Tottenham have confirmed just one new signing in the summer transfer window thus far, with it clear plenty more are needed. Spurs are fresh off a disastrous domestic season but it will be remembered for their historic Europa League triumph which broke a 17-year trophy drought.
The arrival of Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou's replacement has kick-started some movement in the trading period with Mathys Tel joining on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich. While the manager situation was resolved, negotiations for the Frenchman were ongoing and an agreement was eventually struck at £30million.
Alongside a talented young attacker coming into the club, marquee additions out wide, in midfield and potentially in defence will be needed.
Exits are also likely as Spurs look to raise funds from a number of players on the fringes of the first team. With a number of decisions facing Frank, on both incomings and outgoings, football.london has had a go at making some of the big calls.
Incomings
Even though he was the club's top scorer last season and scored the winner against Manchester United, an improvement on Brennan Johnson or at least a different option to the Wales international is needed.
Bryan Mbeumo of Frank's former club Brentford would be the dream addition and though he is favouring a move to Manchester United, Spurs are still in the race. £70million is his asking price and with Champions League prize money secured, Tottenham are in a much stronger financial position than United.
Perhaps the only position more in need of an addition is central midfield with a natural No.6 the clear requirement. Jonny Cardoso was the obvious option but he is set to join Atletico Madrid from Real Betis.
Alternatives are few and far between as Spurs need someone with a very specific skillset but there is a bargain option available that also has Premier League experience in Joao Palhinha. Bayern are open to letting him go for just £29million (€35m) with the Portugal international thus far enduring a nightmare spell in Germany.
For two seasons, he was very impressive at Fulham and while he may be tasked with different responsibilities in north London, at that price and with his track record, it is absolutely a deal worth pursuing.
An addition at full-back for depth is also important with Kyle Walker-Peters the perfect signing. His Southampton contract expires imminently and if he does join, he will be classed as club-trained with Tottenham needing more of them for their upcoming campaign.
Outgoings
Several Tottenham stars should be available for transfer this summer and a few others may be making the decision to leave. Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies and Richarlison fit into the former category with all three struggling for regular minutes and thus consistency.
The Lilywhites would also be able to take in some decent funds from the trio's departure with the one-year contract option for Davies perhaps taken up so a fee can be obtained from him leaving.
Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min are the big names that could exit N17 with the club captain having one year remaining on his contract. Having finally won a trophy representing Spurs for the best part of a decade, now is the perfect time to move on with it also allowing Spurs to take in a fee.
As for Romero, Spurs have made it clear that only a significant offer will see them consider a departure and therefore he stays before then departing next summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract. That allows time for Luka Vuskovic and Kevin Danso to be bedded in further.