Ajax is showing interest in Ismaël Baouf, a 19-year-old Moroccan-Belgian defender who has been performing well at Cambuur since leaving Anderlecht in August 2025. The central defender's performances have also drawn interest from PSV, Feyenoord, and AZ, in addition to significant interest from abroad. The Morocco U20 international, whose contract is valid until June 2028, has made 5 league appearances this season and scored one goal. Regarding a potential January move, for which Cambuur is hoping to receive millions, Baouf stated in a conversation with the Leeuwarder Courant that the transfer rumors do not affect him and that he always gives his full effort. He added that he is not focused on a possible departure and simply wants to play, but noted that if a transfer occurs, then it happens.