West Ham United are willing to part ways with Mohammed Kudus for a discounted price, as Newcastle United could be boosted in their chase.

According to Football Insider, Mohammed Kudus could be made available for less than his £85 million release clause in the summer. West Ham United may find themselves in the need to sell some of their star names to balance their financial books for PSR, as Newcastle United could take a peculiar interest in the Ghanaian attacker.

West Ham United finished yet another season disappointingly, this time finishing 16th in the Premier League. As they enter another campaign without European football, there are some financial pressures on the club, which could force them to sell some of their star names to stay on the right side of PSR.

Mohammed Kudus was considered a sellable asset sometime ago, as the Ghanaian attacker himself had a disappointing season by his standards. The versatile attacker scored only five goals in the league all season, which has seen his market value plummet, thus encouraging teams to make inroads in his pursuit.

Kudus has an £85 million release clause valid for Premier League teams, and he’s keen to stay put in England as Kudus could reject approaches from Saudi Arabia. Hence, the likes of Newcastle United could make their attempts to lure the West Ham key star, as Eddie Howe wants to strengthen his attacking setup ahead of the new season in which they will play in the Champions League.

There are other suitors in the mix for Kudus, although teams like Arsenal are unwilling to pay anything above £50 million. The Gunners are not particularly focused on the West Ham key star, as Newcastle United could have the chance to swoop in and the latest update from West Ham would encourage them.

West Ham ready to sell Mohammed Kudus at a discount

West Ham United are reportedly willing to slash £20 million off Kudus’ release clause, meaning the Ghanaian could effectively be made available for around £65 million. Whether such a discount entices Newcastle United into approaching remains the question, as Kudus might turn his head away from the London Stadium.

The Ghanaian, 24, still has plenty to offer, as his versatility remains the biggest asset that many top teams are eager to have in their respective sides. The Hammers do plan to bring in considerable funds through sale, as Kudus might be their biggest one in the upcoming summer window.