could sign for Arsenal in the summer market for a high fee Kudus has entered Arsenal's radar after a remarkable season with West Ham last year Mikel Arteta's team is looking to strengthen their offensive line and has identified the Ghanaian international as a key piece to enhance their quality The Gunners' board values both the player's current performance and potential for improvement and they are willing to make a significant financial effort to secure his services The African player has shown in London that he can compete at the highest level in the Premier League combined with a few possess the ability to unsettle have allowed him to stand out in numerous matches While West Ham's overall team performance has been disappointing this season Kudus has been one of the few who has consistently performed well His talent has not gone unnoticed by the country's top clubs A change of scenery is not ruled out from the player's circle the midfielder feels that the time has come to take a step forward and be part of a more ambitious project The Arsenal option aligns with his sporting aspirations as well as his desire to stay in the English capital The estimated transfer fee is around €70 million a considerable but manageable investment for Emirates Stadium's team knows that retaining the Ghanaian will be a challenging task if Arsenal's interest materializes Although there have been no formal moves yet the Hammers' club accepts that the summer market will be active regarding their main offensive figure Kudus remains calm and waits for developments This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ofertón del Arsenal para sacar a Kudus del West Ham The 24-year-old has been one of the Hammers most dangerous players since his £38m arrival from Ajax in 2023 in what has been a difficult campaign for the east London outfit Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui in mid-season while technical director Tim Steidten also left after West Ham started the new campaign badly After a huge outlay in excess of £250m over the past two summers, made possible by Declan Rice's £105m move to Arsenal in 2023 West Ham's hierarchy feel they need to balance any additions to Potter's squad with sales they would prefer not to sell Kudus but they are aware of growing interest in the forward from Europe and elsewhere The feeling around London Stadium is that his price will likely rise to a level that would make it counter-productive not to consider a sale The situation around Kudus is not made easier by the continuing uncertainty over West Ham's other main creative force whose FA case into betting breaches is still to be concluded Champions League semi-final updates: Calafiori back for Arsenal; Dembele returns for PSG Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi PSG's Dembele fit for second leg against Arsenal A gritty crime saga set in Liverpool starring Sean Bean Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Solskjaer on Besiktas Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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Source: www.ghanaweb.com « Prev Next » Comments (2) Listen to Article M.anifest (R) and Kudus (L) at the London Stadium View this post on Instagram A post shared by M.anifest (@manifestive) Beranda OneFootball Pencarian Setelan Masuk MasukGabung“Unimpressed” | Potter gives Kudus sale the green-light | OneFootballHammers Chat Mohammed Kudus is set to exit West Ham this summer with the club eager to sell the Ghana forward Despite having a positive impact in his first season in east London the form of the ‘starboy’ has many at the club wanting rid with a move to Saudi at present looking the most likely destination Graham Potter is understood to be unimpressed with a number of players at the club who he is keen to move on and fund a huge rebuild at West Ham Al Nassr are the club at present considered the frontrunners with the club readying a £85.3m bid to land Kudus which would be a huge coup for West Ham considering the player has registered just 3 goals and 2 assists all season Kudus is not the only big name departure likely to happen this summer, with it understood that all senior players aside from Jarrod Bowen Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Ollie Scarles all available for sale Berita Terkait“Massive offer” | Arsenal ready Kudus summer move “Worried” | Todibo fitness concerns continue for Potter €35 million move on the cards for Kleindienst? Burnley: Scott Parker comments on Josh Brownhill contract situation amid Everton & West Ham interest Player Ratings: Manchester United U21 4-1 West Ham United U21 Algeria international Amine Gouiri was on target thrice as Brest suffer Marseille decimation Icon Sport / ddp USA / ProfimediaAfrican footballers lit up Europe’s top leagues over the weekend with standout performances.EnglandNicolas Jackson was Chelsea’s hero having scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Everton The Senegal international put the Blues ahead at Stamford Bridge in the 27th minute having been teed up by Enzo Fernandez for his 10th goal of the 2024-25 campaign the hosts held firm to secure all points at stake to boost their Champions League qualification hopes two Africans were on target as Brighton and Hove Albion saw off West Ham United 3-2 in a keenly contested league showdown at Falmer Stadium Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari put the Seagulls ahead in the 13th minute with an assist from Jack Hinshelwood but Ghanaian international Mohamed Kudus leveled for the hosts three minutes into the second half Seven minutes before full time, Tomas Soucek gave the Hammers a deserved lead, but they eventually fell to defeat as Kaoru Mitoma and Cameroonian international Carlos Baleba scored late for the visitors Elsewhere, Antoine Semenyo scored his ninth league goal of the season as Bournemouth played out a 1-1 draw with Manchester United Unbeaten in their last three league matches the Cherries welcomed the Red Devils to Vitality Stadium The Ghana international’s superb 23rd minute strike looked set to hand the Cherries three points but they were undone by the visitors’ last-gasp finish by Daish star Rasmus Hojlund Liverpool crushed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title, with Mohamed Salah among the scorers Dominic Solanke had given the visitors in the 12th minute but goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo in the goal-laden first half put the Reds back in control Salah scored the fourth goal three minutes after the hour mark while the rout was complete in the 69th minute when Destiny Udogie turned the ball inside his own net Serhou Guirassy is enjoying his maiden season as Borussia Dortmund as he inspired the team to a hard-fought 3-2 win at Hoffenheim Inspired by his four goals from his last two outings the Guinea international opened scoring for his team in the 20th minute with Daniel Svensson providing the assist The African missed a chance to complete his brace when he missed from the penalty spot but that did not prevent them from securing all points at stake With four wins in their last five matches and 13 points from a possible 15 Dortmund have climbed back into a European qualifying spot for the first time since matchday 15 Paris Saint-Germain suffered their first defeat in Ligue 1 this season as they bowed 3-1 to Nice at Parc des Princes Despite dominating ball possession, they conceded first when Badredine Bouanani found Morgan Sanson who finished past Gianluigi Donnarumma Although Fabian Ruiz restored parity for the hosts in the 41st minute Morgan completed his brace in the 46th minute With 20 minutes left to play, Burundi international Youssouf Ndayishimiye extended the lead after connecting with Bouanani’s free-kick Le Havre and AS Monaco ended their affair 1-1 at Stade Oceane With the game just 22 minutes