Chelsea are closing in on agreeing terms with Ajax playmaker Mohammed Kudus as they look to beat Arsenal to his signature.
Arsenal have been chasing Ajax playmaker Mohammed Kudus but Chelsea are now closing in.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim that Chelsea have now made contact with Ajax over a deal for Kudus.
It’s stated that an official bid has yet to be submitted but talks are now ongoing between Ajax and Chelsea.
The Blues are even though to be very close to agreeing personal terms with Kudus.
A move to Stamford Bridge appears to be accelerating although the report does add that Kudus is just one of a number of Chelsea targets.
It’s believed that Kudus is ‘keen’ to leave Ajax this summer and has already rejected a one-year extension to his contract, which ends in 2025.
That makes a move to Chelsea seem even more likely – which could leave Arsenal pretty gutted.
Chelsea could beat Arsenal to Mohammed Kudus
Chelsea ramping up their interest in Kudus comes just days after new rumours about an Arsenal move.
Claims from the Daily Mail suggested that Arsenal are interested in bringing Kudus to North London.
The Gunners are thought to want another right-sided attacker who can offer cover and competition for Bukayo Saka.
Kudus certainly fits that bill having previously played on the right flank, cutting in on his left foot just like Saka.
The Ghanaian also has something Mikel Arteta loves – versatility.
Kudus has played as an attacking midfielder, false nine, box-to-box midfielder and even deeper in the engine room.
Kudus can play in so many roles, just like many of Arsenal’s recent signings such as Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal now risk missing out though with Chelsea ready to pounce – just as they did for Mykhailo Mudryk in January.
The Gunners were chasing Mudryk for a while but ended up seeing him join Chelsea instead.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men could do it all over again with a move for Kudus, and it remains to be seen if Arsenal make a strong push to prevent that switch.
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