Tottenham are attempting to make an ambitious swoop for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.
Daniel Levy is keen on adding Kudus to Thomas Frank’s squad this summer.
The Ghanaian can play across most of the frontline, and this versatility could prove essential for a Tottenham side looking to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.
However, Spurs supporters will be feeling anxious after a recent David Ornstein update.
Kudus to Tottenham is far from done
After hitting a dead end with Bryan Mbeumo, Tottenham want to make Kudus their statement signing.
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It has been widely reported that the Lilywhites have already made contact with the 24-year-old, although convincing West Ham will not be easy. Spurs are hoping to negotiate a price lower than Kudus’ reported £85million release clause, but the two clubs have not conducted business since 2011.
Kudus is open to a move to Tottenham. However, according to Ornstein, a deal is not close.
Speaking via The Athletic on YouTube (5 July), the reliable journalist said, “Kudus is in the orbit of clubs like Tottenham. West Ham might need to sell a player, and he is their most obvious asset.
“I think Tottenham would carry appeal to someone like him, Champions League football and remaining in London, but there will be other options as well, and I don’t think this one is close to a conclusion as of yet.”
Tottenham need two signings to compete next season
The Lilywhites have been linked to several players this summer, but two will take them to the next level.
The first is, of course, Kudus. As mentioned, he is a versatile attacker who could give Frank several tactical options.
But he has also proven he can produce elite levels of output. In 2023/24, Kudus was involved in 28 goals for West Ham, and while he failed to reach the same heights last season, Frank could bring it out of him again.
In addition to Kudus, Xavi Simons is a player Spurs must sign. The RB Leipzig star is considered one of the best talents of his generation and would serve the club for years to come.
While Simons is best positioned behind a striker, he is comfortable in wide areas, especially on the left wing. This could help Spurs to better adapt to the inevitable departure of Son Heung-min, whenever that day comes.
Therefore, whatever the cost may be, Tottenham must make a statement with these two signings this summer.