Chelsea are reportedly linked with a move for 22-year-old Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus, a target for Arsenal.
A report from Daily Mail claims that Chelsea have now established contact over a move for Mohammed Kudus. The 22-year-old forward, a target for Arsenal, is valued at £40 million by Ajax.
The Ajax forward has had an impressive campaign scoring 18 goals across all competitions, and he could prove to be a quality addition to the Chelsea attack. The Blues were quite underwhelming going forward last term, and they will have to improve their attacking unit before the new season begins.
Signing a player like Kudus would certainly help them improve in the final third. The 22-year-old will add goals and creativity to the Chelsea attack. The Ghana international is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three, and his versatility will be an added bonus for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino.
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old versatile attacker has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks as well. Arsenal could certainly use more depth in their attack, and the youngster could be a useful option.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can beat the competition from their London rivals and secure the services of the Ghanaian international. The 22-year-old has proven himself in the Eredivisie and in the Champions League with Ajax. He will look to make his mark in the Premier League as well.
The Ajax forward is still quite young and is likely to improve further with coaching and experience. If Chelsea can sign him for the reported £40 million asking price, the move could look like a bargain in the coming seasons. There is no doubt that the 22-year-old has the potential to justify the investment in the long run.
Chelsea had a disappointing Premier League 2022/23 campaign, as they finished in the bottom half of the table. They will look to bounce back strongly next season, and the Blues will look to get back into the Champions League once again. Finishing in the top four will not be easy, especially with the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool strengthening their squad significantly.
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Signings like Kudus will certainly help Chelsea push for a place in the top four next season. Apart from his ability to score goals, the 22-year-old will help create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. His ability to drift into the wide areas and operate centrally will add a new dimension to the Chelsea attack. But with Arsenal able to offer Champions League football, they might hold an advantage.
