Ghana star Mohammed Kudus in a list of Ajax players who have been handed squad numbers ahead of the new season.
The former FC Nordsjaelland midfielder is expected to continue in the number 20 shirt to continue his remarkable showing from last season.
However, the 23-year-old has been at the centre of transfer discussions in the past weeks following interests from several top European clubs with Premier League teams believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.
A few weeks ago, Chelsea were said to have struck an agreement on personal terms with the player as they sought experience in attack for the upcoming season but no official bid was confirmed in that regard.
Subsequently, Brighton and Hove Albion were also believed to have agreed a fee with Ajax for the player but no further update have been given with respect to negotiations with the player.
Meanwhile Ajax have set a deadline for striking a deal by Wednesday with any interested club with the price tag of Kudus to be around 40m. If the deadline elapses, the Dutch giants are expected to close doors for any club unless a higher fee is offered.
Kudus was a sensational performer for his club scoring 18 goals in all competitions while shining for Ghana at the 2022 World Cup with two goals and one assist in three games.
