Struggling Everton Intensify Pursuit For Ghanaian Jewel Mohammed Kudus

Struggling Everton Intensify Pursuit For Ghanaian Jewel Mohammed Kudus

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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  • Everton are interested in Ghana and Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus in the summer transfer widow
  • The Black Stars midfielder is expected to join the Mrseyside outfit on a season long long from Ajax with the option to buy
  • Mohammed Kudus has been an important player for the Black Stars since making his debut in 2020

Everton are set to sign Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus in the summer transfer window from Dutch giants Ajax.

The 22-year-old is expected to sign a one-year loan deal with the Merseyside club, with Everton having the option of making it a permanent move.

According to GHANASoccernet.com, the player is at advanced stages of talks with the Toffees and will join them before the end of the transfer window.

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Everton are closing in on the signing of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Credit: @AFCAjax
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Mohammed Kudus has struggled for game time this season despite a very good pre-season with the Eredivisie champions.

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The former FC Nordsjaelland player has twice come off the bench this season, and scored in the Dutch Super Cup defeat to PSV.

However, new manager Alfred Schreuder fancies other players over the skillful Ghanaian.

Kudus is believe to be interested in the move after growing frustrated for lack of game time.

Ajax manager praises versatility of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been hailed by new Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder following his outstanding displays in pre-season.

The 21-year-old has scored in all three of Ajax's pre-season games, playing in different positions, including as a striker.

After scoring in the 3-1 victory over Shaktar Donetsk, Alfred Schreuder expressed excitement over the versatility of the midfielder.

Mohammed Kudus scores as Ajax beat RB Liepzig

Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus netted his second goal in two games as Ajax weathered the storm to beat Red Bull Salzburg in a pre-season friendly.

Kudus scored his side's second as they won 3-2 at the Saalfelden Arena in Austria.

In a video posted on social media, the 21-year-old rose high to meet a cross from Steven Bergwijn in the 40th minute.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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