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New Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has to be scouting around world football closely and leaving no stone unturned as he and the other key decision-makers at the club plan a pivotal transfer window for the incoming manager with a Champions League return on the horizon from Spurs.

There are a few obvious choices for Tottenham to pursue, such as established Premier League attacking stars like Eberechi Eze and Bryan Mbeumo. And then there are the dream options around European football like Xavi Simons, as well as the talented deep-lying midfielders like Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace and Angelo Stiller over in Stuttgart.

It's obvious to anyone who watched Tottenham struggle in the Premier League last season that this team needs at least one top-level defensive midfielder to playmake from deep and/or destroy the opposition defensively. Preferably, they'd go for multiple players who can provide at least one of these qualities.

Palmeiras star Richard Rios isn't the first name on the lips of Tottenham supporters, but the Colombian international, who first emerged on the international radar after a sensational 2024 Copa America tournament, may be becoming a bigger topic this summer.

Standing out in another international tournament

Tottenham have already been linked to the talented 25-year-old defensive midfielder, who can be signed for potentially under 20 million pounds. And if Daniel Levy and Frank's interest in the player were already piqued, then Rios just cried out for significantly more attention from Spurs.

Teammates with incoming Chelsea gem Estevao Willian, Rios actually outshone the teenage phenom on Thursday in the Club World Cup against Al Ahly. Even though Willian picked up another rather undeserved Man of the Match award, everyone who watched the game saw that Rios was the clear standout.

Now obviously, Rios isn't a better player than Willian, nor does he have the same upside, but he is, right now, a standout in his own right and one of the best defensive midfielders in the world playing outside of Europe's top five leagues.

Rios recorded five fouls drawn with three tackles, three interceptions, two clearances, and even a key pass in a nearly perfect all-around performance in the Palmeiras defensive midfield. Palmeiras absolutely blanketed their competition in the Club World Cup, and so much of that credit goes to Rios's brilliant screening.

Hard-nosed in defense and capable of using his body well to progress play and draw fouls on the ball, Rios is a legitimate transfer target for Tottenham and a sign that Spurs must remain willing to expand their horizons beyond Europe for potential transfer bargains. He's worth a look.

Tottenham Hotspur know they need to sign multiple game-changers in the attack in order to improve their status as the 17th-placed team in the Premier League, especially since Thomas Frank's first campaign at the helm will be an even more grueling one with the Champions League on the horizon.

For the most part, Tottenham have been linked to names fitting the status of a star at a club like Tottenham, such as Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and Brentford forwards Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo.

But Tottenham and Frank are also apparently looking at some players who are way off the beaten path, specifically those in Serie A, where Tottenham have had a great deal of success unearthing underrated gems like Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

According to a report from Foot Mercato's Sebastien Denis and Josue Casse, Tottenham have joined fellow Premier League strugglers Everton as two of four clubs (the other are unnamed by the reporters) with an interest in Juventus wide player Timothy Weah.

Tottenham add another wide player to their list

The son of Ballon d'Or winner and legendary forward George Weah, Timothy, a 25-year-old United States international has struggled to make the leap from Lille to Juventus. Although he wasn't really a star player for Lille and wasn't ready for a move to the biggest club in Italy, Juventini expected to see more dynamism and overall threat from Weah.

He's been a hard-worker and a useful utility player in a backup role for the Bianconeri, but he's also been pushed further away from goal as more of a wide midfielder than a winger in Turin because of his inability to make the right decisions or execute at a high enough level technically for Serie A.

So Weah, in that sense, looks like an underwhelming option for Tottenham. That said, because of his athletic traits and work ethic, he may be a better fit for the Premier League. There's also the reality that the coaching at Juventus has been woeful lately, and Frank may feel confident that he sees something in Weah that neither Lille nor Juve properly valued or coached up.

Everything with a small transfer gamble like this one depends on cost, but after missing out on Johnny Cardoso, it looks like Tottenham want to grab a well-known American player for their squad. There are worse options than Weah, but there are also way better options on the market in the wide positions.

On a loan deal, maybe Weah makes sense as a backup, but Tottenham will already have more talented mouths to feed on both flanks like Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert, and, of course, Europa League hero Brennan Johnson.

