Jurrien Timber has said his future at Ajax is uncertain, opening a window of opportunity for potential suitors Manchester United and Liverpool.
The 21-year-old Dutch defender rose through the youth ranks at Ajax to their senior team, but there has been long-term speculation that he might be leaving.
Two Premier League sides have been fighting to bring Timber to England for over a year, and the Utrecht-born player has been coy when asked about his future with his current club.
When asked by Dutch website Vandaag Inside, Timber replied: 'Will I stay with Ajax anyway?