One of Tottenham Hotspur’s top targets has now decided that a move to North London is a priority for him, despite interest from Chelsea.
The North London club returned to pre-season training on Saturday; however, they have made just one new addition so far this summer.
Thomas Frank will now be hoping that Spurs’ transfer plans will start to accelerate over the coming week, and one of his key targets has just made the Lilywhites his number one destination.
Tottenham Hotspur have just seen a bid rejected for their key target, but talks are set to continue to bring the player who Fabio Paratici ‘really likes’ to North London.
Mohammed Kudus wants Tottenham move
Mohammed Kudus is now prioritising a move to Tottenham over other options should he leave West Ham United this summer, according to The Athletic.
The North London club’s opening offer for the 24-year-old has been rejected by the Hammers, but talks are set to continue between the two clubs.
But when it comes to the player himself, personal terms are unlikely to be an issue, and he is understood to be keen on making the switch across London.
TBR Football revealed on Thursday that Tottenham had a £55m bid for Kudus rejected, with the East London club looking for around £65m.
Kudus, who’s been called ‘very special’, has a release clause worth £84m; therefore, West Ham believe their asking price is rather fair.
Fabio Paratici ‘really likes’ Kudus, TBR Football understands, and believes that Frank can turn him into a ‘world star’, given his previous work with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
Mohammed Kudus is actually the perfect Tottenham signing
Kudus could add something to Tottenham’s team that they have been missing for quite some time.
The 24-year-old had completed more dribbles than any other Premier League player since the start of the 2023/24 season.
Spurs don’t have many wingers who are either willing or able to take on their man, and Kudus has shown this is one of his strongest attributes.
Dejan Kulusevski has completed 86 dribbles during this time, the most of any Spurs player, but this is still 121 fewer than the Ghanaian international.
Brennan Johnson and Kudus would then be the two players fighting it out for the right wing spot next season, with Kulusevski also in the mix.