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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing a lightning-fast striker who had 25 G/A involvements this past season, after officially announcing the capture of Mathys Tel on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich.

Spurs have turned to Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s successor in north London, despite the Australian guiding the club back into the Champions League after securing them their first trophy success in 17 years.

The Dane is expected to be handed significant funds to bolster a squad that was decimated by injuries during the 2024/25 campaign and finished in their lowest-ever Premier League position as a result.

Tottenham have already turned centre-back Kevin Danso’s loan into a permanent switch and now Frank’s first official signing has been confirmed after Tel was added in a £29.8million deal, which is significantly less than Bayern were initially asking for.

Despite Tel’s capture, Spurs remain in the hunt for new attacking recruits and are already in the mix for Frank’s talismanic winger at the Gtech Stadium, Bryan Mbeumo.

However, a fresh report from The Guardian also claims that internal discussions regarding a potential move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa have also taken place.

According to the report, Tottenham are hoping to sign the 28-year-old DR Congo international, who is known for his incredible speed, power and finishing ability.

Indeed, in 39 games in all competitions for Brentford last season, Wissa scored 20 goals and had five assists, operating solely as a No.9.

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Wissa an immediate Solanke threat as Tel confirmed

The report adds that Wissa could cost Tottenham in the region of £40m, with the frontman under contract with the Bees until the summer of 2026.

That figure could be a bit rich for Daniel Levy, given Wissa’s age and contract status, although if he did arrive he would provide immediate competition for Dominic Solanke.

The club’s current record signing only notched nine Premier League goals last term, although he was hindered by numerous nagging injuries in what was a bit of a stop-start campaign.

Wissa has previously been described by Frank as an ‘exceptional’ talent and it’s no great surprise to see the Dane being tipped to bring some familiar faces with him to north London – hence the links to Mbeumo and playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard too.

Meanwhile, Tel has penned a contract in north London until 2031 in what is viewed a somewhat surprising signing by some.

The France Under-21 hardly made a huge impression at Tottenham, scoring just three goals and adding a single assist in 20 outings for the club.

There were flashes of brilliance from the 20-year-old forward who Postecoglou was a big fan of, despite giving him limited starting opportunities.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa were also interested in Tel in January, while Stade Rennais – Tel’s former club – have a share of the sell-on fee in the region of 10 to 15 per cent.

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Manchester United have reportedly identified two top alternatives to Bryan Mbeumo this summer as fears grow of a crushing Tottenham Hotspur hijack of the explosive Brentford winger.

The 25-year-old attacker is in high demand after a stunning campaign in which he notched up 20 goals and nine assists, which equates to a goal or assist every 123.3 minutes he was on the field for the Bees.

However, with just a year left on his existing contract at the Gtech Stadium – although Brentford do have an option to extend until 2027 – Mbeumo has become one of the most in-demand players this summer.

Despite already snapping up Matheus Cunha, Man Utd have so far had two offers rejected for Mbeumo – the second of which was worth a downpayment of £50m with a further £10m in bonuses.

But with Tottenham appointing former Bees boss Thomas Frank last week, the north London outfit have now exploded into the race for the winger and topped United’s offer with a guaranteed £65m and another £5m in add-ons.

While TEAMtalk understands that Old Trafford has always been Mbeumo’s preferred destination, those strong links to Frank and Spurs’ improved offer has left United looking at potential alternatives.

And now a report from ESPN claims that Ruben Amorim is pushing the club to consider Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and another Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo instead.

Both players would cost in the same ballpark as Mbeumo and would be capable of featuring as one of the No.10s in Amorim’s system who he likes to drift out into wider positions.

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Eze, Semenyo arguably more suited to Man Utd system

Indeed, it could be argued that both those targets mentioned are better suited to playing in Amorim’s system than Mbeumo, who operates better as an out-and-out winger.

Eze enjoyed an exceptional season with Palace, scoring the only goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City in May that led Oliver Glasner’s men to the Europa League.

