Chelsea continue talks to sign West Ham ace Mohammed Kudus | OneFootball

Chelsea have held further talks with West Ham United over Mohammed Kudus, according to the Guardian.

They did not submit an official bid and want to include players in the transfer.

However, West Ham prefer a sale for the player whom David Moyes hailed as ‘a terrific young talent’ when he joined. His contract has an £85 million release clause.

West Ham are concerned about the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). They are looking to balance the books by selling Kudus.

Chelsea had an opportunity to sign the former Ajax ace, but nothing materialised from those talks.

They are in the market for a versatile attacker to bolster their roster, with Christopher Nkunku poised to leave the club this summer.

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Joao Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion) are also on their radar.

Chelsea do not need to spend big to replace Nkunku

Chelsea have spent over £1 billion on new players over the past three years.

Nkunku is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge because Chelsea already have enough wingers and strikers in the squad.

They do not need the Frenchman or a replacement if he leaves.

Chelsea should focus their funds on adding a world-class option to the left wing following Jadon Sancho’s return to Manchester United.

Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens remains the top target to reinforce the left flank. Chelsea have also spoken to Lyon about Malick Fofana.

They should be aiming higher than the pair, but are continuing their youth-centric transfer policy.