Tottenham, searching for a replacement for Son Heung-min (33), is facing repeated rejections.
According to British 'Talksport,' on the 3rd (Korean time), Tottenham proposed 50 million pounds (about 89.1 billion won) to West Ham United last week for winger Mohammed Kudus (25), but West Ham immediately rejected the offer.
Tottenham initially targeted Eberechi Eze (27, Crystal Palace), who is an attacking midfielder but also a winger. However, Eze has reportedly shown an open attitude towards a transfer to Arsenal instead of Tottenham.
Next, Tottenham wanted winger and striker Antoine Semenyo (25, Bournemouth). However, Tottenham withdrew their interest as Bournemouth insisted on over 65 million pounds for Semenyo's transfer fee. Ultimately, Semenyo signed a five-year contract extension with Bournemouth.
Tottenham has now set Kudus, a versatile attacking resource, as their next target. However, it seems they have hit another wall. West Ham views Kudus as a key resource for the next season and is not in a position to easily let him go.
Having recorded 5 goals and 3 assists (in 32 matches) in the Premier League for the 2024-2025 season, Kudus has shown a positive response to a transfer to Tottenham. However, the West Ham club has firmly rejected offers from Chelsea, which included a 'player plus cash offer,' as they push to keep Kudus.
Kudus is also attracting interest from Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia), where Cristiano Ronaldo (40) plays. However, should Kudus move to the Saudi club, a buyout clause worth 120 million pounds (about 222.4 billion won) would be triggered.
Currently, there are no players who can properly fill the winger position at Tottenham if Son Heung-min were to leave. Richarlison is likely to leave this summer, and Mathys Tel, Yang Min-hyeok, Wilson Odoiber, and Mikey Moore still need more experience. Brennan Johnson has primarily played on the right.
As the transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min, whose contract expires next year, continue, it seems that Tottenham, led by coach Thomas Frank, has yet to find a solution for locating Son's replacement.
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