Betis' summer offers could stall Ajax and PSV transfer plans

Real Betis' summer offers to Julian Brandt and Anass Salah‑Eddine could complicate Ajax's and PSV's transfer plans, who says the Andalusian club has already put the German midfielder and the Moroccan international on its shortlist. Ajax had been counting on Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid, but the playmaker prefers a return to the Verdiblancos, leaving the Dutch side without that option. The loss forces Ajax to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcement. With Sergi Altimara now definitively sold to Sporting Portugal, the path for other targets appears clearer for Ajax and PSV. Altimara’s departure opens a slot that both Dutch clubs hope to fill this summer.

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Brandt's father and agent visited Sevilla, confirming interest from Ajax and PSV while Leeds United also monitors the German midfielder. Brandt, who left Borussia Dortmund, favours a move to La Liga, prompting his camp to propose him to Real Betis despite the club already housing Isco and Lo Celso at the number‑10 role. Betis' appeal extends to Anass Salah‑Eddine, who spent last season on loan at PSV with an eight‑million‑euro purchase option. Salah‑Eddine has turned down the loan extension and sees limited prospects at AS Roma, where he was listed among the league’s top five prospects. Consequently, Betis is exploring alternatives such as Fran García from Real Madrid. Ajax is also linked with right‑winger Pablo García, yet at Betis he would face stiff competition from Antony and others, making a departure plausible. Málaga, Alavés and Osasuna are prepared to take him on loan, while Sporting Braga has expressed interest, and Betis prefers to sell while retaining a share of his rights. The contrasting scenarios—Betis' willingness to entertain high‑profile offers and the uncertainty surrounding Ajax’s and PSV’s targets—suggest that the Spanish club could become a decisive factor in the Dutch giants’ summer strategies. Both Ajax and PSV will need to monitor Betis' negotiations closely as the transfer window closes.