old, Egypt international Ahmed Hassan (Koka) put his team ahead after heading Junior Mwanga’s cross past a helpless goalkeeper Philipp Kohn Even at that, the relegation-threatened team could only share points with the visitors through Mika Biereth’s equalizer Algeria international Amine Gouiri was on song thrice in Olympique Marseille’s 4-1 demolition of Brest The Algeria international struck first after just eight minutes after controlling a pass from Luiz Henrique before drilling past goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert He got his second on the stroke of half-time before completing his treble three minutes after the hour mark Despite failing to keep a clean sheet for the seventh consecutive game Roberto De Zerbi’s men climbed back to second in the table It was Accra Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko who are the two biggest teams in the Ghana Premier League but it’s the biggest game in Ghanaian football and was played at Accra Sports Stadium I went with my older brother to watch the game so it was really nice because I always wanted to be able to play in the stadium like I do now with my country I like players who entertain the fans and want to score so I like players that get fans off their seats I don’t think I can remember what my first football boots were I wasn’t privileged enough back in the day to wear nice boots They were my local team in Ghana before I made the move to the Right to Dream Academy A lot of people have been mentors on my journey as he took me under his wing and inspired me a lot and was always trying to get me football shirts and football boots against Brøndby IF only three days after my 18th birthday I started the game and became the ninth youngest player to debut for the club It was against FC Midtjylland with FC Nordsjælland in March 2019 I chased a long ball over the top to help set up an attack and then tapped in a cross at the front post I made two mis-timed challenges and was given two yellow cards against Lyngby Boldklub in November 2019 Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast whose contract contains a release clause that becomes active for a set period this summer is attracting interest from Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League West Ham will not push Kudus out but he is one of the few players in the squad likely to fetch a big fee Graham Potter is looking to reshape his squad but funds are tight West Ham’s recruitment department and agents close to the club are operating on the basis that there will not be much money to spend unless sales are made There is doubt over whether Kudus would be interested in moving to Saudi Arabia West Ham believe they will receive offers for him from Premier League and European clubs West Ham are 17th after a dismal season and have an ageing squad. 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Arsenal get major injury boost for Champions League showdown with PSG Sign InJoinArsenal Man City and Liverpool could benefit from signing Kudus | OneFootballFootball Today West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus is one of the most exciting attacking players in the Premier League He bagged 18 goals and seven assists last season but has registered only three goals and two assists this term several clubs are reportedly interested in signing him this summer Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool would be excellent landing spots for Kudus Martin Odegaard has struggled in some matches and Kudus could add an extra attacking threat pace and finishing make him an excellent option for Mikel Arteta’s team Kudus can play as an attacking midfielder or a right winger which would offer competition and rotation with Bukayo Saka He is also effective as a false nine, which would provide Arsenal with more tactical flexibility when they require a fluid attack Man City are looking to offload several players this summer and Kudus could be a shrewd addition to help strengthen the squad Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish potentially nearing the end of their time at the Etihad Stadium Kudus’ versatility would be a significant asset He could create a strong attacking core alongside Phil Foden His dynamic dribbling and creativity would also complement players such as Savinho who excels at breaking lines and carrying the ball forward While Arsenal and Man City could utilise Kudus a move to Liverpool arguably makes the most sense Liverpool will likely need a replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer He suits Liverpool’s system as a right-sided forward who can cut inside to score and create chances Kudus also brings high pressing and work rate which would suit new manager Arne Slot’s style of play His ability to play in midfield adds another layer of flexibility Interest in the Ghanaian international is high and it will be intriguing to see where he ends up Related News⏪ WSL: Chelsea roll on; Villa and Everton win; Man City held Mohamed Salah fires ominous Premier League title warning to Arsenal & Man City Exclusive: Arsenal joined by Liverpool and Man United to sign ‘real goalscorer’ this summer Exclusive: Man United preparing opening bid for 24-G/A Arsenal & Liverpool target Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City: Reds pip rivals to Champions Legue qualification Sign InJoinWest Ham interested in a sneaky Mohammed Kudus replacement | OneFootballFanSided World Football West Ham were among the busiest buyers on the summer 2024 transfer market, but their efforts were largely fruitless. The Hammers have been buried in the bottom half of the Premier League table throughout the 2024/25 season they will be back to the drawing board in summer 2025 with Graham Potter at the helm As has been the case for the last several years West Ham have the age-old problem of finding a No 9 who can consistently deliver in front of goal There will be a number of intriguing options this summer such as free agent to-be Jonathan David of Lille but the best options won't be ones West Ham figure to be truly competitive for According to a report from Caught Offside's Mark Brus, West Ham are interested in signing Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze, and the 24-year-old is said to be very interested in a move to the London Stadium because of Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen While Bowen is the best player on West Ham and clearly not going anywhere Mikautadze may have to readjust his expectations if he wants to join the Irons because it's more likely he'll be replacing Kudus Kudus is one of the most terrifying players to stop on the ball in the Premier League because of his courage on the ball and dribbling skills but the explosive forward is severely lacking in consistency and end product With gargantuan offers set to come in from Saudi Arabia Kudus is someone West Ham will likely cash in on and it would make even more sense for the Hammers to ship Kudus to Saudi than it did for Aston Villa to do the same with the much more productive Jhon Duran this past summer Mikautadze is a consistent difference-maker for Lyon whenever he starts. He is averaging 1.1 key passes and 1.5 fouls drawn per 90 minutes in Ligue 1 He is averaging 0.7 goals per 90 and 0.3 assists per 90 or 1.0 goal contributions to 90 adjusted for a 38-game Premier League season means he would score 27 goals and 11 assists in a full campaign West Ham shouldn't expect Mikautadze to be that productive but the Georgian breakout star at Euro 2024 is a quality footballer who has proven himself in France at multiple levels He can score goals while taking players on and being creative Mikautadze would be a cheaper version of Kudus with more of a goal threat and that's exactly what West Ham are looking for as far as a player who can upgrade what they currently have in attack with Lucas