Tottenham Hotspur are tracking Mohamed Kudus ahead of a potential move in the new year, according to reports.

German outlet Sport Bild claim that the north London outfit are one of several teams across Europe interested in signing the 22-year-old attacking midfielder.

Premier League rivals Everton, as well as Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, are also keen on the Ajax sensation, as per the report, which also suggests that Kudus would be available for as little as €10m (£8.7m).

The Ghana international has found success playing as a false nine for the Eredivisie champions this campaign, though he is primarily an attacking midfielder capable of pulling the strings in the final third.

As per Transfermarkt, he has provided the Dutch side with eight goals and one assist across 12 appearances in all competitions, meaning he has averaged one direct contribution every 58 minutes, which is pretty remarkable.

Three of these efforts have come in the Champions League, scoring in each of Ajax's group A fixtures against Rangers, Liverpool and Napoli.

Such form and exploits have seen the 22-year-old lauded as a "star boy" by journalist Alimo Philip and a "superstar" by Opta analyst Owuraku Ampofo, whilst in the past, teammate Daley Blind has compared him to another ex-Ajax man in Frenkie de Jong.

"He still has some things that he can act faster because he is a lot of tricks, but you can sometimes enjoy that too. He still has to vary it a bit, but it is a good asset," he said. "He can play a man and make a gear. He is quite a bit like Frenkie in that respect."

In terms of attacking output in the final third, it's evident that Kudus is a lethal threat, having averaged a total of 1.2 key passes, 3.8 shots and a squad-high 5.8 successful dribbles per 90 in the Dutch top-flight this term, via WhoScored.

It's no secret that Spurs have struggled for creativity and could do with a playmaking talent capable of providing their front three with more chances, whilst also supporting the goalscoring burden.

In the two games since their return from the international break, Antonio Conte's side have scored just once in a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Arsenal and earlier in the week, a front three of Harry Kane, Richarlison and Heung-min Son could only muster up two attempts on target against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Spurs also rank within the bottom eight teams for passes into the final third, as per FBref.

Leicester City's James Maddison was one player heavily mooted with a switch to N17 throughout the summer transfer window - hardly a surprise after 18 goals and 12 assists last season alone - but with a £50m price tag, Lilywhites chief Fabio Paratici could be priced out of a move.

Instead, for around 82% cheaper, Kudus could be the answer to Conte's creative crisis, given the evidence and reviews above.

There's no denying that he could be the next big thing to come out of the Johan Cruyff Stadium and Spurs should be a the front of the queue seeing as they are crying out for a progressive attacking midfielder.

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