Ajax would go for Itakura after Hato’s transfer Ajax is on the verge of selling Jorrel Hato to Chelsea, but is also active themselves. Ko Itakura from Borussia Mönchengladbach is now reportedly in the picture as a successor. The former FC Groningen player should reportedly cost 8 to 10 million euros. Interestingly, Itakura has regularly been linked to PSV in recent years. But a transfer to Eindhoven never materialized. (Source: VI and De Telegraaf)
Van Hecke wants to leave Brighton for top transfer Dutch international Jan Paul van Hecke will reportedly not extend his contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. The 25-year-old defender has been under contract with Brighton for five years and now wants to leave the Premier League club. Brighton wants to extend Van Hecke’s contract, but the defender reportedly doesn’t see that happening. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are among those following Van Hecke, for whom Brighton is asking for fifty million euros. To be continued! (Source: VI)
Ajax and Chelsea would have an agreement on Hato When Fabrizio Romano says ‘here we go’, we know enough. Jorrel Hato seems almost certain of his transfer to Chelsea. Ajax would have agreed to a deal of 40 million euros. The nineteen-year-old defender would sign a contract in London until the summer of 2032. According to English media, only the supervisory board still needs to approve the deal. Hato was still present at Ajax’s open day on Wednesday. (Source: The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano)
Semedo also on his way to Fenerbahçe More news from Istanbul: Nélson Semedo is also reportedly about to join Fenerbahçe. The 31-year-old right-back from Portugal has played for Wolverhampton Wanderers for the past five years. Before that, he played for Benfica and FC Barcelona, and he also has 44 caps for Portugal to his name. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Skriniar definitively to Feyenoord opponent Fenerbahçe Fenerbahçe starts the Champions League double against Feyenoord on Wednesday, but seems to be completing another transfer before that time. Milan Skriniar was already on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for the past six months and is now about to make a permanent move. Fenerbahçe is reportedly paying 10 million euros for Skriniar. The thirty-year-old central defender from Slovakia only needs to undergo a medical examination. (Source: Fenerbahçe)
After Denzel Hall, Ar’jany Martha also to Rotherham ‘From Rotterdam to Rotherham’, League One club Rotherham United can say for the second time. Because after sc Heerenveen defender Denzel Hall, Ar’jany Martha is also in. The Rotterdam native went through the youth academy of Sparta and Ajax, after which he moved to Belgian Beerschot in 2024. Martha could not prevent Beerschot from being relegated from the highest division and will now continue his career on the third level of England. (Source: Rotherham United)
Fortuna strengthens with brother of Kerkez Fortuna Sittard strengthens with defender Marko Kerkez. The Limburgers are taking over Kerkez from Partizan Belgrade. The 25-year-old Kerkez is the older brother of Milos Kerkez, who played for AZ in the Netherlands and now plays for Liverpool. “I have heard many positive stories from my brother about the Netherlands and the Eredivisie,” says Kerkez, who is signing a contract for one season with an option for another year.
Volendam appoints Piet van der Pol as new general manager FC Volendam has a new general manager: Piet van der Pol. The 53-year-old from Beverwijk will join the board on August 1. Van der Pol was previously general manager at Telstar (2003-2006) and ADO Den Haag (2006-2007). Van der Pol is the successor to Cees Driebergen, who left on July 1. (Source: FC Volendam)
NEC thinks about Cillessen’s return after Roefs’ departure Due to the imminent departure of Robin Roefs, NEC is reportedly considering a return of Jasper Cillessen. The former Dutch international goalkeeper is reportedly one of the names on NEC’s wish list. The 36-year-old Cillessen is transfer-free after his contract with Las Palmas was terminated. The 64-time Dutch international is currently maintaining his fitness at amateur club De Treffers. Cillessen also played for the Nijmegen team in the periods 2010/2011 and 2022/2023. (Source: de Gelderlander)
FC Groningen terminates Van Veen’s contract Kevin van Veen is leaving FC Groningen. The 34-year-old striker had a one-year contract, but both parties have decided to terminate that agreement. FC Groningen took over Van Veen from Scottish Motherwell in the summer of 2023. The attacker played fifteen games in his first season, but FC Groningen no longer needed Van Veen after that. The club first loaned him to Kilmarnock and then to St. Mirren. (Source: FC Groningen)
