Ajax plot surprise move for Fenerbahce star Fred

Fred is a reported target of Ajax

Eredivisie giants Ajax have reportedly shown interest in Fenerbahce midfielder Fred, who they see as an experienced addition to their young team.

According to Voetbal International's Lentin Goodijk and Tim van Duijn,0Ajax are in talks with Fenerbahce over a potential loan of the 32-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who lost his spot in Domenico Tedesco's starting lineup since the arrival of Matteu Guendouzi. With a permanent transfer out of financial reach for Ajax, a temporary move would suit them best.

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Fred is seen as a necessary experienced addition to a young Ajax squad, which is missing a true holding midfielder. The Amsterdam club attempted to replace former captain Jordan Henderson with Liverpool youngster James McConnell, but the latter's loan contract was terminated earlier in January after a fruitless first half-season.

Fred arrived in Istanbul in 2023 after spending five years at Manchester United, who paid €59 million to Shakhtar for the midfielder. The 32-time Brazilian international has made 109 appearances across all competitions for Fenerbahce.