Arsenal They are reportedly planning to submit a formal proposal to sign. western ham United striker Mohammed Kudus, according to Soccer insider information.
After qualifying through the Gunners' youth system, Bukayo Saka has been the owner of the right flank in Mikel ArtetaThere are starting eleven. He enjoyed a promising first half of this season, scoring nine goals and registering 12 assists in 25 appearances in the first division and champions league.
However, the Englishman will remain sidelined for the next few weeks after suffering a hamstring problem against Crystal Palace last month.
Now, Soccer insider information They claim that Arsenal have begun to look at options to strengthen the right wing position following Saka's injury and have expressed interest in Kudus. They are even preparing to submit a formal proposal to attract him to the Emirates Stadium.
The Ghanaian has an £85million release clause in his current contract, but the clause will be activated next summer. West Ham value their star at around £100m to sell in January, so Arsenal will have to break the bank to get the deal done.
Kudus to Arsenal
However, the report says Kudus is unlikely to leave in January and a summer move is more realistic. Apart from the North London club, city of manchester They are also in this race and are ready to activate their buyout clause.
The 24-year-old is comfortable playing on either wing and can also cover in the attacking midfield position if necessary. He is technically sound, fast, strong, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, is efficient at set pieces and also has a good eye for scoring goals from distance.
Having moved to the London Stadium from Ajax Amsterdam in 2023, the African has established himself as a key player for the Hammers in recent times.
He is a talented player and has shown flashes of his qualities in the Premier League, so he could be a smart acquisition for Arsenal if they buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club finally take concrete steps to secure his service in January or at the end of this season.
