Tottenham look set to secure the signing of West Ham star Mohammed Kudus.
The Ghana star is reportedly keen to link up with the Europa League winners, and Spurs have already seen a £50million bid rejected.
The two London clubs remain in discussions, with Kudus’ agency, ROOF, believed to be taking a leading role in the negotiations.
The Hammers are believed to want a fee in the region of £60m to sell the former Ajax star to Thomas Frank‘s side as he begins to try to build on Ange Postecoglou’s success.
Frank to wipe out Kudus concerns at Tottenham
Kudus’ form last season will be a worry for Daniel Levy as the Hammers star notched just five goals and three assists in 32 league matches.
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However, iconic commentator Ian Darke believes that Frank will be able to make Kudus shine in North London despite his poor campaign.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “At his best, Kudus is a great addition for Spurs.
“He can make things happen and gets his share of goals, but he went off the boil at West Ham and frustrated fans last season.
“However, Thomas Frank was excellent at getting the best from players at Brentford, and you would back him to do the same with Kudus.”
Kudus is the marquee signing that Frank needs
The former Brentford boss needs a marquee signing, having failed to lure Bryan Mbuemo from his old club, with the prolific attacker seemingly set to join Manchester United.
A move for Eberechi Eze also looks complicated, with arch-rivals Arsenal also in the mix for his signature.
The Lilywhites need an attacker who is capable of making a difference, and Kudus at his best will certainly provide that at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He proved that in his first season with the Irons, as he notched eight goals and six assists and with the level of the players around him at Spurs, he could shatter those numbers.
Graham Potter’s side had a miserable campaign last season, so the Ghanaian’s poor stats can be disregarded as it was not solely his fault.