Paqueta Related News“Massive offer” | Arsenal ready Kudus summer move regardless of where the former Ajax forward ends up may depend largely on the Ghana international’s eventual destination West Ham United brought Mohammed Kudus to the London Stadium to the tune of £38 million during the summer of 2023 Despite two somewhat up-and-down seasons – well in simpler terms an excellent first year and an underwhelming second – Kudus looks certain to become the second-most expensive export in Hammers history And for a fee far closer to the one Arsenal paid for Declan Rice than the sum West Ham earned when Dimitri Payet burned his bridges and scarpered off to Marseille with his tail tucked between his legs release clauses are a common feature in European football as part of their negotiating tactic back in 2023 promised Kudus that they would include a clause in his deal two-time Eredivisie champion the chance to pursue a move to an established powerhouse should the opportunity emerge later down the line whether West Ham simply double their money or potentially triple it depends on a number of factors which clubs are willing to put their wallets where their mouths are Mohammed Kudus has not one, not two but three release clauses in his contract West Ham can earn £80 million if he moves abroad to a team in mainland Europe albeit such a sum rules out all but the most deep-pocketed West Ham could bring in £85 million if a rival Premier League team makes a move According to reports, Liverpool are keen on Kudus Former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot praised a player he knows well from Ajax during West Ham’s recent 2-1 defeat at Anfield “That’s what makes the Premier League so strong this season I think they’re 16th or 17th in the league but I can name you one or two players that could easily have played with us today as well in terms of quality,” Slot said shortly after Virgil van Dijk’s late header put Liverpool three points closer to glory “I think [Lucas] Paqueta and Kudus were outstanding today The Daily Mail add that Saudi Arabian clubs may be required to stump up an eye-watering £125 million amid claims that Al-Nassr are keen to link Kudus up with Marcelo Brozovic Cristiano Ronaldo and former West Ham target Jhon Duran The Mail explain that West Ham ‘suspect’ offers will arrive this summer from Saudi Arabia and beyond There is also a feeling that The Hammers may be willing to negotiate with Kudus’ Middle Eastern suitors potentially accepting a fee lower than the £125 million mark West Ham could earn anywhere from £80 million to £45 million more Boos ring out at St. Mary’s as Son doubles Tottenham’s lead in stunning start Kudus slaloms to goal of the season contender - 'A thing of wonder!' 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Getty ImagesThe one player West Ham need more from for the remainder of the campaign is Mohammed Kudus He has been a shadow of the player who hit the ground running in east London last season After signing from Ajax almost two years ago Kudus announced himself as one of the most exciting forwards in the Premier League He registered 20 goal contributions in 45 appearances had a goal nominated for the Puskas Award and was heavily linked with a move to a club playing in the Champions League all summer The expectation was that he would only get better this season the changing of managers twice since last season will not have helped his flow but his drop-off in form has been so extreme it cannot purely be attributed to that alone This season he has just five goal contributions in 27 appearances He has gone from scoring or creating a goal every 2.25 games to every 5.4 games For a player who everyone is touting as Champions League level that rumours linking him with a move away from east London have quietened in recent months Graham Potter will no doubt be keen to keep him but must also be wondering how he can get the very best out of someone who is undoubtedly a very talented player Perhaps that is what we are going to see between now and the end of the season We are in a situation where Kudus is too good to be dropped but so out of form there will be other players in the squad itching to take his place If we can get the old Kudus back for the rest of the season there is no doubt we will win more games than we will lose Find more from James Jones at We Are West Ham, external Related topicsWest Ham UnitedFootballTop storiesLive West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus appears to be rising in value with every passing week The Ghanaian’s buyout clause has long been an open secret in football circles — originally reported to be £80m when he joined from Ajax last summer more recent reports have suggested Kudus has a tiered release clause with European clubs able to activate it at £80m and Saudi Pro League sides expected to meet a far higher threshold Now, according to the Daily Mail the fee for Saudi clubs has reportedly climbed to a staggering £125m who were beaten in yesterdays AFC Champions League semi-finals in a 3-2 humdinger are said to be targeting Kudus as one of three choices for a big summer signing The club — which already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Durán — are reportedly prepared to bid up to £100m for Kudus who has scored three Hammers goals this season any offer close to that figure is likely to be accepted by West Ham with £125m incredibly unlikely given the player’s mixed form during the current campaign Kudus remains one of West Ham’s most saleable assets his exit could yet generate the funds needed to rebuild the squad this summer Cause he’s been a donkey like 8 out of the 11 first team players in that team Thought Ajax had a large percentage sell on clause What’s he seriously worth on this seasons performances It typifies everything that is wrong about modern football no one gives a shit about everything but the money Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sign InJoinWest Ham learn length of Mohammed Kudus ban after Tottenham red | OneFootballOneFootball West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been given an extra two-match ban by the Football Association after his sending off against Tottenham last month The Ghana international was involved in an altercation with Micky van de Ven late on in the Hammers' defeat to their London rivals please use a different one or install the app Kudus was initially given a yellow card before VAR upgraded the offence to a red and now the FA have confirmed that the former Ajax man will miss West Ham's next five matches Kudus is alleged to have acted in a "violent and improper manner" towards the Dutch defender and will miss five games in total The West Ham man will therefore be out for match with Everton Related NewsTottenham vs. West Ham Player Ratings: Kevin Danso impresses in low-profile draw Exclusive: Tottenham willing to pay €30-35m for 26-G/A West Ham & Everton target Dejan Kulusevski struggles a concern with Tottenham in need of a James Maddison replacement Player Ratings: Jarrod Bowen Scores as West Ham United Hold Tottenham Hotspur in 1-1 Draw West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: 4 talking points as drab London derby ends all-square « Prev Next » Comments (2) Listen to Article Arne Slot (L) and Mohammed Kudus (R) pic.twitter.com/PWsTmIVf4B By JOSEPH BARCLAY Bowen has had 31 shots on target and scored nine goals in the Premier League this season while these two teams combined to have 11 shots on target and 18 corners in the reverse fixture Kudus has won 58 fouls in the English top-flight this season while Bowen and Johnson have a combined 27 goals across all competitions in 2024-25 Mohammed Kudus to win 3+ fouls NOW 3/1 with Sky Bet - as West Ham host Tottenham today Sky Bet Featured RequestABet for West Ham vs Tottenham: and each team to have 3+ corners