Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Subject to the deal being finalised, the fee is in the region of €40million (£34.5m; $44m). That would make it a club-record purchase — surpassing the price paid for Joao Pedro this summer, which was just under £30million. Ghana international Kudus is close to agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club. The move has been driven by Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who views Kudus as a key target. Follow the summer transfer window with The Athletic…...