PSV seems to abandon attacker Egeli PSV seems to be temporarily abandoning the arrival of Norwegian attacker Sindre Walle Egeli from FC Nordsjaelland. Directors Marcel Brands and Earnest Stewart reportedly visited Denmark last weekend and heard a too high asking price for the nineteen-year-old Egeli there. PSV is desperately looking for a replacement for Johan Bakayoko, who was sold to RB Leipzig. (Source: VI)
Nassoh exchanges Sparta for NAC A transfer in the Eredivisie: Mohamed Nassoh exchanges Sparta Rotterdam for NAC Breda with immediate effect. NAC is paying an unknown transfer fee for the 22-year-old midfielder, who was still under contract with Sparta for two years. Nassoh, who was trained by PSV, started the season at Sparta as a basic player, but after the arrival of trainer Maurice Steijn he was mainly on the bench. He has signed for four seasons at NAC. (Source: NAC Breda, Sparta Rotterdam)
Sidibé seems to become PSV’s next acquisition Souleymane Sidibé seems to be the next acquisition of the busy PSV. The Eindhoven team would have reached an agreement with his club Stoke City about the transfer fee. It is not yet clear how much PSV will pay for the eighteen-year-old midfielder, who has played for Stoke City all his life and has both English and French nationality. The medical examination would take place this week. Sidibé appears to be signing a four-year contract. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ten Hag pulls the shortest end: Xhaka to Sunderland Robin Roefs gets an illustrious teammate at Sunderland: Swiss international Granit Xhaka will also continue his career at the Premier League promoted club. This means that trainer Erik ten Hag loses a new basic player at Bayer Leverkusen, while the Dutchman had clearly stated that the 32-year-old Xhaka was not allowed to leave. Sunderland is reportedly paying 20 million euros. Xhaka played for Leverkusen for two years and became national champion with the club last year. (Source: Bayer Leverkusen)
Zerrouki: ‘Did not expect to be back so soon’ “I left here two years ago, then you don’t expect to be back now,” says Zerrouki about his temporary return to FC Twente. “Sometimes things go like that. FC Twente was still specifically looking for a player like me. I obviously spoke to Jan Streuer and the trainer about that, but that didn’t take long. We know what we have in each other and what we can expect from each other. From the first moment I had the good, familiar feeling.” (Source: FC Twente)
Zerrouki returns to Twente definitively And there is the white smoke from De Grolsch Veste: Ramiz Zerrouki returns to FC Twente temporarily. The 27-year-old midfielder will be rented from Feyenoord until the end of the season. Zerrouki came to Rotterdam two years ago with great expectations and for 7 million euros, but was unable to make an indelible impression at De Kuip. Since his arrival, he has commuted between the bench and the base. (Source: FC Twente, Feyenoord)
Zerrouki spotted in De Grolsch Veste The announcement of Ramiz Zerrouki’s rental transfer from Feyenoord to FC Twente seems only a matter of time. The required papers would have been signed this morning. A photo even appears on social media of Zerrouki from De Grolsch Veste with a representative from the office of his agent at his side. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Luis Díaz completes transfer to Bayern It is final: Luis Díaz has exchanged Liverpool for Bayern Munich. The German powerhouse is reportedly paying around 75 million euros for the attacker, who has signed until mid-2029. Díaz will be presented at Bayern on Thursday. The Colombian can make his debut on Saturday in the exhibition game against Olympique Lyonnais. (Source: Bayern Munich)
NEC-keeper Roefs seems well on his way to Sunderland A big surprise on the transfer market: NEC goalkeeper Robin Roefs seems well on his way to promoted Sunderland. According to the latest reports from England, the clubs would have reached an agreement on the transfer fee. Reportedly, no less than 14 million euros are involved in the deal, of which 3.5 million euros in bonuses. This makes the 22-year-old himself Roefs by far the most expensive player ever in the club history. (Source: The Athletic)
Antman is aiming for a transfer after a top season with Go Ahead Oliver Antman was the revelation at cup winner Go Ahead Eagles last season. The Finn is now aiming for a transfer. “Last season was so good for me that a next step would be logical. If something beautiful comes along, I want to take on that challenge. I think this is the moment for a step, just like trainer Paul Simonis and Enric Llansana have done. The club will not have expected a year ago that I would now be worth four times what they paid for me.” (Source: VI)
Maher does not rule out contract with Telstar Adam Maher surfaced last week at promoted Telstar. The former AZ and PSV player could just go along with the club in the Eredivisie. “But for now, my only goal is to become match fit and help Telstar. That is also the club’s position. And we’ll see what the future brings.” (Source: De Telegraaf)
