Danish right-back Anton Gaaei has agreed personal terms on a long contract with Eintracht Frankfurt while Ajax hold out for a fee of up to €8.5 million, setting up a transfer that closes one chapter of a difficult Amsterdam spell and accelerates Jordi Cruyff's squad overhaul.
Newcastle United have completed an €24m deal for Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from AFC Ajax, signing the 18-year-old to a contract through June 2031 as Eddie Howe adds another young central option.
The 36-year-old defender rejoins Ajax on a one-year deal after leaving relegated Girona, closing a career loop that spans Manchester United, seven Eredivisie titles, and a planned move into coaching.
Sean Steur arrives at St. James' Park after 26 senior Ajax appearances and a €27m package. A look at the coaching trail, academy path, and the management logic behind Newcastle's record youth investment.
Newcastle United are poised to sign 18-year-old Ajax central midfielder Sean Steur for up to €27 million after rapid overnight talks, ending a contract standoff under Jordi Cruyff and reshaping the Dutch club's midfield hierarchy.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Seun Steur, with Eddie Howe's side now pushing to complete a wider midfield overhaul after major summer sales.
Eintracht Frankfurt are monitoring Anton Gaaei as a potential left-back replacement after Rasmus Nissen Kristensen joined FC Midtjylland, with the 23-year-old Dane among 21 players cleared to leave Ajax this summer.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is poised to join Ajax on a one-year loan without a buy option, with Barcelona expected to pay the bulk of his salary and tie bonuses to appearances and Champions League qualification.
Spanish head coach Oscar Garcia has left Ajax after six months in charge, with the club still securing a place in the Conference League qualifying round despite finishing fifth in the Eredivisie.
Dolberg's output at Ajax has been disappointing this season, and he is reportedly in talks with Midtjylland over a return to the Danish league.
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