Kudus insists his focus is on Ajax's double amid Man United rumors

Since making a €9m move from Nordsjælland in 2020, Mohammed Kudus has been brilliant for Ajax, scoring 16 goals across 57 appearances. He's been linked with a move to Manchester United next summer. However, he insists the rumors won't distract him from Ajax's season.

He told

: "I am very happy at Ajax at the moment, but I will be even happier if we win the double. Why wouldn't I want to renew? I play and develop well. Now it's about negotiation and valuation. When the time is right, we’ll see how it goes. But that will have to be conducted with my agent. I want to focus entirely on the title race."

Everton came close to sealing a deal for Kudus last summer, however, the deal fell through. Reflecting on the unsuccessful transfer to Everton, Kudus said: "The fact that Ajax blocked a transfer to Everton last summer disappointed me. I thought it was time for a new chapter in my career because I wasn’t playing here.

"But the moment the transfer market closed, my full focus was back on Ajax. The only reason I wanted to leave before that was because of my reserve role. I eliminated that problem myself. Everton are not doing well in the Premier League, Ajax are in the title race and under John Heitinga, I am a permanent fixture. I have a strong faith in God and he has made the positive decision for me not to let the transfer go through."

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