NEC is considering Cillessen’s return after Roefs’ departure
Due to Robin Roefs’ impending departure, NEC is reportedly considering bringing Jasper Cillessen back to the club. The former Netherlands goalkeeper is said to be one of the names on NEC’s wish list. The 36-year-old Cillessen is available on a free transfer after his contract with Las Palmas was terminated. The 64-time Netherlands international is currently maintaining his fitness with amateur club De Treffers. Cillessen also played for Nijmegen 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 the agreement. FC Groningen acquired Van Veen from Scottish side Motherwell in the summer of 2023. The forward made fifteen appearances in his first season, but FC Groningen no longer needed Van Veen. The club first loaned him to Kilmarnock and then to St. Mirren. (Source: FC Groningen)
PSV appears to be backing away from attacker Egeli
PSV appears to be temporarily backing away from signing Norwegian attacker Sindre Walle Egeli from FC Nordsjaelland. Directors Marcel Brands and Earnest Stewart reportedly visited Denmark last weekend and were quoted too high an asking price for the nineteen-year-old Egeli. PSV is actively looking for a replacement for Johan Bakayoko, who was sold to RB Leipzig. (Source: VI)
Nassoh swaps Sparta for NAC
A transfer in the Eredivisie: Mohamed Nassoh is immediately swapping Sparta Rotterdam for NAC Breda. NAC is paying an undisclosed transfer fee for the 22-year-old midfielder, who had two years left on his contract with Sparta. Nassoh, who was trained by PSV, started last season at Sparta as a regular starter, but after the arrival of coach Maurice Steijn, he was mainly a substitute. He has signed for four seasons with NAC. (Source: NAC Breda, Sparta Rotterdam)
Sidibé seems to be PSV’s next acquisition
Souleymane Sidibé appears to be the next acquisition for the busy PSV. The Eindhoven team is reportedly close to agreeing a transfer fee with his club Stoke City. It is not yet clear how much PSV will pay for the eighteen-year-old midfielder, who has played his entire life for Stoke City and holds both English and French nationality. The medical examination is scheduled to take place this week. Sidibé is expected to sign a four-year contract. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ten Hag draws the short straw: Xhaka to Sunderland
Robin Roefs will have an illustrious teammate at Sunderland: Swiss international Granit Xhaka is also continuing his career at the Premier League promoted club. It means that coach Erik ten Hag is losing another key 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 won the national championship with the club last year. (Source: Bayer Leverkusen)
Zerrouki: ‘Didn’t expect to be back so soon’
“I left here two years ago, so 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 specifically looking for a player like me. I obviously spoke to Jan Streuer and the coach about that, but it 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 a good, familiar feeling.” (Source: FC Twente)
Zerrouki returns to Twente definitively
And there’s the white smoke from De Grolsch Veste: Ramiz Zerrouki is temporarily returning to FC Twente. The 27-year-old midfielder will be on loan from Feyenoord until the end of the season. Zerrouki came to Rotterdam two years ago with great expectations and for 7 million euros, but failed to make an indelible impression at De Kuip. He has been alternating between the bench and the starting line-up since his arrival. (Source: FC Twente, Feyenoord)
Zerrouki spotted in De Grolsch Veste
The announcement of Ramiz Zerrouki’s loan transfer from Feyenoord to FC Twente seems to be only a matter of time. The required papers were reportedly signed this morning. A photo of Zerrouki from De Grolsch Veste with a representative from his agent’s office by his side is even appearing on social media. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Luis Díaz completes transfer to Bayern
It’s official: Luis Díaz has traded 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 could make his debut on Saturday in the exhibition game against Olympique Lyonnais. (Source: Bayern Munich)
NEC goalkeeper Roefs seems well on his way to Sunderland
A big surprise in the transfer market: NEC goalkeeper Robin Roefs seems well on his way to promoted Sunderland. According to the latest reports from England, the clubs have reached an agreement on the transfer fee. Reportedly, no less than 14 million euros is involved in the deal, including 3.5 million euros in bonuses. This makes the 22-year-old Roefs by far the most expensive player ever in the club’s history. (Source: The Athletic)
Antman aims for transfer after 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 nice comes along, I want to take on that challenge. I think this is the moment for a step, like coach Paul Simonis and Enric Llansana have also done. The club would also 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 at promoted Telstar last week. The former AZ and PSV player could just go along with the club in the Eredivisie. “But for now, my only goal is to get match fit and help Telstar. That’s also how the club sees it. And what the future brings, we’ll see.” (Source: De Telegraaf)
Chelsea would not want to pay more than 41 million euros for Hato
Negotiations between Chelsea and Ajax over the transfer of Jorrel Hato are still ongoing. Reportedly, Chelsea would 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 is demanding 50 million euros for the talent from the training program. 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 strongly linked with FC Porto earlier this transfer period, but a transfer to Portugal now seems excluded. FC Porto previously brought in the young Dane Victor Froholdt and that seems to be it. Ajax midfielder Taylor also proved too expensive for the new team of coach Francesco Farioli. (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 is still beckoning. He is being bought back from the promoted team by City and may compete 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 contract for five years,” says Pimenta. Read more here.