The 26-year-old England netted 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 43 games in all competitions for Palace this past season, the most direct goal involvements he has ever managed in his five top-flight campaigns.

His ability to play off the left-flank or inside makes him a perfect fit for Amorim, although Eze will only be allowed to leave if his £68m release clause is met.

As for Semenyo, Tottenham had already laid the groundwork for a move for the Cherries star prior to appointing Frank and their subsequent interest in Mbeumo, leaving their chase for the former now up in the air.

That opens the door for United to strike for a player who struck 13 goals and had a hand in seven more during the 2024/25 campaign for a Bournemouth side who finished a hugely respectable ninth place in the Premier League table.

Semenyo split his time last season operating on either flank but is also capable of moving inside and operating as a No.10. The 25-year-old is also available for a fee in the region of £70m, should United decide to make a move.

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Mathys Tel on a permanent contract from Bayern Munich, according to multiple reliable sources, and the forward could be joined at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season by an international winger.

Tel joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern in the winter transfer window. The north London club, who won the Europa League last season under the now-departed Ange Postecoglou, hold a £45million option to make the deal permanent.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 10 that Tottenham are keen on making Tel’s loan deal permanent and were in negotiations over lowering the fee.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has made it clear to the Premier League club’s hierarchy that Tel is a player he wants to work with next season.

Well-connected journalists, such as Fabrizio Romano and Christian Falk, are now reporting that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has granted Frank his wish.

Spurs are now said to be close to agreeing on a permanent deal with Bayern for Tel for £30million and making the 20-year-old French forward the second first signing of the summer transfer window after Kevin Danso, whose loan deal from Lens has been made permanent.

Bild journalist Falk wrote on X: “True Tottenham Hotspur and FC Bayern are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Mathys Tel (20) the Transfer-fee will be arround €35 Mio”.

Romano noted: “Mathys Tel will leave Bayern and join Spurs on permanent deal, agreement set to be reached.

“€35m fee in addition to €10m loan fee, as BILD @cfbayern @altobelli13 reported.

“Tel, set to stay at Tottenham also under new head coach Thomas Frank.”

Romano added: “More on Mathys Tel. The player has also accepted Tottenham contract conditions to stay on permanent deal.

“Club to club agreement almost done for €35m plus €10m loan fee and €5m add-ons.”

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg wrote: “BREAKING | Mathys #Tel is on the verge of joining Tottenham on a permanent deal, as was always planned. Thomas Frank also wants to keep him!

“Advanced negotiations between FC Bayern and Tottenham, as also reported by BILD.

“Spurs will pay a €35m fixed fee; the €10m loan fee has already been paid.

“He will sign a long-term contract. The deal is expected to go through. Final stage.”

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Manor Solomon could stay at Tottenham – report

While Tel is set to join Tottenham on a permanent contract, Manor Solomon also seems to be willing to continue his career at the north London club.

The 25-year-old Israel international winger spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Leeds United and helped the West Yorkshire club win automatic promotion to the Premier League.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on April 30 that Solomon was open to extending his stay at Leeds.

Sources told TEAMtalk at the time that Tottenham themselves were willing to sell the winger this summer.

However, with Frank now in charge of the Europa League winners, journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Solomon could stay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Jacobs has reported on X: “Manor Solomon set to start pre-season with Tottenham. There is now a chance he stays at Spurs.

“Thomas Frank to assess, but Solomon willing to wait before deciding on his future with a view to impressing the new Spurs boss.

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A report has noted Tottenham’s chances of signing Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo ahead of Manchester United.

Tottenham are also said to be planning a bid to reunite Frank with another of his former players.

Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou is in line for a big job just days after his sacking from Tottenham.

Manchester United are reportedly making contingency plans should Tottenham Hotspur beat them to the signing of Bryan Mbeumo by targeting a 64-goal alternative, though sources have told TEAMtalk why the Red Devils do not need to panic over their pursuit of the Brentford forward.

