The latest transfer talk surrounding Ajax includes a potential return for a former star and several new targets. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked with 9 possible arrivals and 3 potential exits. The following roundup covers the latest news on the most significant transfer rumours.
Donny van de Beek
On Thursday, Voetbal International editor-in-chief Freek Jansen, speaking in the Pak Schaal Podcast, suggested that Ajax approach 28-year-old Donny van de Beek for a return. Jansen mentioned him as a potentially valuable addition alongside another former player, Joël Veltman. Van de Beek has been sidelined since the end of September with a torn Achilles tendon and it is reported that he is nearing his comeback. The midfielder's future at Girona, which he joined in July 2024, is uncertain, and his contract runs until June 2028.
Caspar Jander
According to 'Sky' on Wednesday, Ajax Amsterdam is interested in Caspar Jander. It was previously reported that a transfer fee between 20 and 25 million euros is under discussion. According to information from BILD, Jander is also seeking a departure from Southampton because he reportedly does not feel particularly comfortable personally and because the targeted promotion to the Premier League is hardly achievable.
Erik Lira
Ajax has a serious interest in Erik Lira, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder from Cruz Azul, according to an initial report on Tuesday from transfer journalist Ike Carrera. Deporteros Mx adds that the Amsterdam-based club has already held talks with Lira's camp and made an inquiry with Cruz Azul. Last week, the Mexican publication Record linked Lira with a potential move to Feyenoord.
Wout Weghorst
On Thursday, it was reported that Wout Weghorst is a possible target for Benfica, where coach José Mourinho wants more presence in the penalty area. According to information from Capology, the striker has a salary of €2.5 million a year at Ajax, and it is stated that he would be unlikely to move to Portugal for the same or a lower salary. It was also reported on Tuesday that Benfica is interested in the 33-year-old, whose expiring contract makes a free transfer in the summer a possibility.
Myron Van Brederode
On Monday, 22-year-old Dutch winger Myron van Brederode said he views KV Mechelen as a club to advance his career from and believes a summer transfer is probable. He stated the plan was for him to be sold as soon as possible. Van Brederode is considering clubs such as PSV, Ajax, or Feyenoord, along with major Belgian clubs, as potential next destinations.
Mats Rots
Mats Rots is being monitored by several clubs, including Ajax, it was reported on Friday. Tubantia writes that by activating an option in his contract, FC Twente is at least assured of a higher transfer fee if interest from a club becomes concrete. According to ESPN, Ajax has been following the development of the 20-year-old Dutch left-back with above-average interest for over two years.
Wout Weghorst
According to A Bola on Thursday, it has been reported in the Netherlands that Twente wants Wout Weghorst, but the club does not have the financial capacity to meet the high cost of acquiring him. On Tuesday, trainer John van den Brom stated that a transfer of Weghorst to FC Twente is currently not an issue. Last Friday, Mike Verweij said it seems that FC Twente will be his new club.
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