West Ham United have offered Manchester United and Chelsea the opportunity to sign Mohammed Kudus this summer, according to reports. However, Tottenham Hotspur appear to be leading the race for the 24-year-old’s signature as Thomas Frank bids to upgrade his attack.
West Ham are ready to cash in on Kudus, with the club strapped for cash and requiring player sales to fund a desperately needed rebuild under Graham Potter. The Ghana international is Potter’s most valuable player after captain Jarrod Bowen, who is considered priceless, and could be on the move ahead of next season.
West Ham’s urgent need for money is expected to make Kudus available for less than his 10-day release clause, which runs until July 10.
The clause is worth £85million for Premier League clubs, £80m for European sides and £120m for Saudi Pro League outfits.
But, according to GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are targeting Kudus as a priority and believe West Ham would accept a reduced bid worth £60m.
It’s claimed that Chelsea and United have also been offered the Hammers forward, but neither club currently appear primed to act and make an approach.
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Spurs are keen to bolster Frank’s attacking firepower ahead of his first season in charge after replacing Ange Postecoglou as head coach.
The Lilywhites have been linked with Premier League pair Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo, among other forwards.
However, Mbeumo’s heart is set on a move to United if they can strike a deal with Brentford, while Semenyo has just signed a new Bournemouth contract.
Kudus struggled last season, along with the vast majority of his West Ham teammates, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 32 Premier League games.
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He showed signs of true quality in his first season in England after a £38m switch from Ajax, though, amassing 28 goal involvements in 48 games in all competitions.
Kudus would become the first permanent transfer between the two London rivals since Scott Parker joined Tottenham in 2011.
United’s focus is currently on pushing through a deal for Mbeumo, having already sealed the £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to complete the additions of Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro after recruiting Liam Delap earlier in the summer.
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