The 25-year-old Bees forward finds himself a man in serious demand this summer after a prolific season for the Bees, in which he contributed a goal or an assist every 123.3 minutes he was on the field. And with just a year left on his contract at the Gtech Stadium, Mbeumo is ready to make a high-profile move this summer and take his career to the next level.

To that end, and with the player making clear he favours a move to Manchester United over all other suitors, the Red Devils have been locked in talks to try and negotiate a fee with their Premier League rivals.

But having seen two offers rejected by the Bees – the second of which was worth a downpayment of £50m with a further £10m in bonuses – a new challenge threatens to take the player away from Ruben Amorim’s clutches.

And with Tottenham’s now firm offer for the Cameroon forward topping United’s gambit and worth a guaranteed £65m with another £5m in add-ons, the possibility of the Red Devils now missing out on his signature has now become a very real and genuine threat.

As a result, it’s now reported United have drawn up a contingency plan in the event of missing out – and Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert is now understood to be very much back on the club’s radar.

Per Caught Offside, United are ‘long-time admirers of Kluivert’ and are ‘monitoring his situation closely’ as they consider a summer approach.

It’s claimed they see the seven-times capped Netherlands forward as a ‘versatile attacking option’ who could ‘thrive under a more fluid attacking setup’.

Stating United’s interest in the 26-year-old, who has 64 career goals from 294 appearances, dates back years, the report concludes that United’s recruitment team has ‘kept tabs on Kluivert since his early days in the Eredivisie’, and with attacking reinforcements a priority this summer, he ‘remains on their shortlist’.

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Mbeumo choice between Man Utd and Tottenham is clear

Per the report, the Cherries have responded by slapping a €50m (£42m, $57m) price tag on the 26-year-old, whom they signed for just over £9m from Roma in the summer of 2023.

But despite Sky Sports’ revelation that Mbeumo is ‘intrigued by the prospect of a move to Spurs’ following the appointment of Frank, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that the Bees forward is unwavering in his determination to join United this summer.

And our transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, has stated: “My understanding on Mbeumo is he has made it clear he wants to join Manchester United.”

That view is also backed up by our other senior transfer correspondent, Rudy Galetti, who insists the London side will only come into consideration if Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford breaks down.

Posting on X, Galetti stated: ‘Bryan Mbeumo is NOT considering Tottenham at this stage. He gave his word to Man Utd, with personal terms already close to being finalised. He wants to wait for progress between Utd and Brentford: only if talks collapse, Spurs would be considered.’

The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell also insists a move to Old Trafford remains the player’s first choice.

“He has a clear vision and can see how he fits into the system at United,” Whitwell told the Stretford Paddock’s YouTube channel, as he revealed four factors that have influenced the player’s decision.

“The stature of the place – and I know people have been upset about him choosing Man Utd when there is no European football on offer.

“But clearly, the raised profile you get from your own personal brand, let’s say, and also the opportunity to play in that stadium (Old Trafford), the pressure, the eyeballs that come with it, I think it (United) are still an appealing prospect to a lot of players.”

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Tottenham Hotspur are pushing ahead with a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and could quickly look to reunite Thomas Frank with another of his former players as the Dane looks to bring more steel to his new team’s midfield, according to reports.

After taking the Tottenham job in the wake of the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, ex-Brentford boss Frank is ready to get to work with his new squad. But he’s eager for some new additions too, starting with a serious effort to get Mbeumo to follow him across London despite a move to Manchester United previously being on the cards for the Cameroon international.

Spurs have reportedly submitted an offer worth £65m rising to £70m for Mbeumo, who is tempted to follow his manager to N17.

While they await a response to that bid, which is higher than the latest Man Utd had rejected, Spurs have started looking for other targets to further bolster the squad Frank is inheriting.

