Arsenal are continuing to monitor West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed the Gunners could “try and make a move” for the 24-year-old in the summer transfer window.
A move for Kudus is unlikely to occur in the January transfer window, but Football Insider have previously revealed that his contract has an £85million release clause.
Mikel Arteta wants to add further cover and depth in the attacking areas of the pitch, and the club has considered the Hammers winger.
Arsenal could look to push to try and sign him in the summer transfer window to bolster their options for next season.
Playing in Europe is something that interests the player, as Football Insider revealed during the summer that Kudus wants to do that in the future.
The Ghana international has scored two goals this season in eight Premier League appearances and has proven himself as capable in the English top flight.
Kudus has played 41 times in the Premier League throughout his career, scoring 10 times and providing six assists.
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Football Insider reported that the Gunners also want to sign a striker who is considered one of the world’s best to continue improving their attacking output.
Kudus and Julen Lopetegui had a visible bust-up during West Ham’s 1-1 draw against Brentford on 28 September, which added further speculation about his long-term future with the Hammers.
Kudus is currently serving a five-match ban for his fracas with Micky van de Ven and Pape Sarr against Tottenham, and he will be able to return against Leicester City on 3 December.
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