Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus, who is open to a move across London.
The Telegraph reports that Spurs are prepared to break their "unofficial transfer embargo" by swooping for a player from one of their London rivals. It would be the first transfer of that kind for 10 years and a crucial acquisition for Thomas Frank's attack.
The Lilywhites have been linked with Bryan Mbeumo, but he is prioritising a move to Manchester United. Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze are other attacking targets, but Kudus is the "likeliest" to arrive.
Tottenham Eyeing West Ham's Kudus
A deal likely to be agreed way less than £85m release clause
Kudus was one of West Ham's brightest attackers in the final year of David Moyes' second spell in charge after arriving from Ajax in the summer of 2023. His versatility allowed Moyes to use him in various attacking roles, and it appeared the Ghanaian would only improve at the London Stadium.
The 24-year-old stumbled last season, struggling to impress under Graham Potter and it appears the Hammers are prepared to move him on to fund a rebuild. He has three years left on his contract and a release clause worth £85m that runs in the first 10 days of July.
Spurs have made him their "primary target" and are optimistic a deal can be agreed "well below" said clause. His potential acquisition would be a massive boost for Frank in the attacking department, but sales may be required to bring him across the English capital.
Kudus, dubbed "world-class", would become the first player since Scott Parker to join from West Ham. The former English midfielder made the move from East to North London in August 2011.
Cristian Romero's future remains uncertain amid interest from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. There were reports from Argentina suggesting a fee had been agreed between the two clubs, but this has since been played down.
Spurs shouldn't have to worry about Chelse,a who have also been keeping an eye on Kudus. The Blues are focused on completing the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro for £50m and Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens for £55m.
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