performances at the heart of the defense of the Reds. He has emerged as one of the best central defensemen in the world since coming to Liverpool in Southampton last January. Jurgen Klopp has conceded just 20 goals this season as he faces Manchester City for the Premier League title.
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