Mohammed Kudus looks set to join Tottenham for £55m, but where does he rank among Spurs’ most expensive signings? Let’s find out.
Tottenham Hotspur appear to be showing signs of ambition in this summer transfer window, as was suggested back in June.
At the time, reports claimed Daniel Levy was targeting a few marquee additions while also working behind the scenes to retain some of the club’s most valuable assets.
So far, despite a relatively slow start to the summer window, Tottenham have already completed three signings – Mathys Tel for £29.5 million, Kota Takai for £5 million, and now Mohammed Kudus in a £55 million move from West Ham United.
Though Spurs are now reigning Europa League champions, their league form last season was disastrous, with the team finishing 17th – their worst ever in the Premier League era.
Of course, there is a need to strengthen this Tottenham squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. So, where exactly does new signing Kudus rank among Tottenham’s ten most expensive signings of all time?
Mohammed Kudus becomes Tottenham’s fourth most expensive signing ever
Tottenham Hotspur have never had a reputation for lavish spending in the transfer market, a constant criticism aimed at Daniel Levy over his 24 years in charge of the club.
If you were to add up Tottenham’s ten most expensive signings, the total comes to around £474 million – a figure that pales in comparison to what other top Premier League clubs have spent during the same period.
The record fee remains the £65 million spent on Dominic Solanke in the summer of 2024, a deal funded in part by the £80 million-plus sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich. This summer, Spurs have made yet another statement signing in Mohammed Kudus, who arrives on a six-year deal for £55 million.
That puts Kudus ahead of several high-profile names – more expensive than Brennan Johnson (£47.5 million), Cristian Romero and Davinson Sanchez (both £42 million), and even James Maddison, who was brought in for £40 million.
Kudus now ranks as Tottenham’s fourth most expensive signing, behind only Richarlison (£60 million), Tanguy Ndombele (£63 million), and Solanke (£65 million).
Spurs still expected to be active after Kudus deal
With the Kudus deal now officially wrapped up, Tottenham are still expected to remain active throughout the rest of the summer transfer window.
A new striker is reportedly high on the agenda, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa now emerging as Spurs’ top target, particularly in light of Richarlison’s underwhelming form since joining from Everton back in 2023.
There is also a strong possibility that Spurs may look to sign another pivot midfielder. Yves Bissouma continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe, most notably Juventus, despite enduring an inconsistent campaign last season.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will dip back into the market with another big-money move, potentially surpassing the £65 million they spent on Solanke just last year.
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