and 20+ booking points Sky Bet Price Boosts for West Ham vs Tottenham: Mohammed Kudus to win 3+ fouls WAS 2/1 NOW 3/1 Wilson Odobert to have 2+ shots on target WAS 7/2 NOW 6/1 Jarrod Bowen and Brennan Johnson both to score WAS 8/1 NOW 10/1 Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group Mohammed Kudus will ask for feedback from those in his inner circle His desire for advice on how to improve also extended to a departed West Ham United backroom staff member John Heitinga left his role as first-team coach following the expiry of then-manager David Moyes’ contract Heitinga accepted the opportunity to work under Liverpool manager Arne Slot as assistant coach Heitinga would rigorously analyse Kudus’ performances who like all of those spoken to for this article asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships They added that Heitinga recommended Kudus to Moyes before his £38.2million ($48m) arrival from Ajax in August 2023 who also coached Kudus during his brief managerial stint at Ajax formed a good relationship with the attacker Many players take time to adjust to the pace and intensity of the Premier League but Kudus was one of those rare imports who looked at home straight away I also hold him in high regard in terms of standards and values I would have liked to have worked with him longer He is a top trainer and I really appreciated his efforts to make the players better at the time there were immediate things that connected us He tried to make me and all the other players better I am very grateful to him for our time at West Ham.” The loss of Heitinga could be a factor behind Kudus’ lack of consistency this season Sources close to the player say he is fine behind the scenes but has a paltry return of three goals in 20 league appearances he had registered six goals in the top flight The winger has not had a goal involvement since the draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 21 — encompassing a run of nine games in all competitions he recently received six points on his licence after being caught by police for using his phone while driving from West Ham’s training ground This has not affected Kudus’ ability to drive to training. In time, he will hope for an upturn in performances. Kudus, whose £85m release clause becomes active this summer, is blessed with elegant touch, strength and pace. It is why a video showcasing his skill set has amassed over 80,000 views Despite the offensive additions of Crysencio Summerville the composition of West Ham’s strongest attack often features Kudus Kudus has started every game under newly-appointed head coach Graham Potter But when Bowen was sidelined with a fractured foot in late December It was Paqueta who excelled and looked revived under Potter Kudus has operated on the left and right flanks while occasionally deputising in a false nine role He has openly stated he favours playing as a No 10 but Potter has alternated between 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1 formations. The graphic below shows that Kudus has averaged fewer touches this season He has not been able to consistently show his strengths as much running inside from the right onto his stronger foot If you compare and contrast his touch maps from 2023-24 and this season Kudus played across eight positions but had more joy playing as a right-sided attacking midfielder last season This is the position Bowen occupies this campaign having vacated that role once he transitioned into a centre-forward under Moyes revealed that Kudus was the toughest opponent he has faced in the league manager Pep Guardiola eulogised Kudus’ attributes It is not as though the chances have not come for Kudus He has had goalscoring opportunities in recent games against Chelsea and Brentford although he remains in search of a belated response Kudus has endured the loss of Heitinga and the difficulty of navigating a manager upheaval He has had to switch positions constantly this season in a struggling team Potter’s man-management skills have been key in transforming Paqueta’s recent performances The challenge now is to get Kudus firing in a similar fashion and back to his menacing best Roshane Thomas is a staff writer who covers West Ham United for The Athletic. Previously, he worked for the Sunday Times and talkSPORT. Follow Roshane on Twitter @RoshaneSport Ghanaian midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus are at a career crossroads in London as agents brace for tough negotiations that could reshape both players' futures — and their clubs’ financial strategies and balance sheets — ahead of a fiercely active summer transfer window the tide has turned dramatically at Arsenal the 31-year-old has staged a timely resurgence proving pivotal to Arsenal’s ambitious push for UEFA Champions League glory His revival has prompted manager Mikel Arteta and the club’s hierarchy to rethink their stance with talks now underway to extend his stay beyond next summer Partey's current five-year contract expires on June 30 and Arsenal are keen to avoid the financial and sporting risk of losing the experienced midfielder for nothing next summer After months where an exit appeared inevitable his return to prominence has forced a rethink at the Emirates Arteta himself was unequivocal following Partey's commanding display against in their Champions League victory over Real Madrid: "Without a question of a doubt Thomas Partey is a super important player for us Arsenal have now opened contract talks with Partey’s representatives exploring either a two-year extension or a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months there is a catch — the Gunners expect the Ghanaian to accept a significant salary reduction Currently earning an estimated £200,000 a week (£10.4 million annually) — among Arsenal’s top earners — Partey faces the classic business dilemma: security versus earnings Arsenal’s cautious approach is understandable retaining the Ghanaian star on a lower wage makes perfect sense for the Gunners sparing them the hefty outlay required to replace him in a tough market for defensive midfielders The negotiations carry notable business lessons Arsenal’s strategy reflects prudent risk management: retaining an experienced performer without committing to unsustainable wages it allows for continuity and avoids a costly foray into an inflated market for defensive midfielders Partey’s value to Arsenal this season is undeniable Featuring more than in any previous campaign since his 2020 move from Atlético Madrid even slotting in at right-back when injury crises struck His versatility and experience offer Arsenal continuity — a priceless commodity as they navigate Europe’s elite competition and the financial pressures that come with squad building at the top level Partey — valued by Barcelona among others — could leave on a Bosman transfer offering him the luxury of choice for his final major contract Corporate executives watching these talks can draw parallels to succession planning: organisations must assess the cost-benefit of retaining experienced hands versus investing in fresh talent another Ghanaian star faces a career-defining decision the Hammers’ £38 million signing from Dutch giants Ajax in 2023 particularly from Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Nassr Sports media channel TalkSPORT reports that Al Nassr are preparing an astonishing £85.3 million ($113.5m) bid for the 24-year-old who has dazzled the Premier League with his versatility and flair The prospect of teaming up with global icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane reflects his soaring stock value It could not only elevate Kudus’ profile but also dramatically boost his earnings Al Nassr’s interest is long-standing; they attempted a move in January with the Saudi Pro League aggressively targeting young elite talent Kudus is