Mohammed Kudus transfer news. African footballers. West Ham United might sell star forward Mohammed Kudus to raise money for signing Jean-Clair Todibo permanently in 2025, according to The Sun.
The newspaper reported on Wednesday [21 August, page 47] that West Ham have agreed to pay Nice €40 million for Todibo next year. However, they need to find the funds first to make the deal happen. Jack Rosser’s report suggested that selling Kudus, who has an £85 million release clause, could help fund the Todibo transfer in 12 months.
Despite the focus on new signings this summer, West Ham already has a strong attack with players like fan favorite Jarrod Bowen, playmaker Lucas Paqueta, and the talented Kudus, who had a great first season in the Premier League.
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Kudus impressed again in the recent 2-1 loss to Aston Villa and could be one of the top players in the league this season. While his release clause is known, he’s not expected to leave anytime soon.
More about Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus, born on August 2, 2000, is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for West Ham United in the Premier League and the Ghana national team. Before joining West Ham, he played for Nordsjælland and Ajax. Kudus is from Nima, Accra, Ghana, and has a Muslim background with two brothers living in Accra.
On August 27, 2023, Kudus signed a five-year contract with West Ham United from Ajax for €44.5 million, plus extra payments. This transfer made him the third Ghanaian player at the club and the second most expensive Ghanaian footballer after Thomas Partey.
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Kudus made his West Ham debut on September 1 and scored his first goals on September 21 in a 3–1 Europa League win against TSC Bačka Topola. He netted his first Premier League goal on October 9, 2023, against Newcastle United and won West Ham’s Goal of the Month in November for an impressive scissor kick against Brentford.