Everton Missed Chance to Sign Mohammed Kudus, Claims Former Scout
Everton could have signed Mohammed Kudus before he joined Ajax, claims a former senior Everton scout. The Toffees are now set to lose Iliman Ndiaye to Al Hilal this summer amid ongoing talks.
What Happened?
Mohammed Kudus first began to catch the eye at the Right to Dream academy in Ghana, before he was signed by FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark. The then-18-year-old joined Ajax in 2020 for a fee in the region of £8m, and it was there that he began to thrive.
Why It Matters for Everton
The Toffees look set to lose Iliman Ndiaye to Al Hilal this summer amid ongoing talks. They will be forced to look elsewhere for a replacement, and Kudus could have been an ideal signing.
What Comes Next?
Everton are currently 13th in the Premier League, 49 points from the top, with a goal difference of -3. They have lost their last three games, and will be looking to get back on track soon. Their next fixture is against Coventry at home on November 7th.
Everton could have signed Mohammed Kudus before he joined Ajax, claims a former senior Everton scout. The Toffees are now set to lose Iliman Ndiaye to Al Hilal this summer amid ongoing talks. Kudus excelled for the Hammers and is expected to prove to be a superb signing for the Lilywhites, despite an injury-hit first campaign. In many ways, he is exactly the type of player that Everton could have used on their wings, bringing pace, flair and technical quality.
The 2022-23 season saw Kudus net 18 goals and provide six assists across all competitions, encouraging West Ham to spend £38m to sign him. Everton could have had an in long before that, however.
"I've watched Kudus ever since he was an FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark, that's the first time I saw him," long-time Moyes ally King told Football Insider. "It's funnily enough because we had a look at him at Everton and it was David Moyes who signed him at West Ham.
Kudus Set for Key Tottenham Season
Kudus got off to a brilliant start last season for Tottenham and had a goal and four assists in the Premier League by the start of October. As the Lilywhites began to struggle, so did he, and a significant hamstring injury suffered in January ended his first campaign. The winger is said to now be closing in on a return to full fitness after suffering a setback in April, ahead of what will be a key season for him.
"Kudus is very close. I think when we come back to London he will be available to start working with us," Roberto De Zerbi confirmed last week.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 13th in Premier League, 49 pts, 13W-10D-15L from 38 games, recent form LLDDL. Goals this season: 47 scored, 50 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 36 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Tottenham 1-0 Everton (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (LLLDD, most recent first); lost the last 3. Next fixture: vs Coventry (at home, 2026-11-07).
