Ajax star Jurrien Timber “will probably go to Liverpool” this summer, with it likely the Dutch giants will be forced into selling several of their players to balance the books.
That’s according to Andy van der Meije and Wesley Sneijder, who believes there will be a mass exodus from Ajax after a disappointing campaign.
Timber has continued to build on his big reputation with his performances this season, impressing for Ajax despite their difficult campaign.
It’s led to increased speculation that he could be on the move this summer, a year after Manchester United tried to sign him for Erik ten Hag.
Liverpool have been linked with a move as they plan something of a rebuild this summer, with it even recently claimed that his girlfriend is looking for a house in Liverpool ahead of a possible move.
Van der Meije and Sneijder have now discussed that possibility, with the former believing he is on his way to Anfield.
“They will need the next three years to fix the current problems,” said Sneijder.
“That will not recover within a year, right? I heard the salaries that are paid this week. That is around fifty million a year that they have to pay. That is no longer coming in. And they are not going to sell players very easily either.
“There may be eight or nine players that Ajax will have to say goodbye to. But you also have to fill that up with quality, if you want to re-join very quickly.
“I think they will do that in a different way with the youth,” Van der Meijde added.
“Álvarez will leave for forty million, Kudus for thirty million and Timber will probably go to Liverpool. They also pay crazy money. Then you can start building again.”
