Manchester United and Liverpool dey among five ogbonge clubs wey wan sign highly-rated Ajax defender, Aaron Bouwman.
The 18-year-old don waka through Ajax academy reach first team this season, even play full 90 minutes for their 2025/26 Eredivisie opener against Telstar. But small injury don hold am since, make am miss last three matches.
Because of im size and style of play, many people dey compare am with Virgil van Dijk, and now big clubs dey line up for am. According to TEAMtalk, Man United and Liverpool dey show serious interest, plus Chelsea, Barcelona and Manchester City too dey inside the race.
Ajax wan tie am down, but wahala dey
Ajax dey try give Bouwman new contract (him current deal go end 2027), but e go hard make dem keep am long-term if these big clubs continue dey chase am.
The defender wey stand 6ft 2in even start life as striker before dem move am go defence, and him physical strength fit make am shine well for Premier League.
One source close to Ajax talk say: “Na one of the brightest talents wey we get. Board believe say he fit reach the very top.”
Bouwman don already play for Netherlands Under-18 side, and if him perform strong this season, he fit even enter senior squad for 2026 World Cup.
Van Dijk connection fit favour Liverpool
One twist be say Bouwman na big admirer of Van Dijk, and e fit even replace am for national team in future. Liverpool dey hope say Van Dijk presence for Anfield go ginger the young star to choose dem ahead of other suitors.
If Liverpool move next summer, Bouwman go even get chance to play alongside him idol before Van Dijk contract end for 2027. Na opportunity wey fit sweet am well.
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