Manchester United hero Dimitar Berbatov says they should move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The 19-year-old is being chased by a number of high-profile clubs around Europe, including Liverpool and the two Manchester clubs.

"One player I would love to see at Old Trafford is Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt, although I know every big club in Europe is after him," Berbatov told Betfair.

"I watched him play against Real Madrid and he looks the real deal - so confident and assured for a player of his age.

"Having his international team-mate Virgil Van Dijk already in the Premier League could be a boost for any English team chasing de Ligt.

"The Liverpool man will be telling him how good the league is and that can make a real difference to where you choose to go."