Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of midfielder Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, the clubs announced Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur have signed forward Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United on a long-term contract, the North London club said late on Thursday.

Tottenham sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham on a six-year deal as Arsenal near a £50m move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke this window.

On Thursday, reports emerged that Spurs had activated a £60m release clause in Morgan Gibbs-White's Nottingham Forest contract, as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his squad ahead of his first season in charge. Spurs are also said to have interest in Yoane Wissa, who thrived under Frank at Brentford.

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WhiteTottenham Hotspur have sent out a strong message to their Premier League rivals by triggering Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60 million

Tottenham Hotspur have started to take the transfer market by storm. Just as Spurs are preparing to announce the £55m signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, talk of a swoop to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest emerged from the blue. Surprisingly, the deal accelerated in rapid fashion.

The player’s familiarity with Thomas Frank, now in charge at Spurs, is significant. With Wissa’s contract situation and Tottenham’s need to increase squad depth, this remains a watchable story in the coming weeks. Kudus’ arrival may energise the attack, but Wissa still fits a tactical and strategic purpose.

A medical is scheduled to take place on Thursday ahead of Kudus signing a six-year contract at the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur are embarking on a new era under Thomas Frank, and pre-season is now underway. Tottenham’s players have reported back to Hotspur Way, and this is a fresh chance for many of these players to make a good impression.