Gary Lineker has spotted a problem with Tottenham signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, Alan Shearer agrees

After some intense negotiations between Daniel Levy and David Sullivan, Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.

Tottenham settled on a £55m deal for Mohammed Kudus and the 24-year-old will soon undergo a medical in N17.

Although Spurs have bought Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale, Mohammed Kudus is the first big-money signing of the Thomas Frank era.

Kudus will presumably come in to take a starting spot on the right side of Tottenham’s attack, potentially replacing Brennan Johnson in the eleven.

And whilst Kudus has often shown his rich ability in the Premier League, he perhaps wasn’t quite at his best throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer discuss Tottenham’s move for Mohammed Kudus

That considered, both Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have now discussed Tottenham’s move for Kudus on ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast.

And whilst both were convinced about Kudus’ talent, the duo did raise their concerns about the West Ham star’s inconsistency at times.

Kudus’ numbers were considerably better during his first season in the Premier League, perhaps explaining why Lineker said he can be somewhat ‘hit and miss’.

Watch some of Mohammed Kudus' best Premier League goals since he joined West Ham — Kudus’ two Premier League campaigns for West Ham.

Lineker said: “Kudus is very talented, a bit hit and miss, I think at times, but he may only get better.

Shearer: “I would imagine he would do under Thomas Frank at Spurs. So yeah, he could be a good signing, but you’re right, he has to do it on a more regular basis.”

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Gary Lineker gives his honest verdict on Spurs’ Yoane Wissa interest

Of course, Spurs’ business won’t stop at Kudus, and Tottenham are being linked with Yoane Wissa as well, one of Frank’s former stars at Brentford.

Tottenham only really have one recognised striker in Dominic Solanke, explaining why someone like Yoane Wissa would improve their squad.

And although Lineker had some doubts about Kudus, he seemed pretty certain that Wissa would be an excellent addition for Frank in north London.

Lineker said: “The interesting one that’s just broken is that Spurs are quite close to signing Wissa, and obviously that would be Thomas Frank’s preferred option, I’m sure.

“He had him at Brentford, didn’t he? I think I’d really like Wissa. I think he’s a proper goal scorer.”

An exciting summer for Spurs, and Levy will be looking to prove that the club does have serious ambitions in their new era under Frank.

Tottenham are pleased with the message Cristian Romero has just received from Atletico Madrid

TBR Football understands that Atletico Madrid have informed Cristian Romero that they feel they’ve done all they can to sign him this summer.

Diego Simeone has been obsessed with signing Romero, but at this stage, the Spanish club are set for disappointment in their pursuit of the defender.

Daniel Levy has been determined to keep Romero, and has been attempting to do so by offering him a new contract that would make him the North London club’s best-paid player.

However, Romero’s heart is set on joining Atletico, and up until this point, the World Cup winner has been rejecting these advances from the Spurs chairman.

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Tottenham pleased after Atletico Madrid back away from Cristian Romero deal

Sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey that Tottenham Hotspur are pleased that Atletico Madrid are finally starting to back away from a deal to sign Cristian Romero.

Although the Lilywhites are not entirely convinced this is the end of the situation, with the possibility remaining that Atleti will return to the negotiating table.

As it stands, Romero is not happy with the situation, but his people are ready to rekindle contract talks with Levy if no deal is forthcoming with Atletico.

Reports from Argentina claimed that Romero told Levy: “It’s not a matter of money but of professional challenges. I love Tottenham and it will always be in my heart.”

Thomas Frank is keen to build around Romero and now faces the challenge of convincing him that staying in North London remains a strong option for him.

Levy will want to avoid a repeat of the Harry Kane situation in which Ange Postecoglou lost his best player just a few months into his job.

Cristian Romero returns to Tottenham for pre-season

Tottenham’s international stars returned for pre-season training on Wednesday to prepare for the new season.

Romero was among the group who were back for testing at Hotspur Way, and Spurs will now be eager for him to remain in N17 beyond the summer.

Frank’s first pre-season game is against Reading on July 18, before they travel to Asia at the end of the month for their tour.

Then, of course, is the big one as they face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the UEFA Super Cup on August 13.

Romero lining up against the European champions would be a huge boost for their hopes of somehow attempting to stop Luis Enrique’s side.

Season	Games	Minutes	Goals	Assists
2023/24	33	2,489	8	9
2024/25	32	2,603	5	3

According to Sky Sports News, West Ham supporters will be happy to hear that Mohammed Kudus will be returning to West Ham this evening after failing the Tottenham physical.