This story includes exclusive opinion from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.
Thomas Frank arrived at Tottenham with calm after the Ange Postecoglou whirlwind finally tailed off.
It was not known how Daniel Levy would back the Dane, but judging from recent developments, he is going to spend big.
Mohammed Kudus arrived from West Ham for £55million and is looking like he could be a solid acquisition for the Lilywhites.
While Spurs’ pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White has stalled, the fact that Tottenham attempted to trigger the Nottingham Forest midfielder’s £60m release clause is encouraging.
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Levy to spend big for Frank with Gibbs-White in sight
Levy has been criticised by Tottenham supporters for his lack of spending, but he seems to be changing his approach.
Spurs have already spent north of £100m and do not seem to be done in the transfer window.
Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has provided insight on their spending.
“I think that would have been part of the stipulation, and of course they’ve had to pay to get Frank as well, haven’t they?” Plumley said when asked if the recent spending is due to the arrival of Frank.
“It’s a big outlay, whichever way you put it, but he wouldn’t have been signing that contract without assurances they were going to invest in the squad, and of course, he’ll have his targets, and that’ll be part of the plan.
“It certainly goes hand in hand with signing a new manager in any club, but certainly again with where Tottenham have been last season, and then obviously now going into the UEFA Champions League, it all goes hand in hand.
“And, it certainly stands to reason that they would have started to be more active in the market once that manager deal was done.
“The question mark now is how active are they prepared to be, and do they get Gibbs-White, do they have to pivot? What’s their kind of budget?
“It seems that they’re willing to spend a significant amount of money to back Frank.”
Tottenham and Levy are not done yet in the transfer window
While Spurs have already carried out substantial business, they have the matter of the Champions League to prepare for.
When all his players are fit, Frank possesses a team brimming full of talent, but he must plan for injuries and other factors.
Tottenham could still land Gibbs-White, and they will have their eyes on more significant signings before the season starts.