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Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs that have Mohammed Kudus on their transfer radar this summer.

The Ghanaian has also attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal, but Daniel Levy seems intent on bringing Kudus to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs have already seen a bid of £50million knocked back by West Ham, but the Lilywhites remain in negotiations with their London rivals as they look to get their man.

West Ham would accept £65m for Kudus

Spurs have previously avoided doing business with West Ham, but Levy seems determined to change that to land Kudus.

Their London rivals hold a release clause which prevents Premier League rivals from signing Kudus for anything less than £85m, although that expires after 10 July, and it now seems as though the Hammers have accepted that they will need to settle for less.

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Levy and Co. know that they need to add to their initial offer if they wish to bring negotiations to a swift conclusion, but it is currently unclear exactly how much it would take for West Ham to allow Kudus to make the move across the capital.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively with Tottenham News – believes that a bid of £65m may be enough to tempt the Hammers into doing business with Thomas Frank’s side.

“His (Kudus’) release clause expires in a few days,” King said.

“If Tottenham increase their offer to £65m, I think West Ham will accept that offer. However, Tottenham need to get players out as well.

“Richarlison needs to leave if Tottenham are bringing in Kudus. If Son Heung-min stays, that could be an effective forward line, Kudus on one side, Son on the other. I think Son still has another year left in him at Premier League level.”

Tottenham must ensure they don’t overpay for Kudus

Levy is clearly hugely keen to bring Kudus to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he must ensure that any potential deal remains a sensible one for Spurs.

The two clubs do not typically do business with each other, and the Lilywhites’ chief must be mindful that West Ham could try and drive the price up further, given that it is Spurs who are interested.

The 24-year-old has proven himself to be a quality player at Premier League level, but a spend over £60m on a single player is the type of signing that can easily define a summer, either for good or bad reasons.

West Ham could soon accept defeat to Tottenham as they identify a Mohammed Kudus replacement.

Kudus would become the first West Ham player to join Tottenham since Scott Parker made the move to North London in 2011.

A deal between the two clubs is bound to be complicated due to the rivalry that exists, and it is no surprise that West Ham have already rejected a bid from Tottenham for Kudus.

However, it seems a deal could eventually be agreed upon as the Hammers now identify a replacement.

West Ham to replace Kudus with Ademola Lookman

As reported by Sky Sports Switzerland on Saturday (5 July), West Ham could accelerate their interest in Ademola Lookman if Kudus joins Tottenham.

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It is understood that Atalanta are demanding £51.6million, and the sale of Kudus could help the Hammers to finance a deal.

This would be the ideal scenario for all involved, and it is no wonder that most reports indicate that West Ham would want around £60m for the Ghanaian this summer.

There is no doubt that Kudus would be a statement signing for Tottenham and a huge boost for the Lilywhites’ Premier League and UEFA Champions League hopes.

Tottenham must close Kudus’ signing soon

The potential transfer of Kudus must not be one that drags out throughout the summer.

Indeed, the Lilywhites have undergone several changes this summer. However, the biggest one is the arrival of Thomas Frank as head coach.

Ange Postecoglou may have been disappointing in the Premier League, but he won Spurs their first piece of silverware in 17 years. He was at the club for two years and had built a bond with his players and established a clear plan for the future.

However, his departure means that instead of entering day 707 under Postecoglou, Tottenham begin day one with Frank. As a result, the Dane will need time to build a competitive team.

This means that Spurs’ pre-season tour will become even more important. It is an opportunity for Frank to decide his team and set out his agenda for the new season.

As such, a signing as big as Kudus will need to be a part of pre-season to integrate into the squad. Therefore, Tottenham will need to get his transfer over the line as soon as possible.

Tottenham Hotspur could finally be about to finalise their deal to sign Kōta Takai.

Spurs have had a deal agreed for Takai for some time, but it now seems as though the Japanese youngster will be confirmed as a new addition to Thomas Frank’s squad imminently.

Takai has already made his senior international debut aged just 20, and has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects coming out of Japan at present.

Takai to be announced as a Tottenham player this week

Takai has been described as an “elite defender” in Japan, and Spurs will be delighted to get their hands on a player who clearly has a huge ceiling.

The centre-back will make the switch for the modest fee of £5million, and although he will be far from the Lilywhites’ most high-profile summer addition, it still represents a smart long-term investment.

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It remains unclear what the immediate plans for Takai are, but for now, it looks as though he is set to be announced as a Spurs player imminently, after he shared a picture of himself at the airport via Instagram on Sunday (6 July).

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the official announcement will come at some point this week, and has suggested that Takai could be loaned out immediately.

“That will certainly be announced this week,” King said.

“I’d imagine everything has been agreed. Tottenham are paying £5m, which is a sensible fee for a young player. This will be a good addition to the squad, but perhaps he will be going out on loan.

