Mohammed Kudus has emerged as a potential target for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old winger currently faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium as West Ham look to raise funds during the summer transfer window.
Kudus, whose contract expires in June 2028, featured 32 times in the Premier League last season, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Despite his best efforts, the Hammers only managed to finish 14th, which – if it's any consolation – was still above Manchester United and Spurs.
The Ghana international's impressive performances across the frontline didn't go unnoticed. So, with that being said, football.london has rounded up everything you need to know about Kudus and his future at West Ham.
Chelsea consider West Ham swoop
football.london understands that Kudus is an option for the Blues this summer. Last month, the Hammers offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign the Ghanaian as they looked to raise some funds.
The two Premier League clubs held talks about a potential transfer, but no official offer was submitted. It's understood that Kudus has an £85 million release clause in his contract at the London Stadium, but West Ham would be willing to do business for a bit cheaper.
Chelsea refuse to rule out Tottenham hijacking
According to the Mail Online, Chelsea have not ruled out a potential move for Kudus this summer. The report claims that the Blues would likely need to sell a few players before swooping in for the winger, with Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens set to follow Liam Delap to Stamford Bridge.
It's said that Chelsea have considered the possibility of sending players to West Ham in return, but the east Londoners are not interested in the potential trades that have been proposed thus far. Mail Online have confirmed that Kudus has an £85m release clause in his contract – £125m for clubs in Saudi Arabia – but the Hammers are not demanding those fees in full.
West Ham would reportedly be willing to listen to 'more reasonable offers' for their winger. Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham have also shown an interest in Kudus.
Tottenham want to break 'unofficial embargo'
According to The Telegraph, Tottenham want to break their 'unofficial transfer embargo' with West Ham and make Kudus the first player to make the switch in over 10 years. The report claims that the Ghanaian has been identified as a primary target by the north Londoners, who believe they can sign him for less than his release clause.
It's said that Spurs were keen on Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze, but it's Kudus who now looks 'most likely' to bolster Thomas Frank's side. The Telegraph add that Tottenham are yet to make an offer, and the club will need to fund signings by selling players this summer.
Carragher addresses Kudus situation
Towards the end of last season, Jamie Carragher tipped Kudus to leave West Ham in the summer transfer window. Speaking on Sky Sports during the Hammers' clash against Nottingham Forest, the former Liverpool defender said: "There's no doubt he's a quality player who should be playing for a team, I would say, that is closer to the top of the table than near the bottom right now.
"Last season, he looked fantastic. He just hasn't looked the same player this season. So, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a change there in some way because West Ham need the money.
"Other clubs might think this is just an off season for him and last season was the real Kudus. And if they can get that player then maybe it's a good signing. So, it might be the type of situation where it maybe works for."