Kudus has long been mentioned as a target for clubs playing European football after impressing for the Hammers since signing from Ajax in 2023. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed talks are ongoing but that there is a long way to go before a deal is done.
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Romano also claims there are two other clubs in the race for the Ghana international. Chelsea have been credited with an interest, while Al-Nassr have also previously been linked.
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The Guardian reported earlier this week that West Ham must sell players in order to buy this summer, with Kudus considered one of their most sellable assets. That report stated a fee of £60 million could be enough.
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WHAT NEXT FOR WEST HAM?
West Ham will want the situation sorted ahead of their Premier League campaign, which begins against Sunderland in the middle of August.