Liverpool might have to reignite their curiosity in Mohammed Kudus particularly rapidly in the event that they nonetheless maintain any want of signing the Ajax man this summer time.
Brighton and Hove Albion are understood to carry ‘concrete’ curiosity within the midfielder, viewing him as a high goal for the window.
This comes courtesy of a tweet from Fabrizio Romano, with it being confirmed that the Seagulls are but to open talks for Teun Koopmeiners as issues at the moment stand.
Perceive Mohammed Kudus is without doubt one of the high targets for Brighton this summer time. He’s within the checklist, the curiosity is concrete. 🚨🔵 #BHAFC
Not a straightforward deal however Brighton like Kudus — no concrete talks with Chelsea.
Brighton haven’t opened talks for Koopmeiners at this stage. pic.twitter.com/9Qka5e46cE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2023
Soccer Transfers (through CaughtOffside) had beforehand reported that the Ghanian was considered as a critical various to Mason Mount, although additional updates on the matter have been removed from forthcoming of late.
Working primarily as an attacking midfielder, we may perceive some potential fan issues over the 22-year-old’s means to contribute to the defensive aspect of the sport.
So far as his stats are involved, Kudus actually reveals extra of a aptitude for the ultimate third of the pitch, showcasing some completely gorgeous numbers throughout defensive and offensive metrics, rating in comparison with different forwards: 94th percentile for tackles, 99th percentile for profitable take-ons, 94th percentile for non-penalty xG and 92nd percentile for shot-creating actions.
What stands out compared to different attacking midfielders is the participant’s reliability in passing, registering within the 99th percentile for move completion share.
Whether or not Jurgen Klopp and Co. see sufficient in Kudus to warrant a bid stays to be seen, although it’s clear that different names discover themselves far larger up within the shortlist for the time being.