Ajax's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Real Madrid in February 2019
How Ajax could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Ajax could line up for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 29, 09:06
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Matthijs de Ligt: 'I will cost less than Frenkie de Jong'
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is adamant that he has not made a decision on his future after being linked with a number of European heavyweights.
Apr 28, 22:56
 Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on April 17, 2019
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League semi-final first leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 28, 13:07
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Dimitar Berbatov urges Manchester United to sign Matthijs de Ligt
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov wants the Red Devils to go after Matthijs de Ligt this summer, comparing the Ajax skipper to Virgil van Dijk.
Apr 27, 23:11
 Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 2, 2018
Juventus eye Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld as Matthijs de Ligt alternative?
Juventus may reportedly make an approach for Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld if they fail to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax.
Apr 27, 08:36
 General view of Camp Nou, home to Barcelona, taken in May 2018
Barcelona closing in on Groningen teenager Ludovit Reis?
Barcelona are allegedly close to securing a deal for Groningen teenager Ludovit Reis.
Apr 23, 22:42
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt to Barcelona 'in the bag'
Barcelona allegedly seal the transfer of Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, but the deal will not be announced until the end of the season.
Apr 20, 17:32
 Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule in action against Liverpool in the Champions League on March 13, 2019
Manchester United 'launch Niklas Sule enquiry'
Manchester United enquire over the availability of Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Sule, according to a report.
Apr 19, 22:26
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Matthijs de Ligt race 'intensifies after Champions League heroics'
Barcelona are reportedly no longer so confident that they will sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax as five other clubs are also showing a serious interest.
Apr 18, 18:19
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Matthijs de Ligt 'to wait before making decision on future'
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt decides to wait until the end of the season before making a decision on his future, according to a report.
Apr 18, 13:23
 Ajax's David Neres celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League on March 5, 2019
Arsenal 'scout David Neres against Juventus'
Arsenal scouted David Neres during Ajax's 2-1 win over Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, according to a report.
Apr 18, 08:57
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on April 16, 2019
Champions League Team of the Week - Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, Raheem Sterling
Sports Mole selects its star-studded Champions League team of the week from the quarter-final second legs, including Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and Raheem Sterling.
Apr 18, 08:25
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur 'make Matthijs de Ligt decision'
Tottenham Hotspur admit defeat in their pursuit of Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report.
Apr 18, 08:12
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Manchester United 'want Matthijs de Ligt'
Manchester United are desperate to sign Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt but accept that the defender is likely to join Barcelona, according to a report.
Apr 17, 22:11
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Report: Barcelona close to Matthijs de Ligt agreement
A report claims that Barcelona are confident of wrapping up the signing of Ajax's in-demand captain Matthijs de Ligt.
Apr 17, 16:51
 Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Report: Arsenal leading Manchester United in Samuel Umtiti race
Arsenal are reportedly leading the way to sign Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti, who is expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
Apr 17, 14:02
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Five reasons behind Ajax's stunning Champions League run
The Dutch side have knocked out Real Madrid and Juventus in this season's Champions League.
Apr 17, 13:47
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Matthijs de Ligt hails "unbelievable" feat as Ajax dump Juve out of Champions League
The Dutch club are the first team in the competition's history to make the last four after surviving three qualifying rounds.
Apr 17, 06:53
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Ajax pull off another famous win in Turin to eliminate Juventus
Ajax produce a second-leg comeback to overcome Juventus 2-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Apr 16, 20:57
 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019
Live Commentary: Juventus 1-2 Ajax (2-3 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ajax's 2-1 win over Juventus in Turin as the Dutch side advanced through to the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 16, 18:55
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag : 'Zero chance of Matthijs de Ligt stay'
Erik ten Hag admits Ajax will lose Matthijs de Ligt this summer but is unsure which club he will join, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona among the sides interested.
