Matthijs de Ligt
Ajax dump Real Madrid out in round of 16
Ajax dump holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League courtesy of an incredible 4-1 win at the Bernabeu in the second leg of their last-16 tie.
Mar 5, 21:55
Marc Overmars: 'Matthijs de Ligt yet to decide future'
Ajax director of football Marc Overmars insists that centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is yet to decide his future.
Mar 5, 12:22
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Ajax.
Mar 3, 19:24
Barcelona end interest in Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Barcelona are reportedly no longer looking to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax as they do not want to be caught up in a bidding war.
Feb 28, 14:01
Ajax 'want to re-sign Timothy Fosu-Mensah from Manchester United'
Ajax want to re-sign Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, according to a report.
Feb 27, 09:12
Barcelona 'will not overspend on Matthijs de Ligt, Adrien Rabiot'
A report claims that Barcelona will not overspend on Matthijs de Ligt and Adrien Rabiot in the summer, having already recruited Frenkie de Jong and Jean-Clair Todibo.
Feb 22, 17:55
Arsenal to wait until summer before appointing Marc Overmars?
Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars reportedly rules out a switch to Arsenal in an identical role midway through the season.
Feb 17, 23:09
Arsenal 'emerge as shock contenders for Matthijs de Ligt'
A report claims that Ajax's highly-rated teen defender Matthijs de Ligt is a summer transfer target for Arsenal, despite his £70m valuation.
Feb 16, 23:07
Barcelona's move for Matthijs de Ligt 'hinges on Samuel Umtiti'
Barcelona will reportedly prioritise a move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt if Samuel Umtiti requires knee surgery in the summer.
Feb 15, 18:11
Andre Onana: 'Matthijs de Ligt wants Barcelona move'
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana claims that teammate Matthijs de Ligt wants to follow Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona in this summer's transfer window.
Feb 15, 09:12
Manchester City to lead charge for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to lead the charge to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt during the summer transfer window.
Feb 14, 23:08
Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio net in Real Madrid win
Marco Asensio scores an 87th-minute winner as Real Madrid record a 2-1 victory over Ajax in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.
Feb 13, 21:58
Preview: Ajax vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Real Madrid's trip to Ajax in the Champions League.
Feb 11, 16:45
Juventus emerge as favourites for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Juventus reportedly emerge as the favourites to win the race to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt during the summer.
Feb 11, 09:47
Agent blocking Matthijs de Ligt's move to Barcelona?
Barcelona's proposed move for Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt reportedly hits a stumbling block as agent Mino Raiola is demanding a £9m commission fee from the Spanish giants.
Feb 7, 09:02
Real Madrid 'join Matthijs de Ligt race'
Real Madrid join Barcelona in the hunt to sign Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report.
Feb 5, 09:35
Matthijs de Ligt 'wants Barcelona move'
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is desperate to join Barcelona at the end of the season, according to a report.
Feb 4, 12:42
Juventus to prioritise bid for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Juventus reportedly decide that they will prioritise the signing of Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt during the summer.
Jan 28, 23:31
Arsenal to appoint Marc Overmars as technical director?
Ajax transfer chief Marc Overmars is reportedly being eyed up for a return to Arsenal, 19 years after leaving the club.
Jan 20, 17:47
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona to Frenkie de Jong?
Ajax ace Frenkie de Jong reportedly rejects the chance to join Barcelona and will instead sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
Jan 14, 23:50
Barcelona pull out of race to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Barcelona reportedly concede defeat in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt as the Ajax youngster is instead torn between Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Dec 27, 20:37
Juventus 'trying to convince Matthijs de Ligt to join them'
Juventus have reportedly made one last attempt to persuade Ajax youngster Matthijs de Ligt to join them instead of Spanish champions Barcelona.
Dec 21, 14:14
Manchester City 'facing huge £60m battle for Frenkie de Jong'
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to offer Frenkie de Jong higher wages than Manchester City as they step up their interest in the Ajax ace.
Dec 21, 09:56
Ajax rule out January sale of in-demand duo Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong
Edwin van der Saar says that Ajax will not cash in on Barcelona-linked duo Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt in the January transfer window.
Dec 17, 18:25
Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt claims 2018 Golden Boy award
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is named as the winner of the 2018 Golden Boy award, edging out Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Dec 17, 10:03
Barcelona 'to hold talks with Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt'
Barcelona are reportedly still keen on signing Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, with talks planned for early next week.
Dec 16, 18:48
Ex-scout: 'Manchester United turned down Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong'
Derek Langley, who worked as Man United's head of youth player recruitment until 2016, claims that the club missed out on the chance to nab two of Ajax's rising stars.
Dec 11, 23:24
Ajax 'set Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt prices'
Ajax reportedly make a decision regarding the asking prices of Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt, who are interesting a number of European football's top clubs.
Nov 28, 13:03
Barcelona director 'meets with Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt'
Barcelona reportedly send sporting director Eric Abidal to personally meet Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt ahead of a possible summer move for the 19-year-old.
Nov 28, 09:31
Juventus 'make contact with Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt'
Juventus have reportedly been in regular contact with the agent of Ajax defender and reported Barcelona transfer target Matthijs de Ligt.
Nov 21, 19:11
Barcelona win race to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt?
Barcelona are reportedly considered as the frontrunners to complete a deal for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt.
Nov 18, 18:31
Ronald Koeman advises defender Matthijs de Ligt to leave Ajax
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman suggests that he has advised defender Matthijs de Ligt to leave Ajax for a bigger club in the near future.
Nov 13, 13:15
Manchester City, Barcelona 'to lose out on Matthijs de Ligt'
Juventus are reportedly the new frontrunners to sign Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, who has also been linked with Manchester City and Barcelona.
Nov 9, 23:45
Champions League Team of the Week - Neymar, David Silva, Fabinho
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday three, including the likes of Neymar, David Silva and Fabinho.
Oct 25, 09:59
Barcelona interested in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona as they eye defensive reinforcements in January.
Oct 22, 09:13
Jasper Cillessen: 'Dutch players want to sign for Barcelona'
Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen says that each of the Netherlands squad would like to represent the Catalan giants at some point in their careers.
Oct 19, 12:13
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona could sign new centre-back'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that his club are open to the possibility of signing a central defender in January.
Oct 17, 12:40
Barcelona 'eye Dejan Lovren swoop'
Barcelona reportedly eye a surprise January swoop for Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren.
Oct 17, 09:55
Barcelona 'consider Branislav Ivanovic move'
Barcelona reportedly consider a January move for Zenit St Petersburg defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Oct 16, 15:05
Barcelona 'want Toby Alderweireld deal'
Barcelona want to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld, according to a report.
Oct 16, 08:51
