West Ham fans fear main player could ask for exit after changing agents

West Ham United's Ghanaian midfielder #14 Mohammed Kudus (C) celebrates with West Ham United's English midfielder #07 James Ward-Prowse (L) and West Ham United's Czech midfielder #28 Tomas Soucek (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the London Stadium, in London on December 23, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Mohammed Kudus’ decision to change representation has sparked concern among West Ham fans.

The Ghana international was working with female agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch of Supernova agency but has recently decided to be represented by relatives and a legal team.

Mendelewitsch played a key role in bringing the African to West Ham from Ajax last year.

The attacker’s change of representation, which usually means a player has their sights set on a transfer, has been confirmed by leading journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Kudus’ contract at West Ham is believed to contain a release clause worth a whopping £85 million but it is not set to activate until next summer.