Mohamed Kudus has emerged as one of the most talked about names in the summer 2025 transfer window, with the West Ham United star gaining serious interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
The 24-year-old Ghana International was impressed by the hammer and has attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the UK.
In his 65 appearances for the Premier League Hammer, he scored 13 goals and provided 12 assists.
He showed versatility by effectively operating as a winger, a midfielder in central attacks, and even a fake nine.
West Ham United asks a large fee from Mohamed Kudus
Kudus has a £85 million release clause in a contract specifically applicable to Premier League clubs, but West Ham is open to negotiating deals in the 60 million euro area and recognizes the financial benefits of sales while allowing them to reinvest in other parts of the squad as part of Graham Potter’s control strategy.
Tottenham emerged as the first club to come into direct contact with Kudus, identifying Ghanaians as important additions that could provide valuable team depth, sources close to the agent industry notified Catch off side.
The Europa League winner wants to address the offensive issues this summer, and Kudus has emerged as a major goal.
Chelsea continues to have an interest in Kudus despite completing the deal between Joao Pedro and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
Sources say Chelsea have shown that players like Kearney Chukwemeka and Keenan Dewsbury Hall have combined with cash to seduce West Ham into negotiations. However, West Ham rejected the proposal, and Potter preferred a simple cash transaction.
Newcastle United also keeps watching Kudos as they are trying to inject pace and creativity into their attacks after Miguel Almiron’s departure, but the financial constraints and competition between Tottenham and Chelsea can complicate their pursuit.
Tottenham and Chelsea face Liverpool competition
In addition to the clubs mentioned above, Premier League champion Liverpool is also interested in Hammers Star.
For West Ham, the potential sales of Kudus represent an opportunity to generate important funds that they can reinvest in their teams.
Kudus will accept a move to one of the Premier League elites as the chance to play in the Champions League is too good to refuse.
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