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.

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

James Maddison shared a post on social media as Micky van de Ven and Mohammed Kudus became teammates at Tottenham after their on-field clash.

On Thursday, reports emerged that Spurs had activated a £60m release clause in Morgan Gibbs-White's Nottingham Forest contract, as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his squad ahead of his first season in charge. Spurs are also said to have interest in Yoane Wissa, who thrived under Frank at Brentford.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and are now reported to be closing in on a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham Hotspur’s new signing, Mohammed Kudus, has described himself as “team-oriented” and hopes to inspire success in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

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