West Ham United has set its gaze on unlocking the potential of attractive bids for their star striker, Mohammed Kudus. In a strategic move for the summer transfer window, the Hammers are contemplating parting ways with Kudus, aiming to generate revenue for future team enhancements under the guidance of Graham Potter.
The agreement binding Kudus to West Ham stipulates an £85m release clause, an amount that prospective buyers are currently hesitant to fulfill. Nevertheless, West Ham remains open to negotiations, agreeing to entertain offers that fall short of the stipulated amount. The club is optimistic that the player’s appeal will initiate a bidding competition among interested parties.
Tottenham Hotspur tried their luck with a preliminary £50m offer, which West Ham deemed unsatisfactory. For Spurs, Kudus is considered as an appealing substitute to Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, who, according to some reports, has expressed a desire to move to Manchester United.
Alongside Spurs, other Premier League clubs are said to have Kudus on their radar. Arsenal and Newcastle United both have reportedly shown an interest in the Ghanaian forward. Chelsea football club is also subtly observing the development surrounding the 24-year-old player.
Chelsea, while focusing on finalizing a deal to onboard Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, considers Kudus as a potential plan B. The Blues had been approached with the prospect of acquiring Kudus earlier in the transfer season.
Mohammed Kudus marked his entry into West Ham from Ajax in 2023 with a transfer fee approximately around £36m. His debut season with the Hammers was nothing short of spectacular, finding the back of the net 14 times, impressing fans and critics alike.
However, Kudus endured a challenging time in his second season with West Ham, with scoring opportunities dwindling down to just five successful goals. His dwindling fortune mirrored the team’s struggle as they finished in the 14th spot in the league, at the end of a season filled with obstacles.
Despite a tough season, Kudus cemented his status as one of English football’s premier dribblers since his arrival. He topped the charts in Europe’s top five leagues for successful dribblings in the 2023-24 season and retained a spot in the top three the following season, showing remarkable consistency.
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