Mohammed Kudus is “fully open” to leaving West Ham United next summer, according to Sami Mokbel.
The journalist reported via his Daily Mail column on 14 November that the 24-year-old is enjoying his time in East London, but could be tempted by the prospect of joining a Champions League club.
West Ham, meanwhile, seemingly have no plans to sell him unless his £85million release clause is met and it remains to be seen what happens if the Ghanaian pushes for a transfer.
Mohammed Kudus open to leaving West Ham United this summer amid Champions League claim
It appears Kudus harbours a desire to play in the Champions League, something the Irons are unlikely to be able to offer next season.
Julen Lopetegui’s side are fourteenth in the Premier League after 11 games and face an uphill task to qualify for any European competition, let alone the Champions League.
It is, therefore, possible that Kudus will push for a move away from the London Stadium in the summer, especially with Arsenal and Liverpool keeping tabs on him.The Hammers, for their part, are under no pressure to sell the former Ajax attacker as there are three more years remaining on his contract.
It is worth noting that Kudus had a similar £85million release clause last summer, but it expired on 1 July after which the club refused to entertain further offers [Sean Whetstone].It looks like a win-win situation for the Hammers next summer as they are guaranteed to bag a significant amount of money if Kudus leaves.
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