Mino Raiola to use Ajax’s interest in Moise Kean to help Juventus beat Barcelona to Matthijs de Ligt signing Juventus and Ajax could strike a deal with both interested in each other's stars Ajax's star defender Matthijs de Ligt is wanted by both Barcelona and Juventus But with Ajax keen on Juventus striker Moise Kean, they could have the edge By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 11:31 GMT, 2 January 2019 | Updated: 11:49 GMT, 2 January 2019 Viewcomments Matthijs de Ligt finds himself as one of Europe's most sought after young talents and Juventus hope they hold the key to signing him in striker Moise Kean. According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Ajax hold an interest in Juve's 18-year-old striker and with both club's interested in each other's players, it could help broker a deal. Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and de Ligt, is a key player should any deal happen as Juventus look to steal a march on Barcelona, who have long held an interest in the talented defender. Talented Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt finds himself as one of the most sought after players But with Ajax keen on Juventus striker Moise Kean (L), they have the edge to go and get de Ligt The front page of Wednesday's Tuttosport reads: 'New Years' Eve in the Netherlands for the striker (Kean), who is liked by Ajax: with Raiola pulling the strings, he can be key to the defender becoming Bianconero. He will be bought for €3.5m.' De Ligt's stock is at an all-time high after the 19-year-old won the coveted Golden Boy trophy. He joins the likes of Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Kylian Mbappe in winning the award and the teenager, who is already an authoritative Ajax captain, is expected to leave for a huge fee. Tuttosport ran with the story on the front page on Wednesday that Kean holds the key to a deal With Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, keen to bolster at the back having seen the impact Virgil van Dijk has had on Liverpool, Ajax will not part with him cheaply. That's where Kean can be the key in sealing a switch to Juventus. The 18-year-old forward, who made 19 appearances in Serie A while on loan at Hellas Verona last season, has seen opportunities restricted so far this term. Yet to sign a new deal after struggling to force his way into Massimiliano Allegri’s plans, moving Kean on for a fee is likely to be of priority and Raiola will know the two clubs entering discussions can also coincide with talks for de Ligt. He finds himself in esteemed company after winning the 2018 Golden Boy award last month Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility