Tottenham Nears £55M Mohammed Kudus Transfer From West Ham Amid Fan Backlash

Tottenham Hotspur is set to complete the £54.5-55 million signing of Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, with the transfer fee paid over 36 months. Kudus, who had an £85 million release clause, submitted a transfer request expressing a desire to join Tottenham after no bids came from Chelsea, Liverpool, or Arsenal, sparking frustration among West Ham fans who feel the club undersold a key player to a London rival. The negotiations featured a public feud between West Ham chairman David Sullivan and Tottenham’s Daniel Levy, with the final deal including add-ons such as cup bonuses, and was described as a hard-fought battle. Many West Ham supporters criticized the sale price, calling it poor business and insufficient given Kudus’ potential resale value, while others pointed to his underwhelming 2024/25 season performance as justification for the fee. West Ham’s management has emphasized that the transfer funds will be reinvested to strengthen the squad, which has seen several departures already as the club aims to improve its Premier League standing. Arsenal fans have also expressed dissatisfaction with their own pursuit of Noni Madueke, noting that their potential £50 million offer is similar to Tottenham’s payment for Kudus, raising questions about transfer strategy among London clubs.