Former West Ham United chief scout Mick Brown has announced the likelihood of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus leaving the club during the summer transfer window.

The mini window ended on June 10, and the main window began on June 16.

Speaking to Football Insider today, June 2, Brown suggested that despite Kudus’ talent, he is on West Ham's list of potential 'out' footballers.

“It looks like Kudus will be leaving West Ham,” he said. “There’s been plenty of interest in him, but clubs won’t pay £80 million. They’ll negotiate a lower fee, which West Ham might accept since it’s still a significant amount,” he revealed.

While acknowledging Kudus' talent, he expressed concerns over the Ghanaian attacking midfielder's inconsistency in form and delivery.

“Honestly, I have concerns about his consistency—he didn’t have the best season. But these clubs believe they can unlock his potential.”

During the 2024/25 season, Mohammed Kudus participated in three major competitions for West Ham United: the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup).

In the Premier League, he made 32 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. He featured once in the FA Cup but didn’t register a goal or assist. In the EFL Cup, he played twice and provided 1 assist without scoring.

Overall, across all competitions, Kudus made 35 appearances, scored 5 goals, and contributed 4 assists.

Despite these contributions, his form was considered inconsistent compared to his previous season, leading to growing speculation about a potential transfer.

Meanwhile, several European clubs expressed interest in the West Ham star, including Chelsea under the leadership of Maresca, who seeks to boost his squad for more goals in the next campaign.

He confirmed that “Chelsea are among the latest to pursue him, and Tottenham are also in talks. Chelsea seems willing to spend heavily. With João Pedro signed and Jamie Gittens targeted, they’re not stopping there".

He continued that many at Stamford Bridge love Kudus and expect a good delivery if he is well coached and managed.

“Kudus has fans at Stamford Bridge who want more attacking options. So, despite my reservations, clubs are eager to sign him, recognising his obvious talent if used well.”

Kudus impressed in his debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.

Kudus joined West Ham in August 2023 on a five-year deal with an option for a further year.