Ajax chief Sven Mislintat admits Mohammed Kudus could be sold.

Chelsea and Mislintat's former club Arsenal are both chasing the Ghana international's signing this summer.

"There are clubs that have informally enquired about him," he told Ajax Life. "I don't expect an offer very soon, although you know that things can be different in the football world. Perhaps the interest is not as serious as everyone thinks."

Mislintat also told Aglemeen Dagblad: "There is no fixed deadline, but there are agreements we must have to get replacements if we have not already done so proactively.

"The best thing is if Kudus and (Edson) Alvarez stay, then we keep two top players. But it is also possible that one goes, or both." Kudus' current price tag stands at £40million but the former Arsenal head of recruitment has hinted the Dutch club's valuation may increase as the summer window elapses.

"It is important for us that the relationship with the players remains good. This can be done by being transparent and applying good principles. As we get closer to the deadline, the transfer fee, for example, goes up."