Mohammed Kudus is a top target for Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr, with a potential €100m transfer fee on the table. The Ghanaian international is one of four Premier League forwards on Al-Nassr’s shortlist.
Al-Nassr’s interest in Kudus is genuine, and they believe West Ham may be tempted to sell. The winger has had a relatively poor season by his own excellent standards, and a big-money sale could rescue West Ham’s summer transfer window.
Kudus has a Saudi-specific release clause worth £120m, separate from the £85m release fee available to Premier League clubs and £80m to European sides. However, this clause is only active during a two-week window in the summer.
Al-Nassr is hopeful they can secure Kudus for less than the £120m release clause. The Saudi club is preparing a formal bid, and West Ham would likely bite anyone’s arm off for €100m for the former Ajax wide-man.
The potential sale of Kudus would be a significant boost to West Ham’s finances, as they currently have limited funds available for transfers. If Al-Nassr’s interest is genuine, it could be the sort of deal that rescues West Ham’s summer.
West Ham bosses were initially hoping for a bidding war, but it’s unclear if they’ll get their desired price. The club’s expectations may have been high, but a sale to Al-Nassr would still be a significant profit.
