It is not clear if Ajax is still the leading contender to sign Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan. Ajax had seemed close to signing the seventeen-year-old, and according to Irish media, the club was near his arrival. The Irish newspaper The 42 wrote in early June that Ajax is his preferred destination following a visit to the sports complex De Toekomst. Noonan has a contract with his club until the end of the current calendar year.

Michael Noonan, an alleged Celtic target, is reportedly nearing a transfer from Shamrock Rovers to Ajax. The 17-year-old Irish centre-forward is in advanced discussions with the Dutch club, where he is expected to join their youth squad which competes in the Dutch second tier. Celtic's interest in the player was believed to be long-term, although he was not anticipated to be an immediate starter. TSG Hoffenheim and Chelsea had also been linked with him. This situation is similar to one from the previous year when Ajax also signed a player ahead of Celtic. Last season, Noonan scored three goals in 28 appearances and previously became the youngest scorer in Europa Conference League history at age 16 when he scored for the Shamrock Rovers first-team against Molde. The Republic of Ireland U21 international, who has 4 caps and 1 goal, is under contract at Shamrock Rovers until November 2026 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €400k.