seen as a marquee acquisition to bolster their already star-studded front line a move to Saudi Arabia would be life-changing for Kudus given Al Nassr’s generous salary structures the financial riches of Saudi Arabia must be weighed against footballing ambitions with newly crowned English Premier League champions keen to add the young Ghanaian’s dynamism to Arne Slot’s evolving squad Kudus' contract includes an £80 million buyout clause for Premier League clubs with Football Insider suggesting £70 million could be enough to secure his services the financial logic is clear: cashing in on Kudus could fund critical reinforcements under new manager Graham Potter Former club scout Mick Brown remarked that selling Kudus might be the most pragmatic path to strengthening the squad It underscores a broader business truth — sometimes parting with a star asset at peak value can underpin future growth The Kudus situation also highlights the evolving dynamics of global sports business The Saudi Pro League’s aggressive pursuit of European talent represents a shift in football’s traditional power centres navigating this new financial landscape demands strategic foresight: balancing immediate monetary rewards with long-term career value Partey’s situation offers a different kind of business consideration Retaining an injury-prone yet proven performer at a reduced wage might represent sound value — a classic corporate tactic of renegotiating contracts to reflect updated risk profiles rather than replacing high-cost legacy employees wholesale Both Partey’s and Kudus’ situations offer pertinent business lessons for corporate executives navigating negotiations Partey’s rejuvenation has shifted his bargaining position dramatically Arsenal’s challenge is securing value without overcommitting to a player entering the twilight of his career West Ham face a classic 'sell-high' dilemma: with Kudus’ market value at its peak and demand surging the club must weigh the lure of an immediate financial windfall against the long-term value of retaining a proven performer Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily Connect With Us : 0242202447 | 0551484843 | 0266361755 | 059 199 7513 | Al-Nassr are eyeing a move for Mohammed Kudus as West Ham might be forced to sell their star winger in the summer Mohammed Kudus is hoping his promising personal record against Newcastle United can help him power West Ham United to success when the Tynesiders arrive in east London on Monday night The Hammers are looking to extend their impressive winning run to three games under the London Stadium lights having found some rhythm after a largely inconsistent season and toppled both Arsenal and Leicester City in their last two games While squad transition in the summer and a winter change in manager may have contributed to a testing campaign that has left the Club sitting 15th in the ranks with eleven games left Kudus admits there is still plenty more to come from him personally After finishing as runner-up in the voting for the 2023/24 Hammer of the Year award following 14 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions during his debut season in Claret Blue the Ghana international has struck three times in 25 outings this term and endured a five-game suspension after being sent-off against Tottenham Hotspur in October “I've been below the standards I've set for myself this season,” the 24-year-old said, speaking in an exclusive interview for the Official Programme as we as a team had our expectations set very high “I've been below the standards I've set for myself With the standards I've set and what I've shown I think everyone also expects a lot from me “I'll keep doing my thing and keep trying until the last game of the season I know a lot of things haven't gone well this season “I've set very high expectations of myself even more than what the fans and others think and I know the input and impact I can have in a game we’re at a stage right now where we are building and growing “The most important thing for me is to keep going and keep believing in myself and doing my thing who was appointed as Head Coach on 9 January Kudus has adapted to being asked to play in a number of attacking positions due to injury and he is now gradually rediscovering his proper rhythm he has started every one of the boss’ eight games in charge in all competitions and duly played a role in Tomáš Souček’s opener against Leicester last time out with our No14’s saved shot falling into the path of his Czech teammate With the last few weeks of the campaign ahead of him Kudus is determined to help drive his team as far up the top-flight table as possible and reward the Club’s loyal supporters for their unwavering support He said: “We're going in the right direction and want to continue It's obviously going in the right direction “We’re enjoying getting to grips with the new methods and ideologies the Head Coach has implemented even though you don’t get a lot of time in this league “We as players have the job to understand and adapt to fit it in with our style I’m trying to fit in my style with how the manager sees me and how he wants me to play so I’m just learning and trying to improve every single day and you can see everyone aligns with how he (Potter) wants to play The wins against Arsenal and Leicester City can be the turning point in our season We are all really looking forward with confidence.” Kudus will certainly take confidence from the fact that he has scored on each of his two previous appearances against Newcastle including his first goal in the Premier League in this exact fixture last season The team as a whole will be aiming to back up their 2-0 win in the reverse fixture at St James’ Park in November and though he recognises the threats posed by an outfit challenging for UEFA Champions League qualification who are set to contest the Carabao Cup final on 16 March our Starboy is itching to guide his team to the double over the Magpies “I’ve got fond memories of my first Premier League goal against Newcastle United last season,” Kudus added “I think the first goal was the key to the padlock and it's always difficult to play against them but it's like that in every game in the league I’ll have that little bit of extra confidence as I’ve scored two goals in two games against them and hopefully I’ll be able to add another this afternoon.” To read the full interview with Kudus, buy your copy of Monday night’s Official Programme HERE 'Tells you what that club is about' - Ferguson on what makes Man Utd so special AdvertisementHow was your experience today Liverpool are known to admire West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus and may be telling that Arne Slot praised a player who has a release clause this summer Kudus was name-checked by both Slot and Virgil van Dijk after playing a big part in West Ham‘s fightback at Anfield on Sunday “I can name you one or two players that could easily have played with us today,” Slot told his post-match press conference The head coach labelled the Ghanaian “almost uncontrollable” in his interview with Sky Sports while, speaking to BBC Sport Van Dijk said: “I think Paqueta and Kudus were making a lot of good things happen for them “They had a bit of a free role, so it’s quite difficult to mark. So you have to also give credit to them…we all saw when they played Arsenal away who turns 28 in August and is facing a lengthy ban after an FA charge over betting offences who is known to have been on Liverpool’s radar for a number of years and according to the Mail‘s Dominic King has made a “big impression” on the squad in the past In a post on X King wrote: “He’s been making a big impression on Liverpool’s squad for a long The dressing room was raving about his quality after Ajax played at Anfield in September 2022 and he scored.” Liverpool were linked