Tottenham Plans £50M Bid, Chelsea Seeks £85M for West Ham’s Kudus

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a bid of around £50 million for West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, whose £85 million release clause has attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs including Chelsea. Despite a long-standing transfer freeze between Spurs and West Ham due to the strained relationship between Daniel Levy and West Ham's leadership, Spurs are reportedly willing to 'bite the bullet' and engage in negotiations, hoping to end the animosity. Kudus, a versatile attacker known for his dribbling and passing, has seen fluctuating form but remains a valuable asset for West Ham, who may be open to selling to fund a squad rebuild under manager Graham Potter. Chelsea have already made an initial player-plus-cash bid involving goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, which West Ham rejected, but remain favorites due to their willingness to meet West Ham's valuation. Other clubs such as Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and AC Milan are also interested, while Kudus himself is keen on a move that offers Champions League football. The transfer window will be decisive, with West Ham aiming to secure a fee close to the release clause before it expires.