Tottenham lands West Ham star Mohammed Kudus in £55M mega-deal
Tottenham has reportedly agreed a £55 million deal with West Ham for star forward Mohammed Kudus, marking a rare transfer between the London rivals. The 24-year-old Ghanaian, who is set for a six-year contract, will undergo his Spurs medical on Thursday, adding crucial versatility and depth to Tottenham's attacking lineup.
Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with West Ham United to sign their highly-rated forward, Mohammed Kudus, in a deal understood to be worth around £55 million. This significant transfer marks a rare instance of direct business between the two London rivals and signals Tottenham's ambition to bolster their attacking options. Kudus, aged 24, is expected to commence his medical with Spurs on Thursday, ahead of signing a long-term six-year contract.
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While Chelsea and Newcastle United had also shown interest in Kudus earlier in the transfer window, Sky Sports News understands that the player's preference was solely for a move to Spurs. This commitment highlights Tottenham's successful pursuit of a versatile forward who can operate across the frontline, a role Kudus is well-suited for.
Since his arrival in the Premier League from Ajax in the summer of 2023, the former Eredivisie standout has impressed, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists in 65 league appearances. Should the transfer proceed as expected, it will be the first player movement between West Ham and Spurs since Scott Parker's switch in 2011. Interestingly, Tottenham's transfer activity might not end with Kudus; the club remains keen on Brentford's Yoane Wissa, with his potential arrival reportedly unaffected by the Kudus deal.
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Analysis: Can Spurs reignite Kudus's scoring fire?
Sky Sports' Peter Smith offers an insightful analysis, suggesting that Kudus is an "exciting signing" for Spurs. While direct transfers between these rivals are rare, Kudus's talent has made him an exception. Approaching his 25th birthday, he brings much-needed depth to Tottenham's wide attacking positions and, with two seasons already under his belt in east London, is fully acclimatized to the demands of the Premier League.
However, a key question revolves around his performance in his second season at West Ham, which saw a noticeable dip in goal contributions. After being named the league's best newcomer by Gary Neville at the end of the 2023/24 season – a campaign where his £38 million acquisition from Ajax looked like a bargain with 14 goals and 9 assists across all competitions – his output dropped to just five goals last term. These goals included one against Spurs, two against Brighton (home and away), and a final strike against relegated Ipswich.
Statistically, this represented a disappointing decline from the promise of his debut campaign. However, Smith notes important caveats, including West Ham's overall form during the 2024/25 season and the varied positions Kudus was asked to play across the frontline to cover for injuries.
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The crucial question for Tottenham is whether their environment can help Kudus rediscover the prolific form of his first year in England. New Spurs boss Thomas Frank could be a significant factor. Bryan Mbeumo, a left-footed player like Kudus, thrived on the right side of Frank's attack at Brentford, scoring 20 times last season. Tottenham believes that Frank can help Kudus reach similar heights. With this fresh platform, Kudus now has the opportunity to reignite the buzz that surrounded his initial arrival in the Premier League.
