Ajax Amsterdam has identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Tariq Lamptey as a potential signing as the Dutch club looks to strengthen its squad before the January transfer window closes.
With just six months remaining on his current contract, the Ghanaian wing-back is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with other clubs ahead of a potential summer move.
Despite showing promise, Lamptey has struggled for regular minutes under Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler this season, leading him to explore alternative options.
Reports from England suggest Ajax are considering a £1.5 million offer for the 24-year-old as they look to reinforce their defensive options.
Lamptey played the entire 90 minutes in Brighton’s heavy 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, a match that further highlighted the team’s defensive vulnerabilities.
So far this season, the former Chelsea academy player has made 10 Premier League appearances, contributing two goals and two assists.
However, with limited opportunities at Brighton, a move to Ajax could provide him with a fresh start and more consistent playing time.