Tottenham could reportedly announce a deal for Mohammed Kudus as early as today. It is claimed that the final touches on a controversial move for the West Ham star are being finalised.
Kudus’ potential switch from West Ham to Spurs would mark the first time a player has moved between the clubs since Scott Parker in 2011. A medical for the versatile forward has reportedly been booked for today. That comes after personal terms were already said to have been agreed. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a contract until 2031.
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According to Sky Germany, Spurs could announce the signing as early as today, with all the formalities expected to be passed. Kudus would become Thomas Frank’s first major new signing as head coach of the north London club.
A reported £55million deal has been agreed between the two clubs. Kudus had an £85m release clause but West Ham were willing to accept a smaller fee to kickstart their own summer business.
Kudus still had three years remaining on his contract, in addition to West Ham harbouring the option to extend that by 12 months. The Ghana international, who the Hammers signed from Ajax for £38m in 2023, endured a tough season last term.
In November, Kudus was handed a five-match ban for a wild outburst in a match against Spurs. He struck two opposition players in the face and, despite initially receiving only a yellow card, he was dismissed upon a VAR review.
Kudus was charged by the Football Association and later fined £60,000. He scored five goals and provided two assists in 32 Premier League appearances last term.
Frank will entertain Kudus’ versatility. The player can feature anywhere across the forward line, in addition to an attacking midfield role. He is well-regarded for his dribbling ability and ferocious shot.
Spurs’ only incoming senior deals this summer have been making loan moves for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso permanent. Young Japanese defender Kota Takai has also arrived from Kawasaki Frontale, although it is unclear what part he will play in Frank’s first-team squad next season.
Reported interest in Bryan Mbeumo has seemingly dwindled after the Brentford star is said to have made clear that his priority is to join Manchester United. However, the Red Devils’ talks over the Cameroon international, who shone under Frank at Brentford, are said to have stalled.