A new, dynamic midfielder is on the wanted list and in that regard, Football Transfers has now claimed Spurs are rekindling their interest in Christian Norgaard.

The defensive midfield general was on Spurs’ radar long before they appointed Frank and he reportedly remains a player of interest, despite now being 31 years old.

The report claims Spurs believe Norgaard’s knowledge of Frank’s tactics could help smooth over the transition from Postecoglou’s ‘gung-ho football’.

Norgaard and Frank go way back, with the new Spurs boss previously coaching the midfielder at under-16 level for Denmark all the way back in 2009.

While Football Transfers clarifies Frank hasn’t personally asked for Norgaard yet, the report confirms he would have no trouble approving a move for the player who captained his Brentford side over the past two seasons.

And the opportunity to step up to Champions League football – a level Norgaard has never played at – might not come again for the Denmark international.

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While the appeal of a player Frank trusts – also already proven in the Premier League, with five goals and four assists from 34 top-flight appearances last season – is clear, Spurs may not have it easy getting their hands on Norgaard.

Football Transfers admits Brentford wouldn’t be too enthusiastic about losing two of their key players on top of Frank to the same club in the same summer.

Besides, it was only back in March that Norgaard signed a new contract with his current club, tying him down until 2027.

Other sources have also played down the chances of Spurs successfully signing Norgaard. According to Give Me Sport, Brentford would block any move for the former Brondby player and don’t feel under pressure to sell.

Spurs expert Alasdair Gold has also reiterated that Norgaard’s contract renewal with Brentford ‘messes up’ the idea of him following Frank.

All in all, the interest seems credible, but Spurs might struggle to complete a deal for Norgaard.

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Norgaard isn’t the only midfielder being linked with Spurs at the moment. It’s an area of their squad ripe for replenishment.

They secured a priority option on Real Betis’ Johnny Cardoso when selling Giovani Lo Celso last summer, but now look set to miss out on the USMNT player to Atletico Madrid.

With that in mind, Spurs’ shortlist is expanding and there have been some bold claims they have agreed the framework of a deal for a Serie A midfielder currently playing for Italy at the under-21 European Championship.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk understands that Spurs could be about to say goodbye to a player who hasn’t taken Postecoglou’s sacking well at all.

Once again, Atletico Madrid are the club meddling with Spurs’ plans after identifying the frustrated player in question as a target.

As for Postecoglou, a quick route back into management is potentially opening up.

A report has revealed what the next job Postecoglou could take is – and it would take him to somewhere he’s never tested himself before.

Manchester United will need to raise the bar to win the Bryan Mbeumo race after Tottenham took their plans to hijack the deal to the next level by submitting a colossal bid as part of a potential double raid on Brentford – and with the Cameroon forward making clear his stance for four major reasons.

The Bees forward enjoyed a superb season at the Gtech Stadium, scoring 20 goals and adding another nine assists from 42 appearances across all competitions. With a G/A every 123.3 minutes he was on the field, and with just a year left on his deal, it is easy to see why Mbeumo finds himself in such high demand this summer.

While Arsenal and Newcastle are both keen, the pair dropped out running after it was made clear that the player had chosen to join Manchester United.

And with talks ongoing over a deal, United have already seen two proposals – the second worth £50m up front and £10m in add-ons – rejected by the Bees for the 25-year-old star.

Now with Bees boss Thomas Frank ditching Brentford for Tottenham Hotspur, the north London side have suddenly burst onto the scene. And with the Dane keen on a reunion with the star, The Mirror claims Spurs have now launched an offer totalling £70m – with their downpayment worth £65m up front and some £15m higher than United’s.

At the same time, Spurs are also understood to have held talks with the Bees over a possible move too for Mbeumo’s attacking partner, Yoane Wissa, who also scored 20 times this season.

However, the major concern for United will be that audacious Spurs play for Mbeumo. And while the Bees response to the offer has not yet been revealed, it will now mean the Red Devils will need to raise their own offer to secure his signing.

