West Ham ‘to accept £65m Tottenham bid for Kudus’ – Exclusive

Tottenham Hotspur Still Pushing to Sign Mohammed Kudus Despite Rejected Bid — West Ham Open to £65m Deal

Tottenham Hotspur are among a growing list of Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Mohammed Kudus as the summer transfer window heats up.

The Ghana international has attracted widespread interest following his impressive debut season with West Ham United, and while Chelsea and Arsenal are also reportedly monitoring the situation, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy appears especially eager to bring the dynamic forward to North London.

Tottenham have already tested West Ham’s resolve with a substantial £50 million bid, but that offer was swiftly turned down by the Hammers. Despite the rejection, talks between the two London clubs remain ongoing, with Spurs still hopeful of securing a deal for the 24-year-old attacker.

West Ham Set £65m Valuation as Release Clause Nears Expiry

Reports indicate that West Ham are now prepared to accept a fee in the region of £65 million for Kudus, a figure that represents a compromise between their internal valuation and the player’s temporary release clause. The clause, which would allow foreign clubs to trigger a move for £85 million, is not applicable to Premier League sides and is set to expire after July 10.

While West Ham are reluctant to lose one of their most promising stars, they are reportedly open to negotiating a sale now that the clause is about to lapse—particularly if Tottenham are willing to meet their revised asking price.

Interestingly, Tottenham and West Ham have rarely done transfer business together in the past, but Levy is said to be willing to break with tradition in order to secure Kudus. This shows the level of importance Spurs have placed on adding attacking reinforcements this summer.

Spurs Advised to Act Quickly — £65m May Be Enough

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, believes that the Hammers could be tempted to part ways with Kudus if Spurs raise their bid to £65 million.

“His [Kudus’] release clause expires in a few days,” King noted. “If Tottenham increase their offer to £65m, I think West Ham will accept that offer. However, Tottenham need to get players out as well. Richarlison needs to leave if Kudus is coming in. If Son Heung-min stays, that could be an effective forward line — Kudus on one side, Son on the other. I think Son still has another year left in him at Premier League level.”

This view underlines a key part of Tottenham’s transfer strategy: offloading fringe or underperforming players in order to free up funds and squad space for high-impact signings.

Balancing Ambition With Financial Caution

While Levy’s desire to bring Kudus to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is no secret, the chairman will need to tread carefully. A deal of this magnitude — potentially exceeding £60 million — represents a significant financial commitment, and Spurs will be wary of overpaying, especially given West Ham’s leverage and the rarity of inter-club deals between the London rivals.

There’s little doubt Kudus would strengthen the Tottenham squad. His versatility across the forward line, technical ability, and Premier League experience make him an appealing target. However, Spurs’ leadership must strike the right balance between ambition and pragmatism to ensure the move benefits the club long-term.

For now, Kudus remains firmly on Tottenham’s radar, and with negotiations ongoing and the release clause deadline fast approaching, the coming days could be decisive in determining whether the Ghanaian will be making the switch across London this summer.