Manchester United transfer deal hit as Target admits he wants to stay at current club
According to De Telegraaf, Manchester United’s bid for Mohamed Kudus has fallen back after the Ajax star revealed his desire to remain with the Dutch giants.
The 22-year-old Ghana international has been impressive with six goals and two assists in his last eight appearances in the Eredivisie. This has sparked speculation that he could move to Old Trafford this summer, with United boss Eric ten Hag reportedly keen to add him to the squad. ing.
However, Kudus has now expressed his satisfaction with Ajax and has even hinted at signing a contract extension.
When De Telegraaf asked about his future and the possibility of extending his stay in Amsterdam, Kudus replied:
“Right now I am very happy with Ajax, but I would be even happier if I won the doubles. Why don’t you want to renew? I play well and develop well. Now it’s about negotiations and evaluations.”
He also stressed that he is currently focused solely on the title race, and that his agent is managing contract extension talks.
“When the time comes, we’ll see how it goes. But it has to be done with my agent. I just want to focus on the title fight.”
Kudus also revealed his disappointment that Ajax blocked a potential move to Everton last summer, but claimed that as soon as the window closed he was “totally focused on Ajax”.
He continued:
“I was disappointed by the fact that Ajax blocked a move to Everton last summer. In that moment, my concentration was back on Ajax.”
The news reportedly came as a blow to Manchester United. Jadon Sancho.
But with the Ghanaians seemingly happy with Ajax and the club looking focused on defending their Eredivisie title, it’s up to United to continue their pursuit or turn their attention elsewhere. I don’t know yet.
Ajax keen to extend Mohammed Kudus’ contract amid interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United
Ajax are reportedly interested in extending Mohammed Kudus’ contract until 2028. real madrid and Manchester Unitedaccording to journalist Ekrem Konour.
The 22-year-old forward has been impressive for Ajax since joining from Danish FC Nordschaeland in the summer of 2020, with 23 goals and nine assists in 77 appearances.
The Eredivisie giants are keen to tie Kudus to a long-term deal, which also acts as a deterrent to potential suitors. Kudus has expressed his willingness to stay in Amsterdam despite the active interest of former Ajax boss Eric ten Hag, who now manages Manchester United in England. increase.