Mohammed Kudus transfer: Spurs eye £50m deal despite Hammers veto

Mohammed Kudus transfer rumours intensified on Wednesday as Tottenham Hotspur saw an opening £50 million offer knocked back by London rivals West Ham United. Undeterred, Spurs are already preparing an improved package after head coach Ange Postecoglou and recruitment consultant Thomas Frank identified the versatile Ghanaian as the club’s top summer target.

Mohammed Kudus transfer fits Postecoglou’s philosophy

The 23-year-old’s explosive dribbling, ability to play across the frontline and proven Premier League output make him a natural fit for Postecoglou’s high-octane system. Kudus hit 14 goals in all competitions during his debut season at the London Stadium and would add both creativity and pressing intensity to a Spurs side still adjusting to life without Harry Kane.

West Ham’s stance and Chelsea’s lurking presence

West Ham, who paid £38m to sign Kudus from Ajax last August, are adamant they will not sell unless their £70m valuation is met. The Hammers also know Chelsea remain interested and could yet spark a bidding war. Even so, sources close to the player insist he favours a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he would be reunited with former Ajax teammate Steven Bergwijn and enjoy Champions League football if Spurs finish the season strongly.

Financial wiggle room for Spurs

Tottenham’s transfer kitty has been bolstered by January outgoings and the club are prepared to insert performance-related add-ons to edge closer to West Ham’s asking price. Negotiations are expected to accelerate once Spurs offload fringe attackers Bryan Gil and Timo Werner, potentially freeing up squad space and wages for Kudus.

Opinion: Securing Kudus would signal Tottenham’s intent to re-enter the title conversation, but they must act quickly; the longer talks drag on, the more likely Chelsea are to pounce.