Tomiyasu trains with Crystal Palace as United chase ex‑Ajax winger

Takehiro Tomiyasu joined Crystal Palace on a training camp in Italy, the free‑agent Japanese defender having left Ajax after a half‑year spell and still residing in London. At the same time Manchester United have been linked with former Ajax winger Francisco Conceição, while PSV monitor clubless striker Filip Kostic for a possible Eredivisie return.

Tomiyasu featured on the bench in a pre‑season friendly against Lens and is currently training with Crystal Palace as the club prepares for the new season. The 27‑year‑old, who spent the previous six months at Ajax, remains eager to return to the Premier League and has reportedly received offers from clubs outside England, United’s interest centres on 23‑year‑old Francisco Conceição, who previously played for Ajax before moving to Juventus. reports United are prepared to meet a price around €50 million to secure the winger’s services.

PSV Eindhoven have placed Filip Kostic on their radar, scouting the former FC Groningen forward who is currently without a club after spells at Frankfurt, Fenerbahçe and Juventus. Kostic made 50 appearances for Groningen between 2012 and 2014, scoring twelve goals.

Other notable moves include Memphis Depay finalising a new contract with Corinthians and Calvin Stengs signing a one‑year deal, with an option for a second, after terminating his contract with Feyenoord and returning to AZ.

Chelsea are also active, with they intend to sign Jordan Henderson on a free transfer despite his contract running until mid‑2027, and they are eyeing veteran striker Danny Welbeck, who currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion.

The TransferTalk bulletin highlighted Mika Godts, Crysencio Summerville and Anis Hadj Moussa, underscoring the breadth of transfer activity across Europe following the World Cup.

Tomiyasu’s pursuit of a Premier League return contrasts with PSV’s focus on rebuilding their Eredivisie squad through the acquisition of Kostic, illustrating how clubs across different leagues are navigating the post‑World Cup market in divergent ways.