Mohammed Kudus’ release clause at West Ham United worth £85m is no longer valid for this summer transfer window, kickoffghana can exclusively report.The clause expired on June 30th, with the Hammers increasingly optimistic they can keep their prized assert.This means that any club wishing to bid for the Ghanaian will not have their bid automatically accepted.Kudus, is under contract at the London Stadium until June 2028 with option for further year.The 23 year old scored eight goals with six assists in 32 Premier League appearances for the club last season.He also scored five goals in West Ham’s journey to the last eight of the Europa League.Kudus was crowned 2024 Ghana Football Player of the Year award over the weekend for his outstanding performances, winning it in successive seasons.