Arsenal tipped to replace Saudi Arabia-linked star with Prem striker worth £90m in eye-watering 2025 transfer

According to reports, Arsenal are considering a move for West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus as they anticipate the departure of Leandro Trossard.

TrossardThe 29-year-old was the subject of a transfer from Al-Ittihad in the late summer, which was rejected, but the Saudi Pro League side remain interested and are ready to make a new offer for him.

According to The mirror, Arsenal have been interested in it for a long time Kudus and looked into signing him before joining West Ham from Ajax last year for around £40million.

The Ghanaian international has impressed at the London Stadium, scoring 16 goals in 55 appearances for the Hammers so far, and several top sides are keeping tabs on him.

The report claims that Arsenal see Kudus as a potential replacement for Trossard, who they expect will once again be a key target for Al-Ittihad.

Kudus has been at the center of controversy of late and could face further punishment for being sent off in West Ham’s 4-1 defeat to Tottenham two weeks ago.

After the opening goal of the match, Kudus received a red card after a collision with Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Pape Matar Sarr. He was charged with violent conduct and improper conduct for an incident ‘following the offense for which he was sent off’, and could face an extension to his three-match ban.

West Ham demand £90m for Arsenal target

Arsenal have had Kudus on their radar for quite some time, but they are not the only side interested in the 24-year-old. with Liverpool also monitoring his situation.

He can play as an attacking midfielder or winger and that versatility is reportedly attractive to Liverpool, who are already scouring the market for possible replacements for Mo Salah.

Salah, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and sources have told TEAMtalk that he is unlikely to sign an extension, with a lucrative free transfer to the Saudi Pro League likely.

If Trossard and Salah are both in Saudi Arabia next season, Arsenal and Liverpool could potentially go head-to-head in a transfer battle for Kudus.

But it certainly won’t be cheap. Kudus is under contract with West Ham until 2028 and they see him as an important player for the present and the future.

The mirror claims West Ham need a £90m offer to consider selling Kudus and Arsenal, while Liverpool and Manchester City are considering a move for him in 2025.

Arsenal transfer gossip: Gyokere’s latest / Arteta makes the case for Partey

Meanwhile, Arsenal are considering signing a prolific striker to compete with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, with Sporting CP superstar Viktor Gyokeres on their shortlist.

Sources have exclusively revealed to TEAMtalk that the Gunners are ready to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United for Gyokeres.

We understand that Arsenal are seriously considering matching the €100 million release clause in Gyokeres’ contract but will probably wait until next summer before doing so.

If more than one club meets his release clause, it will be up to Gyokeres to choose his next destination, and at the moment a move to the Premier League seems very likely.

In other news, Arsenal are set to open contract talks with midfielder Thomas Partey after he once again proved his importance to the team.

Reports suggest the Gunners could let Partey leave on a free transfer, but his performances this season may have changed Mikel Arteta’s mind.

Barcelona are very interested in signing Partey on a free contract, but Arteta is keen to prevent thiss and keep him at the Emirates for at least one more season.

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