Liverpool is said to be on the brink of activating the £85 million release clause of West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, leveraging their network to finalize the deal for a winger highly favored by new manager Arne Slot.
Slot’s tenure at Liverpool, succeeding the departure of the revered Jurgen Klopp, promises significant changes. An overhaul is anticipated at Anfield during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Slot is expected to pursue his own targets for incoming transfers. There’s speculation that Lutsharel Geertruida and Mats Wieffer, both under Slot’s guidance at Feyenoord, could join him in England. Geertruida, with eight goals and five assists as a right-back this season, and Wieffer, contributing five goals and three assists from midfield, could seamlessly transition to Liverpool based on their current form.
However, it seems Slot is eyeing a former Eredivisie standout now playing in England to bolster his squad. According to Ghanaian journalist Ibrahim Sannie Daara, Liverpool is gearing up to secure the services of West Ham winger Kudus, formerly of Ajax. Kudus has been a standout performer for the Hammers, tallying seven goals and six assists in the league, along with five additional goals in the Europa League.
Liverpool is gearing up for an £85 million move for Kudus, with reports suggesting they are poised to activate the release clause in his contract. Contacts have been mobilized to facilitate the deal before negotiations on personal terms commence with the winger. Slot is reportedly a keen admirer of Kudus, having closely observed his performances during his time at Ajax.
The acquisition of the West Ham attacker would fortify Liverpool’s attacking options, especially considering the potential departure of Mohamed Salah. Salah has been the subject of significant interest, particularly from the Saudi Pro League, with ongoing speculation about his future intensified by Klopp’s impending departure.
However, the activation status of Kudus’ £85 million release clause has been brought into question by various sources. Comparisons have been drawn to Lucas Paqueta’s clause at West Ham, which is set to become active this summer after his arrival in 2022, with the customary practice being for clauses to become active in a player’s third transfer window at the club.