Ajax chief hands Arsenal & Chelsea Kudus transfer update amid price tag hint

Ajax have made their summer stance clear on Mohammed Kudus who has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal and Chelsea

A report from The Independent recently stated the Gunners are looking at signing a new midfielder and right-back before the transfer window closes. Acquiring Kudus' services would fill one of those aims and also offer depth on the right-hand side of attack to Bukayo Saka who played 84 minutes in the pre-season friendly against Barcelona.

With Arsenal currently just keeping tabs on Kudus' situation, Chelsea hold the advantage although their pursuit of Moises Caicedo and potential hijack of Liverpool's deal for Romeo Lavia show their priorities are elsewhere.

Ajax chief Mislintat has now provided more clarity on Kudus' future from the perspective of Ajax. "There are clubs that have informally enquired about him," he told Ajax Life, via Metro. "I don’t expect an offer very soon, although you know that things can be different in the football world. Perhaps the interest is not as serious as everyone thinks."

Speaking to Aglemeen Dagblad, he added: "There is no fixed deadline, but there are agreements we must have to get replacements if we have not already done so proactively.

"The best thing is if Kudus and (Edson) Alvarez stay, then we keep two top players. But it is also possible that one goes, or both." Kudus' current price tag stands at £40million but the former Arsenal head of recruitment has hinted the Dutch club's valuation may increase as the summer window elapses.

"It is important for us that the relationship with the players remains good. This can be done by being transparent and applying good principles. As we get closer to the deadline, the transfer fee, for example, goes up."