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NOTTINGHAM FOREST have now made their legal complaint over Tottenham's pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White.

The Midlands outfit are arguing they did not give permission to approach their talisman.

While Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis also wants to know how Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was made aware of a £60million release clause in the England man's contract.

Gibbs-White had been expected to have a Spurs medical on Friday - until Forest's furious response put the block on the switch, temporarily at least.

The 25-year-old reported back for Forest pre-season training just before 9am on Monday morning.

Spurs still hope to follow up last week's £55million signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham with Gibbs-White, who has two years remaining on his Forest contract.

But right now the midfielder remains in limbo, waiting to see if the dispute can be resolved to allow him to complete the move to North London.

Recently-appointed Spurs boss Thomas Frank sees Gibbs-White, who has four caps for England, as the kind of dynamic No10 he wants in his new-look side.

Frank wanted Gibbs-White during his time in charge at Brentford, whom he left last month to succeed Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.

Spurs are understood to have been notified by Forest of their objection, while the Premier League are obliged to look into any formal complaint that is made.

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The Gibbs-White transfer is still expected to get done eventually but Marinakis' outfit will not make it easy for Tottenham.

Forest have been keen to tie Gibbs-White down to a new deal for the past 12 months, and are believed to have been open to either increasing the release clause figure or even removing it altogether in fresh terms.

But Gibbs-White is understood to have shown little interest in extending his deal, which still has two years to run, during that time.

Forest fans are understandably concerned at the prospect of losing two of their best players, with Anthony Elanga already sold last week to Newcastle for £55m.

While Forest were loath to lose Elanga, they felt that fee was too good to turn down for the Swede.

Marinakis remains fiercely ambitious though and is expected to reinvest any funds raised back into the team ahead of the club's first European campaign in 30 years.

MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE hasn't been included in Nottingham Forest's team for their first pre-season friendly.

Forest visit Chesterfield at the Technique Stadium as they gear up for another exciting season that will see them return to Europe for the first time in 30 years.

However, they might be without star man Gibbs-White, 25, who is close to moving to Tottenham during the summer transfer window.

And the playmaker has been left out of Nuno Espirito Santo's squad for the friendly in Chesterfield.

This comes as Evangelos Marinakis' club delay the England international's move to Spurs while consulting lawyers over potential legal action.

SunSport understand the ex-Wolves star is set to leave the City Ground after the North Londoners triggered his secret £60million release clause.

The attacking midfielder was preparing for a medical as well as a long-term agreement.

However, Forest have put the breaks on the move and consider the deal to be "off for now".

Last season's Premier League surprise package are consulting their lawyers over what they believe was an illegal approach.

The club argue they never gave permission for talks and have cut all communication with Tottenham.

Forest believe there has also been a breach in confidentiality around Gibbs-White's release clause because Spurs' bid was pitched at exactly that level.

While the existence of the clause was known at the City Ground, it had not been publicly disclosed until after it was triggered by Tottenham on Thursday afternoon.

But SunSport understands it is unlikely the club can block the move.

Nevertheless, Gibbs-White's transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can be delayed as his current club prepares a complaint to the Premier League.

THOMAS FRANK and Johan Lange shared a tiny office at Danish minnows Lyngby 20 years ago.

They are now in far more luxurious surroundings, mapping out Tottenham’s bright new future at their state-of-the-art training ground.

And that is truly up and running with this week’s £55million swoop for Mohammed Kudus, while Morgan Gibbs-White's £50million move has been put on hold for legal reasons.

Birger Jorgensen was director of football at Lyngby in the mid-2000s when he gave Frank his big break.

Lange, who coached the Copenhagen side’s reserves, is now Frank’s technical director at Spurs after the new boss was lured from Brentford.

Jorgensen, 60, visited them earlier this summer and prays they make a fast start to the season.

He told SunSport: “Both know there’s a danger that they are now working together. Two former friends from the same nationality, a small country, it’s a tough world.

“Even though Thomas has done a good job in the last six or seven years at Brentford, if you lose your first five games nobody will remember that.

“But, hopefully, they can succeed together because they are thinking more or less in the same way.

