Newcastle are aware of Kudus' buyout clause and ready to move for the Ghana international next month.
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Kudus can leave West Ham thanks to his £85m clause.
The Daily Mail says Newcastle will seek to sell fringe players, including Miguel Almiron, to fund the move.
Newcastle have been following Kudus since his time with Ajax.
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