Earlier this week, reports from Denmark had already claimed that Ajax and Manchester United are in a battle for Nordsjælland youngster Kamaldeen Sulemana.
A story from Bold brought comments from club coach Flemming Pedersen, and he made it clear it’s down to the 19-year-old to choose where he’ll be playing next.
Now it’s time for some more updates from Netherlands, where journalist Mike Verweij spoke about Sulemana’s situation on a De Telegraaf podcast.
He makes it clear that Ajax have been very close to signing the winger, but could have the transfer hijacked by Manchester United. He takes Richarlison’s case as an example, as the Brazilian was on the verge of moving to Amsterdam and ended up going to the Premier League instead.
“It’s a complicated story. Ajax are out with Nordsjaelland, but Manchester United seem to be too,” said Mike Verweij (via Soccer News).
“That boy is in Amsterdam in the Jaz Hotel next to the ArenA, pending an agreement between Ajax and his agent about a personal contract. After that he can be examined (medical), but that exam from what I’ve heard was postponed to Saturday.”
“That could be time wasting. I’m afraid that Ajax must fear a Richarlison.
“It will probably be much more interesting for that agent to go to Manchester United with Sulemana. The commissions in England are even higher than at Ajax, but I don’t know whether that is also in the player’s interest.”
Despite the many claims of Ajax’s deal to sign Sulemana, there’s not been a lot of information on how much the Dutch side would pay for the transfer. It was also added that Sulemana may have now left the Amsterdam hotel.
He’s currently valued by Transfermarkt at €9m.
