Aaron Bouwman celebrates with his Ajax teammates (Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly both key clubs interested in the potential transfer moves of Ajax Wonderkid Aaron Bouwman.
The highly rated 18-year-old centre-back looks like the next big thing coming out of Ajax’s famous academy, and he already has a top club that keeps watch over him.
According to TeamTalk, people like Liverpool and Man UTD have recently had their scouts watch Bouwman.
The report also suggests that he looks like the technically talented central defender he has within him to become the next Virgil van Dik.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona have also been mentioned as young Dutch suitors.
Will Aaron Bouman follow in the footsteps of Virgil van Dyke at Liverpool?
Given Vandik’s presence in Liverpool, it certainly makes sense for Boomers to move there and learn from the Reds captain.
It could be an ideal opportunity for Bouwman to get the guidance he needs to meet his potential, but it could mean a route to the first team of Arne Slot in the future.
Bouwman probably won’t start regularly for Liverpool anytime soon, but he might ideally come as a long-term successor to Van Dijk.
Still, it seems clear that he also has other attractive options, so it would be interesting to see where he goes.
United could be a dangerous move given the current struggle, but he would at least be guaranteed a significant amount of playing time at Old Trafford.
MUFC has several other talented young defenders, including Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.