Ajax Amsterdam insider and respected Voetbal International journalist Lentin Goodijk has indicated that Chuba Akpom is unlikely to remain with the Dutch giants next season, amid rumors of interest from Premier League clubs as the transfer window approaches.

Nottingham Forest and Fulham both attempted to secure a deal for the Hale End Academy product during the January transfer window, but Ajax prevented his return to England. Akpom joined Ajax last summer as the four-time European champions sought to strengthen their attacking options.

However, less than a year after his arrival, Akpom is seeking to leave the Johan Cruyff Arena due to his limited role at the club, with Netherlands international Brian Brobbey ahead of him in the pecking order of center forwards. The 28-year-old has started only ten of Ajax’s forty-six games this season, playing a total of 1,423 minutes.

Goodijk believes that Premier League clubs will renew their interest in Akpom when the transfer window opens. “I don’t think he will accept sitting on the bench. Certainly not if serious clubs come for him, which I expect,” he told Sportblog247.com.

“It could easily take until August, when the Premier League clubs start to panic a bit. Then, they all have it on the list. If he can be picked up for fifteen million euros… That is absolutely nothing for Premier League clubs.”

Akpom is under contract with Ajax Amsterdam until the end of the 2027-2028 season.