Ajax coach confirms Mohammed Kudus' availability ahead of opener against Heracles

Ajax coach Maurice Steijn has confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will be available against Heracles in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday.

The Ghana international has been linked to multiple clubs in Europe, especially to the Premier League.

Brighton have already a deal in principle with Ajax in a deal worth 40 million euros but the deal has stalled due to some demands from the player's camp.

“I can confirm that Kudus can play tomorrow," he said.

“There are things happening around him but nothing concrete happened in the end.

"I'm very happy that he's with us tomorrow," he added.

Reportedly, the 23-year-old midfielder desires the inclusion of a release clause in his contract before committing to the move.

Although Kudus is under contract until 2025, he made a bold decision in April by declining a one-year extension, signalling his aspiration for fresh challenges beyond his time at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Kudus' tenure with Ajax has been undeniably impressive, amassing an impressive tally of 16 goals across 63 appearances in the Eredivisie.

Meanwhile, Chelsea and Arsenal also remain interested in the forward.