Big Blow To Arsenal As $85 Million Defender Not Interested!

Matthijs de Ligt only wants to move to Barcelona and has told his representative Mino Raiola to forget about any other possible destinations.

Several European top clubs are chasing the Ajax man, with Arsenal tipped to make a move for the defender.

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have also been credited with an interest, as Matthijs De Ligt has established himself as one of the world’s brightest talents in the last year.

But in talks with his agent, Mino Raiola, Matthijs De Ligt has made it clear he only wants to join Barcelona.

Mino Raiola, whose impressive client list includes Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is renowned across the footballing world as one the most expensive agents to contract.

But Matthijs De Ligt has told his agent he has no interest in a big-money move and is not motivated by financial gain.

The news will come as a blow to the 19-year-old’s other suitors, with Unai Emery a massive fan of the centre-half.

Unai Emery will not have a massive transfer kitty in the summer, but thought the Netherlands international could be the answer to his side’s defensive woes, despite Ajax setting a £70 million asking price.

Arsenal will have up to £100 million to spend on signings if Unai Emery delivers Champions League football and raises some funds through player outgoings.

The chances of the Dutchman making the switch to Emirates took a hit last week after Marc Overmars snubbed interest from the Premier League side to sign a new deal with Ajax.

The Gunners had hoped Marc Overmars would accept the position of technical director at the club, but the club were rejected.