West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus reportedly wants to leave the Hammers to join Liverpool as transfer rumours begin to flow thick and fast.
Liverpool celebrated winning the league last weekend after beating Tottenham 5-1 to make it mathematically impossible for second-placed Arsenal to catch them in the title race.
Winning the Premier League in his first season isn’t just impressive, it gives Arne Slot the credentials he perhaps might not have had in order to go and sign whoever he wants.
Of course, Liverpool recruiting their top targets will not be that simple given someone like Alexander Isak will currently run them up a cool £150m but the Reds will be confident heading into the summer transfer window.
Compared to Arsenal and Man City, they are ending the season on a high and if FSG can get the club’s recruitment right as they did for so many years under Jurgen Klopp, Anfield could witness a scary team next season.
‘Mohammed Kudus wants to quit West Ham and join Liverpool’
According to Football Insider and former West Ham and Man United scout Mick Brown, Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Kudus and the player is itching to move to a bigger club. They report that ‘Kudus wants to quit West Ham and join Liverpool.’
“Liverpool have been looking at Mohammed Kudus,” Brown said.
“He wants to make that move and will jump at the opportunity if an offer arrives. He scored his first goal of the year against Brighton, and all season he’s only got four – for a player of his ability and talent, that’s not good enough.
“The way he plays is going to catch your eye, but for most of the game he’s not doing enough.
“I think that’s the conclusion Liverpool will come to, as will other clubs who have been watching.
“He certainly isn’t doing enough to convince these clubs it would be worth spending £80million on him.
“His talent is unquestionable, but he isn’t producing it enough to earn a move to these top sides.
“I have no doubt he’s a name on Liverpool’s list, but if they’re going to replace their current options, it has to be with players who will improve their starting XI.
“I don’t think Kudus, with the way he’s played for West Ham, is going to be the one they go for.”
