Ajax had a very busy summer transfer window, revamping the squad after a very underwhelming 2025/26 campaign. They signed 11 players during the window and also signed Yves Bissouma on a free transfer after the window closed. 

Michel Sanchez's team have started the season quite strongly. They currently sit third in the Eredivisie, level on points with Feyenoord and just one point behind league leaders PSV Eindhoven. 

In the UEFA Conference League, they had a disappointing start to the league phase, losing 2-1 to Hajduk Split in Croatia. They have since bounced back strongly. They beat Serie A outfit Atalanta 2-0 in Amsterdam and produced a dominant performance against FC Midtjylland, winning 1-6 in Denmark.

There have been a few poor results and performances along the way, but Ajax are unbeaten in their last six games, winning five of those.

From the new signings, a few in particular have been extremely impressive. Tolu Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers with a buy option, and the striker has already scored 13 goals in all competitions. Julian Brandt, who joined Ajax on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Borussia Dortmund, has also been extremely impressive. Marc ter Stegen, who is at Ajax on loan from FC Barcelona, has also produced a couple of fantastic performances this season.

Speaking at the general meeting of shareholders, Ajax's technical director Jordi Cruijff spoke about the club's plans for the winter transfer window.

"The more information you provide, the more expensive players become. I want to say as little as possible about it," Cruijff said.

"It won't be as busy as in the summer, maybe just one small thing. And if something goes out, you have to do something."

Ajax need to improve their forward line in the January transfer window, particularly on the flanks. Most of Ajax's forwards like to receive into their feet and between the lines. The Amsterdammers therefore need forwards who can make runs in behind to add another dynamic to their style of play.

Ideally, a new forward signing should be a right winger. On the left, Ajax have Abdellah Ouazane and Oscar Gloukh. Ouazane is a top talent, and while Gloukh's end product often lets him down, he has produced a few very good performances. Ajax also have Simon Adingra. The winger joined Ajax on loan in the summer but has only made one appearance as he has been dealing with an injury. If he can stay fit once back from injury, he is also a very good option on the left.

On the right, Ajax only have Steven Berghuis and Viktor Tsygankov. Both like to move into the half-space, and Tsygankov has also struggled for form this season. Davy Klaassen has also been used in that position, but in possession, he moves into midfield.

Ajax need to sign a player on the right who can hold the width. That would provide Michel with a different kind of profile in that position, which would allow him to be tactically flexible.