“This is a good young player to have in the squad, but he needs experience, and if he’s not going to get regular games with the first team, they need to maybe look at loaning him out.

“Once landing on Monday (7 July), he’ll be headed to Tottenham for his medical, and if the medical is clear, the deal will be done.”

Takai should go out on loan for a season

Concerns have been raised surrounding Takai’s ability to instantly adapt to the Premier League, and the defender may arguably be better suited to spending next season out on loan.

The 20-year-old has experience beyond his years in his homeland, but there can be no doubt that the switch to English football is a sizeable jump.

A year spent elsewhere in Europe could be invaluable to the youngster’s development as a player, and could crucially shelter him from the pressures of the Premier League until he is more ready to enter the spotlight as a genuine first-team option at Spurs.

Tottenham fans are growing tired of the uncertain future surrounding Cristian Romero.

Romero is adorned by the Lilywhites for both his quality and his passion at the heart of the Spurs defence, especially after his elite performances in the UEFA Europa League last season.

The World Cup winner is equally cherished by his teammates, who former manager Ange Postecoglou stated last season all “walk a little taller” when their vice-captain is on the pitch.

However, the centre-back has two years left on his contract and has remained tight-lipped over the growing interest from Atlético Madrid this summer.

It has left Tottenham supporters frustrated, and their mood was certainly not helped by the Spanish club’s latest bid for the centre-back.

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Atletico bid £60.2million for Romero

The mounting pressure of Atletico’s interest and Diego Simeone’s subsequent words have not managed to sway Daniel Levy, who is holding out for a massive fee for Romero.

The Spurs chairman is unflappable, especially given that he is not particularly keen on selling the 27-year-old, who has arguably overtaken Son Heung-min as Tottenham’s best player.

Levy will not be particularly pleased with the Spanish outfit’s latest bid of £60.2million for Romero, of which almost £13m is in add-ons, as reported by AS (7 July).

The 2020/21 La Liga champions are willing to make Tottenham’s vice-captain their most expensive defender ever but are still a way off from matching Levy’s valuation.

The latest bid stunned Spurs supporters, who are unimpressed by Atletico’s approach and took to X to express their feelings, with one fan calling it a “pathetic offer.”

Romero’s qualities are very difficult to replace

Thomas Frank already has enough on his plate at Spurs without the added stress of having to replace Romero, should the defender leave this summer.

His winning mentality and aggressive, front-footed nature to defending are unique, especially at Spurs, who have historically lacked strong characters within the dressing room.

However, it’s arguably his abilities on the ball that are irreplaceable. Romero’s passing range is elite, and is often the catalyst to starting Tottenham’s attacks, even bypassing midfielders to find the forward players.

Arguably, Spurs only have one other gifted passer in their back line in Pedro Porro, and would have a huge problem finding a central defender that could replace Romero’s creativity.

Tottenham are bucking the trend as they attempt to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

The Lilywhites have targeted the Ghanaian as their first marquee signing of the summer for Thomas Frank, who has been itching to bring in a proven Premier League forward this window.

Kudus would be the first player to join Tottenham from the Hammers since Scott Parker in 2011, with Daniel Levy and David Sullivan not thought to be on the best of terms.

Nevertheless, the Spurs chairman is hoping he can still navigate a deal to prove he is willing to back his new manager.

Jordan comments on rivalry as West Ham reject Spurs’ opening bid

It is widely reported that Tottenham have had a £50million bid for Kudus rejected by West Ham.

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The 24-year-old has a release clause set at £85million, which is only active for the first 10 days of July, but Levy is hoping to secure the forward for a much lower fee.

Spurs are favourites to sign Kudus, but will be aware that other clubs are also looking at the forward, who failed to reproduce his best form last season following the appointment of Graham Potter.

The mooted transfer has garnered a lot of attention, with Simon Jordan stating on talkSPORT (3 July) that he believes the transfer should go through.

The former Crystal Palace chairman also dismissed Tottenham’s rivalry with the Hammers as potentially being a hindrance to the deal, downplaying its importance.

Asked about the negative reaction the potential transfer has produced from the West Ham supporters, Jordan asked, “Why are you so offended specifically?

“Are you offended at the transfer, or are you offended at the transfer going to Spurs? There is no massive rivalry between West Ham and Tottenham is there?

“They are London football clubs, they are both in the same division, but is there this massive rivalry? I don’t recall a big one.”

This is clearly a ridiculous comment from Jordan, who is no stranger to making outlandish claims, as there is a lot of animosity between the Premier League rivals, especially among the fan bases.

It is no secret that they share a mutual disdain for one another, and any player movement between the London clubs is sure to be met with a lot of anger.

