Chelsea target Mudryk replacement as €100m offer submitted

Cameron Smith

11 Apr 2025 13:30 BST
4 min read

Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus this summer.

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The Ghana international has been tipped to leave the London Stadium ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and his situation is being monitored by a number of clubs across world football.

Current ETV

Mohammed Kudus

F (R), M (L)

West Ham United

Mohammed Kudus

F (R), M (L)

West Ham United

ETV Range

€56.7M - €69.3M

Al-Nassr have already submitted a €100 million offer for Kudus, but Chelsea are prepared to battle the Saudi Pro League side for his signature during the 2025 summer transfer window.

That is according to Africa Foot, who claim that Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also eyeing a potential move for Kudus, despite his underwhelming form at West Ham this season.

The 24-year-old has only registered three goals and two assists in 25 Premier League appearances so far this campaign, and he is without a goal in any competition in 2025.

David Ornstein has revealed that Premier League clubs will be able to sign Kudus for €106.5m when the summer transfer window opens, due to a release clause in his West Ham contract, although Chelsea may be reluctant to match that figure given the Ghana star has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of just €63m.

Mykhailo Mudryk at Chelsea

Chelsea’s reported interest in Kudus comes amid their pursuit of a new winger to replace Mykhailo Mudryk.

The Ukraine international has been absent since late November due to a football suspension after testing positive for banned substance meldonium.

Mudryk is currently awaiting the results of his ‘B sample’, although he could be handed a four-year ban if he returns a second positive test.

As a result, Chelsea are hoping to sign a new winger this summer and they have now added Kudus to their list of targets.

Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) and Nico Williams (Athletic Club) have also been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks, with the former even handing in a transfer request, as per German media.

Mudryk still has six years remaining on his current contract at Chelsea, although he may have already played his last game for the club.