Reports today confirm that the transfer of Maarten Paes to Ajax has reached a breakthrough stage after Dallas gave the green light to the move and reached an agreement with the interested team. While personal terms and contract length are yet to be agreed - it is looking increasingly likely that the Ajax are about to get one of their top transfer targets signed and sealed. Negotiations are still active, and with no other teams linked, Ajax appear to have a clear path to completing the deal. Ajax's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.3 goals per game (26 in 20). Maarten Paes would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Speculation continues to connect Ajax with Carlos Vicente, Christian Norgaard and Yaser Asprilla while no fresh rumours surround Dallas. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.