Manchester United 'join the race for Mohammed Kudus'

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus.

The 22-year-old was in strong form for Ghana at the 2022 World Cup, scoring twice in three appearances, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks.

Everton came close to signing Kudus over the summer, but the Toffees could now face competition from the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle United.

Meanwhile, Barcelona's sporting director Jordi Cruyff recently said that his club have been "tracking" the attacker "for more than one year".

"We've been tracking Mohammed Kudus for more than one year. We can't say now that Barca want Kudus... but he's attracting interest," Cruyff told RAC1.

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"He's scoring goals and in Holland, they discuss a lot about his position, so yes – I know him well."

According to The Athletic, there is also interest from Man United, with the 20-time English champions considering making a move for the versatile attacker next year.

Kudus played under now Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax, and it is understood that the Dutchman is a huge admirer of the Ghana international.

The attacker has been in strong form at club level during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring 10 goals and registering two assists in 21 appearances in all competitions.

Kudus has managed five goals in 14 Eredivisie appearances this term, while he scored four times and registered two assists in six outings in the group stage of the Champions League.

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The former Nordsjaelland youngster has primarily played as a centre-forward for Ajax this season, but he is capable of playing in a number of different positions in the final third of the field.

A recent report claimed that Everton are still leading the race for Kudus, who recently said that he was "really close" to making the move to Goodison Park over the summer.

"I was really close to joining Everton. I thought it was a good project for me and I felt I should try it. It wasn't like this season was my first (at Ajax), it was my third," he told Star Connect.

"So if I'm not getting the progress I'm looking for, then why not try something else?

"I spoke to [Frank] Lampard. I had a chat with him to find out the project they had for me, what he thought about me and how he saw me as a player, because definitely that would be the green light for me to decide whether I wanted to move. Without the coach, there is nothing."

Kudus has scored 15 goals and registered six assists in 63 appearances for Ajax in all competitions.