Arsenal “like” Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, and so they might step up their curiosity within the midfielder later within the switch window, journalist Charles Watts has just lately advised TEAMtalk.
What is the newest Arsenal switch information?
Arsenal at the moment are prepared to make a transfer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, and so they could possibly be set to hijack Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer for the Brazilian, whereas Edu has additionally been in talks with Gremio over a transfer for Bitello.
Mikel Arteta is clearly nonetheless eager on including one other central midfielder to his squad, and Sky Sports activities reporter Dharmesh Sheth has claimed Romeo Lavia stays an choice, however provided that the supervisor strikes on one other midfielder this summer season.
Sheth mentioned: “I believe Arsenal will solely look into the midfield division and recruit once more after spending over £200m if there’s a departure for good cash in that midfield.”
Switch insider Dean Jones has beforehand reported that Arteta could also be eager on a back-up choice for Bukayo Saka forward of the Gunners’ return to the Champions League subsequent season, and so they might now transfer for a flexible ahead choice in Kudus.
That’s based on Watts, who just lately advised TEAMtalk:
“He [Kudus] is certainly a participant that they like. I’ve seen the latest reviews that they’re probably trying to step up that curiosity a bit afterward within the window, which wouldn’t shock me if that’s the case.
“I nonetheless assume they’re most likely taking a look at including at the very least yet another participant earlier than the deadline and Kudus ticks a whole lot of containers by way of what they’d look to usher in. He can cowl on that right-hand aspect of the assault, which is completely a precedence for Arsenal.
“He’s versatile, which is, once more, an absolute should for those who’re going to signal for Arsenal these days beneath Mikel Arteta.
“Arsenal have a good working relationship with Ajax after what they did with Timber, which could assist them in that regard. And it looks like Kudus is kind of open to a transfer.”
How good is Mohammed Kudus?
As said by Watts, the Ghanaian is ready to play in a number of completely different positions, together with attacking midfield, right-wing and centre-forward, nevertheless he has mostly been utilised as a central midfielder throughout his profession to this point.
Lauded as “completely unbelievable” by soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig, the 22-year-old displayed his eager eye for purpose by weighing in with 11 targets within the Eredivisie final season, whereas he additionally managed to search out the again of the online 4 instances within the Champions League.
The £11k-per-week maestro can also be very spectacular in possession of the ball, having averaged a pass-completion fee of 85.5% per 90 over the previous 12 months, which locations him within the 99th percentile in comparison with his positional friends.
Kudus’ versatility would make him the right signing for Arsenal, as he can slot in at central midfield, and he may also be used as a back-up choice for Saka on the correct, so it’s thrilling information that the Gunners might make a transfer for the Ajax star.