Tottenham Hotspur are set for a very intriguing first Premier League season under prospective new manager Thomas Frank, but not everyone will be along for the ride.
Players who could leave Tottenham after Thomas Frank arrives
The Dane is poised to take over from Ange Postecoglou, with Frank agreeing terms on a move to Spurs earlier this week and the Lilywhites apparently set to trigger his £10 million release clause (Fabrizio Romano).
Frank is seemingly braced for a completely different challenge away from the expectations of mid-table Brentford, as Spurs gear up for a 2025/2026 campaign back in the Champions League and fresh off winning their first major trophy in 17 years.
The 51-year-old has big shoes to fill as well, with Postecoglou earning popularity among the Spurs squad and many speaking out publicly in defence of the now-unemployed tactician.
He's likely to have an influence on the club's transfer activity once confirmed as Tottenham's latest head coach, with some reports suggesting Frank has already urged Daniel Levy to keep Mathys Tel (TEAMtalk).
His stance on certain other squad members is yet to be made clear, but we'll find out in due course, as a fair few squad members face uncertain futures.
Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil are surely likely to be sold this summer, after spending 2024/2025 on loan at Leeds United and Girona respectively, while uncertainty also surrounds the long-term future of Richarlison amid interest from Everton (Sky Sports).
A lot of noise is centered around star defender Cristian Romero right now too.
Romero is a top target for Atlético Madrid, and some reports suggest that the 27-year-old is equally keen on joining Diego Simeone's side, despite Tottenham's qualification for the Champions League (Marca).
Alongside Romero, another big name in long-serving £190,000-per-week captain Son Heung-min could also make an emotional departure.
The Telegraph first broke news that this year could be Son's last at Spurs, with clubs in Saudi Arabia said to be expressing an interest.
Son Heung-min exit from Tottenham on the cards as agents hold Saudi talks
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking to The Boot Room, Saudi Pro League sides have held talks with the agents of Son, who may well leave Spurs 10 years after signing from Bayer Leverkusen.
Bailey goes on to say that Son may well have played his last game for Tottenham, even if his exit isn't exactly nailed on just yet.
"Son could very well have played his last game for Tottenham, and well, if it was the Europa League final, it would be fitting," said Bailey.
“I am told he still believes he is more than capable of recapturing his best form – but Spurs are ready to make moves this summer and Son leaving could materialise.”
The 32-year-old's contract expires in 2026 after Levy took up the option to extend it by a further year, but it is now or never for them to make any money off Son's sale.