Ajax Amsterdam are keen to sign Manchester United right-back Ethan Laird
According to Dutch journalist Gerian Hamstelaar (h/t Manchester Evening News ), Ajax want to sign Manchester United’s talented right-back Ethan Laird this summer.
The Eredivisie champions are said to want to use their good working relationship with Man United to try and sign the talented Red Devils star. They are looking to strengthen their right-back position for next season.
The two clubs have had considerable business between them, particularly this summer. Whether Laird will be the man to swap one club for the other remains to be seen.
Ethan Laird is a talented product of Manchester United’s youth academy. (Getty Images)
Lisandro Martinez is a player we bought from Ajax this summer. Even in the past we have signed players like Donnie van de Beek from them while selling Daley Blind has crossed the gulf twice, one from either side.
Nusair Mazraoui left Ajax on a free transfer at the end of last season and the Eredivisie giants are keen to sign a new player for the right-back position. Ethan Laird provides them with the perfect opportunity to do just that.
The English right-back, who is only 20 years old, fits the profile of Ajax perfectly and could be the perfect signing for them. If Man United don’t want to part with him permanently, they can always loan him out.
Ethan Laird (left) is set to leave Manchester United on loan. (GETTY Images)
The talented full-back spent this season on loan initially at Swansea City and then at Bournemouth for the latter part of the season. In 27 games for both clubs, the 20-year-old managed four assists in all competitions.
Laird could be considered indispensable as the club are likely looking to sign another right-back this summer. A move to Ajax would be the perfect launch pad for the youngster to develop his game.
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The move seems to make sense for all parties involved. It remains to be seen if it will actually pass.
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