Tottenham Hotspur may be forced to look backwards to move forward, as former striker Nicklas Bendtner urges the club to bring back a familiar face to kick-start the Thomas Frank era.
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a managerial replacement for Ange Postecoglou following his sacking on 6 June means they now have to play catch-up in the summer window.
The likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have already bolstered their squads as they prepare for the 2025/26 season.
Meanwhile, Spurs have watched a few of their transfer targets get poached, as they looked to finalise the appointment of Thomas Frank.
The Danish manager has since been named Tottenham head coach and has started working; however, with the summer window expected to open once more on 16 June, the 51-year-old has now received transfer advice from Nicklas Bendtner.
Nicklas Bendtner urges Tottenham to re-sign Christian Eriksen
Speaking to Tipsbladet, Nicklas Bendtner believes that Tottenham should be looking to reunite with 33-year-old Christian Eriksen this summer.
According to Bendtner, Eriksen would be a smart addition for Spurs, particularly after the midfielder’s successful stint under Thomas Frank at Brentford.
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The 33-year-old, who spent a significant part of his career at Tottenham between 2013 and 2020 before a move to Inter Milan, is expected to be available on a free transfer this summer when his contract with Manchester United expires.
Frank has now been urged to sign the Danish midfielder by the former forward, who believes Eriksen could improve Spurs.
He said: “He could make Tottenham better, and it would be a good reunion. In Brentford, he also succeeded under Thomas, but I am sure that he will find a good club and find what is good for him and his family.”
Christian Eriksen backs Thomas Frank to succeed at Spurs
Of course, the Christian Eriksen had a productive spell under Frank when he joined Brentford in 2022 – a run of form that ultimately secured him a move to Manchester United.
However, when Eriksen was asked if he had received any phone call from Thomas Frank regarding a potential return to Spurs this summer, the midfielder laughed before stating he had not.
The 33-year-old veteran was also quick to back his compatriot to succeed at Spurs following his appointment on 12 June.