West Ham are in need of a Mohammed Kudus replacement as the Ghanaian forward is set to join Tottenham.
Kudus has been a big player for the Hammers since joining two years ago.
The 24-year-old has scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 80 appearances.
But with him off to London rivals Spurs in a £55 million move, there will now be a large gap in West Ham’s attacking arsenal.
As a result, manager Graham Potter will be desperate to find a Mohammed Kudus replacement.
Several names have been circling in recent days, and we’ve taken a detailed look at them below.
Three Mohammed Kudus Replacement Options
West Ham Keen On Ademola Lookman
According to reports, Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is West Ham’s ideal Mohammed Kudus replacement.
The London-born Nigeria international has scored a very impressive 52 goals in 118 appearances for his current club.
He’s also provided 24 assists, and looks like exactly the kind of player West Ham need.
Lookman netted a hat-trick for Atalanta as they won the 2024 Europa League final.
He is thought to be keen on a return to London.
But West Ham will face competition from some big clubs, including Atletico Madrid.
And in February, it was reported that Newcastle has joined the race for the wantaway Atalanta star.
The Irons have been linked to Lookman as long ago as October of last year.
But it remains to be seen wether they will be able to get this one done.
Harvey Elliott As Mohammed Kudus Replacement?
Another possibility that has emerged this week is Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott.
The England under-21 international has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs.
As it stands, both Brighton and Newcastle are ahead of West Ham according to the best football betting sites.
But Elliott would be a statement signing for the Irons, and could appease fans who are furious about Kudus’ sale.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is thought to be open to letting the 21-year-old leave, for the right offer.
Will Hakim Ziyech Return To The Premier League?
Perhaps a rogue option, but former Chelsea man Hakim Ziyech could yet join West Ham.
The Moroccan attacker spent four months in Qatar after his disappointing move to Galatasaray.
But he has been released from Al-Duhail, and could be keen on a European return.
He has struggled since leaving Chelsea, but a move back to the Premier League may be exactly what he needs.
And with the club linked to him at the end of 2024, there is a possibility he may be seen as a low-cost solution on the right flank.
