Spurs agree £54.5m deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United for the transfer of Mohammed Kudus marks a significant development in the Premier League landscape. The deal, valued at £54.5 million, highlights Tottenham's ambition to enhance their squad while simultaneously reflecting West Ham's strategy to rebuild following a challenging season . Kudus, who has demonstrated considerable potential as an attacking midfielder, is anticipated to be a vital addition to Spurs' lineup.

Kudus is due to undergo a medical on Thursday and will sign a six-year deal. The Ghana attacker will become the first player to leave West Ham for Spurs since Scott Parker in 2011.

Kudus to their London rivals is down to their needing to revamp their squad without inviting a potential breach of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations. Sources at the London Stadium are adamant that West Ham must sell to buy. They want a goalkeeper, a left centre-back, a left wing-back, at least two midfielders and a striker.

Kudus had an £85m release clause valid for Premier League sides for the first 10 days of July but West Ham were always likely to accept a lower fee. He was deemed the club’s most sellable asset and has attracted plenty of interest. Spurs have made the strongest push for the 24-year-old and had a £50m bid rejected last week. The payment is to be spread over three years.

Kudus, 24, has an £85 million release clause in his contract that can only be activated by other Premier League clubs, but West Ham were willing o letting him go at a lower fee.

Thomas Frank this summer.

He has played 80 games for West Ham, scoring 19 goals and contributing 13 assists.

From West Ham's perspective, this transfer may evoke mixed emotions among fans, as the loss of a promising talent could dampen morale . However, the club's management intends to utilize the funds generated from this sale to bolster their roster under the guidance of head coach Graham Potter. This strategic financial maneuvering underscores the ongoing evolution of both clubs within an increasingly competitive league environment.

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