“They can be strategically aligned recruitment-wise and playing-wise. They are the same people as 20 years ago. Both of them deserve to be where they are now.

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“It is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I cross all my fingers that they can succeed — especially in the beginning because then you have a chance to continue the good vibes.”

Tottenham have gone from a manager accused of never adapting his style — to one who has changed tack since his early days in coaching.

Frank earned his move to succeed the puritanical Ange Postecoglou at Spurs after a Brentford stint where set-piece prowess and defensive solidity were key to his success.

But he was not always like that.

Frank’s role was “individual coach”, a Danish FA-subsidised position working on a one-to-one basis with the club’s best talent aged 16-22.

Among those was a teenage Christian Norgaard, who Arsenal have just signed from Brentford.

Jorgensen added: “When we were working together decades ago, we were never talking set-pieces, it wasn’t a part of football.

“We were never talking about defending out of possession — we wanted to have the ball all the time.

“Thomas has definitely changed that part at Brentford. He is very focused on set-pieces, for and against, and very focused on the transition, defending and all that kind of stuff.

“I brought Thomas and Johan to Lyngby because I believed they had the same mentality - curious, hard-working, good people

Jorgensen

“The game changed and he adapted when he was in the big leagues.

It’s because Thomas and Johan are smart people. They sniff what is going on inside football.”

The individual coach role is something Frank and Lange have introduced this summer at Spurs, with ex-RB Leipzig and Rangers man Cameron Campbell taking the position.

Frank and Lange were heavily influenced by Lyngby’s first-team manager Kasper Hjulmand, the Denmark coach that lost to England in the Euro 2020 semi-finals.

Other staff members also made their name further down the line.

The Under-19s boss Niels Frederiksen has just won the Polish top flight with Lech Poznan.

Jorgensen continued: “Nobody knew that group of individuals would succeed later on in a number of different ways.

“For small money, we found it interesting to work and inspire each other, play some good football, make some good scouting.

“We always said, ‘serious people with a social life’, in that period.

“We enjoyed each other’s company and enjoyed the life.

“I brought Thomas and Johan to Lyngby because I believed they had the same mentality — curious, hard-working, good people. They were fantastic together.

“In Denmark, we don’t have big ambitions to run a Premier League team. If you asked Johan and Thomas back then, I don’t think they would have believed they could go so far.

“I don’t think we would have said they would go to Premier League clubs back then — maybe big clubs in Denmark. But later on, why not?

“Because they are both skilful, hard-working, clever, good at working with people and strategic.”

Frank honed his communication and motivational skills at Lyngby before moving on to coach Denmark Under-17s in 2008.

As well as Norgaard, Frank helped mould striker Yussef Poulsen.

Jorgensen said he was “not such a skilful player back then” but is now “a big shot” at RB Leipzig.

Lange, 45, is a transfer power- broker now, but he was on the training pitch then, before returning in 2013 as Lyngby’s manager.

That followed a brief spell as Stale Solbakken’s assistant at Wolves a year prior.

He later moved into a recruitment role at Copenhagen before taking similar jobs at Aston Villa and now Spurs.

Having an old pal in such a prominent position should help Frank to get used to his new surroundings.

FANS declared “they’re gonna fall out” after James Maddison shared an awkward interaction between Mohammed Kudus and Micky van de Ven.

The pair have been reunited at Tottenham just nine months after clashing on the pitch — with Kudus receiving a FIVE-MATCH ban for his role in the ruckus.

The winger completed a £55million move to Spurs from West Ham this week after emerging as a top target for Thomas Frank.

Kudus was desperate to leave the Hammers after two years in East London.

And he is now set to be joined at his new club by Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

However, Kudus’ switch to Spurs means he faces an awkward reunion with defender Van de Ven.

The pair clashed during October’s game between Tottenham and West Ham, with Kudus sent off after lashing out at Van de Ven’s face.

The incident saw him land a five-game ban.

And on Friday, new team-mate Maddison stoked the fire as he shared an awkward clip of Kudus and Van de Ven dining at the same table.

Kudus - whose incredible rise has been revealed by Sun Sport - looked to be worlds away as he sat on his mobile phone, while Van de Ven looked over at him with a smirk on his face while flashing a quick thumbs-up.