Chelsea would not want to pay more than 41 million euros for Hato Negotiations between Chelsea and Ajax about the transfer of Jorrel Hato are still ongoing. Chelsea would reportedly not want to pay more than 41 million euros for the nineteen-year-old defender. That puts Ajax in a difficult position. Technical director Alex Kroes wants 50 million euros for the talent from the training. He would now be willing to settle for a lower amount, as Ajax’s financial situation is still not rosy. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Taylor probably not to FC Porto Kenneth Taylor was emphatically linked with FC Porto earlier this transfer period, but a transfer to Portugal now seems impossible. FC Porto previously brought in the young Dane Victor Froholdt and that seems to be it. Ajax midfielder Taylor also proved too expensive for trainer Francesco Farioli’s new team. (Source: O Jogo)
Trafford may still dream of breakthrough at City James Trafford was redundant at Manchester City two years ago and was sold to Burnley. Now a breakthrough at the top club beckons. He is being bought back from the promoted team by City and may enter the competition with Ederson. City is reportedly paying around 31 million euros for Trafford, who is returning to the club where he was trained with the transfer. (Source: Manchester City)
Agent Gloukh confirms transfer to Ajax The tension is now off for Ajax fans. The club will soon be strengthened with Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Oscar Gloukh. His agent Rafaela Pimenta confirms the news. “I can confirm that Oscar is going to Ajax and will sign a five-year contract,” says Pimenta. Read more here. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Ajax extends contract Faberski Ajax has broken open and extended the contract of winger Jan Faberski until 2030. The previous contract of the nineteen-year-old Pole would expire in 2028. Faberski has so far played 34 times for Jong Ajax and scored four goals. (Source: Ajax)
Ajax seems to want to inspect Gloukh this week Oscar Gloukh and Ajax. It really seems to be coming. Ajax and Red Bull Salzburg appear to have reached an agreement. Ajax would like to have the 21-year-old midfielder medically examined later this week. The transfer would involve around 15 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Schaapman signs contract with RKC Waalwijk There is the animal news from Waalwijk! At least, it is Marcel Schaapman who signs a contract. The 23-year-old midfielder has been on trial at RKC Waalwijk for a while. He signs for one season with an option for an extra season. Schaapman previously played at SC Cambuur. (Source: RKC Waalwijk)
A menagerie in Waalwijk? Really not! This must be a hint to an incoming transfer.
De Graafschap signs transfer-free Kok The clubs are also active in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. De Graafschap has signed Thomas Kok. The 27-year-old defender has been training with ‘De Superboeren’ for a while, after his contract with the German club Lotte expired this summer. He signs a one-year contract with an option for another season at De Vijverberg. In the past he played for FC Dordrecht and Willem II (Source: De Graafschap)
Former AZ player Aboukhlal moves to Torino A nice transfer for former AZ player Zakaria Aboukhlal: the attacker is moving from Toulouse to Torino, the number eleven of the past Serie A season. The deal reportedly involves 8.5 million euros. The 25-year-old Aboukhlal played for AZ from 2019 to 2022 and was subsequently sold to Toulouse for 2 million euros. He made it to the national team of Morocco. (Source: Torino)
Former Ajax goalkeeper Ramaj causes commotion A goalkeeping commotion in Germany with former Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj in the lead. The goalkeeper moved to FC Heidenheim yesterday and that did not go down well in the dressing room of his new club. Ramaj would have been rented from Borussia Dortmund because first goalkeeper Kevin Müller wanted to move to the United States, but the latter denies that on social media. “I have no need to move at the moment.” (Source: Kevin Müller)
Inter would have made an offer for Lookman Football-loving Italy is in the grip of transfer rumors surrounding Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman. Internazionale would like to have the star player of the club from Bergamo and has made an offer of 40 million euros for the teammate of Marten de Roon, plus 5 million euros in bonuses. It is not yet clear whether Atalanta thinks that is enough. The 27-year-old Lookman scored fifteen times in Serie A last season. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Al Nassr presents João Félix It had been in the air for days, but now João Félix has officially exchanged Chelsea for Al Nassr. The Portuguese attacker will work in Saudi Arabia with compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and trainer Jorge Jesus.