Kudus deal needs to be concluded quickly

Tottenham cannot afford the pursuit of Kudus to drag on as pre-season begins.

Frank already has a huge task ahead of him to instil a completely new tactical identity on his inherited squad and will want any new arrivals to be there as soon as possible.

A delay, and even possibly a bust, on the Kudus deal would set the Danish manager back and hamper his chances of constructing a squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts next season.

Ashley Phillips’ long-term future may lie away from Tottenham.

Phillips began his youth career at National League North side Curzon Ashton before joining Blackburn Rovers at 12 years old.

Tottenham signed the defender in 2023, and he has since blossomed into a promising talent. After successful loan spells with Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City, Phillips‘ transfer value could soon skyrocket.

Phillips’ transfer value could rise to £15million

Tottenham have made good use of young players in recent seasons.

Mikey Moore became a source of inspiration for Spurs’ academy hopefuls as the 17-year-old became a UEFA Europa League winner last season, and Phillips will hope to make a similar impact in the first team.

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According to the print edition of The Sun on Sunday (29 June, pg. 57), Thomas Frank is keen on the idea of including Phillips in his plans.

However, should Tottenham hesitate to promote the centre-back, Sheffield United are waiting to secure his signature, with the Blades ready to pay £6million.

But Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Phillips should be loaned out next season, not sold.

“Yes, we do have a lot of centre-backs on the books at the moment,” Wenham said.

“However, I think Phillips is one more loan away from seeing that value rise from £6m to £15m-plus. Every loan he’s been on, he’s been in the first team and not looked out of place.

“Stoke fans loved him, he was well-liked at Plymouth, where he was named Young Player of the Year. I think he needs one more loan, either at the top end of the Championship or in the Premier League, and his value will rise to £15m.

“Tottenham bought him for £2m, so it might be tempting to sell him for £6m, as that’s technically 200 per cent profit. However, he’s one loan away from his value rising exponentially. Therefore, Tottenham should look to loan him out, not sell him.”

Tottenham should evaluate Phillips during pre-season

Tottenham should still evaluate Phillips during pre-season, despite claims of his value rising if he were to be loaned.

Football has seen several young defenders climb through the ranks at the biggest clubs. Connor Bradley shocked spectators in the Champions League last season with his performances against Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Pau Cubrasi has been excellent for Barcelona since his debut.

There is a willingness to trust young players now more than ever, and Tottenham could benefit from continuing to do so.

Thomas Frank is no doubt focusing fully on the transfer window as the start of the Premier League season edges closer.

While incomings are highly important, departures can help balance the squad and add extra spending money.

Therefore, multiple players have been linked away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent weeks.

Son Heung-min is no doubt the biggest name linked away from Spurs, in what would be an emotional departure.

Now, Tottenham Hotspur News has highlighted three players that simply must be sold this summer to make way for better talent.

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Richarlison’s time is up at Tottenham

Richarlison has struggled since he joined Tottenham in 2022.

The Brazilian attacker has had a limited output in front of goal, which has helped contribute to Spurs’ recent downfall.

Since his arrival, the 28-year-old has only averaged a goal contribution every three matches, an awful ratio.

Last season was arguably his worst yet, with Richarlison being consistently criticised for his performances.

Now, an exit must be on the cards if Spurs are to make any money back on the attacker.

Everton are rumoured to be interested in Richarlison, and Frank has to make sure that this transfer goes through.

Manor Solomon’s transfer stock will never be higher

Manor Solomon is yet to regularly feature for Tottenham since he joined the London club in 2023.

Instead, last campaign, he was sent out on loan to Leeds United, where he helped Daniel Farke’s side reach the Premier League.

Here, he netted 10 times and picked up 13 assists in all competitions in a sensational season.

However, there is a big difference between the Premier League and the Championship, and there are doubts he can make the step up.

With the 25-year-old’s value being at a peak, Frank should look to cash in now rather than risk this plummeting in the upcoming season.

Leeds are reportedly interested in re-signing Solomon this summer, and this would be a great deal for all parties.

Yves Bissouma could spark bidding war

Yves Bissouma has failed to hit the heights he achieved at Brighton before his move to Spurs.

While the midfielder has shown glimpses of quality, the 28-year-old has been far too inconsistent.

Now, the Mali international is entering the final year of his deal, sparking speculation around his future.

Recent reports have indicated that Tottenham are hoping for a bidding war for Bissouma this summer, in an effort to make some money.

However, if a decent offer comes in for the midfielder, Frank should not think twice about accepting.

Benfica and Turkish international Orkun Kokcu has emerged as a midfield target for Tottenham.

Thomas Frank is still awaiting the backing from Daniel Levy since his arrival at Tottenham, though the addition of Mohammed Kudus is looking more and more likely to become their first big arrival this summer.

