Arsenal have reportedly held talks with West Ham United over a move for Ghanaian winger Mohammed Kudus.
The 24-year-old is keen to depart the London Stadium as he wants to play in Europe next season. It was a challenging season for the club and the player, marked by a decline in form in the second half of the campaign.
GIVEMESPORT sources understand that one of the release clauses in Kudus' contract allows him to join a Premier League club for a fee of £80m. There's little chance of the Gunners paying this as they push for Benjamin Sesko but they are showing interest.
Arsenal In Talks For Kudus
The West Ham attacker could be available in cut-price deal
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Football Transfers reports that Arsenal have been in contact with West Ham regarding Kudus' availability. They are thought to value the versatile forward at around £46m-£51m (€55m-€60m).
Kudus is one of several wide attackers being eyed by the North Londoners. There is speculation that Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane is on their shortlist.
Chelsea and Newcastle United are also keen on Kudus, who has three years left on his contract with the Hammers. He joined from Ajax in the summer of 2023 for £38m shortly after the club's Europa Conference League win.
If Kudus, hailed as 'world-class', pushes to leave, it is expected that West Ham will accept a fee below his release clause. The chance to stay in London but play in the Champions League may be hugely enticing.
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Arsenal could have a new-look attack come next season and have seemingly decided to make Sesko their new number nine.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that they are advancing for the Leipzig frontman, while nothing is developing over their alternative, Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres.
An injury crisis was extremely disruptive for Mikel Arteta last season, causing many wingers to spend time on the sidelines. Bukayo Saka sat out for more than two months while Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard also picked up injuries during the campaign.
All statistics courtesy ofSofaScore - correct as of 08.06.2025
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