with Kudus in late 2022 and then again last summer and with an overhaul of Slot’s attack expected in the next transfer window it would be no surprise if they held an interest this time around According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old will be available to Premier League clubs this summer for a fee of £85 million due to a release clause in his contract Whether that would appeal to Liverpool is doubtful, of course, as that would match the club-record outlay for Darwin Nunez in 2022 – and However it does not rule out any negotiation with West Ham who though in a strong position as Kudus is contracted to 2028 with an option to extend by a further 12 months may come under pressure to sell due to their league finish Kudus only enhanced his reputation with another positive showing in defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, and prominent praise of West Ham‘s No 14 – capable of playing in every role across the attack – should not go unnoticed « Prev Next » Comments (3) Listen to Article Mohammed Kudus is a player of West Ham is highly likely to leave his current club during the upcoming summer transfer window following interest from top european clubs The 24-year-old Ghanaian is being targeted by Chelsea who are willing to pay his release clause of €106.5m Chelsea view Kudus as the ideal replacement for Mykhailo Mudryk who is suspended from football due to doping accusations Chelsea's interest in Kudus has arisen amid the search for a new winger following Mudryk's absence since late November due to a suspension after testing positive for meldonium Mudryk is currently awaiting the results of his B-sample test and he could face a four-year ban if the second test is also positive Kudus has played 28 matches across all competitions scoring three goals and providing three assists His contract with West Ham runs until June 2028 and his estimated value is 50 million euros Tottenham have also shifted their radar on West Ham United winger Kudus Spurs are one of the clubs named as having an interest in Kudus and therefore one of his options this summer It also states that PSG have now opened talks with the Ghanaian's entourage which could be a blow to the Lilywhites' pursuit Spurs face stiff competition from Saudi side Al-Nassr who've already made a marquee £87 million bid for the winger which is above West Ham's £74 million asking price While Tottenham have joined the race to sign Kudus it would appear they are now very much up against it following PSG's reported approach The 24-year-old has also suffered a drop in form this season compared to last netting just three goals and registering two assists in 25 league starts this season so it is perhaps Levy and co start looking elsewhere for a more obtainable wide option West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus’ suspension has been upgraded to five games by the Football Association (FA) after his red card against Tottenham Hotspur in October The 24-year-old was shown a straight red card for violent conduct following a video assistant referee (VAR) review in the second half of West Ham’s 4-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on October 19. Kudus had initially been shown a yellow card by referee Andy Madley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after appearing to kick out at Spurs defender Micky van de Ven before pushing the Netherlands international in the face He then went on to push opposition midfielder Pape Matar Sarr in the face before VAR official Chris Kavanagh recommended Madley reviewed the incidents on the screen where it was alleged he acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct The independent commission agreed the two offences should be treated as two separate incidents and therefore deemed an additional ban was necessary Kudus submitted a letter to the FA on October 24 where despite believing Van de Ven had exaggerated the altercation he apologised for the incident and stated that he was “deeply embarrassed” by his behaviour The independent commission deemed his apology sincere and also noted his acceptance of the charge and his previously clean disciplinary record when determining the length of his ban Kudus also stated that his preparation for the game against Tottenham had been “physically and mentally challenging” after playing 90 minutes in Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Sudan in Libya just four days before a defeat that left Ghana on the brink of failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations the FA said that because the game was a high-profile London derby the “sustained and public nature” of Kudus’ “aggressive behaviour” as well as the level of force used by the Ghana international a two-game suspension was a necessary punishment Kudus has also been fined £60,000 ($77,294.69) West Ham are 14h in the Premier League with just three wins from their opening ten league games of the season They return to action against Everton on Saturday Two goals in the closing minutes gave Brighton & Hove Albion a 3-2 victory over West Ham United at American Express Stadium on Saturday Brighton led 1-0 at the break thanks to Yasin Ayari's stunning strike but were pegged back just three minutes after the restart through Mohammed Kudus before Tomáš Souček crashed a header home seven minutes from time only for Kaoru Mitoma to head a goal of his own and then Carlos Baleba to fire home a third from long range Only 13 minutes were on the clock when Ayari sized up his options from range and bent a wonderful shot beyond Alphonse Areola's dive and into the top right-hand corner to give the home side the lead The Hammers enjoyed more possession in the first half and went close to levelling before the break when Souček's looping header was touched onto the crossbar by home goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen They didn't have to wait long after the break to find the equaliser though as Jarrod Bowen burst into space down the right and cut back for Kudus to squeeze the ball home West Ham continued to search for a second and were rewarded on 83 minutes when Bowen swung over another cross from that right-hand flank and Souček was there at the back post to nod home the game was all square once again as Mitoma was in the right place at the right time to nod past Areola There was still time for one final twist as Baleba was given too much time to pick his spot with the decisive strike from outside the box Click on the image above for a full photo gallery Mohammed Kudus has been so poor for West Ham this season, he had the owners desperately watching on in hope when he went away with Ghana over the international break If anyone had told Hammers chief David Sullivan that Kudus would be going in to the last nine games of the Premier League season with a paltry three goals to his name Not only is that the reality for West Ham and their faded star boy Astonishingly for a player of his clear talent Kudus has not scored for West Ham since a 1-1 draw against Brighton in December It is some fall from grace after his scintillating debut season which saw him score 14 goals and lay on six assists for West Ham Throw in the fact he has had a big bust-up with a manager and complete head loss during a game against Spurs which earned him a five-game ban and clubs are probably relieved they did not shell out £85m to trigger his release clause last summer Julen Lopetegui was blamed for Kudus’ struggles It may be that the hapless Spaniard set the ball rolling on Kudus’ second season syndrome But hopes that the appointment of Graham Potter might spark Kudus into life have proved fanciful as the same struggles persist West Ham’s owners admitted they ‘especially need Kudus to start scoring’ before he went off to play for Ghana the Hammers desperately need to raise as much money as possible from player