Newcastle United is monitoring Ajax's 19-year-old Aaron Bouwman, who has both Netherlands and England citizenship, as a potential defensive reinforcement. The club is reportedly seeking a new central defender to replace the 34-year-old Fabian Schär. It is said that Bouwman's name has appeared on Newcastle's list of potential targets because he shares an agent with the team's manager, Matthias Jaissle. A bid could be made during the winter transfer window.
This interest follows Newcastle having signed another player from the Amsterdam club last summer. Bouwman's contract with Ajax is valid until mid-2030, and his market value is listed by Transfermarkt at eight million euros. The centre-back joined Ajax in September 2025 and has 10 caps for the Netherlands U19 team.
