Ajax director Edwin van der Sar has told the Dutch media he won’t be pressured into selling Nemanja Gudelj on the cheap in January. The Serbia international has been linked with a move to Southampton following claims the Premier League side have been in talks to sign the midfielder.
Voetbal International have reported on comments Van der Sar made to Dutch TV in which he said they will evaluate the situation with Gudelji in the coming weeks.
The former Manchester United star confirmed the player wouldn’t be sold on the cheap to Southampton, or anywhere else, because he holds a certain value. Van der Sar went on to say he expects Gudelji to continue putting in effort whilst he’s still at Ajax, as he’s contracted to do so.
“He’s remained in his position. Now that the winter is coming, we have to see how it goes, but I’m not in favour of letting him go easily. Yes, he represents a certain transfer value. He signed for a certain period and he’s expected to work. In anyone’s contract you agree to play first,” said the Ajax director.
Southampton are said to be in talks to sign Gudelj as they look to bolster their squad in the next transfer window. Claude Puel will be hoping to strengthen his squad in the new year and the Serbian is an option.
It’s been revealed Ajax are looking for €7m from Southampton to land the 25-year-old, and they won’t be under pressure to reduce the price given he’s contracted to the club until June 2020.