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Maddison could also be heard chuckling in the background.

And fans were left wondering whether the two would ever be able to get along following their history.

One said: “Kudus is gonna fall out with the squad in training and end up smashing someone.”

Another declared: “Kudus is not happy.”

One noted: “Bro VDV hates him.”

Another added: “Maddison stirring for no reason.”

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are delaying Morgan Gibbs-White's move to Tottenham while they consult their lawyers over potential legal action.

SunSport understand Gibbs White, 25, is set for a sensational exit from Forest after Spurs triggered his secret £60million release clause.

And the player was preparing for a medical as well as a long-term agreement.

According to Sky Sports, however, Forest have put the breaks on the playmaker's move to the North Londoners.

The same source claims the Tricky Trees consider the deal to be "off for now".

Forest are consulting their lawyers over what they believe was an illegal approach.

The club argue they never gave permission for talks and have cut all communication with Tottenham, Sky Sports report.

Forest believe there has also been a breach in confidentiality around the England international's release clause because Spurs' bid was pitched at exactly that level.

While the existence of the clause was known at the City Ground, it had not been publicly disclosed until after it was triggered by Tottenham on Thursday afternoon.

But SunSport understands it is unlikely the club can block the move during this year's summer transfer window.

Nevertheless, Gibbs-White's transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can be delayed as his current club prepares a complaint to the Premier League.

SunSport have contacted Forest for comment over the recent developments.

Gibbs-White, who has two years left on his City Ground deal, played a massive role during Forest's surprise Premier League rise last season.

They finished seventh in the Prem and earned qualification to the Conference League.

And the attacking midfielder helped them return to Europe for the first time in 30 years with a total of seven goals and ten assists in 38 appearances.

MOHAMMED KUDUS didn’t just dream of the Premier League, he dragged himself there.

The man signed by Tottenham for £55million had to overcome pain, setbacks and the kind of adversity most can’t even imagine.

Kudus grew up in Nima, one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Accra, Ghana.

Tin-roofed homes built in the 1800s, markets that never sleep, and a crushing lack of opportunity - that was Kudus’s reality.

Pickpocketing and poverty surrounded him.

Bashiru Mohammed Zakari is the vice chairman of Strong Towers, Kudus’ first football club and told SunSport in an exclusive interview: “For many kids from Nima, options are limited.

“Football has become an escape for most. When he (Kudus) came to us, he barely spoke.

“He’d spend hours with his mates and you wouldn’t hear a word from him. But there was something different about him, quiet, yes. Timid? Not a chance.”

He’d go to school in the morning, count down the hours and race off to Montreal Park - a rough patch of dust that’s now gone, bulldozed to make way for the National Mosque in Accra.

That park was where he put in the graft, that’s where the hunger grew.

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Zakari added: "I remember how we picked him up, like it was just yesterday. He got really lucky that we didn’t have our own academy, so we organised games with Right to Dream Academy , and that’s where they spotted him."

At just 13, Kudus was snapped up by the Right to Dream Academy, but even there, things weren’t smooth.

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, the first coach who took him to Right to Dream exclusively told SunSport in an interview from his base in Accra: “He was very shy.

“I think Kudus is a very determined footballer. We had him on our radar for a while, but it wasn’t until we played against his local team that we decided to bring him in.

“He was only around 13 to 14 years old. Our role wasn’t just to develop them as footballers but also to ensure they grew as better human beings.

“I remember when he first joined, like most teenagers, he was eager to impress. But one thing stood out for me.

"It was when he broke his thumb and was in a cast, yet still worked with the group.

“I still recall those moments and how mentally tough and stable he was, playing with a cast on his hand.”

At Right to Dream, his talent was obvious, but so was the confusion about where to actually play him.

One week he was box-to-box, the next drifting out wide. A jack-of-all-trades. It took time, patience and trust before he carved out his true identity.

When FC Nordsjaelland, the Academy’s sister club in Denmark, came calling, Kudus packed his bags and went.

But the challenge wasn’t just on the pitch. It was everything, from the cold weather and strange food to no friends and no family.

