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

Tottenham are closing in on a deal for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.The Ghanaian international looks like he will become the first player since Scott Parker in 2011 to make the switch from West

Tottenham have backed new manager Thomas Frank with a sensational deal for West Ham and Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus but the North London side are not done there

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.

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.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that a deal worth around £55million ($74.7m) had been agreed between the two clubs,

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