Furthermore, it’s also said that Mbeumo is intrigued about the prospect of reuniting with Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…

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Bryan Mbeumo makes clear choice between Man Utd and Tottenham

Despite that intrigue, sources have told TEAMtalk that Mbeumo remains unwavering in his decision on his next club and is still fully committed to moving to Old Trafford this summer.

And our transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, has stated: “My understanding on Mbeumo is he has made it clear he wants to join Manchester United.”

That is also backed up by information from our other senior transfer correspondent, Rudy Galetti, who has made it clear that Mbeumo’s choice remains Man Utd.

Posting on X, he stated: ‘Bryan Mbeumo is NOT considering Tottenham at this stage. He gave his word to Man Utd, with personal terms already close to being finalised. He wants to wait for progress between Utd and Brentford: only if talks collapse, Spurs would be considered.’

That’s a view also shared by Sky Sports, who add that while Mbeumo has had his head tilted by Spurs, the player is ‘still leaning towards Man Utd’.

Perhaps the thinking behind Mbeumo’s thoughts has been explained best by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, who revealed FOUR reasons why the player favours the move to Old Trafford.

Speaking to the Stretford Paddock’s YouTube channel, Whitwell said: “He has a clear vision and can see how he fits into the system at United,” Whitwell began as he revealed four factors that have influenced the player’s decision.

“The stature of the place – and I know people have been upset about him choosing Man Utd when there is no European football on offer.

“But clearly, the raised profile you get from your own personal brand, let’s say, and also the opportunity to play in that stadium (Old Trafford), the pressure, the eyeballs that come with it, I think it (United) are still an appealing prospect to a lot of players.”

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Over at Tottenham, the north London side have reportedly ‘completed the basis of a deal’ for a top Italy Under-21 Euros star, with the transfer set to conclude after the tournament.

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly in line for a new job quickly after being sacked by Tottenham, as a club with a lot of pull are interested in taking him on board.

Postecoglou brought Tottenham their first trophy in 17 years last season. Before Europa League glory – winning a final against Manchester United – Spurs had last lifted a trophy in 2007/08, when they won the League Cup.

It was suggested at the back end of last season that though Tottenham were struggling in the Premier League – eventually finishing 17th – success in Europe would see Postecoglou keep his job.

Many fans would have been happy with that given he ended a long trophy drought, but the Australian was given his marching orders after the season, and has since been replaced by Thomas Frank.

Postecoglou might not be out of management for long. The Telegraph reports that he’s been lined up for a managerial return, with Asian Champions League winners Al-Ahli interested in him, should Matthias Jaissle leave his post.

Postecoglou is expected to receive ‘plenty of offers’ this summer after engineering European glory with Tottenham.

It is currently unclear if the boss will be open to the move, but there is a clear level of pull from Al-Ahli, who have signed Roberto Firmino, Ivan Toney Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy in recent seasons.

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Redknapp slams Tottenham player reaction

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has slammed Tottenham’s squad who suggested they were sad to see Postecoglou go.

He told Hayters TV: “That’s football, that’s what footballers do. ‘Oh, we love the previous manager’ — well, why didn’t you try a bit harder? You might not have finished fourth from the bottom.

He added: “It’s the same old message. The king is dead, long live the king. That’s football. They all come out and say the manager was great, then the new manager comes, and he’s great. Then, when he goes, they’re sorry to see him go. That’s football. You mustn’t take any notice of what they say.”

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Tottenham have reportedly ‘completed the basis of a deal’ for Italian under-21 Niccolo Pisilli, who played often for Roma last season and is referred to as a ‘rising star’ in Serie A.

Meanwhile, a move to Spurs is said to be an intriguing prospect for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo given former boss Frank has taken charge of the club.

But TEAMtalk is aware that the forward still wants to go to Manchester United.

The appointment of Frank as Tottenham boss is “right” in the mind of his former midfielder Christian Eriksen.