Dramani says: “I remember speaking to him and telling him that it’s going to be tough before it gets better.

“But one thing I can say is to remember how far you’ve come, remember how you used to play with a broken thumb and when the manager gives you five minutes, show him you deserve ten.

“Then, when you have ten, work for 20.

“In Europe, you get what you work for and it worked, he was a sensation in Denmark, and it didn’t take long before Ajax came calling.”

The move to Ajax brought him closer to his Premier League dream.

But just as things looked up, they came crashing down again.

In 2022, Everton came in with a serious offer. Kudus wanted it, the Premier League was right there for the taking and he was going to play under Frank Lampard but Ajax said no.

Just like that, the deal was dead, worse, they froze him out of the team. Still, he didn’t moan and didn’t throw a tantrum.

He just got on with it and later told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf: "The fact that Ajax blocked a transfer to Everton last time disappointed me.

“I thought it was time for a new chapter in my career because I wasn’t playing here. But the moment the transfer window closed, my full focus shifted back to Ajax.”

That is the kind of statement that defines Kudus, he believes life is like a bicycle and the only way to maintain balance is to keep peddling.

So when the West Ham move came along he jumped on it and moved to East London.

His first season was sensational, 14 goals across all competitions, 20-goal contributions, two bicycle kicks amongst them and that solo run and a brilliant finish against Freiburg in Europe.

But in the second season everything faded again - only five goals, a huge drop and even though he still attempted the most take-ons of any player in the league he was just not the same energetic all-action forward who would sit on the advertising board after a goal.

But for a boy who grew up in the chaos of Nima, struggled in the Danish cold and fought his way back after heartbreak in Amsterdam, he believes a move to Spurs presents with him an opportunity and platform to showcase his absolute best.

For Spurs - where Kudus could face an awkward first meeting - they’re getting a player who is an absolute game changer, an edge of your seat player who can be world class in the right environment and has a dynamite shot.

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THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline over the next few weeks!

Tottenham have announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham in a deal worth around £55 million, according to reports.

Furthermore, the Europa League winners are set to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, after triggering his £60 million release clause.

In other news, Arsenal have been given the 'Here We Go' in their pursuit of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.

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Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below...

Henderson becomes free agent

Jordan Henderson will be available as a free agent this summer after opting against taking up his option for a one-year extension at Ajax.

Henderson has been linked with a return to boyhood club Sunderland following their promotion to the Premier League.

However, there have been reports suggesting the Black Cats are not keen on the Liverpool hero.

The midfielder is thought to be open to a new chapter, while he will be keeping one eye on making England's World Cup squad next summer.

Surprise Gyokeres transfer competition

Arsenal could face competition for Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres from a surprise suitor during the summer transfer window.

According to Record, Fenerbahce could sweep in for Gyokeres, who is also linked with Manchester United, if the Gunners fail to land him.

Fener will have the benefit of an extended transfer window compared to many other European leagues.

The Turkish giants could pull the same manoeuvre rivals Galatasaray did a year ago with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who found a way out late in the 2024 transfer market.

Man Utd name Onana price

Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on Andre Onana just two years after signing him.

Onana signed from Inter Milan for around £47million in 2023 to replace David De Gea.

Now, with Ineos looking to reshape their squad this summer, United are open to offers and could accept a figure as low as £30m.

The Mail report that was the price quoted to Monaco when the French side enquired about signing the goalkeeper.

That would represent a hefty financial hit for the Red Devils.

Despite the significant drop in his valuation compared to 24 months ago, the report adds that the Ligue 1 outfit still consider it too much.

Saudi side SC Neom have also been linked with a move for the Cameroon international.

Brighton selling Ferguson

Roma are keeping tabs on Brighton star Evan Ferguson during the summer transfer window.

The Giallorossi are interested in a loan with an obligation to buy Ferguson.

However, there is no agreement between the Serie A giants and the Seagulls at this stage.

Brighton would prefer a loan that would help the striker recapture his confidence and form to boost his value.

According to Sky Sports, however, the Premier League side would be open to a permanent move if the right offer was received.

Cresswell joins Stoke

Aaron Cresswell has signed for Stoke as a free agent.

