The Lowdown: Kudus shines at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup is now done and dusted, with numerous players excelling for their respective countries and enhancing their reputations before the January transfer window opens. One player who really caught the eye was Kudus, who stood out as arguably Ghana's best player, scoring twice in three appearances and ranking as far and away Whoscored's highest rated man in the squad. The 22-year-old's stock has undoubtedly risen in the past month or so and there could be a queue of top clubs looking to snap him up from Ajax.

The Latest: United eyeing up move

According to The Athletic's Mitten, Kudus is on United's wishlist of potential midfield signings, as Erik ten Hag look to bolster his options in the middle of the park, with Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham also mentioned in the report. The Ghanaian has worked with the Red Devils manager at Ajax recently, meaning any move by the Glazers would come with the gaffer's approval. [web_stories_embed url="https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-man-utd-news-8/" title="Latest Man Utd news!" poster="" width="360" height="600" align=“none"]

The Verdict: Brilliant midfield option

United's midfield has been a weak area for too long, and while the likes of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have strengthened it, neither represent long-term options. Kudus would do exactly that, coming in as an immediate key figure but also having the long-term potential to mature into one of the best in the Premier League in his position. He showed that at the World Cup, breaking the lines with his passing and 3.3 dribbles per game - journalist John Bennet has described him as a 'new star' - and his record of seven goals in 21 caps for Ghana is impressive.