Following Tottenham’s low ball bid over the weekend for Mohammed Kudus – and further developments today whereby Thomas Frank now considers [Kudus his ‘crucial target’](https://www.claretandhugh.info/kudus-is-a-crucial-target-clubs-decision-means-a-bucketload-more-cash-for-west-ham/) ; Tottenham’s increasing motivation to buy the forward appears to have prompted two un-named Saudi clubs to step up their interest in the Ghanaian, planning to offer personal terms that would blow Spurs out the water.
The clubs are rumoured to be Al Nassr and recently promoted Neom SC. The latter club is backed by Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund which holds over $1 Trillion in assets.
Kudus representatives are believed to have been approached, and while the player has expressed an interest to remain in Europe, the Saudi teams are prepared to meet West Ham’s demands.
With Kudus under contract until 2028 – and the club holding an option for an additional year – West Ham are in no hurry to sell, potentially setting the stage for a bidding war.
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the situation with manager Enzo Maresca reportedly a fan of the versatile winger. Tottenham’s £50m offer falls significantly short of West Ham’s valuation and both clubs are currently still locked in talks. The North London club are fully aware that competition for Kudus is heating up fast.