21 Ajax players up for sale
Ajax have placed 21 first-team players on TransferRoom, the platform clubs use to quietly shop unwanted squad members. Analyst Theo Janssen highlighted five names that caught his eye as particularly notable, though the full list has not been made public. This signals a major squad clear-out this summer under the new regime (9).
Perr Schuurs could return on a one-year deal
Jordi Cruijff is considering offering former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs a one-year contract. The 25-year-old left for Torino and later suffered a serious knee injury, but with 95 Ajax appearances behind him, he knows the club inside out. The move would be low-risk cover with Jurriën Timber and Matthijs de Ligt already in the defensive core (2) (4).
Teen striker Michael Noonan close to joining
Ajax are in advanced talks to sign 17-year-old Irish forward Michael Noonan from Shamrock Rovers. Noonan is reportedly deeply impressed by Ajax's pitch and the club is confident of beating Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City to his signature. A deal could be wrapped up soon (5) (6) (8).
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Ter Stegen interest alive but 'impossible'
Mike Verweij confirms Ajax have Marc-André ter Stegen on their shortlist, but calls the pursuit an 'impossible mission.' The German goalkeeper's wage demands are far beyond what Ajax can offer. Verweij notes only a massive personal sacrifice from Ter Stegen could make it happen (1).
Bayern may turn to Ajax if Saibari talks collapse
Bayern Munich are negotiating with PSV for Ismael Saibari, but if that deal falls through, they could pivot to Ajax for alternatives. However, PSV-watcher Rik Elfrink says Ajax attacker Mika Godts is 'not currently under consideration' at Bayern, despite being linked in the rumor mill (7) (12).
Linked talent Bendegús Kovács makes Hungary debut
AZ Alkmaar talent Bendegús Kovács, who has been linked with Ajax, made his senior debut for Hungary in a friendly against Finland. The midfielder continues to attract attention, though no formal approach has been confirmed (11).
Play-off win over Groningen secures European football
Ajax beat FC Groningen in the Eredivisie play-offs to claim a spot in European competition for the 2026/27 season. The result caps a fifth-place league finish on a positive note, salvaging continental football from an otherwise underwhelming campaign (10).
