MOHAMMED KUDUS has signed with renowned sports management firm ROOF as speculation over a potential move away from West Ham United continues to gather pace.
The Ghana international joins ROOF’s high-profile roster ahead of what is shaping up to be a very busy summer for the 24-year-old.
Kudus enjoyed a brilliant campaign in his first season at West HamGetty
GettyHe struggled to replicate his fine form in the second season[/caption]
APThe Ghana star has been linked with an exit from West Ham this summer[/caption]
He has already been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, while Newcastle are also said to be considering a player-swap deal that could tempt West Ham into negotiations.
Last year, Kudus parted ways with agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch, who negotiated his move from Ajax to West Ham and briefly put a family member in charge of his affairs.
However, he has now decided that joining ROOF is the best step forward in what appears to be a clear indication of a possible departure this summer.
The future of the former Ajax man could be decided as early as next month. He has a 10-day release clause that becomes active on July 1 and runs until July 10.
Sources suggest that during this 10-day window, Premier League clubs can activate Kudus’s release clause for £85million while clubs in Saudi Arabia would need to pay £125million.
SunSport understands that while Kudus will not push for a move he is open to new opportunities with both Chelsea and Arsenal already said to have held exploratory talks.
ROOF has negotiated some of world football‘s most high-profile transfers and recently helped Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, sign a new three-year deal to stay at Anfield.
They also have Harvey Elliott and Caoimhin Kelleher as clients from Liverpool.
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On their Arsenal associated clients, they have Kai Havertz, Per Mertesacker, Serge Gnabry and Mika Biereth.
Kudus is regarded as one of West Ham’s most valuable assets and the club has accepted that it will likely need to sell before making any major signings this summer.
The Hammers want to back manager Graham Potter who arrived at the club midway through last season and could only manage a 14th-placed finish.
Kudus impressed after joining West Ham from Ajax for £38million in 2023 but his impact declined in his second season, with only five goals and three assists.
West Ham are aware that only a few clubs can afford his release clause but it remains to be seen whether they would be willing to negotiate a deal that satisfies both buyer and seller.
Shutterstock EditorialThere have been reports that Newcastle could do a player swap deal for Kudus[/caption]
GettyThe attacking midfielder joined the Hammers from Ajax in 2023[/caption]
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