ROMFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United during a training session at Rush Green on December 23, 2024 in Romford, England. (Photo by West Ham United FC/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

West Ham, Tottenham establish “club to club contact” over Mohammed Kudus

On July 6, 2025, 7:48 AM

West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur have officially contacted each other regarding a potential transfer of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus from West Ham to Tottenham.

According to football insider David Ornstein, Tottenham submitted a £50 million bid for Kudus to West Ham on Saturday, July 5, but the offer was rejected.

Despite this, Ornstein reported that discussions between the clubs are ongoing, as the 24-year-old midfielder is open to moving from West Ham to Tottenham.

Kudus has been a standout player for West Ham despite the club’s disappointing 2024-2025 season, during which they finished 14th and replaced manager Julen Lopetegui with Graham Potter.

English Premier League clubs have until July 10 to activate Kudus’ £85 million release clause, while teams in Europe can do the same for £80 million, and clubs in Saudi Arabia can activate it for £120 million.

Tottenham, having qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League, are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the tournament.

Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United is challenged by Ryan Gravenberch and Jarell Quansah of Liverpool (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Story By kobby Asamoah/ k.boahene@theghanareport.com