‘Superstar’ shuns late interest from Bayern Munich because he wants to sign for Tottenham

Mohammed Kudus Rejects Bayern Munich to Prioritise Tottenham Move

TBR Football understands that West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus has rejected a late approach from German giants Bayern Munich, as the Ghanaian international now has his sights firmly set on a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Spurs have long been admirers of Kudus and have made him their top attacking target ahead of the 2025/26 season. The former Ajax star has impressed since his arrival in the Premier League, and his dynamic style of play has made him one of the most sought-after attacking midfielders in Europe.

West Ham United, under the guidance of club chairman David Sullivan, are believed to be open to selling Kudus—not out of choice, but due to the need to raise funds for their own summer transfer activities. With several areas of their squad requiring reinforcements, the Hammers may reluctantly sanction Kudus’ departure if a suitable offer is tabled. Sources close to the situation suggest that an agreement between the two London clubs could be reached for a fee in the region of £60 million.

Bayern’s Late Attempt Falls Short

Bayern Munich reportedly made a late attempt to lure Kudus to the Bundesliga after learning of an injury setback to Jamal Musiala, who is expected to be sidelined for up to four months. In light of Musiala’s absence, Bayern swiftly began exploring creative midfield options and identified Kudus as a potential short-term and long-term solution.

Despite Bayern’s reputation and consistent presence in the Champions League, Kudus made it clear to West Ham that he remains focused on a move to North London. According to TBR Football’s Chief Correspondent Graeme Bailey, Kudus informed his current club that his full attention is now on completing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea and Arsenal Monitoring Situation, But Yet to Act

While other Premier League giants such as Chelsea and Arsenal have shown interest in Kudus in recent months, neither club has submitted a formal offer. Tottenham, on the other hand, have been the most proactive, recently submitting their third bid for the player. That offer, understood to be £50 million with an additional £12.5 million in performance-based add-ons, was turned down by the Hammers, who are reportedly dissatisfied with the structure of the add-ons rather than the total value of the package.

Negotiations are said to be ongoing, with optimism on the Spurs side that a compromise can eventually be reached. Kudus remains fully committed to joining Tottenham, where he is expected to play a central role in Thomas Frank’s plans for the new season.

Kudus: A Rising Star with Enormous Potential

Mohammed Kudus, still only 24, has already amassed a strong reputation across Europe thanks to his time at Ajax and now West Ham. During his spell in Amsterdam, Kudus made 87 appearances, scoring 27 goals and providing 12 assists—impressive numbers for a midfielder often deployed in various attacking roles.

One former player who knows Kudus well is Tottenham legend Rafael van der Vaart, who has publicly spoken about the player’s exceptional abilities. Reflecting on Kudus’ early days at Ajax, Van der Vaart once recalled a conversation with former Ajax director Marc Overmars, saying:

> “I saw Kudus in a friendly at Ajax. I spoke with Overmars after. He said: ‘This is my best signing ever. He’s going to be worth 100 million euros.’ He believed in him.”

Van der Vaart noted that while Kudus had not yet reached his full potential, it was largely due to being played out of position or in systems that didn’t fully unlock his unique skillset. Still, the Dutchman insisted that Kudus possesses all the attributes required to become a world-class footballer.

Tottenham’s Ambition Evident

Tottenham’s aggressive pursuit of Kudus underlines their ambition to build on their recent Europa League success and mount a more serious challenge in both domestic and European competitions. With Thomas Frank now at the helm and a clear transfer strategy in place, Spurs are looking to add creativity, versatility, and goal threat to their midfield – all qualities Kudus brings in abundance.

If the deal goes through, it will mark a significant statement of intent from the North London club, as they look to secure one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football—while fending off competition from some of Europe’s biggest names in the process.