Tottenham have another of former players and managers making noise around European football, with the most prominent of them being Harry Kane and Eric Dier over at Bayern Munich (well, now Monaco for Dier), as both Englishmen got the title they so desperately coveted by winning the Bundesliga in the same year that Spurs won the Europa League.
Meanwhile, former Tottenham manager Antonio Conte had an even more successful year than those two, somehow guiding Napoli to the Serie A title over Champions League finalists Inter Milan despite the fact that the Partenopei literally lost their two best players and didn't even finish in the European places in the previous two seasons.
Usually, Kyle Walker is the former Tottenham player enjoying the most success, but the 2024/25 season was one of the rare ones without any silverware or success to speak of for the English right back. Walker's Manchester City didn't win any gold, and the club he was loaned to, AC Milan, were woeful and won't be playing in Europe next season after finishing eighth in Serie A.
The Premier League vs. Jose Mourinho
At 35 years old and on the decline, Walker is headed for a club that is a step down from Man City as the Citizens look to clean up their squad following their immensely disappointing campaign. Former Tottenham managerJose Mourinho has already put out feelers for Walker joining him - and potentially Son Heung-min - over at Fenerbahce in Turkey.
Now according to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Premier League side Everton have made contact with Walker over a possible summer transfer, raising the stakes for the 35-year-old right back. Now in addition to a lucrative option in Turkey with European football and the chance to be coached by Mourinho, Walker could remain in the Premier League with Everton, who are also interested in reuniting with Tottenham forward Richarlison.
It makes more sense for Everton pursue younger players than go after another Ashley Young situation with Walker, who showed with both England and Manchester City that the elite level of football has abruptly left him.
But Walker wasn't bad for Milan. He could still do great things for Fenerbahce in Turkey. If he were to stay in the Premier League and sign with Everton, Tottenham would face him twice per season and likely look forward to the opportunity to match Mathys Tel up with their former star right back, using the young legs to target the aging Walker.