Ajax starlet Mohamed Kudus has been mooted as a potential target for Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.
Kudus gas emerged as one of the best players in the Eredivisie over the last couple of years despite being just 22-years-old. That kind of form hasn't gone unnoticed either, with a host of Europe's top clubs said to be interested in prising him away from Ajax at the end of the current campaign.
With that being said, we've taken a look at the latest speculation surrounding the Ghana international's future at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
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Ajax stance
Kudus has rejected a one-year contract extension from Ajax, according to the Athletic.
The Ghana international's current deal 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 so football.london has taken a detailed look at his game and what he would bring to Arsenal if he were to sign.
Read more HERE .
Partey influence
Ghana SoccerNet reported 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.
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