Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on their biggest signing of the summer so far after striking a deal for West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
David Ornstein has reported that Tottenham have reached total agreement with West Ham over Kudus in a deal worth around £55million.
Meanwhile, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has confirmed that it was Tottenham’s fourth offer, and that there are no add-ons, just cash.
Interestingly, Kudus has already revealed his ideal position – but it could pose a problem for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank.
Mohammed Kudus says his best position is at No. 10
Over the years, Mohammed Kudus has made a name for himself as a superb and versatile Premier League player who has featured in no fewer than seven positions for the Hammers.
Most of his appearances for West Ham have come on the right wing, followed by the left wing, and then there’s a tie at centre-forward and in attacking midfield.
However, Kudus has mentioned several times that his preferred position is as a No. 10.
When he joined West Ham, he told the club’s media team: “We all know my versatility for the past years, but I think the position I’ve played most spots from my actions are from the central areas.
“But it’s the team that’s above everyone else so the position the coach feels is best for me to help the team, of course, I will give my 100 per cent best.
“Everything that I’ve played in did my best is from like, an attacking position, from the midfield.”
And in an interview with Sky Sports, Kudus said: “[My best position is] like a No.10, attacking midfielder. That’s where I’ve played all my years since I was a kid.
“Recently, I’ve played on the wings or even as a striker sometimes but I’ve always been a midfielder.”
The two problems Mohammed Kudus may face at Tottenham regarding his preferred position
The first problem with Kudus admitting he prefers playing as a No. 10 is that Tottenham are already pretty well stocked in that position.
Spurs currently have James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski who can play at No. 10, so there will be fierce competition in that position for Kudus.
In addition, Frank has been known to favour a 4-2-3-1 formation, with room for only one No. 10 in the line-up.
As a result, if Kudus were set on playing at No. 10, there would be three top players vying for one position per matchday.