Chelsea target West Ham star Mohammed Kudus
Chelsea are considering a summer swoop for West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus, according to The Daily Mail. The Ghana international has attracted interest from several top clubs after a standout season with the Hammers, and Chelsea appear eager to secure his signature early in the transfer window.
Kudus has impressed since his arrival at West Ham, establishing himself as a key player in West Ham’s squad. Over the course of 80 appearances for the East London side, Kudus has contributed 19 goals and 13 assists—a remarkable return for a midfielder. His versatility, flair, and goal-scoring ability have not gone unnoticed by Premier League rivals, with Chelsea now emerging as a leading contender for his services.
The 24-year-old has also shone on the international stage. Representing Ghana, Kudus has amassed 42 caps and scored 12 goals, showcasing his ability to deliver performances in high-pressure situations. His combination of creativity, physicality, and technical skill has made him one of Africa’s most exciting young talents.
Crucially, Kudus’ current contract with West Ham includes a buyout clause set at £85 million. However, this clause comes with a time-sensitive caveat—it is only active for the first ten days of July. That means Chelsea must act quickly if they are to take advantage of this clause and avoid entering negotiations that could drive the price even higher.
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Chelsea, under the management of Enzo Maresca and the ownership of Todd Boehly’s consortium, are looking to rejuvenate their squad with dynamic, young talent. After an inconsistent campaign, the Blues are aiming to rebuild with a focus on long-term success. Kudus fits the profile of the type of player Chelsea are keen to attract: young, proven at the top level, and with potential for further growth.
The Stamford Bridge club has already made clear its intent to be active in the transfer market, and a move for Kudus could signal the start of a busy summer. With several midfielders either out of form or potentially leaving and possibly even Enzo Fernández linked with interest from abroad, the acquisition of Kudus would provide both depth and quality.
Despite the hefty price tag, Kudus represents value in the current market, especially given his age and impact across multiple competitions. Moreover, his ability to play in attacking midfield, central roles, or even wide positions would give Chelsea much-needed flexibility in their squad setup.
West Ham, for their part, will be reluctant to lose one of their star performers. However, the existence of the release clause means they could have little say in the matter if Chelsea trigger it within the specified window.
As the July deadline approaches, all eyes will be on Chelsea’s next move. If they are serious about landing Mohammed Kudus, swift and decisive action will be required.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
