Stije Resink Transfer Update: FC Groningen Denies Winter Move

omidbasir- The ongoing transfer saga surrounding Stije Resink continues, with Ajax expressing a strong desire to sign him, although they prefer to wait until the summer for a purchase. Meanwhile, Resink, the captain of FC Groningen, reportedly received an inquiry from José Mourinho, who is interested in bringing him to Benfica. In response, FC Groningen has issued a clear statement: Resink is not available for transfer this winter.

Ajax has been on the lookout for a holding midfielder for several weeks. Various reports suggest that the club is considering the option of securing an experienced player on loan for the remainder of the season. Subsequently, they would revisit the possibility of acquiring Resink from FC Groningen during the summer window. However, progress seems to be stalled, and as it stands, Youri Regeer remains the only designated ‘number six’ within Fred Grim’s squad.

In light of the recent updates from Voetbal International, presenter Daan Jurgers has speculated whether Ajax might consider a player swap to facilitate Resink’s transfer. He mentioned options such as Dies Janse, who is currently on loan at Groningen, or Oliver Edvardsen, to whom Ajax has been linked. Boualin responded, noting that while Edvardsen might be a possibility, it is uncertain if Groningen is in need of players in that position. He further expressed doubts about Ajax’s financial capacity to secure Resink at this moment.