Newcastle United are reportedly one of many golf equipment who’re curious about a transfer for Ajax sensation, Mohammed Kudus, with the Tynesiders having seemingly made an enquiry concerning the Ghanian’s availability.
What’s the phrase?
According to 90min, the Magpies are believed to have ‘asked about’ the 22-year-old’s scenario in Amsterdam following the ahead’s starring function for his nation on the World Cup, with the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool all named as potential suitors.
This follows previous reports over the summer season which claimed that the 20-cap starlet was a goal for sporting director Dan Ashworth, whereas fellow Premier League facet Everton are believed to have seen a £15m provide rebuffed within the current window.
The newest suggestion – as per 90min – is that the previous Nordsjaelland man may now command a payment of round £30m in January, with a number of golf equipment throughout Europe additionally believed to have proven an curiosity in his signature.
Seedorf-esque
As acknowledged above, the 5-foot-9 speedster has made a glowing begin to the continuing event in Qatar, having notably netted twice through the Black Stars’ current overcome South Korea to assist bolster their hopes of development to the knockout phases.
That brilliance brace has come following what has been a surprising run of type for the Accra-born gem within the early months of the marketing campaign at membership stage, having netted ten instances in simply 21 appearances in all competitions for the Eredivisie giants.
Lauded as a “goal machine” by journalist Akosua Adjei, Kudus has notably showcased his abilities on the Champions League stage of late, memorably firing in a panoramic strike within the win over Rangers on matchday one after shrugging off opposition defender, James Tavernier.
Such moments of high quality on the elite stage for each membership and nation have unsurprisingly captured the eye of a rising record of suitors, though the teen has seemingly been tipped for greatness prior to now, having even been in comparison with Dutch footballing legend, Clarence Seedorf following his arrival on the Johan Cruyff Arena in 2020.
That was the decision of membership scout John Steen Olsen, who mentioned on the time:
“Kudus can play in all positions in midfield anyway, but he can also play in the striker in the front or on the right. That makes him so interesting. He looks a bit like a young Clarence Seedorf.”
That is notable reward contemplating the profession that the now-retired ace would take pleasure in, with the 46-year-old having racked up over 850 appearances throughout spells on the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan, in addition to for Ajax.
That glittering journey noticed the commanding midfielder – who featured 87 instances for his nation – win the Champions League on 4 events, whereas being the only man to win the competitors with three completely different golf equipment.
To be in comparison with such an iconic determine in European soccer is prone to be noteworthy so far as these again at St James’ Park are involved, with supervisor Eddie Howe prone to relish the possibility to get to work with a Seedorf-esque expertise, ought to Ashworth handle to get a deal over the road.