We are just over a fortnight away from Tottenham getting their 2025/26 Premier League campaign up and running with a home encounter against Burnley. Thomas Frank will be looking to get off to the best possible start as Spurs boss after departing Brentford in June to replace Ange Postecoglou at the helm.
Tottenham have made some moves in the transfer market for the Dane so far this summer but plenty more still needs to be done ahead of the big kick-off in the Premier League. football.london understands that a new No.10 and senior centre-back are on the club's shopping list as they look to provide Frank with the best possible squad to attack the new season.
It won't just be incomings on the agenda as permanent moves and loan exits look set to come to fruition before the transfer window closes for business. With a lot still needing to be done to Tottenham's squad, we have taken a look at what Spurs' squad could look like for the new term, who could exit and the alternative options in certain positions.
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Brandon Austin, Luca Gunter
There has been quite a bit of movement in the goalkeeping department this summer with Fraser Forster, Alfie Whiteman and Josh Keeley all departing for good. Tottenham are still well stocked there despite the three exits as Luca Gunter can act as fourth choice unless he is to depart on loan.
Right-back: Pedro Porro, Djed Spence
Pedro Porro is Tottenham's first-choice right-back but he has Djed Spence pushing him for his role in the team when the former England Under-21 international is not utilised at left-back. Archie Gray demonstrated last season and the previous campaign at Leeds that he can play as a right-back.
Centre-back: Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, New centre-back
Tottenham have centre-back options galore right now but we could see some comings and goings in the position over the next few weeks. Frank wants to bring in another centre-back with a good level of experience after Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missed a chunk of football through injury over the past few seasons.
There is also Radu Dragusin currently working his way back to fitness from the cruciate ligament injury he sustained at the end of January. football.london reported this week that Luka Vuskovic was among a group of young players made available for loan.
Kota Takai, who is currently suffering with plantar fascia, is part of the first-team squad but his situation will be assessed later in the window. Ben Davies and Gray can also play at centre-back if needed.
Left-back: Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies
Destiny Udogie is currently out injured but Frank told football.london on the club's tour of Asia that he is currently not looking for another full-back. Spence will be the player leading the race to start there in Udogie's absence, with Davies someone who can be selected there as well.
Central midfield: Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma
Tottenham have bolstered their midfield options with Joao Palhinha joining on a season-long loan deal from Bayern Munich. The Portugal international could be the man to finally help Tottenham solve the troublesome No.6 issue that has proved problematic in recent seasons.
Yves Bissouma could potentially move on in what remains of the window due to the fact he is in the final year of his contract, with George Abbott one of the youngsters set to leave so he can get even more first-team experience under his belt.
Right-wing: Mohammed Kudus, Brennan Johnson
Mohammed Kudus will be in the driving seat for the right-wing position after completing a big-money move from West Ham this summer. The Ghana international has really impressed in pre-season so far and he could prove to be an excellent signing.
Europa League final goalscorer Brennan Johnson will be fighting it out with Kudus for a place in the Tottenham team. Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski are further options for Frank on the right but Yang Min-hyeok looks set to depart on loan again.
Attacking midfield: James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, New No.10
Tottenham were already rather light in the No.10 position before James Maddison picked up another knee injury in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Newcastle United. Tottenham do want to bring in a new No.10 this summer and it very much has to be a priority for the club as they look to start the new season in top form.
It is not clear yet when Kulusevski will be back in action as he himself suffered a knee injury in May that ruled him out of the Europa League final. Even though Tottenham are short on numbers there right now, Jamie Donley will be playing his football for Stoke City on loan next season and Alfie Devine is another player on course to exit on a temporary basis.
Left-wing: Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Manor Solomon
Frank will be hoping to find his long-term successor to Son Heung-min in the weeks ahead as the Spurs captain closes in on his move to LAFC. He appears to have taken quite a shine to Odobert and Mathys Tel is another player who can start there for Tottenham after showing glimpses of his quality last season.
Manor Solomon, providing he still remains a Tottenham player after the closure of the transfer window, could be another choice for Frank on the left flank. Kudus, Johnson and Richarlison are also capable of playing there and so is Bryan Gil, although Tottenham do need to move the Spaniard on due to his contract status.
Striker: Dominic Solanke, Richarlison
Dominic Solanke and Richarlison will be Frank's two options upfront when it comes to leading the line for Tottenham. The hope will be that Richarlison can steer clear of injury after three injury-hit seasons in N17 since moving from Everton in 2022.