Mohammed Kudus is reportedly available for sale at £100m in the January transfer window, with Manchester City, according to Fichajes, considering a lowball £66.5m offer to tempt West Ham. The Ghanaian international has an £85m release clause that activates in the summer, but with limited transfer funds, the Hammers must sell before they can buy—prioritising a striker above all else.
To sweeten the deal, City could include James McAtee, either on loan or as a permanent transfer.
The 22-year-old has only played 333 minutes this season but is highly rated and versatile, capable of operating in midfield or on the wing. With 16 caps for the England U-21 team, McAtee spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
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McAtee has two years remaining on his contract and is eager for more first-team football, making a move to the London Stadium potentially appealing.
Previously linked to Lucas Paquetá, City view Kudus as an “exceptional” attacking threat, according to Pep Guardiola. Kudus could help revitalise a side that has won just one of its last 12 matches.
A deal for Kudus would free up cash for West Ham to pursue a much-needed striker, with only Niclas Füllkrug and Danny Ings currently available. Tim Steidten could intensify efforts to sign key targets like Igor Jesus, valued at £30m by Botafogo, or Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto.
Despite a glowing post-match interview after his goal in the 1-1 draw against Brighton, Kudus may find the allure of Manchester City irresistible. However, the deal hinges on the offer being right and whether West Ham can reinvest sensibly.
City may need to act fast, as Liverpool and Barcelona are also rumoured to be interested.
Claret & Hugh can confirm that, despite reports, no formal bid has been received yet.