Tottenham interested in signing West Ham star Mohammed Kudus

Tottenham have expressed interest in signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United as they look to break their unofficial transfer embargo with the Hammers, according to The Telegraph.

The Europa League winners are keen on making Kudus the first player to move directly from their fierce London rivals in more than 10 years.

The online news portal claims that “Kudus has been identified as a primary target by Spurs, who are believed to be optimistic they can clinch a deal for well below his £85 million release clause that is said to run for the first 10 days of July.”

Tottenham had shown keen interest in Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze, however, they have now switched attention to the Ghanaian, who is believed to be open to the prospect of a move across London.

West Ham are open to selling Kudus to help finance a summer rebuild under head coach Graham Potter, and a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer will see him become the first player to move directly from West Ham since midfielder Scott Parker in 2011.

Chelsea reportedly saw a player-plus-cash deal for the 24-year-old turned down by West Ham.

Saudi Pro League clubs have also been linked with a summer move for the 24-year-old, with Al Nassr considering an £85m swoop in early April.

However, Kudus wants to continue his career in the Premier League and has turned down interest from Saudi Arabia.

Chelsea reportedly saw a player-plus-cash deal for the 24-year-old turned down by West Ham

He moved to the London stadium from Eredivisie giants Ajax for £38million and has since racked up 80 appearances, scored 19 goals, and provided 10 assists in all competitions.

Last season, he made 35 appearances, netted five goals, and registered four assists for the Hammers, who finished 14th in the Premier League.

It is believed that Kudus has two release clauses – a £120m Saudi-specific release clause, and an £85m clause for Premier League clubs which is active this summer.