Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus.

Mohammed Kudus has been linked with a move away from the club. Arsenal and Liverpool are two top clubs keen on signing the attacking midfielder. They were eyeing a cut-price deal for the Ghanaian international but according to a report from Football Insider, the Gunners and the Reds have suffered a blow as West Ham United won’t sell for a knockdown price.

Kudus arrived at the club in the summer of 2023 from Ajax in a deal worth £38 million. He had established himself as an exciting talent at the Dutch before making the move to the Premier League.

The transfer to England has gone according to plan for him as he has managed to establish himself as a key figure in the Hammers’ first team. He has gone from strength to strength over the past 18 months and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed.

While he prefers playing as a number ten, he can even feature on either flank. The Irons haven’t had an ideal start to the new campaign but he has been one of their standout performers. Kudus is currently serving a six-match ban following a sending-off against Tottenham for his violent conduct.

Arsenal and Liverpool suffer blow in Kudus pursuit
He might be out of action but his name is still attracting a lot of attention. Arsenal and Liverpool are believed to be big admirers of the 24-year-old who can feature anywhere in attack. Both clubs seek more firepower up top and they believe the Ghanaian international can help their cause.

The Gunners see him as someone who can bolster their attack as a whole while Liverpool consider him an ideal long-term replacement for Mohammed Salah. While both clubs were plotting a cut-price deal for the former Ajax star, they have suffered a blow as the Hammers have no intentions of letting him leave on the cheap.

He is considered a key figure in their team and is protected by a massive £85 million release clause which will once again be active next summer. The Irons are desperate to have him around for as long as possible and won’t accept any bid below his release clause. With his contract running until the summer of 2028, West Ham are well in control of the situation.

AC Milan will prefer not to sell Christian Pulisic next year but will entertain offers over €60 million amid his links with Liverpool, Manchester United, and West Ham United.

According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Liverpool, Manchester United, and West Ham United are interested in bringing Christian Pulisic back to the Premier League. However, AC Milan would prefer not to part ways with the 26-year-old, although the Serie A giants might have their heads turned by bids worth over €60 million.

Christian Pulisic has resurrected his stuttering career since joining AC Milan from Chelsea in July 2023. While the American attacker showed promising signs in his debut season with the West London club, his spell at Stamford Bridge went pear-shaped after a solid start to life as a Chelsea player.

However, Pulisic has enjoyed a stunning turnaround of fortunes, and he has contributed to 12 goals in 15 appearances across all competitions this term by finding the back of the net seven times and providing five assists. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old forward’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and West Ham United.

The USMNT international has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time, with the Merseyside club previously mulling over signing him when he was at Borussia Dortmund. The Reds can do with a player like Pulisic, considering Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future after entering the final nine months of his contract. So, the former Chelsea attacker is a viable target for Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Christian Pulisic is understandable. The right-wing berth remains an area of concern for the Premier League outfit. In addition, Pulisic’s versatility might appeal to Ruben Amorim, who appreciates that quality. So, the AC Milan forward is an option worth considering for Manchester United.

As for West Ham United, the former Chelsea attacker can bolster the offensive department by being an option for a central role or on the left flank. However, Pulisic will not come cheap, with AC Milan valuing the USMNT international at over €60 million.

While the Serie A giants do not want to part ways with the American forward, they will consider bids worth over €60 million. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool, Manchester United, and West Ham are ready to break the bank to bring the 26-year-old back to the Premier League.

Arsenal are ready to make a €90 million offer to sign Raphinha in January, although his current status at Barcelona will make any move difficult, as reported by The Hard Tackle,

According to Fichajes, Arsenal are ready to make a €90 million offer to sign Raphinha in January. Mikel Arteta has been looking for a critical attacker in the next window, which could take the Gunners to Barcelona’s door. However, the Brazilian’s current status and importance for the Catalans will make a move very difficult.

Arsenal are not in the most ideal situation with regard to their season so far. They have done reasonably well in the UEFA Champions League. However, it is the Premier League where they are already trailing league leaders Liverpool by nine points after eleven games on board.

The Gunners could dip into the January market for an attacker, be it a striker or a wide man. There are some links to Leroy Sane, with the German’s availability on the cheap indeed an enticing prospect for Arsenal. The report states they are willing to go all out for Raphinha.

The interest in Raphinha is nothing new, as Mikel Arteta wanted him when he left Leeds United. They have kept close tabs on the Barcelona talisman, who cost them €58 million, since then and are now willing to make a €90 million offer to test the waters.

There are reports stating Barcelona want €100 million or more to sell Raphinha, and should Arsenal make that offer, it will certainly come close to their demand. There is also the question of the Blaugrana and their financial troubles, which could make a big sale possible at some point. Whether that is the reason Arsenal are willing to shell out €90 million remains to be seen.

Signing Raphinha will be difficult for Arsenal
Arsenal are not alone in the race for the €58 million Barcelona talisman, as Manchester City are also keen on the winger. However, any of those sides will find it extremely difficult to sign the Brazilian, considering his current status and importance to the Catalan giants.

Raphinha reportedly rejected moves back in the summer, and his current performances for the club will compel him further to stay there. Hence, irrespective of what money Arsenal offers and even if Barcelona end up accepting a sizeable bid, Raphinha is likely to reject all overtures and lean towards staying with the Catalan giants in January.