Chelsea FC is seeking to sign Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus, a player for West Ham United, during the summer transfer window as part of its plan to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Kudus, who is 24 years old, has a release clause in his contract with West Ham valued at approximately £85 million, which can be activated during the first ten days of July.

According to the British newspaper "Daily Mail," Chelsea is one of the main clubs interested in acquiring the Ghanaian player, who has excelled notably in his first season with West Ham, participating in 35 matches across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists.

Mohammed Kudus moved to West Ham in the summer of 2023 from Ajax in a deal worth £40 million.

In a related context, Chelsea officially announced the signing of striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.