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 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.

Mohammed Kudus has explained why he only wanted to join Tottenham this summer.Kudus became Spurs’ third major signing - after Mathys Tel and Kota Takai - under new head coach Thomas Frank as his £55m transfer from West Ham was finalised on Thursday.

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Bawumia, has praised Ghana's Mohammed Kudus following news of his impending move to English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs' interest in Brentford duo Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo is further illustration of Tottenham's transfer strategy.

New signings Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel are among the final arrivals due in after participating in the European Under-21 Championship. Their staggered integration will allow Thomas Frank to implement tactical systems incrementally and ensure physical readiness is tailored individually.