Manchester United Drop Interest in Mohammed Kudus After Mason Mount Capture

• Manchester United have announced the signing of Mason Mount
• The English giants have now ended their interest in Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus
• Brighton lead the race for Mohammed Kudus' signature

English giants, Manchester United have ended their pursuit of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus following the signing of Mason Mount.

The Red Devils announced the capture of the Chelsea midfielder on Wednesday on a long-term deal.

The record English champions were reportedly interested in Kudus after his outstanding display for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Black Stars attacking midfielder also enjoyed a good season in the Netherlands with Dutch giants Ajax, where he scored 18 goals and provided seven assists.

According to Manchester Evening News, Kudus' agent had revealed that the player was available in the summer transfer window. This could have led to a potential reunion with former coach Erik ten Hag.

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However, with the signing of Mount completed, United have now switched their attention to a forward with Harry Kane top of their list.

This means Brighton and Hove Albion now lead the race for the services of the versatile midfielder.

Kudus has two years left on his current deal with Ajax but efforts to extend his stay with the Dutch club have proven futile, as reported by CitiSports.

Kudus wins top award in Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Dutch giants, Ajax Amsterdam, have congratulated their star, Mohammed Kudus, after he won the Ghana Footballer of the Year prize at the 2023 Ghana Football Awards on June 25.

The in-demand attacking midfielder fended off competition from KRC Genk winger, Joseph Paintsil, and Abdul Samed Salis of RC Lens to win the coveted award.

Kudus won the accolade after an outstanding season for both club and country, including scoring 18 goals and providing seven assists for the Dutch Eredivisie team.

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Popular Arsenal fan wants Kudus

Kelechi Anyikude, a popular Arsenal fan who lives in London, wants Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus to pick the Gunners over other available suitors.

The Ajax and Black Stars midfielder is reportedly on the radar of Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United ahead of the summer transfer window.

Kudus is expected to leave the Dutch giants in the upcoming window after making his intentions clear to play in the English Premier League.