Salih Özcan is a 27-time Turkish international who has played for twenty minutes for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga this season. His lack of regular game time is noted as a potential risk. He is mentioned as an option for Ajax for the role of a 'defensive' midfielder. A permanent transfer is considered more likely because his contract is expiring. The 27-year-old player also holds German nationality and joined Dortmund in July 2022. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m. Several Turkish clubs, including Beşiktaş, have also been linked with him.