Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus has been the center of interest, with Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal, and Liverpool, among others, being considered for the Ghanaian striker.
The Seagulls are said to be in the best position to sign Kudu, but Brighton may not be in a position to sign Kudu at the moment.
Brighton and Ajax have agreed a transfer fee for the 23-year-old, with the Eredivisie club setting a deadline for a deal to be finalized. This gave Brighton a huge advantage over other prospects, but as it stands, the Seagulls have beaten them.
Brighton were given 48 hours to finalize the transfer and arrange a deal with Kudus, but unfortunately, no deal could be reached between Kudus and Brighton. The move is currently stalled, at least for the time being.
Muhammed Kudus
However, the 23-year-old has set his sights on leaving Amsterdam this summer, and Kudus is expected to leave the club despite a failed contract with Brighton. His price is now expected to rise as Ajax look to capitalize on their strong interest in Ghana.
According to Sussex World, Chelsea are now the frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old all-around forward. CFC have been chasing Kudus for most of the summer, and the failure of a deal with Brighton has given the Blues a golden opportunity to sign Kudus.
With Christopher Nkunku injured and out of action for more than three months, Kudus' contract provides immediate protection while also fulfilling the conditions for signing talented youngsters in the future. right. He scored 18 goals and had seven assists in 42 appearances for Ajax last season.
Its versatility gives Mauricio Pochettino many opportunities for experimentation. Kudus can play forward, center-forward, or right wing. Ajax have valued the 23-year-old at £40 million, and CFC will have to pay as much as possible. Lowball deals can backfire, as was the case with Moises Caicedo's deal.
would have to Kudus has improved the quality of Chelsea's attack and is on an upward trend. With the right coaching and environment at Stamford Bridge, the Ghanaian could become one of the Premier League's brightest young talents.