Cresswell put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the Potters.

This comes after the left-back left West Ham on June 30 when his contract ran out.

That put an end to an 11-year stint for the 35-year-old with the Hammers.

West Ham on Kudus

West Ham released the following statement after Mohammed Kudus' move to Tottenham.

West Ham United can confirm that Mohammed Kudus has completed a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old Ghana international departs having made 80 appearances and scored 19 goals during a two-year spell with the Hammers.

West Ham United would like to thank Mohammed for his service and wish him well for the future.

West Ham

Tottenham announce Kudus

Tottenham have officially announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus joins Spurs from West Ham following a £55million deal between the two Premier League clubs.

The North Londoners will pay the fee across the next three years.

The winger has put pen to paper on a six-year deal with Tottenham.

Forest make Wissa bid

Nottingham Forest have launched a bid for Brentford star Yoane Wissa.

Forest have held a long-term interest in Wissa and have previously made another offer.

However, the Tricky Trees' exact offer is not yet known.

The Bees, though, are not highly likely to sell both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who has been linked with Manchester United.

Juventus ofer Vlahovic contract termination

Manchester United could be handed a golden opportunity to land Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic for free.

SunSport understand Vlahovic is high on United's list of targets and they could even get him for free, with Juve reportedly willing to rip up his contract.

According to transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bianconeri are looking to cut the striker's £20million-a-year wages.

And the Italian giants may even be up for cancelling his contract altogether.

Meetings are scheduled to take place next week with several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal.

Rodrygo transfer boost

Arsenal have received a major boost in their bid to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo.

According to Marca, Real are “looking for a new destination” for the versatile forward.

The same source claims it is becoming more likely that the Brazil international will be leaving Madrid this summer.

And the Gunners continue to monitor the 24-year-old this summer.

Jadon Sancho leaving

Jadon Sancho is set to be the first Manchester United outcast to finally leave the club this summer.

Sancho could be swiftly followed out of the exit door by Antony, who is wanted back by Real Betis.

Juventus are pushing to agree a deal for the England international, who has not played a competitive United game since he fell out with ex-manager Erik ten Hag two years ago.

The 25-year-old is believed to be keen on a move to Italy, despite interest from Turkey.

The winger spent last term on loan at Chelsea, but they decided not to trigger the £25million option to buy him.

United still want a similar figure from whoever buys Sancho, while his salary demands of £7m a year could also be a sticking point.

More on Adingra

Manchester United star Amad Diallo, who previously spent a season on loan at Sunderland, helped persuade Simon Adingra to move to the Stadium of Light.

I know him very well from the national team [Ivory Coast]. I spoke to him and he spoke very well about this club. He told me how big this club is.

It’s a pleasure to be here, and I cannot wait to get started. The club and the project are really exciting.

I spoke with everyone and their interest in me made the decision easy - I wanted to be part of Sunderland’s future.

Playing in the Premier League has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so to continue doing that is incredible.

It’s a big challenge ahead – we’ll be facing top players and strong opponents - but I’m ready for it.

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Morgan Gibbs-White latest

Tottenham are set to complete a stunning move for England star Morgan Gibbs-White.

The North Londoners triggered the £60million release clause in his Nottingham Forest contract.

Gibbs-White, 25, is now expected to have medical at Spurs over the next 24 hours.

It follows up the £55m the club are spending on bringing in winger Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

Thomas Frank, who succeeded the man who delivered that title, Ange Postecoglou, had been keen on a new No10, on top of a fresh wideman who will be Kudus.

Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze is admired but is believed to favour a move to rivals Arsenal, so Spurs have switched their attention to Gibbs-White.

Henderson not following Adingra at Sunderland

Simon Adingra claims it was an “easy decision” to join Sunderland - but Jordan Henderson WON'T be joining him.

The 23-year-old winger, capped 22 times by Ivory Coast, penned a five-year contract after completing a £20.5million transfer move from Brighton.

Adingra, who appeared 29 times in the Premier League last term for the Seagulls, became the sixth new arrival at the promoted Black Cats.

However, Henderson looks unlikely to secure a dream return to his hometown club and join the influx of new signings at the Stadium of Light.

