Ajax boss Jol goes for Real Madrid's Drenthe

Ajax boss Martin Jol is closing in on a deal for Real Madrid wing-back Royston Drenthe.

Drenthe is being frozen out of Madrid following new president Florentino Perez's arrival and could be on his way back to Holland.

Ajax are in talks about a 12-month loan deal for Drenthe with the view to a permanent signing.