Mohammed Kudus is perfect fit to be Tottenham’s Bryan Mbeumo as Thomas Frank eyes statement

It’s been a rather understated start to life at Tottenham for Thomas Frank.

Transfer interest in Eberechi Eze has not materialised into a formal bid, while summer signings Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, whose loans were made permanent last month, are players already familiar to Spurs fans.

Frank is looking for a statement signing to begin his Tottenham tenure, and he could well have found his man in Mohammed Kudus, a player who draws striking similarities to the jewel of his crown at Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo.The West Ham winger is attracting interest from Spurs and although he won’t force a move away, there’s an appetite to make the switch.

Kudus, who has scored 19 goals in 80 appearances for the Hammers, endured a difficult campaign as Graham Potter’s side sank to 14th last season, but the 24-year-old has shown across two years in east London that when he wants to, he can decide games at the highest level.

The Ghanaian is an explosive presence off the right-hand side, able to cut in and drive for goal. His directness and conviction in the attacking third is similar to that of Mbeumo, who had been linked with a move to Tottenham but looks to be heading to Manchester United instead.After seven years as head coach at Brentford, Frank is looking for some familiarity to help him navigate his first season at Tottenham. He’ll see Kudus in much the same mould as Mbeumo and will relish the chance to temper the at times fiery personality that Kudus exhibits into something productive.