sales this summer in order to back Potter with signings to reshape the squad Kudus has been the club’s most saleable asset for some time with offloading the likes of Jarrod Bowen a complete non-starter So the Hammers board is desperate to see Kudus end the season strongly There was relief when the 24-year-old did indeed end a year-long goal drought for Ghana And it seemed to have the desired effect as far as West Ham are concerned In the days after, Al-Nassr have made it known they are ready to bid £84 million for Kudus this summer, according to Ben Jacobs on Give Me Sport That would instantly plug West Ham’s PSR black hole and the summer transfer window will suddenly become a hugely exciting one for Potter and Kyle Macaulay So any board members watching the manager’s latest press conference would have had their hearts in mouths Because Potter made a brutal and risky Kudus West Ham admission – but Al-Nassr will love what he said next The last thing West Ham can afford to do now is jeopardise mega rich Al-Nassr’s Kudus interest in any way But something fans have enjoyed since Potter’s appointment has been his clarity in communication and considered views on matters When asked about Kudus in his pre-Wolves presser the Hammers boss did not beat around the bush Potter admits Kudus has had a disappointing season where he has not lived up to his high standards he has made it clear he brings more to the table than just numbers And he reassured any would-be suitors like Al-Nassr that there are no issues with Kudus’ discipline or attitude Potter also sent a clear message to his Saudi suitors that it won’t take much for Kudus to explode back to his best again I think he’s probably had a season that – from his perspective – would be a little bit disappointing,” Potter said not because his lack of effort or anything like that – just sometimes these things happen “Speaking personally he’s been great with us in terms of how he’s worked every day built his condition up to the point where he can sustain things a lot better now You can have a little spell where it doesn’t quite happen for you in front of goal or that final pass just doesn’t quite get there “But it doesn’t take much to turn that around because how he contributed against Arsenal for example in our win there top player in that game and massively helped us “So the numbers do say something – but there’s also other aspects of his performance that have been really Sullivan would have been breaking out in a cold sweat listening to the first part of Potter’s Kudus admission Now West Ham will hope a strong finish can bring in that summer-saving bid Any chance of Liverpool paying big to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham looked dead in the water this time last week As news emerged from Anfield that Mohamed Salah was signing a new two-year deal with the Reds, the consequences for West Ham and Kudus seemed clear The Hammers have made it clear sales are needed to raise money for signings this summer West Ham have spent heavily in recent years and claim they are at their limit for PSR As a result, the club are banking on selling the likes of Kudus for decent money to help fund Graham Potter’s rebuild where he provided 20 goals and assists and was a fundamental player for the Hammers the Ghanaian has been linked with Liverpool But that was when Salah’s exit looked possible Arne Slot had already admitted he is a big fan of Kudus prior to West Ham’s defeat at Liverpool on Sunday Salah’s new deal looked to have put paid to any chances of that move That was clearly bad news for Kudus and West Ham given the club’s desperation for funds It presents a problem for the Hammers because Kudus’ poor performances have seen West Ham’s options for a sale dwindle Now Liverpool’s stunning U-turn on Kudus has triggered a West Ham fan divide It seems West Ham’s faded star boy shone bright at just the right time Daily Mail journalist Dominic King claims Kudus made a “big impression” on Liverpool at the weekend He states their squad have been impressed by Kudus in the past and were raving to Arne Slot about the Hammers attacker again after a much-improved performance on Merseyside Liverpool players actually urged the club to sign Kudus before he joined West Ham after he scored at Anfield for Ajax in the Champions League Both Reds boss Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk both raved about Kudus after Liverpool beat West Ham 2-1 It’s now being claimed Liverpool have performed a U-turn and are back in for the Hammers star with a number of players set to depart Anfield this summer Slot has pledged to ‘make this team very strong’ this summer having spent only £12m on Federico Chiesa heading into his first season But the renewed interest from the Reds has sparked a big debate among West Ham fans On one side Hammers supporters are saying they will be happy to ship Kudus out with many claiming he only performs against top clubs in a bid to try and catch the eye – and a move away Others hope the club can keep the star Graham Potter claims is ‘world class’ for one more season The comments may be of interest to Liverpool supporters about the kind of player they would be getting One West Ham fan said: “I will never ever give up on him I will never ever give up on him. He is simply too unique, too talented to not be one of the best. https://t.co/Mm3QSEoln4 Another felt fans get too carried away when Kudus plays well “Pre social media this would just mean ‘good game’,” the fan responded Another supporter feels Kudus often hampers West Ham Hampered us with his poor and slow releasing.” one Hammers fans thinks the fans and club will seriously regret losing Kudus if he is sold to Liverpool Our fans want us to be a big club but are happy to let a world beating player go after one off season,” he said Our fans want us to be a big club but are happy to let a world beating player go after one off season One fan pointed out it is not Kudus’ performances against the likes of the champions-elect which are concerning but his performances against the likes of Liverpool aren’t the issue It is the performances against the Southampton’s and Brentford’s of the world that are the problem.” stating Kudus peacocks against potential suitors like Liverpool he now only performs against the better sides His last two good performances have been against Liverpool and Arsenal One supporter said he will be over the moon if Liverpool paid anything close to £80m to take Kudus off West Ham’s hands I hope we sell him for £80 million that would be lovely.” I hope we sell him for £80 million that would be lovely Even supporters of other clubs got involved in the debate with one believes Kudus would thrive at West Ham in a proper setup “Doesn’t fit your current manager but he’s genuinely class if you get a proper LW Bowen on the right and a proper striker him behind them would be a scary forward line.” revealing he was stunned by Kudus’ performance “I was at the game and was astonished by how good he is I was at the game and was astonished by how good he is they won’t have to worry about competition from Arsenal Earlier his month Hammers News revealed Arsenal have now moved on from Kudus after the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta One club Slot will have to be wary of, though, is Premier League rivals Newcastle, who are said to be preparing a big money move for Kudus Graham Potter is relishing the return of Premier League football as West Ham United prepare to play their first competitive fixture in 17 days at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday evening With the March international window being followed by Emirates FA Cup sixth-round weekend the Irons have not contested a top-flight game since drawing at Everton on Saturday 15 March seven senior players have been away with their respective national