It looks like Kodai Sano won't be joining Ajax this window after talks with NEC Nijmegen collapsed - as reported by multiple reliable sources close to the deal. The midfielder was one of several names on their radar, but their attention now turns elsewhere after an agreement couldn't be reached. The club had hoped to wrap up a deal for the player in the coming days, but that now looks dead in the water. This move is off for now, though speculation continues around Kodai Sano, who has also been linked with Crystal Palace, Wolfsburg and Feyenoord. Ajax look balanced this season - 1.95 goals scored and 1.33 goals conceded per game. Kodai Sano would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. NEC Nijmegen have also been linked with Willum Thor Willumsson, Isak Hansen-Aaroen and Danilo while Ajax are reportedly monitoring Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi, Fred and Maher Carrizo. More on this story as it develops. Need more Ajax transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Ajax.