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Mohammed Kudus 'keen on Premier League move amid Manchester United talk'

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 27 April 2023

Kudus 'keen on Premier League move amid Man United talk'

Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus is keen to make the move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, according to a report.

Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus is reportedly keen to make the move to the Premier League during this summer's transfer window.

The 22-year-old has been in strong form for his Dutch club during the 2022-23 campaign, making 38 appearances in all competitions, contributing 18 goals and five assists in the process.

Manchester United continue to be credited with an interest in the forward, while Arsenal are believed to be closely monitoring his form, with the Gunners also weighing up a transfer.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, neither Man United nor Arsenal have made "concrete" moves at this stage, but it is "an open situation", with Kudus keen on a switch to English football.

"It looks like an open situation for Mohammed Kudus, things could happen with him this summer," Romano wrote in his column for CaughtOffside.

Ajax Amsterdam's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring their first goal on February 23, 2023 © Reuters

"I'm not aware of anything concrete at this stage with Man United or Arsenal; but he always had the dream to play in Premier League so the situation will be one to watch in the summer."

Kudus has scored 11 goals and registered two assists in 26 Eredivisie appearances this season, while he also scored four goals and provided four assists in six outings in the group stage of the Champions League.

Ajax are in a strong position when it comes to the Ghana international's future, with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2025, but it is believed that he could leave for the right price this summer.

Kudus recently said that he was "very happy" in Amsterdam amid the speculation surrounding his future and would be open to signing a new contract with his current side.

Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring for Ghana against South Korea on November 28, 2022 © Reuters

Real Madrid and Liverpool are also said to be among the clubs interested in the forward, who represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup, scoring twice at the competition against South Korea.

Kudus joined Ajax from Nordsjaelland in 2020, and he has represented the Dutch side on 80 occasions in all competitions, scoring 23 goals and registering nine assists in the process.

The forward's versatility is believed to make him an even more attractive proposition for interested clubs, as he is capable of playing as a right-sided attacker, a centre-forward, and as a false nine.

Man United continue to be heavily linked with Harry Kane, but the Red Devils could ultimately be forced to admit defeat in their pursuit of the Tottenham Hotspur centre-forward.

Arsenal are also said to be looking to sign a new striker this summer, with the Gunners aiming to add to a squad that is currently challenging for the Premier League title.