teams with captain Jarrod Bowen appearing twice in FIFA World Cup qualifiers for England and Evan Ferguson scoring a vital UEFA Nations League play-off goal for Republic of Ireland Both forwards returned to Rush Green training ground in positive mood ahead of the trip to Molineux where the Hammers will be seeking to complete a Premier League double over an improving Wolves team who have collected ten points from their last six matches under Portuguese Head Coach Vítor Pereira as there’s nothing you can do about the schedule You’ve just got to hope that the guys have had a good the ones that were away, and then we worked with the players that were here I’m delighted for Jarrod Bowen winning two more England caps It’s always good for our players to represent their countries and Jarrad’s no different. I think it helps them it helps going away, it helps with a different experience and different environment And then to come back and he’s come back in a good way we’re looking forward to seeing him for the next two months or so just really push on and finish the season off strongly in some ways it doesn’t matter where you get the points if you get the points but at the same time you want to build that connection with your fans at home. You need that home record So it’s a work in progress really to do both things well. We have an away game [on Tuesday evening] and we have to be competitive We’ve gone to Arsenal and Chelsea and Aston Villa and been competitive and taken some points. I think Wolves will be another tough game because they’re a talented team. A new coach has come in and they’ve had some really good results there’s always a challenge, there’s always something to it a talented squad.  The previous manager probably was a little bit unlucky in terms of how the season started for them and then you get behind the mark a little bit.  But credit to the new manager [Vítor Pereira] and it’s clear what they’re doing in terms of how they attack They utilise the talent that they have well not because of his lack of effort or anything like that he’s been great with us in terms of how he’s worked every day fantastic. He has built his fitness up Football can go like that sometimes.  You can have a little spell when it doesn’t quite happen for you in front of goal or your final pass just doesn’t quite get there top player in that game and massively helped us. So the numbers say something but there’s also the [other] aspects of his performance that have been really it’s nice for them to score and it was nice for Evan to score for Ireland during the international window He’s been doing a lot well and we know the sort of place that he was when he came [from Brighton] and where he was from an injury perspective and coming back from injury and his game time So it was always going to be a little bit of a patience one with him.  He’s been good in training and he’s come back in a good place he trains hard every day and he’s ready to play Freddie has had a couple of really good loans which I think is important for a player It’s really important to have that accumulation of games, those minutes We do a great job in terms of the Academy and development and have good programme internally but sometimes you need to go out and play as well and he’s done that and he’s had the benefit of that So we’re looking forward to him finishing the season off strong and then coming back and being part of our group in pre-season This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Mohammed Kudus was proud of West Ham United’s performance on Sunday, despite ultimately suffering a 2-1 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool After going behind to Luis Díaz's 18th-minute opener and registered a deserved equaliser four minutes from time when Virgil van Dijk inadvertently played the ball off Andy Robertson’s shins and in truth we would have been good value for it only for van Dijk to rise above his marker to nod in Alexis Mac Allister’s corner and earn Liverpool all three points close to the death Although ultimately coming out of the game empty-handed Kudus was impressed with the all-round display that he believes was full of encouraging signs “I'm very proud of the team and everyone because we gave it our all,” said Kudus “We knew playing at Anfield against the best team in the league was going to be a tough challenge but I think everyone stood up against it for the whole game the last piece of concentration in the game but I think everyone was on top form today and I'm proud of the team. We can take this as a positive and get ready for the next game You could see that in the second half we started to play more It's just about having the confidence to play in difficult stadiums like this “I felt that we were in control in the second half in some parts of the game and we kept going and started creating a lot of chances “There were some good saves from their goalkeeper (Alisson) as well We can take this and focus on the next game.” Although the Hammers missed out on becoming just the fourth team to take at least a point from Anfield in the league this term Graham Potter’s side were given a rapturous reception by their 3,000-strong travelling support at the end and Kudus says performances such as Sunday’s are the very minimum that the Claret and Blue Army deserve encouragement and everything from the whole team is the least we can give the fans,” our No14 added. “We lost the game but you could see the energy from the fans after the game and they know that we put in a good shift and we did our best and for the rest of the season we will be doing our best to get results and finish the season strongly.” Growing up as a young boy in Nima, in Ghana, Mohammed Kudus used to dream of following in the footsteps of fellow countrymen Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari and play in the Premier League Now an established attacking midfielder for West Ham United, Kudus shares his journey to the east end of London in the video above, celebrating the diversity of the Premier League through the theme of "Greatness comes from everywhere" as part of the No Room For Racism initiative "You have to be very tough to sustain yourself in an area like that "To start all the way from Nima and then leave home very early takes a lot of discipline and sacrifices to stick on that path and not lose your soul "To become a Premier League player, it means a lot for me. I feel it's also a responsibility for me because growing up with the Michael Essiens and all these guys I try [to] look back and make the guys coming from Nima now believe that they can do it even better than the point I am now "But that also comes with responsibility on how I throw light on where I'm from how I carry myself and how I represent Ghana and Nima as a whole." Kudus has been good to his word and took an opportunity to shine a light on his homeland in December when he celebrated scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion by picking out a wooden seat with a carved elephant from behind the goal and then sitting on it with team-mate Crysencio Summerville So I thought it would be nice to share a little bit of life where I am from." Having the opportunity to be a role model and also give Ghana greater visibility is something Kudus is proud of "It [playing] comes with that responsibility but I like it because it's a positive feeling to know that someone can dream through your achievement "My idea of greatness is using your God-given talent to have an impact on other people's lives and where you're coming from (Additional video footage courtesy of Right to Dream) Michael Owen and Steve Cooper discuss the top-five race and who they think will be in the competition next season Your entry has been submitted successfully Please check your email for further information Your entry has been submitted successfully.