Ajax has shown interest in Ayden Heaven, an 18-year-old defender from Arsenal, who is also being pursued by Borussia Dortmund. Heaven's contract with Arsenal is set to expire in the summer. It has been reported by Fabrizio Romano that Borussia Dortmund has already made contact with Heaven, indicating their interest in the young talent. Heaven is currently playing for Arsenal's reserve team because of the strong defensive partnership of Gabriel and Saliba in the first team. Dortmund views Heaven as a solution to their defensive shortages following Niklas Süle's injury and has positioned him as a primary target in their recruitment strategy.