Last updated: Jan 21, 2026, 2:08 PM
Ilias Akhomach stood according to The Telegraph emphatically on Ajax’s radar. However, the 21-year-old Moroccan winger will not continue his career in Amsterdam, reports Fabrizio Romano.
De Telegraaf previously reported that Ajax, partly due to the impending departure of Raúl Moro, has several wingers on its wish list. That is how Leon Bailey is called the current number three in the Eredivisie.
Bailey was loaned out to AS Roma by Aston Villa this season, but failed to impress in Italy. Aston Villa announced on Tuesday that the Jamaican will be brought back early from his rental period.
In addition to Bailey, Yáser Asprilla is also in the picture to strengthen the Amsterdam flanks. The 22-year-old Colombian international is under contract with Girona, but has not yet managed to secure a permanent starting position at the Spanish mid-table.
In addition, De Telegraaf wrote that Akhomach was also a serious option for Ajax. However, a move to the Johan Cruijff ArenA will not happen, as the Villarreal attacker will finish the season on loan at Rayo Vallecano.
At Rayo Vallecano, Akhomach will work with trainer Iñigo Pérez. The 38-year-old coach, together with Eder Sarabia (Elche) and Míchel (Girona), is emphatically on Ajax’s radar to take over in Amsterdam.
The FC Barcelona youth exponent made fifteen appearances for Villarreal this season. He was good for one goal and two assists. He was missing from the selection in the match against Ajax on Tuesday evening.
