Mohammed Kudus rejects new Ajax contract extension offer, informs club of plans to leave

According to The Athletic, Ajax is set to demand a transfer fee of £40 million for Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old has garnered significant interest from various clubs, including Premier League powerhouses, due to his impressive performances throughout the season.

Kudus has been in sensational form, showcasing his abilities by scoring 22 goals and providing 6 assists in a total of 48 appearances for both club and country.

Despite having a contract with Ajax that runs until the end of the 2024/25 season, the player has reportedly turned down a one-year contract extension offered by the club.

During the January transfer window, Kudus was heavily linked with a potential move away from Ajax, with former Everton manager Frank Lampard reportedly engaging in discussions regarding a transfer to the Toffees.

Ajax is said to prefer selling Kudus this summer rather than risking entering the final two years of his contract. It is believed that a fee of £40 million would be enough to persuade the Eredivisie side to part ways with the talented forward.

Clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are closely monitoring Kudus, who was a graduate of the Right to Dream academy.