Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is turning down Manchester United.

Calciomercato.com says United boss Jose Mourinho was ready to turn his attention to De Ligt.

However, in another blow to the former Chelsea chief's transfer plans, De Ligt is ready to move elsewhere.

It's suggested a move to Juventus is now looking increasingly likely.

La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are also sniffing around but Juventus have the upper hand.

Manchester City have also been monitoring his progress but are well stocked at the back.