Tottenham could reportedly have new billionaire owners in the near future, which could have a major impact on Thomas Frank's starting line-up following the January transfer window
Tottenham could field a new-look starting line-up next season if their reported billionaire takeover goes through before the January transfer window. The north London club has been owned by ENIC and the Lewis family since 2001, but that could all be about to change.
Former DJ and tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick is reportedly heading a 12-man group, who are said to have launched a world-record takeover bid of £4.5billion to take control of the club.
The consortium are said to have offered £3.3bn to buy out the entire club while putting another £1.2bn aside for a ‘player budget’ - in other words, new signings.
That kind of money would make sleeping giants Tottenham a force in the Premier League and in Europe, should it be spent wisely in the upcoming transfer windows.
And Mirror Football now brings you a potential XI which Tottenham could field in a dream scenario following the January transfer window.
Guglielmo Vicario
The 28-year-old is now in his third season as Spurs’ first-choice goalkeeper. He has delivered solid performances between the sticks, but the Italian has also been criticised for his suspect handling of crosses into the penalty box and his shaky skills with the ball at his feet.
Nevertheless, he is still a solid option and his relatively young age for a keeper means there is room for improvement. Most importantly, the goalkeeper market is currently underwhelming, though Spurs would certainly be keeping their eyes peeled on any potential upgrades in the future.
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro has quietly become one of Spurs’ most consistent performers since his arrival in 2023 and is certainly one of the current players good enough to keep as a starter, even with big money potentially at their disposal. The Spaniard has caught the eye with his impact on both ends of the pitch, offering an attacking threat while still impressing with his defensive responsibilities.
Cristian Romero
Argentine stalwart Cristian Romero is the heart of the Spurs defence. Despite sometimes being criticised for his overly-aggressive style, there is a reason why the likes of Barcelona have been linked with the World Cup winning centre-back.
Now captaining Frank’s side and still just 27 years old, Romero is a key figure in the dressing room and would be pivotal in a transitional period under the new ownership, marshalling the younger players and helping any new signings to settle in.
Marc Guehi
The first exciting addition to our new-look Spurs team is Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi. The reliable England international was on the brink of sealing a transfer to Liverpool on transfer deadline day but the move broke down at the last minute, with Palace deciding to keep the defender.
Guehi has since been linked with Real Madrid, who he could join as a free agent at the end of this season, but an exciting Spurs project could tempt him into remaining in London. Tottenham were linked heavily with Guehi last January but reportedly had a £70m bid rejected. But there is a possibility that the north Londoners can secure his signature for a cut-price in a few months' time.
Djed Spence
Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie are two very promising existing options that Spurs have at their disposal. Having been on the periphery early on in his time with the club, Spence enjoyed a breakthrough last season while the brilliant Udogie was injured.
They provide very different attributes for different occasions, which is very useful for the manager. An underrated aspect of keeping Spence is the full-back being one of Spurs’ few homegrown players, which threatens to cause the club problems in Europe.
Lucas Bergvall
Bringing in Lucas Bergvall for a mere £8.5m from Sweden last year seems more of a masterstroke with each passing day. The 19-year-old became a key player last term as an all-action midfielder, winning the Europa League and earning several internal club awards in the process.
The youngster continues to go from strength-to-strength and has more than earned a shot at keeping his place once Spurs look to bring in new additions.
Kobbie Mainoo
If recent reports are anything to go by, Kobbie Mainoo is a man desperate to get out of Manchester United. The Red Devils academy graduate enjoyed a fast start to life at Old Trafford, scoring an FA Cup winner and earning his first England caps, but has since fallen out of favour with head coach Ruben Amorim.
With the likes of Chelsea and Napoli interested in his services, the 20-year-old reportedly made it clear that he wanted to leave United in the summer but the club blocked his departure. His increasing frustration and failure to agree a new deal in Manchester could allow Spurs the perfect opportunity to swoop in with the promise of reigniting his career.
Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons was a statement signing this summer, with the highly-rated Dutchman arriving for a fee of £51m from RB Leipzig after Spurs missed out on Eberechi Eze to rivals Arsenal. Simons is already turning heads with his ability to unlock defences and clever movement in-between the lines. The 22-year-old notched his first assist in the away win over West Ham and has plenty more to offer in north London.
Mohammed Kudus
Another summer addition was Mohammed Kudus, albeit far more controversially given his ties to the Hammers. The £55m Ghanaian is highly versatile, able to switch with Simons behind the striker but equally devastating on the right flank. He is proving to be a shrewd acquisition despite his price tag, notching four assists already in just five league appearances.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane’s departure from Tottenham was heart-breaking for the fans. But two years on, the England captain has achieved his dream of winning silverware with Bayern Munich.
Despite seemingly enjoying life in the Bundesliga and scoring goals for fun, it recently emerged that the 32-year-old has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave the German club for a reduced fee of £56.7m next summer. However, he would reportedly need to inform Bayern of his desire to leave before the end of the upcoming January transfer window.
Spurs’ new ownership would have to move fast to complete their takeover before then to signal their intent to Kane. And while he wouldn't arrive in January, he technically would have agreed to sign by then.
Kane is still believed to be eyeing Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record, which could aid the club’s chances of completing a deal. And there are no question marks about his ability, with Kane still being regarded as one of the world’s elite centre-forwards.
Rafael Leao
With the departure of Son Heung-min, there is scope for a world class left-winger like Rafael Leao to arrive and devastate opposition defences for the Lilywhites. Spurs were linked with the electric Portuguese winger towards the end of the recent summer window, but the 26-year-old ended up staying put.
Leao missed the start of this season due to a calf injury but is now back in full training. And there is now doubting his skill, having ended last term with 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances.
He is under contract until 2028, meaning Milan would demand a hefty sum. But such a talismanic player would be the perfect chance for the club’s new ownership to bring about a new era. It would immediately signal their ambition and financial might, in a similar vein to Manchester City’s signing of Robinho in 2008.