Arsenal are aiming to use this summer transfer window as an opportunity to revamp their squad as the Gunners are desperate to win the Premier League after coming painfully close in the last three seasons.
Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his team across multiple positions, to add more depth in crucial areas and solidify their attack, which has been a area of concern for the North London giants.
Arsenal have shown interest in long list of strikers and wingers, and recent reports from Alex Crook of talkSPORT suggest they are ready to break the bank in pursuit of West Ham United speedster Mohammed Kudus.
They are actively looking to bring dynamic wingers who can add key goals and can play in numerous positions in the forward line.
Kudus has been impressive for the Hammers since joining from Ajax in 2023, seamlessly settling into the EPL, and he could be a great addition to Arteta's panel.
The report indicates the Gunners are looking to activate the Ghanaian's £85m [$114m] release clause, which is set in his current contract and will be active for the first 10 days of July.
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The terms of the clause suggest the 24-year-old winger can join European outfits for £80m [$107m], Premier League clubs for £85m [$114m] and £120m [$160m] for Saudi teams.
Why could West Ham United cash in on Kudus?
According to an additional report on Football Insider, Kudus has been approached by Saudi Pro League clubs, who are looking to sign him, but for a lower price than the above clause. The Hammers are looking to earn a major profit on the 24-year-old, who joined the club for only £38m [$50m].
An update on West Ham Football on April 28 suggested the Hammers are in danger of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations if they don't sell players in the upcoming transfer window.
Kudus could be the first of many leaving the London Stadium this summer as manager Graham Potter revamps his team to bring in players of his choice.
The English manager replaced Julen Lopetegui in January, and West Ham have only won three games under Potter and the East Londoners are currently 17th in the table.
Kudus has scored 18 goals in 76 appearances at West Ham, including a phenomenal 2023/24 campaign, where he netted 14 goals in all competitions.
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