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Kudus on Saudi Radar as West Ham Slap £120m Price Tag on Key Midfielder

Saudi Interest Grows Amid Transfer Market Jockeying

Mohammed Kudus is fast becoming the Premier League’s latest transfer battleground, with Football Insider reporting strong interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr. As the Middle Eastern club intensifies its push for reinforcements, Kudus is seen as an alternative to Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma, whose price continues to rise.

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Al Nassr made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Mitoma in January and are bracing for similar resistance this summer. As a result, they’ve turned to Kudus—versatile, explosive, and still only 24. However, West Ham are not rolling over. The club has placed a £120 million release clause on Kudus for overseas suitors, while domestic rivals would pay a comparatively lower £85 million.

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A Price That Reflects Potential and Possession

It’s a steep valuation for a player whose output—three goals and three assists in 30 appearances this season—hasn’t lit up the stat sheet. But Kudus represents more than numbers. He embodies creative spark in a West Ham side that has endured turbulence, sacking Julen Lopetegui and installing Graham Potter mid-season.

“Kudus is part of the long-term vision,” one source suggested, pointing to the club’s strategy to build around youthful, adaptable talent.

Contract Status Strengthens West Ham’s Hand

With Kudus under contract until 2028 and no major international commitments this year, West Ham are in no rush. The player cost around £38 million from Ajax and has earned 42 Ghana caps. The message is clear: if you want him, you pay full value.

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Our View – EPL Index Analysis

This isn’t just another transfer rumour—this is a warning light. Kudus hasn’t had a standout season statistically, but anyone watching West Ham knows he’s one of the few players who brings urgency and unpredictability to their play. His ability to drive forward, beat a man, and create from deep is a rare asset in this current squad.

Selling him to a Saudi club for the sake of balancing books would be a disaster unless it genuinely funds a rebuild under Graham Potter. The £120m clause for overseas clubs should be non-negotiable, and even the £85m domestic tag is arguably cheap considering his age and ceiling.

West Ham has lost too many talents at the wrong time. Declan Rice, Felipe Anderson, Arnautović—they all went without the club truly moving forward. If Kudus goes this summer, it must only be if the money transforms the first XI. Otherwise, they’re back to square one, again.