Ajax Targets Roony Bardghji as Godts to PSG Deal Approaches
AFC Ajax are positioning themselves as serious contenders for Roony Bardghji, with the Dutch club ready to move if Mika Godts finally seals a big-money transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, according to SPORT.
The Amsterdam side are braced for a frantic finish to the window. They have already reopened a familiar line of business with FC Barcelona by taking Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan, and Bardghji could be the next name to cross that route if the dominoes fall their way.
For now, everything hinges on Godts.
Godts sale set to unlock Ajax’s plans
PSG have already tested Ajax’s resolve with a €50 million offer for Godts. That bid was turned down. Ajax want more, and they know they can ask for it: the Belgian winger has already agreed personal terms with the French champions, shifting the leverage slightly in the Dutch club’s favour.
If, or when, that deal is pushed over the line, Ajax intend to pour the money straight back into the squad. Their primary target remains Noa Lang from Napoli, a move they have been circling for weeks. Yet Bardghji has quietly climbed the list, turning from an outside idea into a genuine option.
Earlier in the summer, Ajax stepped away from the 18-year-old because Barcelona insisted on a permanent sale rather than a loan. The finances simply did not stretch that far. A Godts windfall would change the equation overnight and could tempt Ajax to reopen talks on Barcelona’s terms.
At the same time, another Barcelona youngster, Jofre Torrents, is still expected to arrive in Amsterdam on loan, underlining how closely the two clubs are working this window.
Barcelona push for sale, Bardghji wants a loan
Bardghji’s future is moving towards a decision. The Swedish winger would prefer a loan: a full season of regular football, then a return to Barcelona next summer to fight again for a place.
Barcelona see it differently. They want a permanent transfer with a buy-back clause, a model that gives them immediate income while keeping the door open if Bardghji explodes elsewhere. It is a familiar strategy for a club that signed him for around €3 million and now see a chance to bank a sizeable profit without losing long-term control.
His performances in pre-season have strengthened that belief. Bardghji has been one of the standout faces of the summer, catching the eye with his direct running and sharp attacking instincts. Hansi Flick is understood to be impressed by his energy and edge in the final third.
Yet the reality of the depth chart bites. With Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon arriving to load up the wide positions, Flick has been clear: minutes will be hard to find. That leaves both club and player aligned on one key point – Bardghji needs to go somewhere he can play, and play a lot.
His representatives are now combing through offers and ideas, looking for a project that guarantees significant playing time but still respects Barcelona’s demand for a permanent deal with a buy-back option.
Europe watches as Barcelona wait for the right project
Interest is not the problem. Across Europe, clubs are watching Bardghji’s situation closely.
In the Premier League, several sides are monitoring him, but none have yet tabled a proposal that fits Barcelona’s preferred structure. The buy-back clause remains a sticking point for English clubs who usually want full control once they pay a fee.
In France, Marseille are still in the conversation, keeping their interest warm as they shape their own attacking options. In Spain, the picture could shift quickly if other moves at Champions League-level clubs open a lane – the kind of late-window chain reaction that often defines a young player’s next step.
Barcelona have already had chances to cash in earlier this summer. They chose to wait. So did Bardghji. Both sides are holding out for the right sporting and financial project, not just the first acceptable bid.
Ajax, with Godts on the brink of a blockbuster move and a clear need for attacking flair, might just be the club that can tick every box. The question now is simple: who blinks first in a market that rarely waits for anyone?
