Tottenham Hotspur could return to the transfer market for more key signings this summer
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Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy summer transfer window after Europa League final success ended the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy. Champions League football and an exiting season are on the horizon.
Thomas Frank has arrived as the club’s new head coach from Brentford and has looked to put his stamp on his new club as the north London outfit look to build on the trophy success of Ange Postecoglou.
Mohammed Kudus has arrived in a huge £55million deal from West Ham United in the club’s biggest purchase so far, while the likes of Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso and Kota Takai have also arrived at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But Frank will hope that their summer business is not done just yet, with scope for several further additions to elevate the Spurs squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha could complete return to Premier League
Spurs have been linked with former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who may depart German champions Bayern Munich after just a year in the Bundesliga. After a £47m move last summer, Spurs are now targeting a Premier League return for the 30-year-old for what could be a reduced price of just £34.7m according to TeamTalk.
With Yves Bissouma linked to an exit and Spurs often lacking bite in midfield last season, Palhinha could be just what Frank requires for his new side. The Portugal international could patrol the midfield in a similar way to Christian Norgaard under Frank at Brentford, while Palhinha’s defensive prowess is well-known - he ranked first in the number of tackles across Europe’s top five leagues during both his seasons with Fulham.
An experienced international who has already shone in the Premier League, Palhinha would would be the ideal midfield candidate for Frank as he looks to mould a side which is far more difficult to beat than Postecoglou’s Spurs outfit, who finished in an unforgivable 17th place in the league.
Brentford forward could follow Frank to his new club
New Manchester United signing Bryan Mbeumo has stolen many headlines this summer, but the future of his former Brentford strike partner Yoane Wissa is equally intriguing.
The 28-year-old is reportedly keen to depart the Bees and experience playing Champions League football, amidst strong interest from Newcastle United for his signature. But the Magpies have an Alexander Isak-shaped situation which needs sorting and are also expected to make a move for Benjamin Sesko, meaning there is still time for Spurs to step back in and secure a deal for Wissa. Frank’s side have been linked with the DR Congo international, who could cost up to £50m, ever since the Dane took over at Spurs and Wissa could relish the opportunity to reunite with the manager who brought him to England.
Spurs have also been linked with signing a new centre-back, amidst continued reports that Cristian Romero may not remain at the club for too much longer. Recent reports by One Football suggest that a move for 18-year-old Parma prodigy Giovanni Leoni may be on the cards. The Serie A side are reportedly demanding €30m-€40m for the 2006-born prodigy, who has made an impact on the Italian outfit despite only making his Serie A debut in September 2024. The signing of Leoni would prove Spurs’ trust in Frank and his reputation for developing young players, with several teenagers already in the squad and hoping to take the next step in their careers in 2025/26.