It’s all change at Tottenham Hotspur after Thomas Frank stepped into Ange Postecoglou’s shoes, and TEAMtalk have taken a look at how the north London club could line up if they snap up four of their top summer transfer targets.

Frank is expected to be handed significant funds to bolster a squad that is back in the Champions League next season and was found badly wanting last term after a devastating injury crisis.

The spine of the team, particularly in midfield, is expected to be addressed in what could be a busy summer for Tottenham.

To that end, TT predicts the Spurs XI for the start of the 2025/26 campaign, including four new quality starters…

GK: Gugliemo Vicario

Vicario had some wobbly moments last season but has emerged as one of the real leaders in a Tottenham dressing room that is lacking on that front.

He remains one of the best shot-stoppers in the league but just needs to improve his decision-making when it comes to crosses/set-pieces. Cutting out silly mistakes in possession would also help his cause.

If he does slip up though, January signing Antonin Kinsky is waiting in the wings, and one of the Czech Republic Under-21 international’s biggest strengths is his ability to play out from the back.

Could well be one to keep an eye on during pre-season.

RB: Pedro Porro

The Spain international enjoyed another impressive campaign, even if he didn’t quite reach the same heights as he did in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge.

Porro notched four goals and chalked up an impressive nine assists during the 2024/25 campaign, with his performances once again catching the eye of Barcelona.

The 25-year-old also has the versatility to play as a wing-back if Frank, as he often likes to do, switches to a back three.

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CB: Marc Guehi

The first of the new signings, although he is not Frank’s first choice to replace Cristian Romero at the heart of the Tottenham back line.

Romero’s clear jibe at the board after Postecoglou’s exit makes it look increasingly likely that he will be on his way to LaLiga this summer, and TEAMtalk have been told that Frank is a massive fan of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.

However, the Toffees are standing firm over an exit for the £70m-rated star, so Spurs manage to convince Crystal Palace to part ways with Guehi – who is lured by the opportunity to play in the Champions League, despite the Eagles qualifying for the Europa courtesy of their FA Cup win.

Guehi slots in alongside Micky van de Ven for arguably one of the quickest centre-back tandems in European football, although Tottenham have to pay in excess of £60m to get their man.

CB: Micky van de Ven

Hopefully Frank has better luck with the Dutch flyer’s hamstrings than Postecoglou did – if he does then Spurs should be much better defensively next season than they were during the past campaign.

Van de Ven is an incredible talent and the biggest concern Tottenham will have going forward is trying to keep him out of the clutches of some of Europe’s elite clubs.

Indeed, if he excels playing under Frank, there is every chance of some massive bids coming Daniel Levy’s way during the summer of 2026.

LB: Destiny Udogie

One of Frank’s biggest tasks will be to try and get Udogie back to the stunning form he showed at the start of the 2023/24 season, when he was almost unplayable as a marauding left-back who often popped up in a central midfield attacking role.

Injuries have been a big issue for the Italy international in trying to get back to that level so a pain-free pre-season would do Udogie the world of good, especially when he has the ever-improving Djed Spence breathing down his neck.

CM: Lucas Bergvall

The talented Swede, who was named as the club’s Player and Young Player of the Season, has earned the right to be in Frank’s first-choice starting XI.

Bergvall, 19, played well beyond his years after being thrown in at the deep end by Postecoglou and beats out the more experienced Rodrigo Bentancur to a regular starting spot.

Indeed, there is every chance that Bentancur, along with Yves Bissouma, is jettisoned this summer in a complete midfield rebuild – as is evidenced by the next two players on the teamsheet.

CM: Morten Hjulmand

Tottenham are in desperate need of a defensive midfield pivot who can control games and provide a better shield in front of the back line, and Frank turns to his fellow countryman Hjulmand to fill that role.

