West Ham are possibly being strong-armed into a cut-price sale of Mohammed Kudus to Arsenal, according to breaking reports.
TBR Football claim the Hammers winger has informed the club’s hierarchy that he’s unwilling to move to Saudi Arabia while Premier League offers remain on the table.
The report suggests Saudi clubs were willing to pay around £70 million for Kudus, but those proposals have been rejected. Meanwhile, Arsenal have reportedly tabled a far lower £50 million offer.
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It appears the Gunners may be taking a “take it or leave it” stance — knowing that Kudus is piling on the pressure from his side.
As Claret & Hugh reported earlier today, Saudi interest in the Ghanaian attacker remains strong despite some claims to the contrary. Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr retain a strong interest in the player and the Irons were hopeful of a bidding war.
It’s too early to say whether this is a tag-team transfer tactic from Arsenal and Kudus to engineer a lower transfer fee. But if true, it’ll require a strong poker face and firm resolve from West Ham to resist — especially given the club’s pressing need for transfer funds.