It was the same source who broke to story about Barcelona earlier in the week, and it appears a move to Bavaria could now be an alternative option.
De Ligt is one of the most highly rated defenders in Europe. He is still only 18 and has already captained Ajax and gained a full international cap.
Ajax currently sit second in the Eredivise, but they might have to fight off another summer raid on their playing staff. Their famous youth academy shows no sign of slowing down its production line of world class talent.
Barcelona are also rumoured to be interested in one of their midfielders, Frenkie de Jong.