Levy ‘plays a blinder’ as Tottenham learn unknown Kudus information
Daniel Levy’s approach to transfers doesn’t sit well with all Tottenham fans.
Over the years, he has developed a reputation for being too stingy when it comes to bidding on players.
However, he would appear to be playing a blinder when it comes to Tottenham’s pursuit of West Ham United ace Mohammed Kudus.
Tottenham playing a blinder in Kudus pursuit
Tottenham are reportedly readying a bid of £50million for Kudus, which would see a rare cross-club transfer.
That’s significantly below Kudus’ release clause of £85m, which would guarantee Spurs the right to negotiate terms with the Ghanaian.
Still, this lowball offer is a clever ploy which could help Tottenham land Kudus at a bargain price.
Kudus will learn of this bid. It has been widely reported across national media. Public bids like this can alert agents, unsettle players, and lead them to push for a move.
Levy will know this. It’s happened enough times to him when clubs begin to sniff around Spurs’ top stars.
Tottenham are unlikely to land Kudus for £50m, but Levy won’t want to trigger the £85m release clause either. If the deal is done, it will likely be for a fee somewhere between these figures.
By making this admittedly low offer, new details can be learned as to exactly how much Kudus wants the move and how much West Ham truly value him.
Levy will back Frank in this summer’s transfer market
There’s a lot of speculation surrounding Tottenham in this summer’s transfer market, and for good reason.
The Lilywhites have qualified for the Champions League, and they’ll be financially rewarded for that achievement.
They have also appointed a new manager in Thomas Frank, and Levy will want to ensure that his man can build a team capable of competing at home and abroad.
| Appearances | Minutes Played | Goals | Assists |
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It could take a significant overhaul of the Spurs squad to make that happen, but Levy appears prepared to fund it.
It’s been a slow start to the transfer window, but fans should expect to see a lot of exciting players come through the door this summer.
Whether Kudus is one of them remains to be seen. The Ghanaian has proven himself in the Premier League, and would add great dynamism to the Spurs attack.
However, Levy’s frosty relationship with West Ham’s owners could still prove to be a factor in these negotiations.
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