Tottenham are interested in West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus, who is expected to leave the London Stadium this summer.
Kudus is one of Spurs’ leading targets, as talkSPORT revealed last week.
3
Spurs are yet to place a bid, but are in talks regarding a move for the 24-year-old Ghanaian.
Kudus scored five goals and got three assists last season and is valued by Spurs due to his versatility.
The club is optimistic that he can increase his goal tally to double digits, given he has scored eight goals in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season.
Spurs had considered Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, but have now backed out after discovering the price tag exceeds £65 million, which is more than they paid for Dominic Solanke.
Unless the price drops, they won’t revisit that deal.
Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze have both been discussed as options as well.
Meanwhile, the Brentford forward is determined to join Manchester United, with discussions progressing well to complete his transfer to Old Trafford. On the other hand, Eze is willing to move to Arsenal if they decide to pursue him further.
Nothing is moving to date between Spurs and Palace winger despite appreciation.
Kudus is believed to be open to Spurs and was the subject of a player-plus-cash deal from Chelsea, which the Hammers rejected.
And his departure could lead the Hammers to turn their attention to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall or Carney Chukwuemeka.
3
The Ghana international also has Saudi interest from Al-Nassr.
Kudus has a Saudi-specific release clause of £120m, although Al-Nassr, like Spurs, believe West Ham will sell of significantly less.
Should Kudus end up joining Spurs, he would become the first player to move directly from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011.
Although Kudus appears destined for the exit door at West Ham, Hammers boss Graham Potter would certainly prefer to have the Ghanaian flyer in his ranks.
Speaking in May, Potter felt the 24-year-old’s struggles were down to the team’s overall lack of functionality.
But Potter also pointed out it was the responsibility of the player and the coaching staff to maximise his vast potential.
3
“He’s been working hard since we’ve been here, I’ve said that many times in press conferences (about Kudus),” Potter said.
“Sometimes when the team isn’t functioning as well as you’d like, individuals within the team can suffer with that.
“He gives his best and the maximum he can and I think it’s probably just the little things that haven’t gone his way have gone his way recently.
“We can see the talent, we can see the potential but it’s our responsibility, and his, to try and get more.”
Watch the FIFA Club World Cup for FREE on DAZN
*If you click on a link in this Box Out we will earn affiliate revenue
This year’s FIFA Club World Cup will see the top teams from around the world competing to be crowned champions.
Here’s how to watch every game for free on DAZN:
- Sign Up: Go to the DAZN website and create a free account
- Select Your Package: Choose the free standard coverage
- Enjoy the Action: Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN
From Harry Kane to Erling Haaland, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be packed with the most exciting football from the world’s top talent.
Sign up to DAZN now and watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup for free