Thomas Frank is an intelligent man. There's no way he'll be letting Cristian Romero leave this summer.

Ange Postecoglou's vice-captain has frustrated supporters throughout his time in north London, initially due to his proclivity for mayhem, but more recently because, well, he hasn't played all that much.

Some questioned whether Romero cared at all about the club that paid £42.5m for his services back in 2021, given that he was suspiciously omnipresent when Argentina camps rolled around. However, the Argentinian defender dispelled any such notions with the run he put together alongside Micky Van de Ven amid Spurs' ascent to the Europa League final.

Romero was spectacular in Bilbao, but Postecoglou's sacking has increased fears over his potential departure, given the reported interest from Atletico Madrid and the player's admitted intrigue regarding a potential La Liga move.

Thomas Frank wants to keep 'crucial player' Cristian Romero this summer

Romero waited until Frank's appointment was confirmed to bid farewell to the manager with whom he had seemingly grown close. The timing suggested that the defender was sending out a statement, potentially to the board, after Postecoglou helped bring to an end our 17-year wait for a major trophy.

Thus, one of Frank's first significant tasks in his new role is getting the centre-back onside. Romero relished the newfound responsibility bestowed upon him by the previous regime, and he's surely a contender to take the armband if Son Heung-min departs this summer.

Despite rumours suggesting Romero could seek a move away, Fabrizio Romano (via Chris Cowlin) believes that prising the 27-year-old out of north London will be difficult: "I don't see Tottenham losing a leader like [Cristian] Romero this summer. Daniel Levy wants to keep the player at the club. Thomas Frank sees Romero as a crucial player to the squad," he said.

Spurs' chances of retaining Romero were undeniably boosted by the success in Bilbao, which means we'll be competing in next season's Champions League and involved in the UEFA Super Cup for the very first time next month. Defeat to Manchester United, and Atleti probably would've been racing to sign him in time for the start of the Club World Cup.

However, merely retaining Romero this summer isn't enough for Spurs given his contract situation. Two years remains on his current deal, and Levy won't allow the defender, who's entering his prime, to venture into his final year unsigned.

The club must work tirelessly to extend the 27-year-old contract, then we can look forward to an exciting new dawn with the charismatic Frank at the helm.

Any supporters unconvinced by Thomas Frank will have their heads turned if he's able to bring Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to the club this summer.

Eze is almost universally appreciated within the fanbase, and Spurs' interest in the England international is supposedly long-standing. He's simply a player who'd just look right in Tottenham white, much like James Maddison and Jack Grealish, who could be linking up with former Spurs boss Antonio Conte in Naples.

Chess fiend Eze purred in tandem with Michael Olise down the stretch two seasons ago and took some time to settle into 2024/25 as Palace attempted to cope with the loss of the French winger to Bayern Munich. However, the mercurial playmaker turned it on when it mattered most, and he scored the only goal in the FA Cup final as Palace claimed their first-ever major trophy.

That'd be a great way to bow out, eh?

Thomas Frank is a fan of Eberechi Eze, Spurs view him as attainable

According to TBR Football, new Spurs boss Frank is a fan of the Palace playmaker, following in the footsteps of Ange Postecoglou, who supposedly asked the club to sign Eze as a potential Son Heung-min replacement.

The skipper is set to leave this summer, but not until he's fulfilled necessary commercial duties on Spurs' pre-season tour to the Far East. Saudi clubs are interested, while Jose Mourinho reportedly met with the 32-year-old to discuss a potential switch to Fenerbahce.

Eze, of course, wouldn't be a like-for-like Son replacement. While adept out wide, you want to Englishman to be working from between the lines in more central positions. He's an off-the-cuff footballer who's joyous to watch in full cry—the Ginola, Berbatov, Van der Vaart type. Different in profile from the aforementioned names, but a talent capable of galvanising the collective through his individual, unscripted brilliance.

Spurs also view the 26-year-old as attainable this summer due to the presence of a release clause believed to be in the region of £60m. However, other clubs are also on his tail, including Aston Villa and Arsenal.

Eze's one of several proven Premier League attackers Spurs are reportedly after, with Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus also on the club's radar. Interestingly, these four all provide something different in attack—Mbeumo: final third efficiency, Semenyo: physical outlet and ball-striking off both feet, Kudus: ball-carrying and versatility.

