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MOHAMMED KUDUS is set for an awkward reunion with Tottenham stars after the north Londoners agreed a deal to sign him from West Ham.

While Spurs are also interested in adding Brentford forward Yoane Wissa to their forward line.

After having an initial £50million bid for Kudus rejected, Spurs upped their offer to around £55m, which their east London rivals accepted.

Kudus, 24, will sign a six-year contract and is scheduled to have a medical on Thursday.

His capture is seen as a major bit of business for new Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who had made signing a new winger a top priority.

Tottenham had initially identified Bryan Mbeumo - who netted 20 Premier League goals for Frank at Brentford last season - but the Frenchman wants to go to Manchester United.

Antoine Semenyo was considered, before he signed a new deal at Bournemouth, but the man they have moved for is Kudus.

The former Ajax star’s versatility and dribbling ability are two big attractions.

Kudus’s 195 attempted dribbles, 47 per cent of which were successful, in the Premier League last term were more than Eberechi Eze, Kaoru Mitoma, Dejan Kulusevski and Mbeumo.

He scored 13 goals and grabbed 12 assists in England's top flight during his two-season stay at West Ham, after arriving from the Eredivisie for £37m in 2023.

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One of those came at Spurs in October, when he fired home an early opener only to see the Irons lose 4-1.

Kudus was also sent off late in the game for lashing out at the faces of both Micky van de Ven and Pape Sarr, earning a FIVE-MATCH ban as punishment.

He becomes the first player West Ham have sold to Tottenham since 2011 when England midfielder Scott Parker made the same switch.

Relations between both clubs have not always been harmonious and the Hammers were reluctant to sell to their North London rivals, offering Kudus to Chelsea, but the Blues did not make an offer.

Kudus is a Ghana international but will not play at this season’s Africa Cup of Nations - which runs from December 21 to January 18 - after his country surprisingly failed to qualify.

Spurs may look to follow up their Kudus capture with that of DR Congo striker Wissa, who netted 19 Premier League goals for Brentford last season and has one year left on his contract.

But whether the Bees, who already lost manager Frank to Spurs last month, would be willing to sell both Mbeumo and Wissa in the same summer remains to be seen.

Kudus’ switch could kickstart West Ham’s summer business.

The Hammers have needed to raise funds to back Graham Potter as he looks to overhaul a squad which finished 14th last season.

Potter wants a new spine but, due to Premier League spending rules, had to sell before buying.

They are closing in on a deal for Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, who helped Senegal shock England 3-1 at the City Ground last month.

TIMO WERNER has reportedly been told he won't play for RB Leipzig again after his dismal loan spell at Tottenham came to an end.

Werner, 29, is said to have been brought crashing down to earth with the news coming just two weeks after the high of marrying his partner of eight years, Paula.

According to German outlet Bild, Werner has been told that he is surplus to requirements at Leipzig and won't be called upon to play for the Bundesliga club again.

Werner, who has one year remaining on his £8.6million-per-season contract, is thought to have been told he won't even be used in club friendlies if he chooses to see out his current deal.

The forward has reportedly been offered a two-and-a-half year deal with fellow Red Bull owned outfit New York Red Bulls in the MLS.

The offer, which would be worth around £3.5m-per-season, is understood to have been rejected by Werner and his camp.

Werner hasn't featured for Leipzig since December 2023, spending the last 18 months on loan in the Premier League with Spurs.

His time in North London failed to live up to expectations, with the 57-time German International scoring just three times in 41 appearances for Tottenham.

Coupled with his previous unsuccessful time with Chelsea, it's no surprise that it's been reported that no Premier League clubs are in for the versatile attacker as things stand.

Werner was criticised by former manager Ange Postecoglou while at Tottenham.

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The Aussie boss slammed Werner's performance in a Europa League clash with Rangers as "unacceptable".

Postecoglou said: "He wasn't playing anywhere near the level he should.

"When you've got 18-year-olds [playing], it's not acceptable to me and I said that to Timo. He's a senior German international.

"The moment we're in right now, it's not like we've got many options. I need everyone to at least be going out there trying to give the best of themselves.

"His performance in the first half wasn't acceptable."

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WEST HAM are demanding a minimum £60million for Tottenham target Mohammed Kudus.

The Hammers have already knocked back one bid of £50m, including £5m in add-ons.

West Ham were also not happy with the proposed terms offered by Spurs, who were looking to spread the cost over a number of years.

