Ajax director Sven Mislintat has hinted that Chelsea transfer target Mohammed Kudus is going to be on the move this summer.
He told Ajax Life that the player and club are beginning to come to agreements that benefit the Dutch side if they need to sell him during this window.
Reports have claimed that the Blues are one of the Premier League clubs who are interested in signing the attacking midfielder this summer.
They have also stated that they have moved in a positive direction when it comes to agreeing personal terms with the player too.
Now, Mislintat has claimed that the two parties are in talks in order for Ajax to get the largest fee possible for Kudus.
He said: “There are clubs that have informally inquired about him. I don’t expect an offer very soon, although you know that things can be different in the football world.
Kudus discussing Ajax exit
“Perhaps the interest is not as serious as everyone thinks for the time being. At the same time, we know that the market in England has not really started yet. Those clubs are all in America for their preparation.
“It is not the case that we work with deadlines in the sense of: you can leave until that date and not after that. But you can agree on certain principles, such as that the desired amount will increase towards the end of the transfer window.
“He has given us the opportunity to earn more from him in exchange for a higher salary. That kind of thing works both ways.”
The Ghana star is not the only player in the position currently linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have also been closely monitoring Crystal Palace man Michael Olise.
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