The addition of just one could prove transformative, and so many wish for Eze to be prioritised. It feels like a signing that can't go wrong.

Tottenham Hotspur are mostly focused on the players they are going to sign to reenforce the squad for the 2025/26 Premier League and Champions League seasons, as the club won the Europa League to qualify for next season's Champions League but could get overrun if they don't improve a side that could only muster a 17th-placed finish in league play.

Spurs are after the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Eberechi Eze, and Xavi Simons to help drastically transform a midfield and attack that weren't up to the standard of the top five teams in the Premier League last season.

But they are also keeping an eye out on rival clubs in the Champions League who are trying to poach their best players. Already, Real Madrid have been linked with future interest in center midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has the makings of a world-class player after a strong inaugural season in Tottenham.

Tottenham could sell one youngster for over 50 million pounds

It looks like Madrid aren't the only ones with designs on the phenomenal Swede. According to a report from Swedish outlet Fotboll Direkt's Ola Gustavsson, top clubs around European football are calling the phones for Bergvall and are willing to pay Tottenham a whopping 54 million pounds for him. But Tottenham fans will feel relieved by the other part of the report which states that neither Spurs nor Bergvall himself are interested in a move.

Although Bergvall, like Cristian Romero and other top stars at Tottenham, is likely very bummed out by the club's decision to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, he is clearly enjoying his time at Tottenham and has a lot of growing to do at the club.

Bergvall already chose Spurs over Barcelona last winter, and everything he's done since then with Spurs has been a success. Even though he was injured and didn't play in the Europa League Final against Manchester United, there is no doubt that the 19-year-old box-to-box midfield maven played a role in helping Spurs get to that point.

Tottenham would be wise to keep Bergvall for as long as is humanly possible, since he's the kind of player and character whom you need to build your team around. Bergvall can be the star of a new era of Tottenham football under Frank, and if he's already generating offers over 50 million pounds from top clubs after one season, then you can only imagine how valuable he'll be in world football in five years time.

Tottenham Hotspur have a busy summer transfer window ahead of them with Thomas Frank at the helm, as the bold decision to replace Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou with the former Brentford coach needs to be backed by serious investment in the squad and a new vision to bring Spurs to the top of the Premier League.

It's time for Tottenham and Daniel Levy to show real ambition, because merely being linked to top Premier League transfer targets like Eberechi Eze and Bryan Mbuemo isn't good enough anymore. Spurs supporters want to see their club actually sign those guys.

But Tottenham can't just be rebuilt with big names alone. Spurs will need Frank and the scouting team to come up with undervalued solutions on the market, and, to that end, a highly interesting name has been linked to Spurs.

According to a report from Edu Burgos of Diario AS, who is very plugged in with South American coverage, Tottenham are big fans of Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios. Spurs aren't the only Premier League team who are high on Rios, though, as Burgos also reports that Crystal Palace and Newcastle are interested in him, too.

Tottenham could sign one of the biggest breakouts last summer

Although Palmeiras reportedly don't feel any pressure to sell, their asking price for the 25-year-old isn't exactly high. Per Burgos, Tottenham could sign Rios for as little a 15 million pounds, making him a very cheap midfield acquisition with high upside.

Rios made a name for himself on the international stage last year in Copa America as one of the big breakout stars of the tournament, playing a crucial role in a James Rodriguez-led bid to the Final, where they were eventually beaten by Spurs stars Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero for Argentina.

It's seems like everyone has forgotten about Rios, who had a number of high-profile suitors among midfield-needy teams last summer, such as AC Milan. Palmeiras held onto Rios, but, now, the young midfielder could be ready for a new change.

Toward the end of the Europa League campaign, Ange Postecoglou played Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur in a double pivot defensive midfield partnership. The tactical shift proved to be a masterstroke as Spurs conceded only two goals in the last five European matches.Â

But with Bissouma's departure likely, four trophies to compete for next season, and concerns that 19-year-old Archie Gray needs more time to mature into an every-week starter, Thomas Frank may feel the squad is in dire need of another holding midfielder.Â

Spurs supporters have been craving a world-class defensive midfielder who would walk into the starting XI. The question is whether Daniel Levy has his sights set on a promising young talent, a marquee signing, or an experienced veteran.Â

What follows is a list of 10 DMs Spurs have reportedly been monitoring and who we think Levy should pursue.Â

Lucien Agoumé (Sevilla)

The 23-year-old Senegalese-born midfielder possesses a similar skill set to Caicedo and Camavinga, but without the experience and hype. A dominant force in the middle of the park, he ranked near the top of La Liga in aerials won and interceptions. He is capable of carrying the ball forward and creating goal-scoring opportunities. Wouldn’t break the bank and could be an ideal candidate for a double pivot role at Spurs.