An agreed deal for Real Betis star Johnny Cardoso looks almost certain to fall through, as the USA star favours a move to Atletico Madrid, while Crystal Palace will never sell two players to Spurs – ruling out a switch for Adam Wharton.

Hjulmand was an outstanding presence for Sporting as they edged out Benfica to league glory in 2024/25, making 45 of his 47 appearances as a true No.6.

The 25-year-old could cost in the region of £50m but would bring some steel to a Tottenham midfield that has been sorely lacking just that since the days of Moussa Dembele and Victor Wanyama.

CM: Mikkel Damsgaard

The Brentford playmaker follows Frank to north London as the new Spurs boss looks for a familiar face to pull the strings in the creative midfield role.

Yes, James Maddison is already on board to fill this role but the England man is often a frustrating figure who does not impose his clear talent on games as much as he should.

To that end, Spurs turn to another Dane in Damsgaard, who notched 11 assists in 43 games for the Bees last season – although he is not quite the same goal threat as Maddison.

At just 24 years of age, Damsgaard is a growing force who would thrive more around better players at Tottenham and should take his game to another level.

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

When he was fit, the Swede enjoyed an outstanding campaign that would have earned him some personal honours were it not for spells on the sidelines.

It could be argued that Kulusevski’s best performances came operating in a No.10 role during the 2024/25 campaign and that was a consideration in this team before Frank made the move for Damsgaard.

That being said, Kulusevski is still a quality operator on the right and gets the nod here ahead of 2024/25 leading scorer Brennan Johnson.

Johnson’s stats were outstanding this past season but his all-round play was often left wanting. To that end, he would be a tremendous asset as an impact sub.

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ST: Dominic Solanke

The stats do not suggest a hugely successful first season for Solanke in north London, but the former Bournemouth frontman played better than that.

Hampered by niggling injuries throughout the campaign, Solanke still managed to notch 16 goals and eight assists from 45 games, although only nine of those strikes came in the Premier League.

There is every chance that Tottenham sign a new No.9 to compete with Solanke, as they look to offload Richarlison to the Saudi Pro League, which will at least keep the 27-year-old on his toes to start the new season.

LW: Antoine Semenyo

Another new addition for Frank and the heir apparent to legendary Spurs skipper Son Heung-min.

There have already been indications that Son, who has one year left on his contract, is looking for a way out of Tottenham after taking Postecoglou’s sacking badly.

Semenyo would be a tremendous addition for Frank and has the ability to play both left and right. His 13 goals and seven assists for the Cherries in 2024/25 propelled them to a ninth-placed Premier League finish.

However, Tottenham will likely need to beat out several other suitors to get their man, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal all having been linked with the Ghana international, who is valued in the region of £70m.

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Flexible Frank also loves a 3-5-2

The Dane is renowned for just how flexible is with his formation and the recognition to make changes for games against certain opponents – particularly against the bigger teams.

To that end, TT has also looked at how Tottenham could line up if they switch to a back three. In that instance one of Bergvall or Damsgaard would drop out, and we’ve gone for the former.

Both full-backs will be pushed much higher up the pitch, while Van de Ven will also have some licence to burst forward from the left-sided centre-back position – assuming those hammies are in decent shape.

Semenyo would likely be tucked in just behind Solanke and be allowed to float into the wider positions in a more fluid formation.

Tottenham have reportedly ‘completed the basis of a deal’ for under-21 Euros star Niccolo Pisilli, and the transfer will be continued after the tournament.

Spurs deemed that change was required after last season’s 17th-placed Premier League finish. While they also won the Europa League, Ange Postecoglou was sacked, and replaced with Thomas Frank.

The former Brentford boss will want to shape the Tottenham squad how he sees fit.

The first transfer could soon be made, as it’s been reported by multiple outlets, and insider Sebastien Vidal, that Spurs have ‘completed the basis of a deal’ for Roma midfielder Nicolo Pisilli.

He’s described as a ‘rising star’ in Serie A, after two goals and an assist last season, and he’s currently playing in the under-21 Euros for Italy.

