Dutch great Marco van Basten admits he rates Mohammed Kudus ahead of his former Ajax teammate Antony.

Antony's big-money move to Manchester United has not yet resulted in a goal tally to match the mammoth fee paid for him, with only three goals and no assists in the league.

And despite the camera-grabbing displays of flair that the Brazilian is capable of, Van Basten argued that it is Kudus who is the more entertaining player.

"I find Mohammed Kudus a much better football player than Antony," Van Basten told Ziggo Sport.

"Antony has his skills, but he is confused with the things he is trying to do!

"Kudus has much better technique and he knows what he is doing. Antony may be faster, but Kudus is smarter and more technical.

"He is much more of a footballer, you can place him anywhere on the pitch, an all-rounder for the team.

"In fact, I like him much better than Antony. He's more fun to watch play."