The 35-year-old former Liverpool captain, who left Sunderland for Anfield in 2011, is a free agent after opting against extending his contract with Ajax for another year.

Despite speculation from abroad, SunSport understands that Sunderland are not currently interested in the veteran England international.

Henderson is believed to be considering offers from both the Prem and the continent and is looking for regular action in order to secure his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup next summer.

Tottenham close to signing MGW

Tottenham are on the brink of landing England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White after triggering his £60m release clause.

New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is understood to have sold his vision to Gibbs-White, 25, in the past few days.

And the stunning swoop for the Three Lions star has left Nottingham Forest powerless to resist the move for one of their star assets.

It is another statement of intent by Tottenham and Frank, following on from the £55m move for West Ham’s Ghanaian powerhouse Mohammed Kudus and the bid for Brentford goal poacher Yoanne Wissa.

The new Spurs chief sees Gibbs-White, who had two years left on his City Ground contract, as a key part of his new-look side.

Gibbs-White, who scored seven Prem goals and added eight assists for Forest last term, is understood to believe that Champions League football with Tottenham will help secure his place in England’s squad for next summer’s World Cup.

The four-cap midfielder needs to convince Thomas Tuchel that he deserves a place among England’s star-studded midfield options.

That will be easier if he can shine against the international elite, with a potential Spurs debut against European champions Paris Saint-Germain in next month’s Uefa Super Cup Final in Udine.

Bournemouth monitoring Chelsea ace

Bournemouth are keeping tabs on Chelsea ace Djordje Petrovic.

According to Sky Sports, the Blues and the Cherries remain in talks over a deal for Petrovic.

The conversations centre around the structure of Bournemouth’s offer for the goalkeeper.

The West Londoners want more guaranteed payments, as opposed to add-ons and bonuses.

Chelsea want at least £25million for the 25-year-old this summer.

Petrovic, who spent last season on loan at Strasbourg, is said to be keen on a move to the Vitality Stadium.

Tottenham eye MGW

Tottenham have turned their attention to Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

According to transfer insider David Ornstein, new Spurs boss Thomas Frank is a "long-term admirer" of Gibbs-White.

The North Londoners will try to convince the playmaker to join if a deal is reached with Forest.

And the England international is likely to leave the City Ground this summer.

Viktor Gyokeres blow

Arsenal have received a major transfer blow in their bid to sign priority target Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.

Reports from Portugal state the Gunners’ deal for Gyokeres is on the verge of COLLAPSING.

Sporting are reportedly not budging on their demands for the striker.

And it could see the North Londoners miss out on the Sweden international.

Villarreal target Disasi

Villarreal are keeping tabs on Chelsea ace Axel Disasi during the summer transfer window.

According to RMC Sport, the Yellow Submarine have already made an enquiry.

Newcastle and a number of Serie A clubs are also eyeing the centre-back.

But the Blues won't let the France international leave for less than £25.9million.

Kudus' Tottenham medical

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign West Ham star Mohammed Kudus.

Spurs and the Hammers have reached an agreement worth £55million for Kudus, which will be paid across the next three years.

A medical is scheduled to take place today ahead of the playmaker signing a six-year contract with the North Londoners.

Documents have been exchanged and the the Ghana international is set to become a Tottenham player.

Benfica prepare Felix bid

Benfica are set to bid £17million for Chelsea flop Joao Felix.

But that’s only for HALF his rights.

Felix wants to leave Stamford Bridge and is ready to take a pay cut to rejoin Benfica.

As shared ownership is not allowed in the Premier League, it means Chelsea would be entitled to a 50 per cent sell-on fee should Felix move on from Benfica in the future.

Everton make McGinn move

Everton have reportedly made a move for John McGinn.

But their approach has been rejected by Aston Villa.

Football Insider claims Unai Emery has no intention of losing the Scot.

Yet Everton remain keen and are ready to pay £30million.

Atletico line up Forest star

Atletico Madrid are reportedly plotting a bid for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.

The Brazilian has emerged as an alternative to Tottenham’s Cristian Romero.

But Forest do not want to sell their star centre-back.

And they will demand £47million to let Murillo leave this summer.

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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."