Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus in the January transfer window.
The Gunners have been linked to Kudus before, as they look to add more attacking quality and depth in the wing positions. The addition of the West Ham star could help to take some heat off star winger Bukayo Saka.
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Kudus has made 13 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring two goals and one assist for Julen Lopetegui’s Hammers who have been disappointing in the Premier League.
It has been more of a quiet season so far for the 24-year-old who broke out at West Ham last season after signing from Eredivisie side Ajax for £35m. Last year, Kudus scored 14 goals and recorded six assists in 45 matches for the Hammers.
According to TalkSport, Arsenal are eyeing up a move for the winger in January as they aim to gain ground on league leaders Liverpool. The report states that Kudus has an £85m release clause which is expected to become active in the summer transfer window.
If the Gunners were to make a move in January, they could pay a hefty fee to West Ham who are reportedly looking to cash in on Kudus before his contract draws closer to expiration in 2028.
Arsenal rivals Liverpool could move for Kudus
The Gunners may have to outbid title rivals Liverpool if they want to sign Kudus in January as the Reds look for long-term replacements for Mohammed Salah.
Salah’s contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the season and negotiations remain ongoing between Salah and the club over his future.
The Reds could make a move for 24-year-old Kudus as a future replacement for Salah who could leave in the summer on a free transfer.