Ter Stegen top target, but wages a problem
Ajax want Marc-André ter Stegen as their new goalkeeper (1) (2). Incoming coach Míchel knows him from Barcelona and wants a reunion (4). The problem: his salary is miles above what Ajax can pay (1). Yann Sommer and Mark Flekken are also on the list as alternatives (3) (4). Jordi Cruijff is working on it, but this one looks tough.
Gloukh winner sparks chaos in Albania
Oscar Gloukh scored the only goal in Israel's 1–0 win over Albania on Wednesday (7). After the goal, he provoked the Albanian fans and players, and things got heated (7). The Ajax midfielder was at the centre of it all. No injuries, but plenty of drama.
Sparta Prague want Mannsverk discount
Sparta Prague want to keep Sivert Mannsverk permanently, but they are offering less than the agreed option to buy (5). Ajax paid big for him and this would mean taking a loss on another player who never settled in Amsterdam.
Clear-out: players listed on TransferRoom
Ajax have placed a group of players on TransferRoom to reshape the squad this summer (8). No names confirmed yet, but the signal is clear: the club is open for business and wants to move several on.
