Arsenal have shown interest in recruiting Mohammed Kudus from West Ham This summer, as per the reports.
The Gunners have been associated with a transfer to Kudus in the earlier transfer window and plan to reignite their enthusiasm for the Ghanaian player.
Mikel Arteta Is eager to inject more innovation into his team at the Emirates Stadium after yet another failed attempt at securing the title.
It is believed that Nico Williams is Arteta’s primary choice for that role. However, a transfer for the Euro 2024 champion seems improbable, leaving Arsenal searching for offensive reinforcements elsewhere.
talkSPORT say the Champions League semi-finalists are showing ‘fresh interest’ in Kudus and have added the Hammers star to their list of potential transfer targets for the summer.
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Despite facing challenges with consistency, Kudus has delivered several impressive displays in East London since joining. $38 million from Ajax in 2023 .
Even though he has shown moments of exceptional skill, West Ham intends to sell Kudus with an aim to generate additional funds needed for Graham Potter’s transfer budget.
The initial hope surrounding Potter’s arrival has rapidly dissipated, as West Ham finds itself in 17th place in the Premier League with only three matches left.
Despite securing victories in fewer than one-fourth of their league matches, West Ham might have found themselves entangled in a relegation battle if Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton hadn’t experienced dismal campaigns.
Potter hopes West Ham will put funds into strengthening his team this summer, and selling Kudus could generate additional capital and create space for new signings.
According to the Daily Mail Kudus' West Ham contract includes a staggering £125 million release clause specifically for teams from Saudi Arabia.
For teams in the Premier League, the release clause stands at £85 million, which is the amount West Ham aim to achieve this summer should they decide to sell the player from Ghana.
That number would be beyond Arsenal and Liverpool, who have has also been associated with a potential transfer , and West Ham might have to adjust their aspirations after Kudus' uneven performance this season.
Kudus has been involved in six goals in the Premier League this season, which is a disappointing tally compared to his contribution of 14 goals across all competitions during his debut campaign at the London Stadium.
After securing a 1-1 draw against their London rivals Tottenham on Sunday , West Ham haven't won in their last eight games.
'It’s simple to claim that the season is over, we cannot be relegated anymore and there’s nothing left to fight for,' stated West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen. 'However, this club values dedication and enthusiasm.'
‘There are three games left to go, and we’re all determined to go and win. Ultimately, this season we haven’t done enough as a group of players to be high enough in the table.
‘It’s self-pride to go out there every single week because the worst thing is to come out of a game and think you could’ve done more.
But I believe talk is easy; we must demonstrate it. We understand we ought to be in a superior position and perform better.
'However, we're here now, and it's up to us to secure victory in the last three matches. This has to be our mentality as we strive to play for this club.'
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