De Ridder set for move
De Ridder set for moveA host of Premiership clubs are ready to battle it out for Ajax winger Daniel De Ridder. The 21-year-old is recognised as a huge talent, but he is struggling to get regular first team football at The Amsterdam ArenA. De Ridder, who signed a new deal with Ajax in December, is now ready to leave on loan after the Dutch giants gave their approval. "The ideal scenario is for Daniel to head out on loan for next season and his preference is for a move to England," his representative Karel Jansen told skysports.com. "He loves the mentality of football in England and wants to experience at least one season in The Premiership. "Ajax have been very good as they want him to get regular football at a high level, but they do not want to sell him as they recognise him as one of the best talents in Holland." Newcastle and more recently Tottenham have been linked and Jansen confirmed Spurs did show an interest earlier this season. "There was some contact from them
earlier this year, in January," he said. "The are a number of clubs coming out of England for him and Daniel is a very attractive player for them. "In February he played for Holland Under-21s at Derby and he played really well, impressing a lot of people and that also convinced him England is where he wants to be." (Sky Sports)
Newcastle are on the trail of Ajax's la-*test*-('") wonderboy Daniel de Ridder. The Magpies have had the right winger - dubbed the Dutch David Beckham - watched several times recently, with a view to a possible move this summer. United boss Graeme Souness received a glowing recommendation for De Ridder from James Milner and Steven Taylor, who were part of the England Under-21 side he took apart at Pride Park in February. But Newcastle could face a tough task to persuade De Ridder to move to the Premiership, with France - where Lyon and Marseille are keen - understood to be his chosen destination. Tottenham are also interested, and Manchester United have been on his trail for well over a year. (NUFC-Sunday Sun)DANIEL DE RIDDER MOVIE: www.footballclips.net/?q=daniel_de_ridder