Premier League club agree fee for Kudus

Mohammed Kudus of Ajax celebrates the 2-1 during the Dutch premier league match between Ajax Amsterdam and Heracles Almelo at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 12 August 2023. EPA/OLAF KRAAK

by Staff Reporter

Sunday Aug 27, 2023. 11:00

After weeks of transfer talk, it’s now been reported that Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus is on the verge of signing for a top Premier League club.

The African star has been courted by numerous sides around Europe in the last couple of months, with Premier League club’s lining up for his services.

It’s believed that the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Brighton were interested in his services, however, West Ham appeared to have won the race for the Ghanaian international.

According to football journalist David Ornstein, West Ham and Ajax Amsterdam have now agreed an initial €41.5 million pound fee for the versatile star.

“West Ham have reached full agreement with Ajax to sign Mohammed Kudus,” Ornstein reported for the Athletic.

“€41.5m + €3m + 10% sell-on. 23yo Ghana int’l attacking midfielder scheduled to fly to London Saturday morning & do medical before signing 5+1yr contract.”