AFC Ajax has made a bid of 18 million euros for Sebastian Nanasi from Strasbourg. The 24-year-old Swedish midfielder is under contract in France until mid-2029 and is currently worth 12 million euros according to Transfermarkt. Technical director Jordi Cruijff recently stated that AFC Ajax needs to be creative on the transfer market. But the bid on Nanasi does not seem to be in line with that. Strasbourg wants a transfer fee of 25 million euros for the 9-time Swedish international. Nanasi will likely play against the Dutch national team at the World Cup, as Sweden is in the same group as Oranje. Whether he will also be seen in Amsterdam after the summer is uncertain. Jordi Cruijff wants to bring free transfer players to AFC Ajax, but the bid on Nanasi suggests that the club is willing to spend a lot of money. Mounir Boualin, transfer journalist for SoccerNews, stated that Cruijff is looking for players who know the competition and may have a past with the club. Think of Daley Blind or Joël Veltman. But the bid on Nanasi does not fit into that picture. It remains to be seen whether AFC Ajax will increase the bid or look for other options. The transfer market is in full swing and AFC Ajax must act quickly to get the right players. The 2026-2027 season must be a success for the club and the transfer plans are an important part of that. AFC Ajax must be inventive on the transfer market, but the bid on Nanasi does not seem to be the right move. It is too expensive and does not fit into Cruijff's plan. The club must look for other options to strengthen the team.