Reports in Italy claim Juventus turned down offers from Barcelona and Chelsea earlier this month, as they are keeping hold of Matthijs de Ligt.

The centre-back was signed from Ajax in 2019 for €85.5m and is under contract in Turin until June 2024.

According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri received two proposals over the last 10 days from Barcelona – who had been their main rivals when originally snapping up the Dutchman – and Chelsea.

However, the 21-year-old is absolutely not for sale and said he would love to become captain of the Old Lady one day.

De Ligt struggled with a recurring shoulder injury throughout last season, requiring surgery in August, and also missed a few games after contracting COVID-19 in January.