Tottenham are desperate to sign a new winger after appearing to miss out on Bryan Mbeumo and reportedly lining up a fresh move for another Premier League star sought by Manchester United and Chelsea
15:45, 30 Jun 2025Updated 15:47, 30 Jun 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Man Utd's Ruben Amorim during training sessions
Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim may both miss out on the target(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on West Ham's Mohammed Kudus in a blockbuster move.
The Irons winger, 24, has been impressive since his transfer from Ajax two years ago, boasting an impressive tally of 19 goals and 13 assists in 80 appearances for the East London outfit, gaining interest from Spurs as well as Manchester United and Chelsea.
Tottenham are keen to strengthen their squad this summer under the guidance of new manager Thomas Frank. But they appear to have missed out on Bryan Mbeumo to United in what has been a slow start to the Lilywhites' transfer window.
Spurs had previously made a £70million bid for Mbeumo in mid-June, with Frank eager to reunite with the Cameroon international following their successful six-year stint at Brentford. However, Mbeumo expressed his desire to only sign for United, and it is anticipated that the Red Devils will seal the deal before the Premier League season kicks off.
Frank is eager to inject fresh talent into the Spurs squad as they gear up for their Champions League comeback, having secured their spot in the tournament by defeating United in the Europa League final in May.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and West Ham United FC at Amex Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Tottenham are interested in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus(Image: Bryn Lennon, Getty Images)
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According to The Telegraph, Spurs are hopeful they can secure Kudus for significantly less than his £85m release clause.
There has been an unofficial transfer embargo between Tottenham and West Ham since 2015 when Spurs chairman Daniel Levy prevented Emmanuel Adebayor from joining the Hammers.
However, Spurs are looking to break this embargo, with West Ham reportedly willing to sell Kudus to fund their summer overhaul.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Tomas Soucek, Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at London Stadium on December 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Kudus is hot property this summer(Image: Bryn Lennon, Getty Images)
Despite being tied to the east London club until 2028, it's rumoured he has a release clause that could be triggered in the first 10 days of July, although Spurs might avoid shelling out if they agree on a fee for the Ghanaian.
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West Ham boss Graham Potter praised Kudus's dedication last season after he returned to the squad, having missed five games following his red card against Tottenham in October for slapping Mickey van de Ven.
"He's been working hard since we've been here, I've said that many times in press conferences," Potter said. "We can see the talent, we can see the potential - but it's our responsibility, and his, to try and get more."