Tottenham Hotspur are beginning to make serious moves in the transfer market after confirming the appointment of new manager Thomas Frank.
Spurs are braced for a very intriguing 2025/2026 campaign after chairman Daniel Levy's tough call to part ways with Europa League-winning former head coach Ange Postecoglou, with many factors at play behind the decision to hand him an unceremonious P45.
Under the Australian's watch, Tottenham saw their 17-year wait for major silverware come to an end on a glorious night in Bilbao, where they also lifted their first European trophy since 1984.
However, a Premier League campaign of record-breaking lows also saw them finish a lowly 17th in the table whilst recording an abysmal 22 top flight defeats.
Frank's appointment to succeed Postecoglou has attracted praise from some sectors, but given the Spurs squad's public love for their ex-manager, the 51-year-old still has a difficult task to maintain that same unity in the dressing room.
"They’re responsible for where they were, so in part they are to blame, but by all accounts they’ve been left frustrated by the decision," said former chief Spurs scout Mick Brown to Football Insider.
“Now, they’ll be looking at Frank and asking what has he got that Postecoglou didn’t. Frank is going in there, and he’s going to have to deal with that issue immediately. He’s got to get the players on his side, build those relationships, especially with some of the more influential players, and prove he’s the right man.
“It’s difficult coming in as the new boss when the old one was so loved by the players. But, having said that, they’re professionals, and they’ll have to get on with it.“
Luckily for Frank, it is believed that Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy are already working to back their new man with fresh signings to reinforce his squad ahead of his first ever campaign as a Champions League manager.
Tottenham have held initial talks over signing Bryan Mbeumo, according to Sky Sports, and Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that Spurs are in ongoing negotiations to sign Mathys Tel permanently.
Tottenham submit £70 million bid for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo
Now, according to The Mirror and journalist Darren Lewis, there's been a significant update on their pursuit of the former.
It is reported that Tottenham have made a £70 million bid for Mbeumo, as Frank's side look to hijack Man United's move for the Cameroonian. The offer consists of an initial £65 million plus £5 million in add-ons, with Lewis also reporting that £70m is in fact the Bees' valuation of Mbeumo, so it would appear that Spurs have met their asking price.
However, it is not a done deal yet, as United have offered Mbeumo for money to make the move to Old Trafford. The 25-year-old could earn up to £200,000-per-week at United, including bonuses, whereas he'd earn up to £140,000-per-week in London, not including bonuses.
Frank personally wants the forward to swap Brentford for the N17, but they haven't quite matched the terms on offer up north. United also remains Mbeumo's ideal destination as things stand, but maybe Frank's presence could help to change his mind.