TBR Football understands that Mohammed Kudus has turned down a late approach from Bayern Munich, with his focus now on joining Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham are big fans of Kudus and have made the former Ajax star their prime attacking transfer target this summer.
West Ham need to sell Kudus to raise funds for their own transfer business, and at this stage, David Sullivan would reluctantly sell him to Tottenham Hotspur.
Both London clubs now remain locked in talks over a deal for the attacker, and a deal could be struck eventually for around £60 million.
Mohammed Kudus during a Premier League match for West Ham.
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Mohammed Kudus rejects Bayern Munich for Tottenham move
Sources have informed Graeme Bailey – Chief Correspondent at TBR Football that Mohammed Kudus has told West Ham United that he is now focused on joining Tottenham.
Jamal Musiala’s injury during the FIFA Club World Cup sparked Bayern into action in the hunt for a replacement.
Reports suggest the German international could miss around four months of action, therefore, the Bavarians are now starting to look at potential replacements.
The Bundesliga club have now made a late approach to Kudus, however, he has shunned their interest in favour of a move to North London.
Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Kudus, along with Arsenal, but neither club have made any moves since Spurs stepped up their interest.
Kudus, who’s been called a ‘superstar’, is fully focused on joining Thomas Frank’s team this summer, with the Lilywhites now pushing the hardest.
TBR Football revealed on Sunday that Tottenham had a third bid rejected for Kudus, but talks remain ongoing over a deal for the attacker.
The Hammers were unhappy with the add-ons being offered, as Spurs bid consisted of £50 million plus £12.5m in additional variables.
When Rafael van der Vaart hailed Mohammed Kudus
One former player who will know Kudus very well is Tottenham legend Rafael van der Vaart, who has previously praised the attacker.
Van der Vaart has been aware of the West Ham player since his time at Ajax, where he was very impressed by his performances.
Apps Goals Assists
Total 87 27 12
Mohammed Kudus’ stats for Ajax
Speaking back in 2023, Van de Vaart told the media via GhanaWeb: “I saw Kudus in a friendly at Ajax. I spoke with Overmars after. He said: This is my best signing ever. He’s going to be worth 100 million euros. He believed in him.
“Kudus hasn’t shown it yet, but he hasn’t been used to his full strength. He has everything a footballer needs in his position.