PSV Eindhoven want to bring Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld back to The Netherlands in the summer. They have already contacted his agent Stijn Francis about a possible move, although Alderweireld’s past association with big rivals Ajax are a stumbling block. The Belgian international joined Ajax as a youngster, and went on to make 186 appearances for them in all competitions ...
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Liverpool’s Schuur hopes dashed
Liverpool’s hopes of signing defender Perr Schuurs from Ajax have been dashed after the 20-year-old has said he is not interested in a move at this stage. The Premier League champions have been linked with a host of players as they look to solve their defensive injury crisis, with both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez long-term absentees and unlikely ...
Read More »FIFA wants to curb super agents
FIFA wants to curb the powers of so-called super agents when it comes to transfers. A new set of regulations which is currently at the draft stage will mean that an agent will only be able to represent one party in a transfer – either the player, the selling, or the buying club – unless all involved agreed they can ...
Read More »Ajax defender now linked with Liverpool
Ajax centre back Perr Schuurs is the latest name to be linked with Liverpool. The 20-year old had a trial at Anfield two years ago but did not impress enough for them to make a move for him. However, his stock has since risen, especially following the departure of Matthijs de Ligt to Juventus, which has thrust him into prominence. ...
Read More »Van de Beek questions continue
The questions over the signing of Donny van de Beek by Manchester United continue. Until their late splurge on deadline day, the Ajax midfielder was the only summer arrival at Old Trafford. However, the Dutch midfielder had only played twice for the club since his arrival at the club, both in the EFL Cup,before his appearance in the Champions League ...
Read More »Arsenal linked with former striker again
Arsenal are once again being linked with a move for former striker Donyell Malen The Dutch forward joined the Arsenal academy system in 2015 from Ajax and big things were expected of him n North London. However, despite scoring 44 goals at youth level for the Gunners, he became frustrated by his lack of first-team opportunities under Arsène Wenger and ...
Read More »City to renew interest in Ajax full-back
Manchester City are likely to reignite their interest in signing Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico in the January window. City considered making a move for the 28-year old Argentine international over the summer, but they were unable to offload Oleksandr Zinchenko in time, with Ukrainian determined to stay and fight for his place at the Etihad. However, City want to add ...
Read More »Liverpool striker set for Dutch loan
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn is to spend next season on loan in the Eredivisie with Sparta Rotterdam. Woodburn’s progress has been hampered by injury in recent seasons, which interrupted his two previous loan spells with Sheffield United and Oxford United, but it is hoped that he can rediscover his form and fitness with the Dutch side. Woodburn made headlines when, ...
Read More »United agree fee for Ajax midfielder
Manchester United have agreed a fee with Ajax to sign midfielder Donny van de Beek. A total of £40 million will be paid to bring the Dutch international to Old Trafford. Although personal terms and a medical have still to be finalised, the formalities are expected to be completed in the next few days. He should be free then to ...
Read More »Bergkamp set for Arsenal return?
Dennis Bergkamp could be set for a return to Arsenal. The 51-year old Dutchman is already a legend at the club and has a statue of him outside the Emirates to commemorate his playing achievements. He played more than 400 games for them in an eleven-year spell in North London, winning three Premier League and three FA Cup titles. But ...
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