However, several more will be needed, and with Yves Bissouma potentially on his way out, a new midfield signing will be a priority.

Several have been linked with a move to North London, with the latest update suggesting that Benfica’s Kokcu is on their radar.

Kokcu attracting interest ahead of potential Benfica exit

Kokcu is a midfielder who has always been fairly well known, despite not having played in one of the top five leagues in Europe.

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The Turkish international spent nine years at Feyenoord before his move to Benfica in 2023, where he has consistently showcased his ability.

However, the 24-year-old has now been linked with a move to England, with Tottenham one of the sides said to be keen on him [Caught Offside].

With that said, Besiktas are also interested in a deal, with a report from Sabah (7 July, pg16) stating that the midfielder is committed to their famous black and white, which is believed to strengthen their chances of signing him this summer.

Kokcu could leave for a fee in the region of £34.7million this summer, which for a player of his quality would be a steal.

Tottenham need to accelerate transfer plans

Several players have been linked, but as of yet, nothing of note appears to be imminent, and that will be a concern.

Spurs have a lot of work to do this summer before their new campaign gets underway, and Frank needs the tools to succeed.

Of course, there is still plenty of time remaining for Tottenham to address the deficiencies within their squad, and they can’t afford to waste any more time.

Tottenham are yet to ignite in the transfer window, but there is plenty of time for that to change.

Spurs have turned Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel’s loans into permanent deals, while they have also signed Japanese centre-back Kota Takai.

However, Tottenham are looking increasingly likely to sign West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who is set on a move to North London.

Elsewhere, the Lilywhites have been linked with Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, and he will be available for a cut-price deal.

Chelsea prepared to cut their losses on Nkunku

Tottenham were linked with a loan-to-buy deal for Nkunku earlier in the window, with a £38million price tag mooted.

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The forward joined Chelsea for £52million two years ago, but suffered a knee injury that kept him out for several months.

Nkunku has struggled to nail down a place at Stamford Bridge and was utilised in Enzo Maresca’s Europa Conference League side last season.

While the Frenchman did make 27 Premier League appearances last term, only nine of those came as starts.

Now, Manchester United have been informed of a £35million price tag to secure Nkunku, according to the Daily Express (6 July).

The outlet reports that the Red Devils have identified the 27-year-old as a potential addition, with Chelsea willing to cut their losses.

With the forward available for a relatively low fee, Tottenham must now seize the opportunity to formalise their interest in Nkunku with a bid.

Tottenham must pounce on chance to sign Nkunku

While it is easy to look at Nkunku’s time at Chelsea, it must be noted how well her performed before his move to the Premier League.

During his time with RB Leipzig, the French international was in blistering form, notching 57 goal contributions in his last two Bundesliga seasons.

In 2022, he was voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year, earning more votes than, at the time, Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski.

Yes, his time in West London has not gone to plan, but in fairness, he has been up against a host of players in Chelsea’s bloated squad.

At 27, Nkunku still has several seasons ahead of him to play at the very top, and at £35million, he would be an absolute steal for Tottenham.

Mohammed Kudus could become the statement signing of the summer at Tottenham.

Daniel Levy has been on the hunt for his marquee signing to kickstart the Thomas Frank era, and Kudus could be that signing.

The Ghanaian has shown that he is an exemplary talent with a knack for goals, which Spurs will hope he demonstrates at Hotspur Way.

And the latest comparison to Liverpool star Mohammed Salah will surely excite Tottenham supporters.

Kudus says ‘yes’ to Tottenham project

As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (July 6), Kudus wants to move to Tottenham and is not talking to other clubs at this stage.

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The forward has said yes to Spurs’ project, and club-to-club talks with West Ham are expected to continue soon.

Levy has made clear his ambition to win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, and Kudus could be the man who helps to make the 63-year-old’s dreams a reality.

Therefore, like Salah is for Liverpool, Kudus could become Tottenham’s main talisman and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes he has the individual ability to thrive in North London.

“Kudus is a great individual player,” Wenham said.

“His dribbling ability is only bettered by Salah in the Premier League, in terms of that ability to pick up the ball and drive at defenders with pace and power.

“He can score a lot of goals, and he was outstanding in his first season in the Premier League.”

Tottenham need to bring Kudus to Hotspur Way

When a player like Kudus comes knocking, it is imperative to leave the door wide open.

The Lilywhites not only have the opportunity to sign him this summer, but the 24-year-old has made clear his intention to arrive at Hotspur Way.

Despite this, the biggest challenge will be to convince West Ham to agree a deal. The Hammers and Tottenham have not conducted business since Scott Parker moved to North London in 2011, and it will be difficult to agree on a fair price for Kudus.

However, the summer transfer window is still open, and Spurs have everything in their locker to make this transfer a reality.