The Dutchman was Jose Mourinho’s first signing for Tottenham when he joined from PSV Eindhoven for £27 million in 2020.
He spent 18 months at the north London club, scoring eight goals in 83 appearances before returning to the Eredivisie.
According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Leicester City are looking to sign the attacker for around £17 million.
The report claims the Foxes are “ready to make an official offer” but will walk away if Ajax demands an unrealistic fee.
Bergwijn wasn’t prolific in the Premier League, but Leicester is aware of the threat he poses in front of goal. The 26-year-old made a significant impact at the King Power Stadium in January 2022.
Leicester was leading 2-1 in the fifth minute of added time and seemed set to claim three points when substitute Bergwijn turned the game around.
He scored from close range to equalize, then slotted in another goal after latching onto Harry Kane’s pass, securing an unlikely win for Antonio Conte’s side.
Leicester might still be haunted by that night, as they have continued to surrender advantages late in games.
The Foxes hope that signing Bergwijn will help exorcise those demons and boost their chances of Premier League survival.
Leicester boss Steve Cooper admits the club is working hard to bring in new players, addressing what appears to be a light squad.
Their attacking issues are evident, with the out-of-form Patson Daka and the 37-year-old Jamie Vardy leading the line.
Vardy, who received a one-year contract extension this summer, has suffered recurring muscle injuries over the past three seasons, making reliance on the 2016 Premier League title winner a risky strategy.
Bergwijn would offer Leicester a different attacking option, bringing a player with a point to prove in English football.
He netted 13 goals in 31 games last season for a struggling Ajax side that at one point was at the bottom of the Eredivisie table. Additionally, he featured in two of the Netherlands’ matches at Euro 2024.
