"That's actually too high" – Doubts raised over buying Sunderland player

Adingra struggles with injury at Ajax on loan; journalist doubts €16m purchase option will be exercised as club eyes January reinforcements.

Simon Adingra joined Ajax on loan from Sunderland in September but has been hampered by an ankle injury since arriving in the Netherlands. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast winger made his debut on October 10th in a 1-1 draw against NEC Nijmegen but suffered another setback and remains sidelined. Ajax have a €16m purchase option on the deal, which also includes €3.8m in loan fee and salary.

According to Algemeen Dagblad journalist Johan Inan, Ajax are likely to sign a new left winger in January and doubt whether Adingra's option will be exercised. Inan noted the purchase option is "set too high" given Adingra won't return from injury until after November's international break, leaving little time to assess him before the winter transfer window. Ajax manager Míchel has been vocal about needing depth on the wings, and the club's lack of major signings in the final week of the summer window suggests they plan to strengthen in January instead. Barring a surprise, Adingra is expected to return to Sunderland, where he is contracted until 2030.