Johan Derksen and René van der Gijp think that Hakim Ziyech prefers a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. The midfielder annex attacker is high on Ajax’s wish list to succeed Antony, who is leaving for Manchester United. However, the Amsterdammers face formidable competition from the Spurswho also want to free Ziyech from Chelsea.
“I heard that Tottenham Hotspur is also interested in Ziyech. I can imagine that he prefers Tottenham to succeed in England,” Derksen said. Today Inside. “He was the big star in the Netherlands, but he still failed at Chelsea. Otherwise you come as a loser back. Ziyech is a very proud boy. He sees it as a failure if he is here with his legs hanging down… He is received here with applause, that will be a warm welcome. But instinctively he failed in England.”
Van der Gijp also thinks that Ziyech prefers Tottenham. The analyst suspects that the Moroccan is not interested in playing against small clubs in the Netherlands. “How you look at it. Or you can play at Tottenham or you play against Sparta, RKC Waalwijk and Go Ahead Eagles. Then you go there, right?” says Van der Gijp confidently. “Come on man, where would you rather play?”
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Gerry Hamstra have reportedly already had two conversations with Ziyech. The transfer of the technician, who has to replace Antony linked to Manchester United, is seen as ‘top priority’ in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. A round of talks is planned with Chelsea and then it should become clear how the London club is facing a rental deal with an option to buy. A final sale could also be possible, depending on the price tag.
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