Tottenham have agreed a deal value round £55million for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, talkSPORT understands.
Kudus will endure his medical on Thursday.
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Additionally it is understood the payment doesn’t embrace any add-ons.
The topic of add-ons was some extent of controversy when Tottenham’s preliminary bid of £50m for the 24-year-old was knocked again by the Hammers.
As a part of the bid, Tottenham’s add-ons would solely kick in in the event that they gained the Champions League or Premier League.
The inclusion of trophy-related add-ons by Tottenham got here after they ended their 17-year watch for silverware in Might with a victory over Manchester United within the Europa League remaining.
Tottenham have by no means gained the Premier League and final gained the English top-flight within the 1960/61 season.
They’re additionally but to win the Champions League.
Regardless, the inclusions of these add-ons represents the membership’s severe perception in new boss Thomas Frank to deliver residence extra silverware sooner or later.
And the Dane and Tottenham’s switch committee evidently consider the addition of Kudus will give them a stronger probability of creating a severe dent in each the Champions League and Premier League.
As soon as Kudus’ change is confirmed, he’ll develop into the primary participant to maneuver straight from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011.
He will even develop into the third man by way of the door at Tottenham following Frank’s appointment in June.
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Mathys Tel joined on a everlasting deal from Bayern Munich having spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Tottenham.
Japanese defender Kota Takai additionally arrived in a £5m deal from Kawasaki Frontale.
A fourth seize is probably not distant, as Brentford are braced for a suggestion from Tottenham for Yoane Wissa.
talkSPORT understands Wissa can be enthusiastic about reuniting with former Bees boss Frank, with the west London out valuing the winger at round £40m.
Kudus joined West Ham in the summertime of 2023 and loved a powerful debut marketing campaign, as he completed with eight objectives and 9 assists from 33 league appearances.
Nevertheless, a turbulent second season below Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter meant Kudus recorded simply 5 objectives and 4 assists throughout all competitions.
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Kudus turned a goal for Frank’s aspect after they cooled their curiosity in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
The north London outfit had additionally eyed up Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.
Nevertheless, the pursuit ended after they discovered the Cherries wouldn’t settle for lower than £65m for the winger, who has since signed a five-year contract to stay on the south coast.