Kudus, 24, is expected to be sold this summer with Graham Potter needing to raise funds for investment due to Premier League spending rules.

The Hammers are looking to raise funds to replace a host of depth options who left the club following the expiry of their contracts, including full-back Aaron Cresswell and forward Michail Antonio.

West Ham have limited options when it comes to sales, with Lucas Paqueta's spot fixing case yet to be decided.

Spurs remain in talks with their London rivals over the deal - though Kudus has also been offered to Chelsea.

West Ham will be hoping to instigate a bidding war between interested parties to drive the fee closer to the Ghanaian's release clause of £85m.

Kudus arrived in East London from Ajax for a fee of £37m in the summer of 2023.

His first season saw him notch 17 Premier League goal contributions in 33 games.

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A lacklustre follow up campaign has left him in pole position to be sold for funds as West Ham look to change their fortunes under Potter.

West Ham are moving closer to a deal for Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf after having two bids rejected.

Slavia are holding out for their valuation of £17m in order to sanction a deal for the Senegalese.

LOS ANGELES FC look set to miss out on Tottenham’s Son Heung-min — for now.

The MLS club were keen on making the Spurs skipper their big-name replacement for former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, 38, who has joined Lille.

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But a move to America is unlikely at this stage, meaning the California outfit will have to wait either until January or another 12 months.

Son, who turns 33 on Tuesday, had been open to ending his decade at Spurs this summer, going out on the high of winning the Europa League.

He has a year remaining on his £200,000-a-week contract but a US switch does appeal to him.

The forward is expected to return to training next week for medical checks.

Son will also hold face-to-face talks with new manager Thomas Frank.

The South Korea international has also been targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs and is coveted by his old bossJose Mourinho at Fenerbahce in Turkey.

It would be a major shock if the North Londoners sold him ahead of their trip to Seoul at the start of August.

Tottenham play a friendly against Newcastle at The Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3.

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Spurs would not let him go on the cheap, though, especially given the vast commercial benefits he brings to the club through his iconic status in his home country.

Meanwhile, new boy Luka Vuskovic will finally join up with Spurs on Saturday.

The Croatia defender was signed for £12million from Hajduk Split in 2023.

But he could not move until the first transfer window following his 18th birthday in February.

TOTTENHAM have announced that the ‘Bill Nicholson Gates’ will be reinstalled in front of their stadium ahead of next season.

The gates were a famous feature of Spurs' old White Hart Lane home but were removed in 2015 when construction work began on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The gates become synonymous with Nicholson, who guided Spurs to a league and FA Cup double in 1961, following a photograph of the late manager standing between them, taken by Peter Robinson in the 1970s.

Fans have been hoping to see the iconic black and gold wrought iron gates brought out of storage, ever since Tottenham moved into their new glitzy home in 2019.

But they won't have much longer to wait to see them take their place outside the stadium once again following an update from the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting that was held on Tuesday.

The gates will be given a new home within Paxton17, close to the ticket office on the Tottenham High Road.

The meeting was attended by club representatives, including new chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham.

Work is under way to have the gates in place for Spurs’ opening Premier League match of the season at home to Burnley on August 16.

As with any new stadium, the club has been trying to underline connections between it and the old home.

The gates were one of the most recognisable and distinctive sights at the old ground, outside the car park in front of the main entrance facing the High Road.

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Chairman Daniel Levy said: “The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our club’s heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer.

“We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years.

“We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill’s family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history.”

Another key point from the meeting is that the club and FAB are working together to create a revamped Tottenham Hall of Fame.

RICHARLISON is set to leave the Premier League as he looks to reset his career overseas, SunSport can reveal.

The injury-stricken Brazilian will be allowed to leave Tottenham after new manager Thomas Frank gave the green light for his exit.

And although the 28-year-old striker has been linked with a return to Everton, sources close to the Merseyside club say David Moyes has rejected the chance to sign him.

The Toffees are believed to be focusing on other targets as they look towards life at their new stadium.

Newcastle star Callum Wilson is on their radar and is seen as a replacement for the departing Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Moyes also believes that hitman Beto can be a big player for him next season.

It means Richarlison, who endured a frustrating season last term, is expected to head to Turkey and sign for Galatasaray.

They’ve also been chasing Victor Osimhen, but with that deal looking difficult to get over the line, their attention has now switched back to the Brazil international - who could be available for just £20million.

