According to the Athletic, West Ham are close to signing Chelsea transfer target and Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.

West Ham have submitted an official offer worth €41m plus €3m in add-ons (£35m + £2.56m) in a deal that would include a 10% sell-on clause.

The report adds that Ajax are expected to accept the offer from West Ham for Kudus.

West Ham have already agreed personal terms with Kudus, who will sign a five year contract with the option of a sixth year.

The Ghana international has spent three seasons in Amsterdam, scoring 16 goals in 63 Eredivisie matches. He has also scored seven goals in 24 appearances for Ghana including two in the World Cup last winter.