West Ham Reject £50m Proposal From Tottenham For Their Player: Is It A Good Decision? | OneFootball

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West Ham Reject £50m Proposal From Tottenham For Mohammed Kudus

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at London Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are preparing another attempt to sign West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. The first offer, around £50 million, fell on deaf ears because the Hammers considered it insufficient. However, the new manager has now given the green light to insist again. For Frank, Kudus would fit in perfectly with his idea of the game and would provide the spark that the team have been missing. In turn, the player would be determined to cross London to wear the Spurs shirt. All signs point to the next round of talks taking place in a matter of days.

Romano said: “What I’m told about Kudus is that Tottenham made the first proposal to West Ham. It was rejected because West Ham didn’t want to accept that value for the player, something around £50m for Mohammed Kudus. But first point, Tottenham are expected to bid again for Kudus, so in the next days, Tottenham want to attack again. Second point, Thomas Frank has approved internally, Mohammed Kudus as a top target for Tottenham this summer, as a crucial target for Tottenham this summer, so they are prepared to advance and push for Kudus and then the player side. Probably the best news for Spurs fans is that my understanding is that Kudus wants to go to Tottenham.”

Opinion:

With Kudus so keen, West Ham have the upper hand. It’s not every day that a neighbouring club comes after your best man. Our view is clear that if Tottenham want a signing that will lift their fans, they will have to dig deep. West Ham should set a price that reflects Kudus’ influence in the XI and what it would cost to replace him. 50 million seems too little. You don’t find a player with a knack for scoring goals, have flair and a hunger in just any market.

The Hammers could ask for between 65 and 70 million without trembling. Kudus knows that at Tottenham, he would have a European showcase and Frank would make him a central player, but West Ham have the right to defend their asset. Levy needs to make a shrewd move. If he pays fairly, the club are reinforced without mortgaging the project. If it falls short, they risk losing a player who does want to come. As much as Spurs won the Europa League against United, the Premier League does not forgive any weakness. Kudus can make a difference, but nothing will come cheap.