Mohammed Kudus has rejected a new deal at Ajax and has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal and Chelsea – but both clubs are set to lose out to a Premier League rival
Arsenal and Chelsea look set to miss out on Mohammed Kudus with the midfielder close to joining Brighton.
The Ajax star has seen his stock rise and several leading Premier League outfits were linked with a move for the Ghanaian. The Seagulls though look to have stolen a march and a deal worth £34.5m – which exceeds the club-record fee they paid earlier this summer to land Joao Pedro – now looks to be close.
Kudus has agreed personal terms with Brighton whose manager Roberto De Zerbi has driven the move, having identified the Ajax man as a key target. The Ghana international rejected a new deal in Amsterdam earlier this year and was keen to leave the Dutch capital, reports the Athletic.
Chelsea reportedly made contact with Ajax recently to express an interest in Kudus, but have since pursued other targets. Brighton have qualified for Europe for the first time following the highest finish in their history last term and have cash to spend following several notable exits.