Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus has revealed how much he admires Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

The 22-year-old was linked with a move to Everton all summer, along with other teams.

The Ajax star has spoken about how he modeled his game growing up, and his admiration for Alcantara in particular.

Talking to Ajax TV, he explained : "I loved his game as a child. I like creativity and having fun playing. When I played in Denmark, a friend of mine arranged for a shirt from him. It was fantastic. The shirt is hanging at my home and I am very proud of it.

"Sometimes he plays as a 'six' but then, despite his defensive duties, he doesn't lose his creativity. No matter where he plays, he always finds the balance between defending and attacking. That's how I want to play," added Kudus on the Reds' No.6.

"As a kid, I was always given the ball to make moves. Even if I lost it ten times, I kept trying. No matter where I am, I still play with that same creativity and joy. It has shaped me into the player I am today. I want to score more and finish better."