Al Nassr is reportedly paying at least 30 million euros for Félix. With the sale, Chelsea is making room for new purchases. Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons are on the list of the Londoners, among others. (Source: Al Nassr)
Manchester City seems to bring goalkeeper Trafford back The capital-rich Manchester City often appears in this section. Now the English top club seems to be doing another transfer. City is reportedly on the verge of taking over goalkeeper James Trafford from promoted Burnley. The transfer would involve more than 30 million euros. That is striking: two years ago, City sold the 22-year-old Trafford to Burnley for 17 million euros. (Source: The Daily Mail)
Feyenoord rents out goalkeeper Andreev The transfer mill is running at full speed at Feyenoord. The Rotterdammers have a new transfer to report: goalkeeper Plamen Andreev will be rented to Racing Santander until the end of the season, which plays at the second level of Spain. Due to the presence of Justin Bijlow and Timon Wellenreuther, the chance of playing time was again limited for the twenty-year-old Bulgarian, who was taken over from Levski Sofia last year for more than 1 million euros. He has kept one game for Feyenoord so far. (Source: Feyenoord)
Fortuna picks up clubless Hubner Fortuna Sittard is also not sitting still in this transfer period. The Limburgers have picked up the clubless Justin Hubner. The 21-year-old defender ran out of his contract with English Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and is signing a contract for three seasons, with an option for another year. Hubner went through the youth academy of FC Den Bosch and moved to England at the age of sixteen. As an international of Indonesia, he is extremely popular on social media: he has 4 million followers on Instagram. (Source: Fortuna Sittard)
Díaz coveted by Bayern has arrived in Germany The transfer of Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich will not be long in coming. The 28-year-old left winger has arrived in Germany to complete the transfer to the German national champion. The deal is reportedly worth 75 million euros. Liverpool took Díaz from FC Porto for 49 million euros 3.5 years ago. In 148 games for Liverpool, he scored 41 times and gave 23 assists. (Source: Sky Sports)
Aboukhlal confirms transfer to Torino Zakaria Aboukhlal will exchange Toulouse for Torino, which finished eleventh in Serie A last season. The Italian club is reportedly paying 10 million euros for the 25-year-old attacker, who previously played for PSV and AZ. “It is the right decision to go to Torino,” says the 22-time Moroccan international. “Torino has a beautiful history and a great team. I’m looking forward to it.” (Source: Sky Italia)
Ajax and Chelsea are close to a deal about Hato The transfer of Jorrel Hato to Chelsea is reportedly almost complete. Negotiations between Ajax and the London club are said to be in the final phase. It is still guesswork as to the exact transfer fee, but it seems certain that Ajax will receive at least 40 million euros for the nineteen-year-old defender. Hato himself had already reached an agreement with Chelsea about a long-term contract. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Amedspor says goodbye to Adekanye after six months Bobby Adekanye has to say goodbye to Amedspor after only six months. The Turkish club announced on Monday that the former Go Ahead Eagles attacker is leaving. The 26-year-old Adekanye moved to Amedspor in January 2025, which has terminated his contract after disappointing performances. Adekanye, who played for Go Ahead for two years, can now look for a new club on a free transfer. (Source: Amedspor)
Transfer-free Bokila to Scotland Transfer-free Jeremy Bokila continues his career in Scotland. The 36-year-old attacker, who played for relegated Willem II last season, has signed with Livingston FC. In the past, Bokila also played for Sparta. (Source: Livingston FC)
Zerrouki back to FC Twente on loan? Fabrizio Romano comes with news from Enschede! According to the well-informed transfer expert, Ramiz Zerrouki is about to be rented from Feyenoord by FC Twente. The 27-year-old midfielder was taken over from the club from Enschede by Feyenoord in 2023. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
AS Roma brings competitor to Rensch to Italy Devyne Rensch gets a competitor at AS Roma. The Romans have taken over Brazilian Wesley from Flamengo for no less than 25 million euros. The two-time Brazilian international has signed a contract until the summer of 2030. The 21-year-old Wesley seems to take the position of former Ajacied Rensch on the right flank, who started twelve games last season. (Source: AS Roma)
Excelsior sells Omorowa to Samsunspor Excelsior Rotterdam has sold Richie Omorowa to the Turkish club Samsunspor. The 21-year-old attacker played 53 games for the club, in which he scored thirteen goals. The Swede came over from Brommapojkarna two years ago. (Source: Excelsior)
Ramaj re-rented by Borussia Dortmund Diant Ramaj hops from club to club this year. After his departure from Ajax to Borussia Dortmund last February, the goalkeeper was already rented out to FC Copenhagen. Now the Bundesliga club is renting the 23-year-old Ramaj to 1.FC Heidenheim for a year. Ramaj is seen in Dortmund as the successor to Gregor Kobel, but can first gain experience with the number sixteen of the previous Bundesliga season. (Source: Borussia Dortmund)
Heracles brings old acquaintance back to Eredivisie Transfer news from Almelo! Heracles brings back an old acquaintance to the Eredivisie with Australian Ajdin Hrustic. The 29-year-old attacker was also rented by Heracles in 2024. This time it concerns a final contract of one year. At Heracles, Hrustic meets his former teammate Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, with whom he played together at Salernitana last season. “I have never forgotten what the people in Almelo have done for me. After a conversation with trainer Bas Sibum I was even more enthusiastic about a return”, Hrustic says on the club site. (Source: Heracles)
