Mohammed Kudus is not participating in training, according to Ajax, for “medical reasons.” Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in signing the 22-year-old. In recent years, Kudus has emerged as one of the most gifted young players in the Eredivisie, capable of playing anywhere from attacking midfield to the wing to a false nine.
According to football.london, the Blues have contacted Ajax about a potential transfer for the Ghanaian offensive midfielder. The 22-year-old, whose contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena is currently in its final two years, is free to leave the team this summer, so personal matters with Chelsea shouldn’t be a problem.
CBS reporter Ben Jacobs claimed that the West Londoners, who are attempting to acquire the youngster before Arsenal, are “near” to reaching a personal agreement with him. Chelsea is also thinking about making a move for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki after getting in touch with him about a potential transfer this summer.
Although initial negotiations have taken place and Ajax may be willing to trade the Ghanaian international for the right price given his current contract position, Chelsea has not yet made an offer to the Dutch club for Kudus. According to reports this week, Kudus might be for sale for between about £40 million.
The Ghanaian international is a direct and cunning player who enjoys picking up the ball far out and bursting into the final third. In recent seasons, his finishing has also significantly improved. He had his greatest year in an Ajax jersey last year with 18 goals across all competitions and seven teammate assists.
The 22-year-old has already missed several training sessions with Ajax owing to a minor ailment as rumors about his future persist. In a statement, the Dutch team stated that Kudus was unable to practice due to illness. He remained inside while getting care for a minor wound.
This might be a ploy by Kudus to force through a transfer to the Premier League after Chelsea and Arsenal expressed interest. However, it is more than likely the case that the player will immediately resume playing after obtaining treatment for a minor ailment, as stated in Ajax’s statement.