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 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 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.

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.

Mark Ogden, Stewart Robson and Shaka Hislop react to Spurs signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, and reports that Morgan Gibbs-White will soon join him.

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 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.