Daniel Levy is always on the lookout for a value deal for Tottenham.
Thomas Frank has been yearning for a marquee signing to walk through the doors at Hotspur Way, but the first fresh face expected to join Spurs this summer is 20-year-old Kōta Takai for around £5million.
The young Japanese defender is an exciting prospect for Spurs, but proves that Levy’s focus is still on making low-risk, high-reward signings for lower fees.
The Spurs chairman is also willing to explore free transfers and could look to Newcastle’s latest announcement with some interest.
Newcastle confirm Callum Wilson’s departure
Frank’s primary focus in the transfer market has been to sign a proven wide forward in the shape of his former player, Bryan Mbeumo.
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Once it was established that a move for the Cameroon international was unlikely, Spurs focused on other options and have recently seen a bid for Mohammed Kudus rejected by West Ham.
The Dane will also have to look to sign a striker, as both Richarlison and Alejo Véliz look set to leave Tottenham this summer.
This could prove to be the most challenging task, as the market for strikers is highly competitive, and Frank has to contend with the Harry Kane conundrum of finding a striker willing to play second fiddle to Dominic Solanke.
One striker who was on Tottenham’s radar in the past is Callum Wilson, who Newcastle have officially confirmed (7 July) will depart the Magpies after five seasons at the club.
Injuries have hampered the Englishman in recent years, and he has seen his game time reduced by the meteoric rise of Alexander Isak.
It may well have alerted Tottenham to the opportunity to bring the experienced striker to Spurs as backup to Solanke, with Levy likely rubbing his hands together at the prospect of signing a proven Premier League goal scorer on a free transfer.
Spurs must aim higher than Wilson this summer
Wilson has had an excellent career, first helping Bournemouth establish themselves as a solid Premier League club under Eddie Howe before moving to Tyneside, where he was later reunited with his manager.
However, at 33 years old, his best days are likely behind him, with the often-reliable striker failing to find the back of the net in the league last season, despite making 18 appearances.
Injuries have no doubt taken a toll on the Coventry-born striker, and while he may well still carry a goal threat, Tottenham must aim higher if they are to make inroads in the 2025/26 campaign.