It was only four short words - but Guillem Balague's response to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily Podcast has grabbed Liverpool fans' attention.
Teenage Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt would be a dream signing for many Reds fans this summer – and according to respected Spanish journalist Balague, Liverpool have been speaking to the centre-back.
Balague claimed that the Reds are definitely interested in the Dutchman and have “been talking to him” about a potential move.
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Clearly the prospect of linking up with his Dutch international team-mate Virgil van Dijk at Anfield would appeal to the 19-year-old.
But de Ligt is in no hurry to resolve his future, with Barcelona and Manchester United already linked and Manchester City's name added to the list of suitors this morning in the wake of Vincent Kompany's decision to leave.
