Top Ghanaian defender on the radar of Dutch giants Ajax

Top Ghanaian defender on the radar of Dutch giants Ajax

Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey has caught the attention of Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam, who are reportedly considering a late move for the Brighton & Hove Albion wing-back before the January transfer window closes.

With just six months left on his contract, Lamptey is free to negotiate with other clubs ahead of a potential summer transfer.

The 24-year-old has had a decent campaign but has struggled for consistent starts under manager Fabian Hurzeler, prompting him to explore new opportunities.

Reports from England suggest that Ajax is preparing a £1.5 million bid for the versatile defender, who has impressed with his attacking contributions despite limited game time.

Lamptey featured for the full 90 minutes in Brighton’s recent 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, where he was deployed as a left-back.

So far this season, he has made 10 Premier League appearances, registering two goals and two assists.

With Ajax keen on strengthening their squad, Lamptey could be tempted by the opportunity to play regular football in the Eredivisie.

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Source: AFP

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.

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