Tottenham are looking to minimise damage where they can after suffering another setback in their summer of change.
Daniel Levy has launched a complete overhaul in North London as the Lilywhites look toward the UEFA Champions League next season.
This has seen Thomas Frank succeed Ange Postecoglou, and the Dane will want signings to be made.
However, some of that transfer budget has now gone elsewhere after a recent fine for Tottenham.
Tottenham fined for crowd misconduct v Manchester United
Tottenham were charged by the Football Association over alleged homophobic chanting by their supporters during a 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 29 September 2024.
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It was said that the chanting took place around the 49th and 79th minutes of the Premier League away fixture.
The FA have now fined Tottenham over the incident. It was claimed that Spurs failed to ensure their fans behaved in an orderly fashion.
In a statement on Thursday (19 June), The FA wrote: “Tottenham Hotspur FC admitted both charges, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed an action plan, £150,000 fine and warning. An independent Appeal Board reduced the fine to £75,000 following an appeal by the club.”
And ex-FIFA official Keith Hackett – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – shared his reaction to the final verdict.
“The problem and likely to have been the mitigation from Tottenham Hotspur is how do they stop it,” Hackett said.
“Obviously, the first opportunity for the Stewards is to identify the culprits and arrange for them to be arrested and eventually charged. That is not easy when the numbers might be in the high hundreds.”
Levy will be happy with final outcome of FA punishment
Tottenham were always going to try their best to reduce any fine handed to them by The FA. Therefore, they will no doubt be happy with the outcome of their appeal.
However, it would be fair to suggest that the punishment is perhaps not befitting of the incident.
Spurs will hope to build on the foundation left by Postecoglou after the Australian guided the Lilywhites to UEFA Europa League glory.
Levy has already identified several targets, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, whom he could lure with Champions League football.
Spurs are also looking to add a defender to their mix, with the future of Cristian Romero uncertain. Jarrad Branthwaite has emerged as a viable option, but Marc Guehi may prove a better alternative.
Either way, Tottenham will need to act soon, as all these players are appreciated by other Premier League sides.