Ajax is interested in 27-year-old Armenian left-back Nair Tiknizyan but faces competition. French club Lens and Italian side Como have also shown interest, and Olympiacos is also considering acquiring the player. It is reported that scouts from the interested teams, including Ajax, are expected to attend upcoming matches of the Armenia national team to watch him. Tiknizyan has a contract with Crvena Zvezda until the summer of 2028, and the Serbian club is expected to demand a substantial fee, with his market value estimated at 7 million euros. Tiknizyan, who has 29 caps and one goal for his country, joined the Serbian club in July 2025 and provided 4 assists in 20 domestic league appearances during the 2025/2026 season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m.