During the summer transfer window, West Ham United were interested in acquiring Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor, a 23-year-old Netherlands international. A deal was not completed because Ajax refused to sell him, according to ESPN NL. Despite an apparent agreement that Taylor would be allowed to leave, the struggling Dutch club did not want to lose a key player. The midfielder and his representatives had discussions with Ajax's technical director, Alex Kroes, regarding a potential transfer, but the club requested an unreasonable fee. West Ham were unwilling to pay an excessive amount for the player. Wolves also had an interest in Taylor during the summer, but the midfielder preferred a move to West Ham. Taylor has 5 caps for his country and holds a contract with Ajax that runs until June 2027. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €28.00m. In the 2025/26 Eredivisie season, he has made 9 appearances, registering 2 goals and 2 assists.