Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is already working to back incoming new manager Thomas Frank, with the Dane closing in on a move to N17 as he replaces Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham reach Thomas Frank agreement as transfer plans begin
Fabrizio Romano was first to give the 'here we go' on Frank's switch to Spurs from Brentford, and now other reliable media sources are reporting that he's about to become the Lilywhites' fifth manager since 2019.
Talks over backroom staff were apparently stalling preparations to announce Frank as Postecoglou's immediate heir, specifically Justin Cochrane as the 51-year-old's assistant, but the club now appear to have struck an accord.
With any doubt surrounding Frank's move to N17 seemingly quashed, Tottenham can begin work on their summer recruitment drive sooner rather than later, which is vital considering their place in the Champions League.
Levy will not want to leave Frank in a similar position to that of Postecoglou last campaign, as the Australian had to deal with a plague of injuries throughout his squad on a consistent basis during the 2024/2025 season.
Securing much-needed strength in depth will be imperative if they wish to compete in Europe's most prestigious competition and significantly improve on their 17th-placed Premier League finish.
Some reports suggest Frank is already making some intriguing transfer decisions behind-the-scenes ahead of his arrival in north London.
According to TEAMtalk, Frank is keen to keep hold of Mathys Tel on a permanent deal, and he's also recommended Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to Levy as a potential signing (GiveMeSport).
Tottenham are targeting a new forward as one of their summer priorities (Michael Bridge), with keen interest also shown in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.
Daniel Levy meets with Antoine Semenyo's agents over Tottenham transfer
According to talkSPORT and reporter Alex Crook, their fondness of the Cherries forward stretches far beyond just an admiring glance.
It is believed Levy has personally met with Semenyo's agents to hold Tottenham talks, but Spurs' high-ranking chief was told a key transfer condition, namely that Tottenham would have to smash their transfer record to strike a deal for the Ghanaian.
The 25-year-old scored 13 goals and bagged a further seven assists in all competitions last term, with the price for his signature coming in at around £70 million.
There is little doubting Semenyo's quality, though it remains to be seen just how much Levy is willing to part with to make his signing a reality.
"He's a lovely footballer to watch", said Sky pundit Jamie Redknapp on Premier League productions late last year.
"The manager's taken him to another level. He obviously has that capability because you saw it with Solanke. I'm just seeing him elevate his game right now, we'll talk about why does that happen, a lot of it is purely on confidence.
"He looks like he's enjoying his football, his shoulders are back, he's relaxed, every time he gets it, he plays with a bit of a swagger. He's actually a joy to watch right now."