Ajax has a serious interest in Erik Lira, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder from Cruz Azul, according to an initial report 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, while Lens and Benfica have also been linked with signing him.