Another option would be a loan deal - although Spurs are believed to prefer the idea of a permanent switch.

They’re ready to cut their losses on a player who has endured a frustrating time in North London.

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Since joining for £50m in 2022, he’s managed a mere 20 goals and 10 assists in 90 appearances, with injuries keeping him sidelined for over 30 matches in 2024-25.

His latest campaign was a rollercoaster as he only made 15 Premier League starts which saw just four goals scored, plus a single Europa League strike.

It has been widely reported that Richarlison is keen to remain in Europe despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Spurs fans will be divided over the news.

He is popular among many - but his lack of game time and inability to stay injury free has led many supporters to grow frustrated.

Tottenham will need a strong squad next season as they juggle Premier League and Champions League football.

GERMAN wonderkid Nelson Weiper is on the radar of THREE Premier League clubs.

The 20-year-old Mainz ace is turning heads around Europe following his form and his performances at the Under-21 European Championship.

He appeared in six matches and netted four goals during the tournament in Slovakia, two behind Bayern Munich-linked team-mate Nick Woltemade.

His aerial prowess was on display against England in Saturday’s final, where he scored a great header in first-half injury time to get his nation back in the game.

The goal didn’t stop England from going on to win the match after Jonathan Rowe became the young Three Lions super sub in extra time.

But SunSport understands scouts from Tottenham, Brentford and West Ham are now closely monitoring Weiper.

All three think he could be a strong addition to their squad and are poised to move this summer.

Since debuting for Mainz in October 2022, Weiper has built a steady foundation, playing 37 times in the Bundesliga and scoring five goals, combining size, strength and smart movement.

His qualities as a target man, strong in the air, adept at hold-up play, capable of drop‑offs and linking with team-mates, mean he could be a perfect fit for the Premier League.

The player is likely cost around £12million, with Mainz expected to push for add-on clauses in any deal to ensure they receive more cash if he goes on to play for the senior national team.

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Weiper is another one of Mainz's young superstars, along with Brajan Gruda, who recently moved to Brighton for £30m last summer, making 21 league appearances for the Seagulls.

He was untouchable in the youth leagues in Germany and has been rewarded with minutes in the Bundesliga.

Sky Germany reported last month how several clubs have been monitoring Weiper.

The striker reportedly caught the eye of Cesc Fabregas' Serie A side Como, who are weighing up a potential bid.

A clause in Weiper's contract would enable Mainz to extend the player’s contract until 2026.

And it's believed Die Nullfünfer's boss, Christian Heidel, doesn't want to sell the youngster and would prefer to keep him.

TOTTENHAM are interested in making their first signing from West Ham in 14 years.

SunSport understands Spurs are keen on Hammers star Mohammed Kudus this summer.

Kudus, 24, arrived at the London Stadium in 2023 from Ajax for a fee of £35million.

West Ham beat competition from Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea to snare the Ghanaian star's signature.

However, the club are open to cashing in on the attacker in order to fund their own summer rebuild for manager Graham Potter.

The Europa League winners are said to be open to breaking their "unofficial transfer embargo" to sign Kudus.

Should a transfer go through, he would be the first player to move directly to Spurs since Scott Parker in 2011.

The former England international joined the Hammers' rivals after their relegation to the Championship.

Parker was a shining light at Upton Park that season as he was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year despite the club finishing bottom.

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Kudus is said to be open to the controversial transfer and has a release clause of £85m.

A move would see him return to Champions League football and play under Thomas Frank.

West Ham have yet to receive an official bid for Kudus and Spurs could face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle.

Kudus starred for the Hammers in his debut season in the Premier League.

He scored 14 goals and assisted six more across all competitions as the club finished 9th and reached the Europa League quarter-finals.

Last season, he failed to continue his electrifying performances as West Ham slumped to a 14th-placed finish.

He could only muster five goals and four assists in 35 appearances in all competitions.

Kudus has recently changed agents to the renowned sports management firm ROOF amid speculation over his future.

West Ham are yet to add to their squad this summer despite the exits of long-serving players Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal and Lukas Fabianski.

There is still uncertainty over the future of Michail Antonio with his contract set to expire.

The club's Premier League record goalscorer has not played for the club since his horror car crash in December.

But he has made his return to the pitch as he appeared for Jamaica in the 1-0 Gold Cup loss to Guatemala earlier this month.

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