Paixão on his way to Marseille after all Nine hours ago, Olympique Marseille seemed to drop out of the battle for Igor Paixão, but French media are now reporting an agreement between Feyenoord and the French club. The Brazilian himself had already reached an agreement. The transfer seemed to fail because Leeds United would offer more for the attacker. The 25-year-old Paixão still has to undergo a medical examination, but would then sign a five-year contract. (Source: La Provence)
Former Ajacied extends at Lyon Former Ajacied Nicolás Tagliafico has extended his contract at Olympique Lyonnais, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Argentinian left back is now under contract in France until the summer of 2027. Tagliafico is loved by the fans of Ajax, where he played from 2018 to 2022. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Heerkens definitively to Ajax The confirmation from Ajax is in. Joeri Heerkens signs a contract in Amsterdam until the summer of 2030. Heerkens will probably mainly make his minutes at Jong Ajax in the first instance and hopes to grow through to the main force. Earlier, Ajax had already brought in Vítezslav Jaros as a first goalkeeper. Remko Pasveer is also still under contract in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. (Source: Ajax)
Intended goalkeeper Ajax Heerkens (19) says goodbye to Sparta Prague Goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens has said goodbye to the Czech club Sparta Prague via his own social media. The 19-year-old goalkeeper is expected to sign a contract with Ajax in the short term. “The country where I was born with a mission. You created a person who is ready to conquer the world. Thank you Czech Republic,” writes the teenager. (Source: Instagram)
He signed his contract a while ago, but now Malik Tillman is really ‘in office’ at Bayer Leverkusen after a well-deserved vacation.
Ajax seems to finally have Gloukh in The battle for Oscar Gloukh seems to finally be decided in favor of Ajax. His club Red Bull Salzburg would have given the green light for the transfer to Amsterdam. The last details seem to be put on paper now. The 21-year-old Gloukh, an Israeli midfielder, would sign for five years at Ajax this week. (Source: ESPN)
Fortuna would see Ihattaren as an alternative Mohamed Ihattaren is reportedly on the list of Fortuna Sittard. The Limburg Eredivisionist would see the midfielder of RKC Waalwijk as a serious option if Alen Halilovic leaves. The 29-year-old Croatian is in the picture at clubs from, among others, Major League Soccer. The 23-year-old Ihattaren is in any case open to a transfer, because he was relegated to the Keuken Kampioen Divisie with RKC last season. (Source: VI)
Scottish interest for Go Ahead players Oliver Antman and Jakob Breum may leave Go Ahead Eagles for a Scottish adventure. Antman is reportedly on the radar of Rangers FC, which has not yet made an offer for the 23-year-old winger. Celtic has made several offers for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder Breum, but the cup winner would demand more money than the Scottish top club would offer. (Source: VI)
Xhaka seems to be leaving Leverkusen anyway Erik ten Hag was quite firm. He did not want to lose Granit Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, but the Dutch trainer does not seem to get his way. There would already be a deal with Sunderland, which is bringing the midfielder (if everything is final) back to the Premier League. Xhaka previously played for Arsenal for a long time. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ajax and Chelsea would approach agreement about Hato The rumors surrounding Ajacied Jorrel Hato follow each other in rapid succession. The nineteen-year-old defender would now be well on his way to Chelsea. The clubs are reportedly approaching an agreement on the transfer fee. Chelsea reportedly made an opening bid worth 40 million euros last week, which was pushed aside by Ajax. The Amsterdammers demanded 60 million euros. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Luis Díaz to Germany today Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz is well on his way to Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old Colombian seems to be flying to Germany today. If Díaz passes the medical examination, he will sign a contract with the German powerhouse until mid-2029. The clubs would have reached an agreement on a deal of 75 million euros. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Heerkens almost player of Ajax It seems to be a matter of time before Ajax will present goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens. The nineteen-year-old talent has now arrived in Amsterdam to undergo the medical examination. Ajax reportedly reached an agreement with Sparta Prague last week on a transfer fee of 2 million euros. This amount could still increase by 1.5 million euros through bonuses. Heerkens can sign a five-year contract with Ajax. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Marseille seems to drop out of the battle for Paixão Olympique Marseille would drop out of the battle for the signature of Igor Paixão. The French club had reached an agreement with the Brazilian, but a deal with Feyenoord is still pending. Moreover, Leeds United seems to offer more for the attacker. Marseille’s last bid is 28 million euros, while the English club has offered 32 million euros. Leeds United reportedly has the best papers to take over Paixão. (Source: L’Équipe)