Tottenham's transfer market work is too slow.
Paul O'Keeff, who works for Football Insider in England and is fluent in Tottenham's internal information, rejected Tottenham's first offer to sign Kudus at West Ham on the 3rd (Korean time). Tottenham made an offer that included an additional bonus of 5 million pounds (about 9.3 billion won) for 50 million pounds (about 93 billion won) to recruit Kudus, but West Ham did not accept the offer. West Ham reportedly judged that it fell short of Qudus' value.
Kudus is the first player Tottenham targeted after appointing Thomas Frank. In the British Telegraph on the 30th of last month 'Tottenham's top target is Qudus, who will be the first player to be recruited directly from London rival West Ham. Tottenham have also shown interest in Brian Mbomo, Antoine Semeno and Eberechi Eze, but Tottenham's interest in Kudus is known as the most likely recruitment target to reinforce the offensive team under new coach Frank.
Kudus is also familiar to Korean fans. As a member of the Ghanaian national team, he is the one who made South Korea cry at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He scored two goals against South Korea to give South Korea a 2-3 defeat. Kudus moved to West Ham in the summer of 2023 based on his performances at the World Cup and Ajax.
At West Ham, Kudus has grown into an indispensable player. It immediately became the center of attack. It was an all-round resource that disturbed the opponent's defense by dribbling and created scores through linked plays with teammates. The advantage of the Kudus, which can play all areas from the first to the second line, fascinated big clubs.
Coach Frank decided that Tottenham's second-line resources needed an additional player, and immediately selected Kudus. However, Tottenham's slow move is very worrisome. This is because Tottenham is not the only team aiming for the Qudus.
"Cudus' contract includes a £80 million buyout clause, but the club is said to be willing to negotiate for a lower amount," O'Keeff said. Cudus is attracting attention from several Premier League clubs in the transfer window this summer. We have said West Ham are ready to accept the transfer offer reluctantly. Newcastle and Chelsea are also interested in signing Cudus, so Tottenham will have to continue negotiations amid fierce competition.
If even Kudus is missed, Tottenham's reinforcement work is likely to be twisted properly. Eze, which Tottenham considered, is likely to go to Arsenal, and Semeno has re-signed with Bournemouth. Mbomo is also about to be all the rage. If you miss Kudus, you have to explore a completely new sale. Coach Frank is waiting for Tottenham's recruitment as soon as he takes office.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
