ADO Den Haag secure long-term contract extension for Kilian Nikiema
The academy-developed goalkeeper has committed his future to ADO after helping the club win the Keuken Kampioen Divisie title last season.
Transfer desk
Dutch football transfers
Confirmed moves and the rumours doing the rounds in the Dutch press — Eredivisie, Keuken Kampioen Divisie and Oranje internationals abroad, all credited to whoever reported it first.
Confirmed deals
Excelsior sign Alireza Jahanbakhsh on one-year contract
The 32-year-old Iran winger has returned to the Eredivisie after leaving Belgian side Dender as a free agent.
Artem Stepanov unavailable for FC Utrecht trip to Groningen
Bayer Leverkusen have not yet released the on-loan striker for the next stage of his spell in Utrecht, while illness has also depleted Anthony Correia’s squad.
Julian Brandt reveals months-long talks behind Ajax move
The German midfielder says contact with technical director Jordi Cruijff began in April, well before his arrival in Amsterdam became public.
PSV sign Filip Kostic on two-year deal
The 33-year-old Serbia international returns to the Eredivisie as a free agent, 12 years after leaving FC Groningen.
De Graafschap sign former Heracles right-back Jannes Wieckhoff
The 26-year-old German defender has joined the Doetinchem club on a free transfer and signed a two-year contract.
Joël Drommel returns to FC Twente on four-year contract
The 29-year-old goalkeeper has left PSV and rejoined his former club after spending last season on loan at Sparta Rotterdam.
Ajax hand new arrivals starting roles as Arokodare awaits possible debut
Caio Henrique and Marcos Leonardo start against FC Volendam, while Wolves loanee Tolu Arokodare is named among the substitutes before Ajax’s Conference League qualifier.
Ramiz Zerrouki completes permanent return to FC Twente
The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year contract in Enschede after spending last season back at the club on loan.
Rumour mill
FC Twente maintain Jerayno Schaken interest as Feyenoord talks stall
The Enschede club reportedly remain keen on the 17-year-old winger despite moving to sign Filip Thorvaldsen from Valerenga.
PSV reach Rangers agreement for Couhaib Driouech transfer
The winger is expected in Glasgow for a medical before completing a reported €8 million move on a four-year contract.
NEC close in on Austrian goalkeeper Polster as Cillessen replacement
The Nijmegen club are reportedly set to turn to Wolfsberger’s 24-year-old goalkeeper after Jasper Cillessen allowed his contract to expire.
Rangers step up pursuit of PSV winger Couhaib Driouech
The Scottish club have reportedly returned with an improved offer after PSV rejected a bid worth more than €7 million, while Celta Vigo and Colorado Rapids remain interested.
Ajax coach Míchel stresses Mika Godts’ value amid PSG interest
The Belgian winger’s fitness is also being monitored before Ajax’s Conference League trip to Shelbourne, while Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing an improved offer.
Youri Baas future questioned after losing Ajax starting place
The defender has remained on the bench as Míchel Sánchez favours Daley Blind and Aaron Bouwman, prompting discussion of a possible departure.
PSV retain hope of reviving Kodai Sano talks with NEC
The Eindhoven club reportedly believe the midfielder’s agent could help bridge a substantial gap in valuation.
Ajax reportedly make contract offer to Julian Brandt
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder is available on a free transfer, but Leeds United are reportedly his preferred destination.
.jpg)
PSV’s Obispo talks with Lens stall amid conflicting reports
A proposed move to RC Lens has hit trouble, with competing accounts over whether personal terms or PSV’s transfer demands caused the delay.