Arsenal are said to be interested in signing Ajax playmaker Mohammed Kudus during the summer transfer window.
Ajax starlet Mohammed Kudus is the latest player to be linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal.
The Ghana international has established himself as one of the Eredivisie’s brightest prospects in recent years, with his versatility also an impressive facet to his game. Kudus can operate as an attacking midfielder, a centre-forward or even on the right-wing.
With his contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena set to expire in 2025, this summer may be the time he decides to leave the Dutch giants. With that said,football.londontakes a look at the latest news surrounding the 22-year-old’s’ future.
Henry verdict
Last season, he impressed in the UEFA Champions League, netting four goals and providing a further two assists during the group stages.
A goal against Liverpool caught the eye of Arsenal icon Thierry Henry. Speaking about Kudus’ finish against the Reds, Henry told CBS Sports “He came from the Academy Right to Dream from Ghana and he is living the dream.
“Take a bow son, what a finish from Kudus!”
Edu eyes £40m Ajax Ԁєɑł
Arsenal are interested in Ajax’s £40million-rated midfielder Mohammed Kudus but are focusing on trimming Mikel Arteta’s squad before adding to their £200m recruitment spree, according toMail Sport.
Arsenal sporting director Edu will now turn his attention to outgoings with Kieran Tierney, Cedric Soares, Nicolas Pepe, Albert Lokonga, Nuno Tavares and Rob Holding among those attracting interest that could tempt Arsenal in selling.
Arsenal are not ruling out further arrivals this summer with Ghana international Kudus among the players interesting the Gunners. The 22-year-old can play in a conventional central midfield role, in a move advanced position or even on the right wing.
Agent confirms exit wish
Arsenal have been handed a huge boost towards the signing of Kudus. As the queue for his signature gets longer, his agent has issued an update.
As quoted by Dutch publicationDe Telegraaf, Jennifer MєɴԀelewitsch confirmed that now is the right time for the Ghanaian to leave Ajax. She said: “I think it is best for both Ajax and Mohammed that he makes a transfer now.
“Now is the right time. He has ignored a proposal to extєɴԀ his contract until the summer of 2026. What I can say is that after the World Cup and this season there is a lot of interest in Kudus.”
Ajax stance
Kudus has rєjєƈτed a one-year contract extension from Ajax, according tothe Athletic.
The Ghana international’s current Ԁєɑł with the Dutch giants is set to expire in the summer of 2025 and he has made the club aware that his intention it to leave the club this summer. Ajax are expected to demand a fee in the region of £40million for the talented playmaker, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United all named as potential destinations.
Kudus profiled
Kudus has established himself as one of Eredivisie’s hottest prospects in recent times, enjoying a stellar 2022/23 campaign.
However, his play-style and attributes may still be relatively unknown to some sofootball.londonhas taken a detailed look at his game and what he would bring to Arsenal if he were to sign.
Read moreHERE.
Partey influence
Ghana SoccerNetɾєρօɾτed back in November 2022 that Arsenal are confident they can win the race to sign Kudus thanks to Gunners midfielder Thomas Partey.
It is claimed that they see Kudus’ international teammate Partey as the man to convince the 22-year-old to join Mikel Arteta’s side. The goes on to say that the north Londoners used the same approach with Bukayo Saka when they recruited Aaron Ramsdale two years ago.
