Ajax’ transfer frenzy: Cruijff eyes two blockbuster deals

Ajax’ technical director Jordi Cruijff is steering a summer that pits the club’s ambition to land two marquee signings against the looming departure of a home‑grown talent. Friday evening it became clear that Mika Godts is a serious option for Paris Saint-Germain, while Cruijff continues to chase replacements.

Jordi Cruijff has described the window as one of the most talked‑about in Ajax history, and the club’s hierarchy now expects two large‑scale transfers to materialise. The anticipation has grown steadily, signalling a possible repeat of past blockbuster activity.

The Algemeen Dagblad reported that Ajax is preparing for Godts’ exit, describing the 21‑year‑old Belgian as a "Belgische smaakmaker" with a dream move to Paris Saint‑Germain, the Champions League‑winnaar. The French giant is already discussing a five‑year contract and a transfer fee with Ajax.

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Godts has repeatedly said he wants to stay another year at Ajax, but he would make an exception for a club like PSG. AD added that Cruijff wants the absolute top price from the French giant and that both clubs are expected to reach an agreement.

With Godts potentially leaving, Cruijff must find a replacement on the wing. Noa Lang is the leading candidate; Napoli paid roughly 25 million euros for him, but he soon clashed with coach Antonio Conte and moved on loan to Galatasaray, where he won the Turkish league but the club declined the purchase option. Lang has said his love for the Amsterdam club has never faded and he is open to a return.

Beyond Lang, other targets are circulating. Edson Álvarez of West Ham United (Ham) is mentioned as a defensive option, while the name of Marc‑André ter Stegen has been linked to a one‑season loan after he passed a medical in Spain. The German goalkeeper, currently with FC Barcelona, would join Ajax on a short‑term deal.

Ajax aims to become league champions this season. Theo Janssen told that "it is alles‑of‑niets in Amsterdam" and that everything must fall into place, warning that failure now could create a long‑term problem for the club. Het pressure is high, and for the club to succeed De plan hinges on the success of these transfers and the broader squad overhaul.