Ajax extends Faberski’s contract
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 examine Gloukh this week
Oscar Gloukh and Ajax. It really seems to be happening. Ajax and Red Bull Salzburg seem to have reached an agreement. Ajax would like to medically examine the 21-year-old midfielder 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 had been on trial at RKC Waalwijk for some time. He signs for one season with an option for an extra season. Schaapman previously played for SC Cambuur. (Source: RKC Waalwijk)
De Graafschap signs transfer-free Kok
The clubs in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie are also not standing still. De Graafschap has signed Thomas Kok. The 27-year-old defender had been training with ‘De Superboeren’ for a while, after his contact with the German club Lotte ended 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, 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 then 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 role. The goalkeeper moved to FC Heidenheim yesterday and that has not gone down well in the dressing room of his new club. Ramaj would have been rented from Borussia Dortmund because first goalkeeper Kevin Müller would want to move to the United States, but the latter denies this on social media. “I have no need to move at the moment.” (Source: Kevin Müller)
Inter reportedly made 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 the 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 traded Chelsea for Al Nassr. The Portuguese attacker will work in Saudi Arabia with compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus.
Al Nassr reportedly pays at least 30 million euros for Félix. With the sale, Chelsea makes room for new purchases. Among others, Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons are on the list of the Londoners. (Source: Al Nassr)
Manchester City seems to bring back goalkeeper Trafford
The capital-rich Manchester City often appears in this section. Now the English top club seems to be doing another transfer. City is said to be about to take 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 carousel is in full swing at Feyenoord. The Rotterdammers have a new transfer to report: goalkeeper Plamen Andreev will be rented out to Racing Santander, which plays at the second level of Spain, until the end of the season. 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 for more than 1 million euros last year. He has so far played one game for Feyenoord. (Source: Feyenoord)
Fortuna picks up clubless Hubner
Fortuna Sittard is also not standing still in this transfer period. The Limburgers have picked up the clubless Justin Hubner. The 21-year-old defender ran out of contract at English Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer and signs a contract for three seasons, with an option for another year. Hubner went through the youth academy of FC Den Bosch and left for England at the age of sixteen. As an international of Indonesia, he is very 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 take much longer. The 28-year-old left winger has arrived in Germany to complete the transfer to the German national champion. Reportedly, 75 million euros is involved in the deal. 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 the 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 wonderful history and a great team. I am looking forward to it.” (Source: Sky Italia)
Ajax and Chelsea are close to 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 a guess at 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 on a long-term contract. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Amedspor says goodbye to Adekanye after six months
Bobby Adekanye must 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 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
The 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 on loan back to FC Twente?
Fabrizio Romano comes with news from Enschede! Ramiz Zerrouki is, according to the well-informed transfer expert, about to be rented by FC Twente from Feyenoord. The 27-year-old midfielder was taken over by Feyenoord from the club from Enschede in 2023. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
AS Roma brings competitor for Rensch to Italy
Devyne Rensch gets a competitor at AS Roma. The Romans have taken over the 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 over the position of former Ajax player 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 rented out again 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 loaning 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 is bringing 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 is a definitive 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 coach Bas Sibum, I was even more enthusiastic about returning”, Hrustic said on the club website. (Source: Heracles)
Paixão still on his way to Marseille
Nine hours ago Olympique Marseille seemed to be giving up in the battle for Igor Paixão, but French media now report an agreement between Feyenoord and the French club. The Brazilian himself had already reached an agreement. The transfer seemed to fall through 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)
Old Ajax player extends at Lyon
Old Ajax player Nicolás Tagliafico has extended his contract at Olympique Lyonnais, believes 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 initially mainly play his minutes at Jong Ajax and then hopes to grow into the main squad. Earlier, Ajax already brought in a first goalkeeper with Vítezslav Jaros. 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. Czech Republic thanks”, the teenager writes. (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 is said to 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 is going to leave. The 29-year-old Croat is in the picture at clubs from, among others, the 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 already bid several times on 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 still seems to be leaving Leverkusen
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 brings the midfielder (if everything is definitively completed) back to the Premier League. Xhaka previously played for a long time at Arsenal. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ajax and Chelsea would approach agreement on Hato
The rumors surrounding Ajacied Jorrel Hato follow each other in rapid succession. The nineteen-year-old defender is now said to be well on his way to Chelsea. The clubs are reportedly approaching an agreement on the transfer fee. Chelsea would have made an opening bid worth 40 million euros last week, which was rejected 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 is said 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 are said to 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 give up in battle for Paixão
Olympique Marseille would give up in the battle for the signature of Igor Paixão. The French club had reached an agreement with the Brazilian, but a deal with Feyenoord has not yet been reached. Moreover, Leeds United seems to offer more for the attacker. The last bid of Marseille is 28 million euros, while the English club has offered 32 million euros. Leeds United reportedly also has the best papers to take over Paixão. (Source: L’Équipe)