Wout Weghorst could reportedly escape Championship grind with Burnley as he could see himself playing top-flight football again after Euro heroics.
- Weghorst scored the winner against Poland
- Striker unwilling to play second-division football
- Might get his wish granted in the transfer window
WHAT HAPPENED?
Weghorst recently grabbed headlines with his crucial goal for the Netherlands in their 2-1 victory over Poland in Hamburg. Coming on as a late substitute, he scored within two minutes, demonstrating his knack for making an immediate impact – reminiscent of his dramatic double against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, which forced the match into extra time.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to The Telegraph, Weghorst is being monitored by Ajax and could submit a bid for the striker who has one year remaining on his contract with Burnley, having joined the club from Wolfsburg in January 2022. The player is keen for a transfer away from Turf Moor as he does not want to play second-division football in the Championship and a move to the Eredivisie will be a welcome change for the Dutch goalscorer.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ajax endured a challenging season, finishing fifth in the Eredivisie, a staggering 35 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven. The club is now focused on revamping its squad while also managing its wage bill. Key players like Steven Bergwijn, Chuba Akpom, and Brian Brobbey have been linked with potential moves away from Ajax, creating an opportunity for Weghorst to step in and win over the fans from the opening matchday of the 2024-25 season.
WHAT NEXT FOR WEGHORST?
Weghorst will look to continue his rich vein of form in Euro 2024 which will further boost his stock. He will be back in action against France on June 21 in their second group stage match.
