West Ham United have rejected a cash-plus-player offer from Chelsea for Mohammed Kudus.

The club is looking for a significant fee rather than accepting fringe players as part of the deal.

The confirmation of the rejected bid was reported by Claret & Hugh after being verified by a top official at West Ham.

West Ham demand cash, not fringe players

The recent offer from Chelsea included a group of players—such as Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka—but West Ham showed no interest.

According to Claret & Hugh, the bid was dismissed outright, with the source confirming, “Sadly, none of the players interest us.”

West Ham is looking beyond quick fixes and instead aims to maximise the financial return on Kudus, who remains a valuable asset despite previous injuries to key players.

Chelsea’s approach falls short as it stands, given the inclusion of players rather than a significant monetary offer.

Financial priorities driving West Ham’s decisions

Past injuries to players like Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio held Kudus’ departure back last season.

However, as West Ham continue deliberations for a key target in France, their appetite for cash over part-exchange deals has grown stronger.

Any transfer involving Kudus will need to meet West Ham’s financial expectations.

If Chelsea are serious about securing the winger’s services, they’ll need to rethink their strategy and propose a cash-focused offer.

The ball is now in Chelsea’s court, as West Ham prepare for upcoming market moves.

Eyeing the next chapter

For West Ham, the transfer window is about more than just selling a player— it’s about shaping the squad for future success.

Chelsea’s rejected offer is reminiscent of West Ham’s firm stance on their player’s valuations.

While the outcome of negotiations remains uncertain, more updates will undoubtedly follow as the transfer window progresses and West Ham’s plans unfold.