West Ham United have been given real indications that Ajax midfielder and Arsenal target Mohammed Kudus is interested in joining.
Ajax star Mohammed Kudus is wanted at West Ham United and has given indications that he would fancy the move to East London.
That is according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who claims that one source has informed him that West Ham are ‘getting encouragement’ that Kudus is keen.
The Hammers are in talks with Ajax over a deal to bring Kudus to the London Stadium as they line up potential Lucas Paqueta replacements.
Kudus is a left-footed creator just like Paqueta but has even more versatility.
The Ghanaian has played as a number 10, right winger, false nine, box-to-box midfielder and even as a deep-lying playmaker.
Kudus – hailed as ‘really special’ by Dutch striker Tom van Weert – is so talented that he has been used almost everywhere beyond defence, showing his immense talent all over the pitch.
That’s why West Ham want Kudus and the notion of him being interested in a move will get Hammers fans very, very excited.
Arsenal and Chelsea could see Mohammed Kudus move to West Ham United
Kudus is certainly a main in demand this summer.
The Athletic reported less than two weeks ago that Brighton and Hove Albion had struck an agreement in principle for Kudus.
A deal worth £34.5million was allegedly struck but Brighton haven’t been able to wrap up the deal as things stand.
Then there is Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Daily Mail claimed in July that Arsenal were exploring a deal to sign Kudus with Mikel Arteta keen to add another right-sided attacker.
Kudus was seemingly viewed as competition for Bukayo Saka down Arsenal’s right flank but the Gunners were allegedly losing the race for his signature.
The Independent suggested that Chelsea were ahead of Arsenal in the race for Kudus having offered him a ‘more convincing package’.
The Blues instead appear to be signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, giving West Ham a window of opportunity to swoop in for what could be an enormous coup in Kudus.
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