We are told that discussions between the Gunners and the Hammers recently took place, with Arsenal expressing an interest in the Ghana international.
Kudus is understood to have a €100 million release clause in his West Ham contract, but Arsenal made it clear during their talks that they have no intention of matching this inflated fee.
Sources with knowledge of Arsenal’s interest in the attacker have informed us that they value Kudus at around €55m-€60m. The 24-year-old is one of several wide players currently under consideration by the Gunners.
Kudus, for his part, is looking to leave West Ham as he is keen to play European football next season. Should he try to force through a move, the Hammers will likely have to accept a fee well below his release clause.
We can also confirm that Chelsea and Newcastle are genuine admirers of the former Ajax star, with both in the market for wide players this summer.
Newcastle, in particular, are keen to sign a player for the right wing. Chelsea, like Arsenal, are prioritising moves for a left-sided player, but Kudus has shown that he is capable of operating on both flanks.
Kudus has been used in numerous attacking roles at West Ham, scoring 19 goals and notching 13 assists in 80 appearances across all competitions.
His Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) has steadily risen since his move to the Premier League in 2023. He currently boasts an ETV of €61.7m, a slight reduction from his February peak of €63.7m.
The 42-time Ghana international will no doubt be one to watch this summer, and there is a good chance that he will remain in the Premier League.
