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Offer made: West Ham now leading race to sign "powerful" £20m+ defender

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As exit rumours continue to surround Mohammed Kudus, West Ham United could welcome a reinforcement of their own amid reports that they're now leading the race to sign a £20m+ defender.

Tottenham not giving up Kudus chase

Following a frustrating season last time out, which the arrival of Graham Potter did not save, matters could be about to become worse for West Ham amid reports that Kudus may be heading for the exit door. According to David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, the winger has been the subject of interest from London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, forcing the Hammers to reject a £50m offer in a saga which is unlikely to end anytime soon.

Given that Kudus is reportedly keen to join Spurs, West Ham face an uphill battle to keep hold of their winger, especially if the North London club returns with an improved bid as expected.

It's a blow that Potter could do without after failing to get off to an impressive start at the London Stadium last season, but one that he must deal with this summer.

Kudus at West Ham

Record (via Transfermarkt)

Appearances	80
Goals	19
Assists	13

Although Kudus' best work came in his debut campaign rather than last season, the 24-year-old is still a player capable of reaching his most clinical form once again. The only problem for West Ham is that he may go on to do so at London rivals Tottenham.

As one of their star men potentially heads for the exit door, however, the Hammers could be about to finally get their own summer business underway.

West Ham leading race to sign Diouf

According to The Sunday Mirror, as relayed by West Ham Zone, West Ham are now leading the race to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf after submitting an opening offer and watching on as Crystal Palace ended their pursuit of the Slavia Prague defender.

Whilst their opening offer worth around £17m was turned down, the Hammers remain in pole position and could yet match Slavia Prague's reported £22m asking price to sign Diouf this summer.

Described as a "powerful dribbler" by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Diouf's attacking work is particularly impressive from left-back and his ability to play left-midfield as well as centre-back would hand Potter much-needed versatility.

Following the departure of Aaron Cresswell, the Hammers should go all out to sign Diouf this summer and finally get their summer business underway.

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