Boss speaks on brilliant £40M star and potential move to West Ham!

Ajax boss Maurice Steijn has reacted to the rumours that Mohammed Kudus could be joining Edson Alvarez at WEST HAM this summer.

Edson Alvarez is the first of a trio of players that are expected to complete a move to London Stadium in the coming days, as James Ward-Prowse has also agreed a move and West Ham have had a big accepted for Harry Maguire.

But there has also been some shock speculation in the media that the Hammers are looking to raid Ajax once again this season and try to sign the impressive Kudus – who is being chased by the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal.

The 22-year-old Ghana international is comfortable as a conventional central midfielder, playing more advanced or even on the right wing and his versatility has made him an attractive option to the club’s recruitment staff.

Now, amid all the speculation – The Ajax boss has responded to the many reports in the media that Kudus could leave the club, and maybe follow Alvarez to the London Stadium.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

“I have read a lot of reports about Kudus this week but there is literally nothing right now that points to him leaving,” Steijn said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

“I spoke to him this week and he is fully focused on Ajax.

“He is a jewel for Ajax.”

Dutch legend Marco van Basten recently claimed that Kudus is “much better” than Manchester United star Antony, he said: “I find Mohammed Kudus a much better football player than Antony.

“Antony has his skills, but he is confused with the things he is trying to do! Kudus has much better technique and he knows what he is doing.

“Antony may be faster, but Kudus is smarter and more technical. He is much more of a footballer, you can place him anywhere on the pitch, an all-rounder for the team.

“In fact, I like him much better than Antony. He’s more fun to watch play.”

COULD WEST HAM SIGN KUDUS?

Ajax are fighting very hard to keep the man – he is a player that they do not want to sell this transfer window – so it will be very difficult for the Hammers to get a deal done unless they offer crazy money.

WEST HAM could sign Kudus – and he would be a brilliant signing.

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