Adelaide United youngster Awer Mabil is edging closer to a move to Ajax following the Dutch giants signing off on a week-long trial.

The young Socceroo is set to move to the Amsterdam club after the Reds' match against Perth Glory on January 5 to stake his claim for a permanent deal with one of Europe's greatest production lines.

Going Dutch: Adelaide United's Awer Mabil. Credit:Getty Images

The two clubs have been negotiating for several weeks but appear to have reached an agreement for a trial stint to allow Mabil to train under the eye of coach Frank de Boer.

It is understood Ajax director of football and former Dutch international Marc Overmars contacted the club requesting an opportunity to take a closer look at the promising youngster. All that remains now is to finalise the date of the trial.