Daniel Levy’s popularity with Tottenham fans could be about to take another hit.
Levy’s footballing decisions have often been on the receiving end of criticism from Spurs supporters, with multiple protests being staged last season.
A brief spell of joy and optimism at the end of the campaign somewhat quietened the disgruntled voices, but Tottenham’s inactivity in the transfer market since Thomas Frank’s arrival is already threatening the peace.
The North Londoners’ prolonged search for players has already seen them lose ground on key targets this summer, and a recent development could further infuriate the Spurs faithful.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin confirms Everton exit
Frank’s top priority since arriving at Hotspur Way has been to bring in prolific goalscorers, especially with Son Heung-min and Richarlison’s futures at Spurs very uncertain.
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The Dane is looking to spend big on bringing in the right signings, but could fall victim to Levy’s innate desire for a good value deal.
One option the 63-year-old could explore is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who Spurs have been linked with on multiple occasions over the years.
The 28-year-old has seen his influence on the Everton first team diminish over the last few years as he has battled multiple injury issues, which could be a red flag for Tottenham.
The striker confirmed via Instagram on Sunday (29 June) that he would be leaving Everton this summer after nine years at the Merseyside club, having failed to agree on a contract extension.
His departure and status as a free agent could alert Levy to rekindle his interest in the England striker and look to bring him to N17 as a budget option.
However, this move would likely cause further friction with Frank and would certainly send Tottenham fans into meltdown as they expect far more ambitious signings.
Spurs must target robust players
Last season exposed the fragility of Tottenham’s squad, both in terms of depth and arguably more so in terms of fitness.
Injuries befell almost every player in the squad, forcing Ange Postecoglou to effectively write off the Premier League midway through the campaign to allow players to recover.
Frank will not have the luxury of repeating this trick, as his Australian predecessor was sacked on the premise that sacrificing certain competitions was too costly to Spurs.
Especially with the added rigours of UEFA Champions League football, the Londoners must target robust players with a healthy injury record to avoid having a repeat of last season, which should rule out any prospective move for Calvert-Lewin.