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Kudus stars for Tottenham in win over Leeds. Video, 00:08:04Kudus stars for Tottenham in win over Leeds
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Spurs backed new manager Frank in the transfer window, shelling out £181m on Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, centre-back Kevin Danso and Kudus.
Sources told BBC Sport at the time of Kudus’ move that he had prioritised a switch to north London despite at least six top clubs enquiring about the 25-year-old.
He cited Frank as one of the main reasons for choosing Spurs – a
Mohammed Kudus scored one and assisted another as Tottenham inflicted a first league defeat on Leeds United at Elland Road for more than a year.
Daniel Farke’s side had not tasted home defeat since early September 2024 against Burnley in the Championship.
But Kudus proved to be a bright spark on a wet afternoon in Leeds and Spurs held on to their lead to return to winning ways after two
Tottenham have completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to a work permit.
The Ghana midfielder, who had an £85m release clause, has joined Spurs on a six-year contract until 2031.
West Ham rejected an initial £50m from Tottenham last week.
Kudus, 24, made 65 Premier League appearances for the Hammers, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists.
Speaking to the club’s social media,,
Phil McNulty, chief football writer
Kudus is highly rated by many very good judges.
When I spoke to Danny Murphy at the end of last season about players Liverpool should be looking at this summer, he named Kudus as one. The player is sought after – despite being as underwhelming last season as he was electrifying in 2023-24 following a £38m move from Ajax.
He only scored five goals in
West Ham have rejected a £50m offer from Tottenham for Mohammed Kudus.
The Ghana international is open to a move away from the London Stadium and is prioritising a switch to a Champions League side.
Spurs fit that bill after qualifying for the competition by winning the Europa League.
Talks are ongoing, with West Ham open to letting the 24-year-old attacking player leave.
Kudus, who joined West Ham in a
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West Ham have received multiple enquiries from clubs interested in signing attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
Sources have told BBC Sport that Chelsea are among the clubs to have engaged in early discussions with the Hammers over the Ghana international, who has a release clause of £85m.
The prospect of at least one Chelsea player heading across London as part of the deal has been discussed.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is
