Chelsea are monitoring West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus as they weigh up options to boost their attack ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The Blues are still big fans of the Ghana international and may yet re-energize a deal if a spot in the squad free up.
Mohammed Kudus Chelsea Watch as Clause Window Opens
Kudus was on Chelsea’s radar last summer but he joined West Ham from Ajax in a deal worth around £38 million. He was a revelation in his first season in the Premier League Chipping in with 14 goals and five assists in all competitions, quickly adapting to English football.
Chelsea’s scouts have continued to monitor him closely and new first-team coach Enzo Maresca is ready to make moves for dynamic, goalscoring midfielders. That’s why Kudus, who can be deployed in midfield, on the wing or just in behind the striker, is a perfect match for the club’s new tactical ideas under the new regime.
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The 23-year-old holds a contract with West Ham until 2028, and his £85m release clause runs from July 1 to July 10—a short window that could trigger concrete offers. Chelsea have already had an opening player-plus-cash offer worth in the region of £50 million knocked back, but they will return if attacking departures free up space to fill.
Competition Heats Up for Kudus Signature
Multiple attackers could depart Stamford Bridge in the coming months, such as Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke, Armando Broja and Ian Maatsen. Those exits could open funds and space for Kudus.
Profit and Sustainability Rules have placed financial strain on West Ham, pushing the club toward accepting an offer closer to £60 million. However, Chelsea aren’t alone. Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are also keenly following developments – which may only serve to raise the stakes in any auction.
For the moment, fans must file the Mohammed Kudus Chelsea transfer rumours as speculative – but with the release clause now in operation, the situation clearly moves quickly and could escalate in the coming days.
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