Tottenham Hotspur are starting to get moving in the summer transfer window.
Indeed, Spurs have just announced their second signing of the summer in the shape of Kota Takai, and they’re not finished yet.
Tottenham still want attacking additions, and Spurs are very keen on Mohammed Kudus.
Tottenham want Kudus, but, as of yet, no agreement has been reached with West Ham.
West Ham don’t want to sell to Spurs, and according to Dean Jones, speaking on the Ranks FC Ultras Podcast, the Hammers have been left baffled by Tottenham’s latest approach to sign the attacker.
West Ham baffled by Tottenham’s latest Mohammed Kudus approach
According to Jones, West Ham were left shocked by Spurs’ latest approach for Mohammed Kudus.
Spurs apparently offered £50m plus £12m in add-ons for Kudus, but £10m of those add-ons were dependent on winning the Premier League and the Champions League – two things Spurs have never done.
“It’s madness, I spoke to somebody yesterday and they said their next offer was £50m and then £12m in add-ons. £10m of which was £5m when Tottenham win the Premier League and £5m when they were in the Champions League. West Ham are thinking ‘what are you lot on?’ They’re basically saying they’re never getting it,” Jones said.
Tottenham may be less likely to sign Kudus now
Tottenham have been very cheeky in making this sort of offer for Kudus.
Indeed, Spurs have tried to buff out this deal for Kudus by including these add-ons, but, in reality, they are very unrealistic.
Tottenham haven’t been close to winning the Premier League for a long time, while they’ve only ever threatened to win the Champions League once in their history.
West Ham aren’t stupid, they know when they’re being sold a bit of a dream, and they need to make sure they get a good deal for Kudus with add-ons that are realistic.
Spurs only serve to annoy West Ham if they continue to make these sorts of bids for Kudus.
West Ham were already applying a ‘Tottenham tax’ to any kind of deal with Spurs, and after making what could be perceived as an insulting offer for the attacker, West Ham may be, once again, less inclined to sell to Spurs.
Daniel Levy may well have shot himself in the foot by making this bid for Kudus, as it could leave West Ham more annoyed by their rivals’ attempts at this deal.