Premier League giants to jostle for Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech (R) of Ajax celebrates after scoring a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie soccer match between match SC Heerenveen and Ajax Amsterdam, in Heerenveen, The Netherlands, 20 October 2018. EPA/OLAF KRAAK

by Staff Reporter

Tuesday Apr 23, 2019. 18:00

Hakim Ziyech has continued to attract attention from across Europe with the latest reports linking him with a move to the English Premier League.

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are all in pursuit of the midfielder's signature - joining the likes of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Ziyech has scored 19 and assisted a further 20 goals in all competitions for Ajax Amsterdam this season, as they continue to do battle on three fronts.

The Dutch giants currently sit top of the Eredivisie standings, while they have also booked their place in semifinals of this season's Uefa Champions League and final of the Dutch Cup.

According to the same report, the Morocco international is seen as an ideal replacement for City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

Ajax will face Tottenham Hotspur in the semis of this season's Champions League.