The London-based English Premiership side, are likely to sign the Ghanaian international before the 2023 Summer transfer ends.
The Mail reports that Ghana international Mohammed Kudus is being eyed in another £40m move from Ajax– potentially the second of Arsenal’s window, following Timber.
Previously, The Mail have claimed that United have wanted Kudus, who worked with Ten Hag during his tenure at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
The United manager has previously claimed that the attacker has “incredible potential” – but with United needing another forward, a goalkeeper and a defender before moving for another attacking midfielder, Arteta could pounce first.
“He did very well, you can see the incredible potential that boy has,” Ten Hag told Ziggo Sport of Kudus after his Ajax side beat Eintracht Frankfurt in August 2020. “We will have a lot of fun with him. He can be used in several positions and that multifunctionality can help us well this year.”
Kudus, a former FC Nordsjælland player, could play in a number of roles under Arteta. A left-footer able to travel with the ball and drive with intensity.
The talented attacking midfielder could well replace Granit Xhaka on the left of a midfield three, he could fill in as a false nine or he could play on the right as a backup to Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal, meanwhile, could yet sell the likes of Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney and Folarin Balogun to finance another signing.
The Black Stars attacking midfielder is currently valued by Transfermarkt at €40m.
Kudus on Tuesday 18th July, 2023, netted a brace when his side defeated Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre-season friendly encounter.
