Speaking on De Telegraaf’s podcast (as shared by Sport Witness), journalist Mike Verweij claims that Ajax will make one final attempt to sign Steven Bergwijn, as they have received ‘signals from Spurs that he is still nominated to leave’.
The Lowdown: Bergwijn’s future uncertain
Bergwijn threw his Spurs future into the air as he fired in two stoppage time goals in 80 seconds to snatch Antonio Conte’s side three points in a thrilling 3-2 win over Leicester City.
Before this, Bergwijn looked like he was heading for the exit door, as Spurs were willing to listen to offers for the Dutchman.
The club had rejected a £15 million bid from Ajax, but only because they were hoping to recoup as much of the £27 million fee that they paid for him two years ago.
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The Latest: Spurs still willing to sell
According to Verweij (translated by Sport Witness), Ajax have not admitted defeat in their pursuit of the winger, and Tottenham still seem keen on finding a deal for Bergwijn’s departure.
Speaking on De Telegraaf’s podcast, Verweij said: “I think they will make a final attempt for Bergwijn.
“They have received signals from Spurs that he is still nominated to leave. The offer must then exceed twenty million (£16.7m).”
The Verdict: Silly to let him go?
With the 24-year-old having turned Spurs’ fortune around against Leicester and with Alasdair Gold hailing him as a ‘rare bright spot’ in the defeat at Chelsea, it throws in the question whether Conte and Fabio Paratici would be silly to let the Netherlands international leave the club.
The potential arrival of Adama Traore from Wolves may be what is leading Spurs to look to offload the player to Ajax in order to recoup some funds, but reports have suggested Conte wants Traore to play the right-wing-back role, so it’s not exactly like-for-like.
Therefore, Bergwijn’s future at Tottenham remains uncertain, and it certainly feels like a risk to cash in for around €20m (£16.7m) given the lack of other firepower in the squad.
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