After sealing the appointment of Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur are now set to tackle the transfer market in preparation for an all-important campaign where they'll be back in the Champions League.
Tottenham agree deal with Thomas Frank to become new manager
Earlier today, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano gave his famous 'here we go' to Frank joining Spurs, with the Lilywhites triggering his £10 million release clause and agreeing terms on the Dane's contract.
The 51-year-old's move to Spurs comes just five days after chairman Daniel Levy's decision to sack Postecoglou was announced, despite the Australian ending their 17-year wait for a major trophy and guiding them back to Champions League football.
Tottenham cited their woeful domestic form last season as the main reason behind Postecoglou's dimissal, regardless of certain squad members like James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Pedro Porro publicly speaking out in his defence and wanting the 59-year-old to continue.
Taking this into account, Frank could now be set to inherit an awkward atmosphere, and the Premier League-proven boss has an intriguing task on his hands to carry on the club's momentum after their Europa League triumph in Bilbao.
Following their well-documented injury crisis last term, it is also imperative for Levy to back Frank in the summer transfer market.
Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge recently claimed that Tottenham want to ideally strengthen all areas bar their goalkeeper, and Frank has reportedly already recommended Spurs move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze in particular (GiveMeSport).
A new wide-attacker is on the agenda, especially on the left, with out-of-favour winger Timo Werner returning to parent club RB Leipzig, despite Postecoglou initially holding high hopes for the German and calling him a "quality player".
Tottenham hold "genuine" Jack Grealish interest
According to reliable transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, writing in a column for talkSPORT, Tottenham are targeting £300,000-per-week Man City forward Jack Grealish as an option to replace Werner on that side.
Jacobs reports that Tottenham hold a "genuine interest" in signing Grealish, but they face competition from Everton, AC Milan, Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.
His sky-high salary is a major stumbling block for any suitor, meaning a permanent sale is made all the more challenging given City value their man at around £50 million.
Realistically, a loan deal where City pay a fair percentage of Grealish's wages is perhaps the most likely avenue for Spurs to explore a potential deal here.
Grealish would be competing with Mathys Tel for a regular starting berth on that side, with Jacobs also reporting that the Frenchman is expected to remain in north London.
The England international wants regular game time to force his way into Thomas Tuchel's plans in time for the World Cup next year, and Tottenham could be an ideal landing spot in that regard.