FC Nordsjaelland has turned down Stade Reims' initial bid for promising Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah, revealing the fervent interest surrounding the talented forward.

Nuamah has been a subject of admiration for various European clubs, with Reims and Ajax emerging as prominent contenders for his services.

The Ligue 1 outfit tabled an opening proposal of €18 million, which, however, fell short of FC Nordsjaelland's valuation of their prized asset.

The Danish Superliga leaders are reportedly seeking a figure slightly exceeding €20 million Euros, equivalent to approximately 150-200 million Danish Kroner, for the young prodigy.

Should this financial threshold be met, it would establish a new record transfer fee for FC Nordsjaelland, surpassing the precedent set by Ghanaian compatriot Kamladeen Sulemana, who completed a €20 million Euros move to Stade Rennes in 2021.

While Stade Reims has exhibited their keenness to secure Nuamah's talents, Ajax's stance remains without a formal bid at this juncture, despite their purported interest.

Furthermore, a Premier League team's involvement adds another layer of intrigue to the negotiations for the elusive winger.

In the Danish Superliga, Nuamah's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, underlined by his four-goal tally and an assist in merely three matches.

His impactful start to the season earned him the dual accolades of Player of the Month and Young Player for July, signifying his significant contributions to FC Nordsjaelland's campaign.