Romano claims Chelsea, Newcastle target has ‘already said yes’ to Tottenham after £50m bid is ‘rejected’.

Tottenham failed with their first approach for Mohammed Kudus, but the West Ham player has’said yes’ to joining Thomas Frank’s side, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The north London club has completed three transactions this summer, with Luka Vuskovic joining from Hajduk Split and Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel signing permanent contracts following successful loan periods.

Tottenham has only sold one player this summer, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joining Marseille, while Fraser Forster and Sergio Reguilon went on free transfers. Tottenham are in a fantastic position to retain some of their top players thanks to Champions League qualifying, despite finishing 17th last season.

They are also aiming to add more talent to Frank’s squad after the head coach signed from Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham are particularly interested in West Ham attacking midfielder Kudus, with Romano suggesting that the Chelsea and Newcastle target has agreed to come provided Spurs can reach an agreement on a fee with the Hammers.

Romano stated on X: “Understand Mohammed Kudus is not talking to any other club at this stage: he wants to move to Tottenham.” Kudus has already said yes to the Spurs project, and club-to-club talks with West Ham will resume soon. The clear intention is to join Tottenham. #THFC.’

The transfer analyst stated on his YouTube channel: “What I’ve heard regarding Kudus is that Tottenham made the first pitch to West Ham. It was denied because West Ham refused to accept the player’s valuation, which was roughly £50 million for Mohammed Kudus.

“But, first and foremost, Tottenham is anticipated to bid again for Kudus, therefore Tottenham plans to attack again in the coming days.

“Second, Thomas Frank has designated Mohammed Kudus as a top target for Tottenham this summer, a vital goal for Tottenham this summer, so they are willing to advance and push for Kudus, followed by the player side.

“Probably the best news for Spurs fans is that my understanding is that Kudus wants to go to Tottenham.” Liverpool great Jamie Carragher recently stated that while he was dissatisfied with some of Kudus’ performances this season, he is definitely “a quality player”. In May, Carragher stated:

“There’s no doubt he’s (Kudus) a quality player who should be playing for a team that is closer to the top of the table than near the bottom right now.”“But probably one of the reasons why West Ham are where they are this season is because he hasn’t shown the form that he showed last season.

“So I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a change there in some manner because West Ham need the money, but other clubs may believe this is just an off season for him’ and last season was the genuine Kudus.

“And if they can get that player, perhaps it will be a good signing. So it may be a situation in which it benefits all parties.”

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