Amina UmarWest Ham United are determined to keep Mohammed Kudus at the club beyond the summer transfer window, sources have revealed to Football Insider.
The 23-year-old forward has been impressing in his first season in the Premier League, attracting interest from top English and European clubs. However, West Ham are prioritizing keeping Kudus at the London Stadium for the 2024-25 campaign.
Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui is keen to build his new-look side around the talents of the Ghana international, who has been instrumental in the team’s success last season. Kudus has been speaking out about links with a move away, claiming his focus is on preparing for the new season and seeing how everything goes. However, sources close to the club have revealed that West Ham will reject any offers for Kudus this summer.
The former Ajax star is under contract until June 2028, with the London club having the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months. Kudus has been impressive in his first season at the London Stadium, making 39 starts in 45 appearances, scoring 14 goals, and notching six assists. His performances have caught the attention of top clubs, but West Ham are determined to keep him as a key player in their squad.Lopetegui’s side kicks off the Premier League campaign against Aston Villa on August 17, and the Hammers boss will be relying on Kudus to lead the attack.
The Ghana international has been speaking about his future, saying that he wants to “kill it” at West Ham before considering a move away. “When I feel like I’m at a point where I’ve really killed it at a specific club, and then there’s an opportunity, I would definitely challenge myself,” Kudus said.West Ham fans will be delighted to hear that the club is prioritizing keeping Kudus, who has become a fan favorite at the London Stadium. His pace, skill, and goalscoring ability have been a welcome addition to the team, and his partnership with Tomas Soucek and Konstantinos Mavropanos has been impressive.In other news, Newcastle United are ready to make a move for West Ham star
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