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

BBC Sport looks at why new boss Thomas Frank wanted to add him to his squad – and why the transfer is a rare move for the north London outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and are now reported to be closing in on a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Spurs have not revealed the length of the winger’s contract but The Athletic believe his new deal at the London Stadium will be valid until 2031.

Tottenham Hotspur Brazilian attacker Richarlison has welcome ex-West Ham United playmaker Mohammed Kudus to the club with a cheeky dig on Thursday

Spurs are closing in on a £55million deal to sign Kudus from West Ham and the forward is due to undergo a medical on Thursday. Kudus is set to become the first player to join Spurs from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011, and Thomas Frank will be boosted by having him available all next season.

Spurs' interest in Brentford duo Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo is further illustration of Tottenham's transfer strategy.

Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus is set to 'disobey' a prophetic warning, as he is reportedly on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur for £55 million.