Apr 12, 22:22
 Ajax players celebrate Dusan Tadic's goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League on March 5, 2019
Preview:Ajax vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between Ajax and Juventus in Amsterdam, including predictions and team news.
Apr 8, 14:05
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Guillem Balague: 'Manchester City are not in for Matthijs de Ligt'
Respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague claims that Manchester City are not one of the clubs interested in signing Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt.
Apr 8, 08:57
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Josep Maria Bartomeu hints Barcelona have secured Matthis de Ligt deal
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu suggests that his club have already secured the signing of Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Apr 5, 22:24
 Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt in action with Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in the Champions League on February 13, 2019
Barcelona forced to wait for Matthijs de Ligt decision
Matthijs de Ligt denies that he is close to reaching an agreement to join Barcelona, insisting that Ajax's treble dream takes priority between now and the summer.
Apr 5, 08:40
 Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Samuel Umtiti 'wants Barcelona stay amid Manchester United, Arsenal links'
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti wants to stay at Camp Nou and fight for his place in the starting lineup, according to a report.
Apr 4, 11:55
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Report: Matthijs de Ligt to Barcelona almost done
Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly convinced that Barcelona is the right club for him as he closes in on a £51m switch.
Apr 4, 11:39
 Raphael Varane in action for Real Madrid on September 29, 2018
Raphael Varane 'remains top Manchester United target'
Manchester United make Raphael Varane their top defensive target, despite Real Madrid's reluctance to sell and increased competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 3, 17:28
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Juventus to include Rogerio in any Matthijs de Ligt deal?
Juventus are reportedly willing to offer left-back Rogerio - previously linked with Chelsea and Wolves - in any deal to sign Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt.
Apr 3, 04:58
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in September 2018
Kalidou Koulibaly 'switches agent amid Manchester United links'
Manchester United reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of Kalidou Koulibaly as the player has changed agents to help push through a move.
Apr 2, 22:57
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Matthijs de Ligt 'will join Barcelona this summer'
Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt agrees to join Barcelona at the end of the season, according to a report.
Apr 1, 08:12
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt hints at Juventus move
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt hints that he is interested in a move to Juventus as he is a huge fan of central-defensive duo Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
Mar 31, 22:43
 Raphael Varane in action for Real Madrid during a Champions League match in March 2019
Manchester United given boost in Raphael Varane pursuit?
A report claims that Real Madrid may be open to offers for centre-back Raphael Varane, putting Manchester United on red alert.
Mar 30, 19:13
 Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Report: Arsenal begin talks with Barcelona for Samuel Umtiti
Arsenal reportedly join Manchester United in showing an interest in Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, with contact already being made between the Gunners and Barca.
Mar 28, 18:02
 Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Manchester United scout Samuel Umtiti during international break?
Manchester United step up their interest in Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti after watching him up close this week, according to a report.
Mar 26, 23:33
 Yannick Carrasco playing for Belgium at the 2018 World Cup
Tuesday Papers: Yannick Carrasco, Kylian Mbappe, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Movements in and out of Manchester United make headlines.
Mar 26, 07:04
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Barcelona to use Jean-Clair Todibo in Matthijs de Ligt deal?
Barcelona are reportedly considering offering Jean-Clair Todibo on loan to Ajax in order to secure the signature of Matthijs de Ligt, who has also been linked to Liverpool.
Mar 25, 14:18
 Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti pours doubt on Manchester United move
Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti denies suggestions that he could join Manchester United this summer by expressing his desire to stay at Camp Nou.
Mar 25, 09:52
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Barcelona 'beat Liverpool, Juventus to £64m Matthijs de Ligt'
Barcelona reportedly beat Liverpool and Juventus to the signature of 19-year-old Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, with Josep Maria Bartomeu in Amsterdam to complete a deal.
Mar 25, 09:24
 Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita pictured in December 2018
Monday Papers: Marco Asensio, Naby Keita, Harry Maguire
The latest comings and goings from Liverpool make the Monday papers.
Mar 25, 06:25
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