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

Tottenham Hotspur have signed forward Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United on a long-term contract, the North London club said late on Thursday.

What Tottenham’s spending spree tells us about new-look Spurs under Thomas Frank - Spurs have splashed around £200m on forwards in the past 12 months, including a trio signed permanently this summer t

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.

Spurs are closing in on a £55million deal to sign Kudus from West Ham and the forward is due to undergo a medical on Thursday. Kudus is set to become the first player to join Spurs from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011, and Thomas Frank will be boosted by having him available all next season.

Tottenham Hotspur now have an array of attacking options, and one Spurs player who Kudus is sure to love could actually be a player he’s competing with for a spot in Frank’s lineup. New Tottenham signing Mohammed Kudus has previously revealed that he loves watching skilful players who try to entertain the fans.

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