A Premier League forward has given Liverpool a clear opportunity to outbid two London clubs for his signature.

Liverpool seems to have an opportunity to pursue a Premier League forward who has impressed Arne Slot in the past.

According to The Guardian, West Ham’s pressing need to meet profitability and sustainability regulations might force them to sell Mohammed Kudus, with £60 million potentially being enough to finalize a deal, especially as Tottenham Hotspur looks to capitalize on the situation.

The Reds have been linked with the Ghanaian attacker in recent months, and although there are currently no active connections during the summer transfer window, they still have a reasonable chance to sign him if they show interest.

Kudus Might Prefer Liverpool Over London Clubs

The West Ham forward appears willing to join Liverpool over two London clubs, even if it means accepting a lower salary. On Monday, Matt Thielen, editor-in-chief for LFC Transfer Room, shared on X that Kudus’ agent has indicated the player would consider a pay cut if Liverpool expresses interest amid competition from Tottenham and Chelsea.

Should Liverpool pursue Kudus?

At 24, and with Slot calling him ‘incredible’ after West Ham’s narrow loss at Anfield in April, Kudus seems eager to join the Premier League champions over Spurs and Chelsea. This could be an opportunity for the Reds to take advantage of.

He is familiar with the English top flight and is entering his prime years, with the versatility to play across the frontline, making him a valuable asset—especially if Liverpool decides to offload some current attackers this summer.

Additionally, he could serve as a crucial backup for Mo Salah during the Africa Cup of Nations, particularly since Ghana did not qualify for the latest tournament.

However, it’s important to temper expectations regarding Kudus as an immediate impact player at Anfield, given he recorded only five goals and four assists in 35 appearances last season, a notable drop from his previous output. If Liverpool were to invest £60 million in him, fans would expect a significantly higher return.

Currently, there may not be an urgent need for Liverpool to target the West Ham attacker, but that could change if players like Darwin Núñez and Federico Chiesa leave in the next couple of months.

In such a scenario, might FSG look to capitalize on the 24-year-old’s apparent preference for joining the Reds? Only time will tell how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks.