Ajax have reportedly placed a £75m value on in-demand midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in European football, and a number of clubs have been credited with an interest in the Netherlands international.
Barcelona were strongly linked with a move during the summer transfer window, but Manchester City appear to have moved ahead in the race.
According to The Mirror, however, City will have to come up with a club-record £75m bid in order to convince Ajax to part ways with the 21-year-old.
De Jong, who has also previously been linked with Real Madrid, has scored twice in 19 appearances for Ajax during the 2018-19 campaign.
De Jong moved to Ajax from Willem II in 2015 and represented Jong Ajax before stepping into the first team.
