Arsenal are reportedly opening preliminary talks to sign Mohammed Kudus, the 24-year-old Ghanaian midfielder from West Ham, with his £85 million.

Arsenal are reportedly opening preliminary talks to sign Mohammed Kudus, the 24-year-old Ghanaian midfielder from West Ham, with his £85 million.

Release clause set to activate from July 1 to July 10 for Premier League clubs . Represented by the high-profile agency ROOF – known for handling transfers of Virgil van Dijk and Kai Havertz – Kudus is generating significant buzz, with Arsenal already engaging in exploratory discussions alongside Chelsea and Liverpool .

 

Kudus arrived at West Ham from Ajax in 2023 for £38 million. He made a bright start but saw his form dip slightly in the 2024–25 season, registering just five goals and three assists in the Premier League . With West Ham finishing a disappointing 14th under Graham Potter, there’s mounting pressure on the club to sell star assets – and Kudus, with his clause, is very much one of them .

 

Why Arsenal are keen:

 

Midfield upgrade: Despite completing the signings of Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice, Arsenal are targeting long-term quality and versatility in midfield – attributes Kudus offers .

 

Young, dynamic profile: At 24, Kudus fits well with Arteta’s vision of building a midfield that blends youth, athleticism, and technical skill.

 

Clause timing: With the clause live from July 1–10, there’s a tight window for Arsenal to act before Saudi interest kicks in .

 

 

Key points for fans:

 

Talks are reportedly “open,” likely in preliminary stages.

 

Arsenal face competition from other major clubs but are believed to be among the frontrunners.

 

A successful deal would represent a significant coup – a generational midfield talent secured via a release clause.

 

 

 

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So, if you’re watching Arsenal’s midfield rebuild, Kudus could be the next big signing — a “generational” addition at a reported £85 million fee.