Tottenham have reportedly placed a deadline on a potential transfer for Mohammed Kudus.
According to a new report from Football.London, Spurs will pull out of the deal if Kudus isn’t signed before July 27th.
Tottenham are due to fly out to South Korea at the end of the month, and new manager Thomas Frank has made it clear he wants all transfer business completed before the tour.
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There remains a significant gap in valuation between the two clubs. West Ham are holding out for £65 million, while Spurs value Kudus closer to £50 million.
While West Ham bosses have not officially confirmed that their transfer market inactivity is tied to the sale of Kudus, it’s hard not to conclude otherwise. The club simply cannot afford to wait until July 27th to start signing players.
Dealing with Daniel Levy was never going to be easy—and so it has proved. Reports suggest Kudus is keen on a move to Spurs, but West Ham cannot afford to be pushed around. If no suitable bid arrives, the club must be prepared to keep him.
You also have to wonder what manager Graham Potter makes of all this. With his squad still thin and the window ticking on, it’s beginning to feel like Tottenham are dictating West Ham’s entire summer strategy—and that’s unacceptable.