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Ajax have reportedly initiated a serious transfer in an effort to thwart Manchester United’s pursuit of highly-rated defensive prospect Aaron Bouwman.
United eyeing Bouwman
Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover, United have stepped up their scouting and recruitment of younger abilities with the potential to become world-class gamers.
Extra just lately, The Peoples Particular person coated a report which claimed that United have an curiosity in Ajax duo Bouwman and Jorthy Mokio.
It was acknowledged that the likes of Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis are additionally admirers of Bouwman, who made his debut for the Ajax senior group final month, approaching in an Eredivisie conflict in opposition to SC Telstar.
Sturdy, fast, and guaranteed in possession, Bouwman additionally reads the sport beautifully, making him the right instance of the type of trendy defender high golf equipment are continuously chasing.
As United and different suitors circle across the 18-year-old, TEAMtalk reveal that Ajax have opened discussions with the participant and his representatives over a brand new deal.
Ajax trying to chase away curiosity in Bouwman
TEAMtalk reveal, “Ajax, conscious of his skyrocketing potential, are eager to increase Bouwman’s contract, set to run out in 2027 and have begun talks.”
A supply instructed the information outlet, “He’s one of many brightest abilities on the membership. The board believes he can attain the very high.”
TEAMtalk describe Bouwman as a “potential world-class expertise” with the potential to “anchor defences on the highest degree.”
Talking to Ajax membership media in July, Bouwman divulged that he harbours desires of taking part in within the Premier League in future – an element which will work in United’s favour in the event that they intend to behave on their curiosity.
{The teenager} mentioned, “The highest 4 of the Premier League is my final dream, though taking part in on the high in Spain or one other main footballing nation would even be superb.”
Sadly for the Purple Devils, he named Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as his soccer idol. However by his personal admission, he doesn’t appear totally set on Liverpool.
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