Matthijs de Ligt's mammoth transfer demands were behind his failed move to Barcelona .
Nou Camp chiefs had made De Ligt one of their priority signings this summer, looking to add him alongside his former Ajax team-mate Frenkie de Jong.
Although talks took place, a deal was never forthcoming due to the requests of De Ligt's agent, Mino Raiola.
The Dutch international ended up joining Juventus earlier this month in a £67million deal.
However, Mundo Deportivo report that he could have moved to Barcelona if it was not for Raiola's outlandish contract demands.
It is reported that he believed De Ligt should be earning a higher salary than some of the senior players in the squad - including Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba.
Barcelona were immediately put off by the demands.