Ajax news

Jordan Henderson has opened up on his departure from Ajax after the Dutch club mutually agreed to terminate his contract, allowing the former Liverpool captain to return to the Premier League with Brentford. In a heartfelt message, Henderson reflected on his 'immense pride' in representing Ajax, thanking fans and teammates for their support during a turbulent 18 months.

Ajax have laughed off Porto's bid for Kenneth Taylor and are demanding more than double to even consider parting ways with the midfielder.

Real Madrid declined the chance to sign Moroccan talent Abdellah Ouazane as the Spanish club didn't want to take risks after his failed medical test.

Dusan Tadic is in line to make a surprise move to La Liga following the end of his contract at Fenerbahce.

Chelsea are reportedly pushing forward to finalise the signing of Ajax’s highly-rated defender Jorrel Hato, with the Premier League side now entering the latter stages of negotiations after reaching an agreement with the player on personal terms. While no deal has been reached between the two clubs yet, the transfer fee currently being discussed is in the region of €40 million (£35m/$47m).

Chelsea's move for Ajax starlet Jorrel Hato has hit a roadblock as the Dutch giants have reportedly raised their asking price. Although the Blues have been in advanced talks and believed they had reached personal terms with the defender, Ajax now reportedly want up to €60 million (£52m/$70m) to sanction a transfer, complicating the potential deal this summer.

Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax squad for their friendly against Celtic as Chelsea ramp up their pursuit of the Dutch defender. As talks between the Premier League club and the Amsterdam side continue, Hato’s exclusion has been interpreted as a sign that Ajax may be coming to terms with the likelihood of his departure.

A Chelsea ace and close friend to Cole Palmer is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League teams as the Blues target Ajax star Jorrel Hato.

After missing the friendly against Celtic, Jorrel Hato was once again left out of the Ajax squad for their match against Como, amid speculations that the Dutch defender could join Chelsea this summer. The Blues have been in taks with the Eridivisie side since the beginning of July and are now reportedly closing in on securing the 19-year-old's transfer.

Chelsea reportedly want Marc Cucurella to play an important role in helping Jorrel Hato settle into the Premier League. The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of the Dutch teenage defender from Ajax, with the two clubs finally settling on a fee that surpasses the €40 million (£34m/$46m) mark. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical soon before becoming part of Enzo Maresca’s evolving Chelsea squad.

Ajax have announced the signing of young midfielder Eloi Gomez Saus from the famous La Masia academy of Barcelona.

The Mexican midfielder is not part of West Ham United’s plans and is set to leave during this transfer window.

Fenerbahce are interested in Edson Alvarez and have reportedly negotiated purchase terms with West Ham after Ajax pulled out of the deal.