Arsenal is reportedly reigniting its interest in Mohammed Kudus, who has been impressive since joining West Ham from Ajax. Kudus has quickly become one of the standout players in the Hammers’ attack, demonstrating both goal-scoring ability and creativity, which have caught the eye of clubs across the Premier League, including Arsenal. According to Fichajes, the Gunners are considering a summer move for the Ghanaian, who is valued at around €100 million—a fee Arsenal seems prepared to meet if they decide to proceed.
While many expected Arsenal to prioritise a traditional striker to boost their attack, Kudus brings a different, dynamic option with his versatile skill set. His ability to play across the forward line and midfield, coupled with his dribbling prowess and creativity, adds a dimension Arsenal currently lacks. Kudus has consistently shown his capability to take on defenders and create scoring opportunities, an asset that could complement Arsenal’s tactical approach under Mikel Arteta. Arteta’s style thrives on fluidity and versatility, traits Kudus could enhance given his adaptability in various attacking roles.
Although Kudus has adjusted well to the physicality of the Premier League, showing confidence and consistency, Arsenal’s decision to invest heavily would likely depend on his performance across the season. Arteta’s squad has struggled at times to break down defences, and a player with Kudus’s direct running and creative flair could be the missing link to elevate their attack. His ability to create space and attract defenders could also provide more opportunities for Arsenal’s forwards, potentially improving goal production across the lineup.
Ultimately, Arsenal’s pursuit of Kudus reflects their ongoing strategy to build a squad with depth and diversity in attack. As the Gunners eye a title challenge, adding a player of Kudus’s quality would not only bolster their options but also align with their ambition to compete with the best in the Premier League. Whether they move forward with an official bid will likely depend on Kudus’s form and continued development, but it’s clear Arsenal sees him as a potential game-changer for their future.
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Get him, play him on the LW, bench Martinelli, sell Trossard then get another RW to challenge Saka.
Cost = £89mil
Trossard £15mil
Tierney £5mil
Lokonga £10mil
Tavares £5mil
Vieira £15mil
Reiss Nelson £10mil
TOTAL = £60mil
BALANCE = 29mil
All those players listed are currently not part of the current squad anyway.
Or better yet, use that money for Gyokeres.
Making money for West Ham – again!
This guy was there for the taking for peanuts from Ajax. Arsenal were heavily linked with him, but he ended up at West Ham
Arsenal need to rediscover their reputation as a club that spots talents early and developes them into stars. That’s what made us such an exciting and attractive club in yonder years
I could wager an annuity: Arsenal isn’t going to sing Kudus.
Not out of lack of resource, but for lack of will.
Ødegaard stayed out of action ||| Nwaneri barely got a sniff. What are chances Arsenal would go spending big to secure a baller for that position? I think none: at most, closer to zero than a tenth. Ødegaard, currently, has an “untouchable” status.
Kulusevski
Bowen
Raphinha
Kudus . . .
. . . all deliberately avoided because of another sacred cow – Saka.
1. Kudus is known to play Saka’s ( R W ) position. That I do not think would happen – not now.
2. Alternatively: his other known good position is the attacking midfield ( Ødegaard’s role ). Looks like something that isn’t going to happen, currently, neither.
So, unless Arsenal is on about paying > £100m for a player on about £12m per annum to sit on the bench for three years . . . Then, I would say, that is not going to happen.
But should the deal go through: we are about certain he is going to be played out of position if he does feature . . . so we expect an expensive flop . . . unless someone moves.
#MyOpinion
**if given an opportunity…
At some point in time we were criticizing the citizens and their cheque book manager, now it seems we are the “Galacticos” of England (except that we are trying to win silverware since the last 4 seasons). Klopp termed Martinelli “talent of the generation” and today rumors doing the rounds to hire some other club’s talent rather than coaching our very own. Sad state of affairs!
While Ødegaard was out injured, Nwaneri barely came close to the pitch unless in matches that could be referred to as irrelevant.
Some cows are sacred: Saka one of the most.
Kulusevski
Bowen
Raphinha
Kudus . . .
. . .and some others were ignored deliberately to avoid any disturbance on Saka’s game time. Arsenal signing Kudus or any other meaningful right winger is something I do not think would happen unless faced with a very long term injury during the transfer window.
Kudus is a very fine player but having declined to bid for him when he was with Ajax when his transfer would have represented good value for money,surely we will not be silly enough to pay well over the odds for his services?While his talent is undoubted, his temperament is decidedly suspect.
not for me
too much money, not a game changer for Arsenal
Arsenal can’t afford to buy multiple €100m players , that is clear, choices have to be made, can’t have all of Kudus, Gyokeres, Williams, Eze, Zudimendi…etc
if Arsenal can only have one off that list then wouldn’t be Kudus
Arsenal is always making noise to please the fans with these big buys but will end up with very strange choices.
I don’t believe they can buy Kudus. He was available at his former club for 38M byut they snubbed him.
They should buy a striker. That’s what we need right now