Amidst a flurry of serious interest from clubs in Europe, including Brighton, the spotlight remains firmly on Mohammed Kudus, and Ajax's coach, Maurice Steijn, insists that the talented player's focus is on the Dutch club.
Despite the allure of playing in the Premier League, Steijn emphasized that there are no signs indicating Kudus' departure from Ajax.
“I have read a lot of reports about Kudus this week but there is literally nothing right now that points to him leaving," Steijn said.
“I spoke to him this week and he is fully focused on Ajax. He is a jewel for Ajax.
Despite the speculations surrounding his future, the Black Stars midfielder was named in the starting XI against Heracles on Saturday.
The away side broke the deadlock through Mario Engels in the 45th minute.
During added time in the first half, Jakov Medić scored to level the home side up to make it 1-1 before the end of the first half.
After recess, Ajax kept threatening the opposition box and finally had the breakthrough in the 75th minute with Mohammed Kudus scoring a beauty.
Steven Bergwijn increased the tally of the home in the 85th minute with another superb goal.
During the added time in the 90th minute, Kudus Mohammed was brought down in the 18-yard box of the away side to win a penalty for the home side.
Bergwin again stepped up to convert the spot kick to make it 4-1 in full-time for the home side.