West Ham fans won’t need reminding of the recent cringeworthy Mohammed Kudus medical. As the doctor conducted a faux physical inspection for Tottenham’s media team, he pressed his stethoscope against the Ghanaian’s heart, prompting Kudus to quip: “If you look, you’ll find Tottenham in there.” Crikey mate, pass the bucket.
But it now seems the former Ajax man’s heart wasn’t always beating for Spurs. It’s been revealed that Kudus actually wanted to swap West Ham for Chelsea.
According to The Sun, the Blues made a cheeky player-plus-cash offer earlier this summer. Their bid? A lowball £20m plus Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall — rated at £30m by Stamford Bridge chiefs before moving to Everton for £5m less. Unsurprisingly, West Ham weren’t interested.
What makes it more awkward is that Kudus was reportedly very keen on the move to Stamford Bridge and had his heart (the same one that presumably beats for Tottenham) set on a switch to west London.
Kudus, presumably at the point where his love for Spurs began to grow
Did West Ham dodge a transfer bullet?
Having seen Dewsbury-Hall in action for Everton against Leeds United last night, I’m not convinced he was much of a miss. Chelsea ended up signing Jamie Gittens instead of the Starboy — and the rest is history.
Kudus, meanwhile, left West Ham for Spurs of all clubs, with Daniel Levy eventually lowballing David Sullivan into a £55m deal. The move still leaves a bitter taste in my morning bowl of Frosties.
The Ghanaian has already made an instant impact for Tottenham, registering two assists on his Premier League debut in a 3-0 win over Burnley. Brentford boss Thomas Frank has already branded him “top class.”
Indeed, the former Ajax man is a fine player and if you look inside his heart you’ll find Tottenham . . . an evidently a few others too.
He’ll be out of there faster than you can say “Jermain Defoe” when someone bigger comes in for him
Tittenham should look at his brain not his heart because they will find its empty. Was he a 55 mil player for us last season? No, he believes he’s better than he is, the spuds are welcome to him. Starboard my arse⚒️⚒️⚒️
I’m surprised no one’s picked on his post match comments on Saturday which pretty much alluded to now being at a club where he can play the way that suits him best.
Spurs fans will love him until he gets his head turned and downs tools again.
He’ll give them a good season but when they don’t qualify for the CL again, he’ll get the hump. A player like Bowen who stays loyal despite interest from elsewhere is priceless.
Let it go Louie, let it go.
I’m just having a laugh Garry. I revert to default West Ham fan misery soon enough so don’t worry mate.
When they don’t qualify for Europe he will do exactly the same to them , and I can’t wait
Nice piece Gonzo – maybe you will support my new campaign
1. Removing your shirt after scoring should not result in a booking
2. However kissing the badge should be recorded – if the player later leaves the club (for a new one that is now in his heart) he should get a 1 match retrospective ban for each occasion on which he has kissed the badge
😂😂 I like that
Great stuff