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Tottenham Hotspur have had a bid rejected for West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus, the latest reports have claimed.
Following the appointment of Thomas Frank as boss, Spurs have been linked with a host of players, with the former Brentford manager keen on rebuilding the side.
However, reported target Bryan Mbeumo is said to prefer a move to Manchester United, while Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has signed a new contract with the Cherries.
Recent rumours suggested that Tottenham have turned their attention to West Ham attacker Kudus, who has a release clause worth £85m.
Though Spurs are keen on bringing the 24-year-old to the club, Fichajes claim that the Hammers have rejected an offer of £50m, adding that West Ham do not see now as the right time to cash in on a key star.
Are Tottenham making a mistake?
Kudus is able to play across the forward line, and his versatility could be a valuable asset to Tottenham, who suffered numerous injury issues last term.
Having said that, the Ghanaian does not have a track record of production in attack, and has in fact only scored more than nine league goals in a season twice in his entire career.
His tally of five goals and three assists in the Premier League in 2024-25 would have only been the joint sixth best return at Spurs in terms of direct goal involvements, level with right-back Pedro Porro.
Additionally, Frank must consider whether spending in excess of £50m would be the best use of funds considering his side need to improve drastically at the back next season.
Tottenham conceded 65 league goals in 2024-25, a tally that made them the division's fifth worst defensive side, while their tally of 64 goals scored was the joint seventh best return.