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Oct292022 by JBNo Comments

Edson Alvarez hits out at Ajax decision to block Chelsea transfer

Edson Alvarez has expressed his disappointment at Ajax’s decision to block him from moving to Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Blues made a move to sign the Mexican midfielder late in the summer window and were ready to make a bid in the region of £43million. ‘Henry Was Not On My Level’ – Samuel Eto’o throws shade at Arsenal legend Neymar reacts to Antony showboating row as he sends message to Brazil team-mate Vinicius Junior names Chelsea star as one of his toughest opponents Alvarez was desperate to make the move to the Premier League with Ajax having prevented him from moving to Newcastle United and Rennes earlier in the window. Having sold three major members of their title winning team, Gravenberch, Antony and Lisandro Martinez, already Ajax were not ready ...

Oct262022 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals he was ‘angry’ after failing to sign Ajax star

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klop has expressed regret at failing to sign Ajax player Dusan Tadic for the Reds when he had the opportunity. Tadic is likely to start against Klopp’s side on Wednesday when Ajax host Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it could have beendifferent had the attacking midfielder moved to Anfield and not Amsterdam, something that could have happened had Klopp acted on his intentions. After four superb years in the Premier League with Southampton, Tadic moved to Ajax in the summer of 2018 for £12.3m, and has enjoyed the best years of his career in the Netherlands. So far, he has scored an incredible 94 goals and made 98 assists in 209 appearances for the club, aiding them to three league...

Feb52021 by JBNo Comments

Andre Onana handed one year ban from all football activities after failing drugs test

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Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended from all football activities for 12 months after failing drugs test. The goalkeeper took an out-of-competition test in October last year, and banned substance furosemide was detected in his urine. The ban applies to all football activities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Onana’s club issued a statement on their website saying: "On the morning of October 30, Onana was not feeling well. He wanted to take a tablet for that. Unconsciously, however, he took Lasimac, a drug that his wife had previously been prescribed. "Onana made a mistake about the product, mistakenly taking his wife's medicine, ultimately resulting in this measure taken by UEFA against the goalkeeper. In addition, the disciplinary body of the f...

Aug302020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd agree £40m fee to sign Van de Beek with player to sign five-year deal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United are close to the signing of Ajax star Donny van de Beek after reaching an agreement over a fee with the player's club. According to reports, the deal is worth around £40m and the player is close to becoming Solskjaer’s first signing of the summer window once personal terms and a medical are done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United have been monitoring the 23-year-old for a while as they look to imlrove their midfield and firmed up their interest when it became clear he was interested in joining the Red devils. And there were reports of some late interest from Tottenham but it is believed United were always leading the chase. Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag fuelled speculation Van de Beek was set to leave when asked for a transfer upd...

Aug302020 by JBNo Comments

Van de Beek tells Ajax team-mates he’s moving to Man Utd

Transfer Info, Premier League

Donny van de Beek has reportedly told his Ajax team-mates that he will be completing a move to Manchester United this summer. Van de Beek has chosen to sign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side ahead of Barcelona, who were also interested his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona were delaying over a deal as they wanted to sell some of their players in order to raise funds to match the £49m price tag placed on the midfielder’s head. But they have been beaten to his signature by the Red devils and the player is set to travel to Manchester next week in order to complete his move to Old Trafford, according to Sport. Van de Beek has been promised he will be allowed to leave by Ajax this summer and was left out of their friendly games against Eint...

Aug292020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd target Donny Van de Beek left out of Ajax squad due to transfer developments

Premier League

Donny Van de Beek was left out of the Ajax’s squad that played against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday because of transfer developments, according to reports. The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona this summer having seen a transfer to Real Madrid fail to materialise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van de Beek was expected to play against Eintracht, but De Telegraaf report that he was omitted after there was progress in a possible exit from Ajax. Ajax manager Erik ten Hag confirmed after the match Van de Beek was not injured. He said: ‘There are indeed developments that keep him out of the squad [to face Eintracht Frankfurt].’ It is still unclear which team has stepped up their interest or whether the p...

Aug262020 by JBNo Comments

Daley Blind suffers another heart scare after collapsing during pre-season friendly

Trending, Sports

Ajax defender Daley Blind collapsed during a pre-season friendly game on Tuesday, raising fears over his career after his diagnosis with a heart condition just last year. The former Manchester United player was diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation after suffering from dizziness during Ajax's Champions League clash against Spanish side Valencia in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thr 30-year-old was fitted with a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD system) before he returned to full training and football action in February. The device regularly monitors and regulates the heart's rhythm. But, there were concerns in Amsterdam on Tuesday as Blind's teammates rushed to his aid after he collapsed to the floor in the closing...

Jun302020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax confirm Man Utd target Van de Beek has made transfer agreement

Premier League, Transfer Info

Ajax already have transfer agreements with Donny van de Beek, Andre Onana and Tagliafico, meaning all will be allowed to leave, Erik ten Hag has confirmed. Van de Beek has been linked with Manchester United, while Madrid are also interested in the midfielder. Diego Simeone responds to Messi-Setien feud rumours ahead of Barca clash Barcelona star set to join Man Utd after confirming exit on Instagram A potential move to Chelsea for Onana has been mooted, while Arsenal and the Blues are also interested in Tagliafico, so all transfers seem possible. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The transfer market will start in August – the top leagues are now being played out, so the money flows are maintained,’ Ten Hag told Het Parool, via MEN. ‘The mar...

Jun132020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax coach claims Man Utd could sign Donny van de Beek this summer

Premier League, JB's Column

Donny van de Beek could join Manchester United this summer if Real Madrid continue to hestitate over a deal, according to Ajax coach Ronald de Boer. The Dutch midfielder is a target for United and Madrid this summer, with Ajax chief executive and former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirming the interest from the two European big sides. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yet de Boer appeared to imply that the Spanish club are mulling over a £49million deal for the player, with Manchester United getting ready to bid £36million for the player. De Boer told FOX Sports: 'If Real Madrid again decide not to report themselves at Donny, then I can understand it if he decides to go to Manchester United instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []...

May282020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico could join Chelsea for £22.4m

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have been told they could sign Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico for only £22.4million in the next transfer window. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard wants to sign a new left-back to his team and has eyed a move for Leicester City’s defender Ben Chilwell. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But England international Chilwell is rated at more than £40 million by Leicester, which would make 27-year-old Tagliafico a cheaper alternative. It remains to be seen whether or not Lampard will move for Tagliafico. But the blues have been made aware of his low fee, the fact the player wants to move to the Premier League is a plus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have developed a good relationship with Ajax and have agreed to pay...