Ajax are facing growing anxiety as they await the completion of paperwork to finalize the transfer of Southampton forward Kamaldeen Sulemana.

The Dutch giants were hoping to secure the Ghanaian international as a late addition to their squad before the transfer window closed last night.

Reports from Soccer News indicate that while a deal had been agreed upon in principle to bring Sulemana to Amsterdam, the final agreement has yet to be signed. This delay has left Ajax in a state of uncertainty, as the club’s management is still waiting for the crucial paperwork to be completed.

The transfer window's closure has intensified the pressure on Ajax, who were banking on Sulemana to replace Steven Bergwijn. Bergwijn recently departed the club in a €21 million move to Al-Ittihad, leaving a significant gap in Ajax's attacking lineup.

Ajax’s director of football, Alex Kroes, has been leading a significant squad overhaul following a challenging period for the club. With ten players sold for a combined €57 million, the arrival of new talent like Sulemana was seen as essential to the club's rebuilding efforts. However, with only three new signings confirmed and the uncertainty surrounding Sulemana’s transfer, the club’s plans are now in jeopardy.

De Telegraaf has added to the speculation by suggesting that the necessary paperwork for Sulemana’s move may not have been submitted in time, leaving the deal hanging in the balance. As a result, Ajax's management is left in a tense wait, with the transfer outcome still unclear. The club and its fans are now anxiously hoping that the deal can be salvaged in the coming days.