Chelsea reached the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth time in their history after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge secured a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.The Blues entered the evening already 3-0 ahead from their first-leg victory in Amsterdam and further eased any tension when Mayra Ramirez netted her first Champions League goal to open the scoring after 33 minutes in west ...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins helped fire Aston Villa to a first European quarter-final since 1998 but gave his side and England an injury scare after limping off.Watkins, named in Gareth Southgate’s latest squad earlier on Thursday, headed Villa in front in the first half of a 4-0 Europa Conference League second-leg win over 10-man Ajax which sends them through to the last eight.But the striker limped of...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery knows his side survived a scare in their goalless draw at Ajax in their last-16 Europa Conference League first-leg tie.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended 0-0.But Emery’s men will now be confident of winning nex...Full Story »

Aston Villa survived a testing assignment at Ajax as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League last-16 in Amsterdam.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended goalless.They were reliant on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to produce an...Full Story »

Premier League interest in Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj is growing. Arsenal have been watching Ramaj since the New Year as they prepare to lose Aaron Ramsdale at the end of the season. Now BILD's Christian Falk reports that Manchester United and Chelsea are also showing interest in Ramaj. The 22-year-old has a contract until the summer of 2028. All three Premier League clubs see Ramaj as a ...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering the sale of Jakob Kiwior this summer. Kiwior, says the London Evening Standard, could be cashed in to make room for Jorrel Hato. The Gunners are chasing a deal for the Ajax defender and are considering the sale of the Poland international. At Arsenal, they see Hato as a potential partner for Jurrien Timber. Hato plays as a left-sided central defender or left back an...Full Story »

The Red Devils are still hoping to bring in another forward before the end of the month as the Dutch coach looks to his former club Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly targeting Ajax attacker Brian Brobbey in the last days of the January transfer window. Brobbey was strongly linked to United in the summer and the 21-year-old is understood to still be on the Red Devils' radar...Full Story »

Ajax have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq. The former Liverpool captain joined the Saudis only in August, but has been released from his contract to join the Dutch giants. "I'm sad to say that I will be leaving Al Ettifaq with immediate effect," Henderson wrote on social media. "It wasn't an easy decision but one that I feel is best for me and my family. "I want t...Full Story »

Manchester United and Arsenal are both looking at Ajax forward Brian Brobbey to bolster their attacking options, the Daily Mirror reports. United manager Erik ten Hag handed an 18-year-old Brobbey his first-team debut at Ajax in 2020 during his time in charge of the Amsterdam club, and the striker went on to score six goals in 19 appearances that season before joining RB Leipzig the following...Full Story »

Ajax are interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq, sources have told ESPN, but face competition from the Premier League and the Bundesliga for the England midfielder's signature. Former Liverpool captain Henderson, who left Anfield last summer, is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League only months after moving to Saudi Arabia as part of an exodus of high-profile names to ...Full Story »

Brighton took control of their Europa League destiny with a commanding 2-0 win against Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena to complete back-to-back victories over the Dutch giants.A goal in each half from Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra meant Roberto De Zerbi’s side moved into the qualification spots in Group B for the first time on their debut European campaign, with a performance that matched the ea...Full Story »

Brighton enjoyed a comprehensive first victory in Europe as a goal in either half from Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati eased them to a 2-0 win against Ajax at the Amex Stadium.It took until the final minutes of a first half that Brighton had dominated for the breakthrough to arrive, Pedro tapping home on the rebound, as Ajax – second-bottom of the Eredivisie – did little more than look to p...Full Story »

Maurice Steijn has left Ajax by mutual consent after a dismal run of results that has seen the team pick up just five points WHAT HAPPENED: The Eredivise giants have announced they have parted company with Steijn after a 4-3 defeat to Uretcht continued their dismal start to the new campaign and left the team in the relegation places with just five points from seven games. Steijn leaves after ...Full Story »

Hammers technical director Tim Steidten is in Holland for face-to-face talks to get a deal for the £40m-rated midfielder over the line. Mohammed Kudus has been linked to Prem clubs and is near to joining West Ham Credit: Rex The Ghanaian ace, 23, was close to joining Brighton earlier in the window only for the move to break down over a release clause request in his contract. West Ham are...Full Story »

Ajax have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign winger Carlos Borges, sources have told ESPN. The Dutch side have reached an agreement which could be worth up to €20 million ($22m). City have also negotiated a buyback clause and a 20% sell-on. Sources have told ESPN that City were also in talks with West Ham but negotiations stalled, allowing Ajax to step in. Borges, 19, moved to t...Full Story »

Arsenal have been making moves this summer and their spending might not stop there as the Gunners are interested in Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus. The Ajax star is valued at around £40m and could be the next star through the door at the Emirates if the North London club can bring in cash for several of their unwanted players, reports the Daily Mail. Kieran Tierney, Cedric Soares, Nicolas Pe...Full Story »

Timber becomes Arsenal's second summer signing following the £65m transfer of Kai Havertz. Timber becomes Arsenal's second summer signing Credit: Getty Arsenal have tracked the defender all summer Credit: Getty The deal sees Arsenal's summer spending rise above £100m as they look to back manager Mikel Arteta. Timber represents a versatile arrival - with the player able to play at c...Full Story »

Arsenal aren't showing any signs of slowing down their summer spending spree. The north London side reached a full agreement to sign defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax on Tuesday in a deal worth up to €45 million, reports David Ornstein of The Athletic. After Ajax rejected their initial €30-million bid, Arsenal convinced the Eredivisie side to sell the highly rated Dutch internati...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached terms with Ajax for Jurrien Timber. After having an offer of £30m for Timber rejected last week, Arsenal have now been successful with a £40m bid, says The Sun. Timber has already agreed personal terms and made it clear he wishes to move to Arsenal this summer. Bayern Munich had also expressed interest, but pulled out after being informed of the player's prefe...Full Story »

Arsenal have made a new offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. The Gunners failed with a bid of £30m for Timber a week ago. Since then, Arsenal have reached personal terms with the defender, who has been insisting the Gunners are now his favoured destination. The Daily Mail says Arsenal have returned to Ajax with an improved bid of £41.5m for the Holland international. Ajax have...Full Story »