The 19-year-old is one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer after captaining Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals and the Eredivisie title.
The huge centre-back has shown great prowess as a leader, a defender and as a threat from corners, scoring three times in the Dutch side’s Champions League run.
Barcelona were thought to be the front-runners for the teenager’s signature, but Spanish journalist Guillem Balague told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily Podcast that the Reds have 'been talking to him.'
Manchester United and Manchester City are also thought to be monitoring De Ligt’s situation, which had looked to be sewn up.