Ceballos deal close, Michel the difference
Ajax are closing in on a major midfield signing. Dani Ceballos is convinced by the project in Amsterdam, and Michel is the key reason why. The Real Madrid midfielder was reportedly persuaded after talks with Michel, who looks set to become your new head coach (1) (2). A deal is now described as "enormously close", exactly the kind of statement signing that changes the mood around a squad that finished fifth.
Fiorentina enter the Majer race
One to watch with some caution: Fiorentina have now joined the chase for Lovro Majer. Ajax and RB Leipzig were already tracking the VfL Wolfsburg midfielder, but the Italians are now in the mix too (3). More competition means a harder negotiation. No deal is imminent on this one.
