Barcelona chief Jordi Cruyff is a target for former club Ajax.

Ajax see Jordi as a replacement for Marc Overmars after his resignation.

The 48-year-old played a key role in their recruitment of Wolves' Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal in January.

He has grown increasingly influential through his close bond with coach Xavi with the two aligned in the football strategy they are putting in place for the club's recovery.

Ajax are reportedly interesting Jordi Cruyff the role as director of football this summer

Results have started to reflect the merits of that strategy and despite reports in Spain that Jordi feels he 'has lost a lot of importance' and his word at Camp Nou 'is no longer powerful', the Daily Mail is reporting the truth is to the contrary.

His voice was clearly heard in the January window as he formulated plans alongside Xavi and chief executive Mateu Alemany. The impact of his signings have been felt with a run of seven games unbeaten and Laporta wants him to continue as they look to carry on their rebuild.