Cruijff narrows Ajax midfield hunt: Ter Stegen and Brandt cited as viable options

Ajax remain eager to sign a controlling midfielder, but technical director Jordi Cruijff can already rule out Edson Álvarez, according to a #DoneDeal report from VoetbalPrimeur. Cruijff also notes that targeting players in the vein of Ter Stegen and Brandt would not be a crazy choice.

Potential targets named by Cruijff

The #DoneDeal report from VoetbalPrimeur states that the technical director of the Amsterdammers is receiving assistance in the search. This assistance is aimed at narrowing the list of candidates for the controlling midfielder role.

Nejasmic of NEC is highlighted as a possible recruit. Teun Koopmeiners is also named as a name that comes to mind.

Fabinho, a Braziliaanse international, is listed among the options. Cruijff argues that targeting a player in the vein of Ter Stegen and Brandt would not be a crazy choice.

Sofyan Amrabat is another name floated, though cost could be a factor. If Amrabat proves too expensive, Resink, who is nearly completed his move to AZ and is currently injured, is mentioned as an alternative.

Arthur Vermeeren, aged 21, is described as a ‘footballing six’. Cruijff himself is tipped for a six in the Ajax midfield hierarchy.

Ajax remain on the hunt, evaluating the listed candidates as the transfer window progresses. The club hopes to secure a controlling midfielder before the season intensifies.