Vidal reports the move is ‘to be continued after the tournament’, which finishes at the end of June.

He also states the transfer follows Tottenham’s strategy ‘to recruit young talent’, which is something they have clearly prioritised of late.

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Tottenham beat Prem trio

At the moment, it seems Spurs are ahead of fellow Premier League trio Liverpool, Chelsea and Bournemouth for Pisilli, who were all reported to have been interested in the Italian midfielder in October.

Premier League champions Liverpool would be the preferred destination for many, but 20-year-old Pisilli might get more game time in north London.

Spurs have shown they are happy to encourage the development of young players of late.

Archie Gray, 19, played over 3000 minutes in all competitions last season, while midfielder Lucas Bergvall, 19, featured for more than 2000 minutes.

Whether the same desire to lean on youth exists with Frank at the helm instead of Postecoglou remains to be seen.

Tottenham round-up: Mbeumo intrigued by Spurs

Bryan Mbeumo was said to be eager to join Manchester United not long ago, but it’s believed he’s more intrigued by a move to Tottenham now that his former Brentford boss Frank is in charge.

Initial discussions with Spurs are said to have taken place, though TEAMtalk sources maintain that the forward wants United instead.

Ben Foster has recommended Tottenham for Mbeumo, stating: “If you want to be part of something that’s going to make you probably a better footballer, work hard and be part of a team, then go to Spurs with Thomas Frank.”

Meanwhile, former Spurs and Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen has called his old boss the “right coach” for the north London club.

Manchester United need not worry about the threat from Tottenham Hotspur for Bryan Mbeumo, sources have told TEAMtalk, despite a new report claiming that the Brentford winger could make a stunning U-turn on his preference to move to Old Trafford.

Mbeumo has been on the books of Brentford since 2019, and his impressive performances have caught the eyes of Man Utd and Tottenham. The Cameroon international winger was a star for the Bees last season, scoring 20 goals and giving eight assists in 38 Premier League matches.

Man Utd have already had bids for the winger rejected, with their second one being worth £50million plus £10m in add-ons.

Brentford are holding out for £70million, which Man Utd are not willing to pay, with Ruben Amorim’s side facing the added threat of Tottenham.

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank wants Mbeumo at the north London club, but the winger has already made his ‘preference’ clear.

Mbeumo has chosen Man Utd over Spurs, and TEAMtalk understands that remains the case despite the presence of Frank at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

According to Sky Sports, ‘Tottenham have held initial discussions with Brentford about a deal’ for Mbeumo.

The report has claimed that ‘Mbeumo is understood to be more intrigued by a move to Tottenham now that Thomas Frank has become their head coach’.

‘And Spurs have received encouragement about a potential deal now that the Dane has made the switch to North London’, adds the report.

However, sources have told TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, Mbeumo is keen on a move to Man Utd this summer.

Fletcher told TEAMtalk: “My understanding on Mbeumo is he has made it clear he wants to join Manchester United.”

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Bryan Mbeumo told to pick Tottenham over Man Utd

Ben Foster was on the books of Man Utd from 2005 until 2010 and made 23 appearances for the first team.

Despite his history with Man Utd, the 42-year-old retired goalkeeper believes that Mbeumo would be better off at Tottenham.

Foster said on his podcast: “It’s not exactly a rock and a hard place, is it?!

“It’s like five-star and six-star [hotel]… am I going for a swimming pool in my room or having to just go to the top floor for the swimming pool? It’s still pretty nice!

“If you want to be part of something that’s going to make you probably a better footballer, work hard and be part of a team, then go to Spurs with Thomas Frank.”

The pundit added: “If you are happy picking up your wages, knowing that there’s going to be an awful lot more pressure, a lot more eyes on you, a lot more judgment… but with their record in the last couple of years, failure is kind of just part of what they do… then you’d just go to Manchester United.”

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