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West Ham star Mohammed Kudus on Chelsea list amid transfer enquiry

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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10 Jun 2025, 1:10 pm

West Ham are likely to lose one of their star players if they are to secure funds to spend in the transfer market.

The Hammers' current PSR situation means that Graham Potter cannot splash out unless a significant sale is made.

Mohammed Kudus is the man most likely to leave the London Stadium, while West Ham also risk losing Jarrod Bowen.

It seems that Kudus could be given a way out of East London after reports of Chelsea's interest in the Ghanaian.

Kudus is the most likely player to leave West Ham (Credit: Imago)

Chelsea interested in Kudus, with enquiry made for transfer target

Kudus endured a difficult campaign at West Ham, meaning he is likely to depart the London Stadium.

The winger enjoyed a magnificent start to life with the Irons, but has been unable to replicate that form of late. Having notched 17 Premier League goal contributions in 2023/24, he managed just over half of that this season.

Given that the Hammers will have to sell to generate funds, Kudus presents the East London club with a solution. The former Ajax man has not been short of suitors, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and a move to Saudi Arabia mooted.

And Chelsea also have Kudus on their list of wide targets, according to The Athletic (10 June).

The 24-year-old is joined by Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, while a move for Nico Williams has been ruled out.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have enquired about Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, but will not pay his £100million asking price.

Mohammed Kudus' Premier League stats for West Ham this season.

Kudus' statistics for the 2024/25 Premier League season (Credit: Imago)

West Ham must sell Kudus or risk losing Bowen

While Kudus is certainly a player with quality, his sale makes sense given the Hammers' financial situation.

The other asset who would draw attention from a host of suitors would be star man Bowen, who Potter simply cannot lose.

If it is a toss-up between the two, then Kudus has to be the man to depart the London Stadium. Bowen was a rare bright spark for West Ham this season, and his influence is irreplaceable.

The forward contributed to 21 goals during the most recently completed campaign and will be an essential part of any success Potter experiences at the London Stadium.

Mohammed Kudus