The problem: He struggled during his time at Inter and was loaned out on three occasions before finding a consistent role at Sevilla. Not the best distributor of the ball and still lacks experience even though he has played top-tier football for six seasons.

Verdict: Yes, but as a second-tier candidate on this list.

Lamine Camara (Monaco)

The 21-year-old Senegalese technician has been mooted as a potential replacement for Yves Bissouma since March. He played more as a box-to-box for AS Monaco. He’s a creative engine who can distribute the ball and take corner kicks. And he proved his quality with a phenomenal performance during a friendly against England last week.

The problem: Camara’s slight stature raises legitimate concerns about his ability to adapt to the pace and power of the Premier League. An asking price between £20-30 million wouldn’t break the bank. However, AS Monaco finished third in Ligue 1 and qualified for Champions League, so prying him away from the Côte d’Azur could be difficult.Â

Verdict: Yes, he could be Spurs version of N’Golo Kanté.

Éderson (Atalanta)

An all-around playmaker who is strong in the air, drives the ball forward, and has a nose for goal. The 25-year-old Brazilian international is a proven winner, having never finished lower than fifth in his three seasons at Atalanta. Following the departure of Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini, Spurs could reignite their interest and offer Ederson an immediate starting role in the Premier League along with a significant increase from his current weekly wages of £41,500.Â

The problem: Although rumors of a move to Manchester United have been shot down, he is believed to be one of Al-Hilal and inter’s top targets. Spurs may have trouble convincing current manager Ivan Jurić and the board to let Éderson leave for a reasonable fee, given that “Atalanta didn’t even listen to Tottenham’s offer” last season, according to OneFootball.

Verdict: Yes, would instantly give Spurs one of England’s most formidable midfields.

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

The Danish international is versatile and willing to track opposing players all over the pitch. He could be deployed at defensive midfield or fill in at left-sided wing back. He’s a Brøndby academy product whose career Thomas Frank will have followed closely. A solid tackler who can stabilize a midfield in the Serie A under Patrick Vieira. Genoa would demand a reasonable transfer fee, which suits Levy’s modus operandi.Â

The problem: Although Spurs’ hierarchy has been monitoring him for more than a year, he’s not going to dazzle anyone with his dribbling skills or distribution. Is he an upgrade on Bissouma? Probably not. Does he walk into the team ahead of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr or Rodrigo Bentancur? Unlikely. Spurs don’t need a potential squad player, they need a day one starter.

Verdict: No, too many concerns he’d become surplus to requirements.

Morten Hjulmand (Sporting)

Much has been written about Hjulmand’s talent and his Arsenal tattoo. But if reports are to be believed, the much-coveted Danish international could suppress his boyhood crush and agree to join his countryman Frank in N17. The 25-year-old is in prime of his career, distributes the ball well, and has a cannon of a right foot. He’s a solid defender who could relish the physicality of the Premier League and become a force in the middle of the park.

The problem: The pace of the Premier League could be an issue. He is more of a static presence and visionary than a player who’ll get fans off their seat. Sporting might be unwilling to negotiate a lower fee than his reported £67 million clause. Plus, he’s been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, in spite of his vocal disappointment with Ruben Amorim’s midseason departure from Sporting.Â

Verdict: Yes, if the price is around £50 million.

Christian Nørgaard (Brentford)

The Danish international has Premier league pedigree, savvy, and loads of experience. He’s been a stalwart at Brentford during its miraculous Premier League journey under Thomas Frank. He’s a leader who covers a lot of ground, contributes to the scoresheet, and would cost less than most other players on this list. Plus, he knows Thomas Frank’s tactics inside and out.

The problem: At 31 years old, he’s getting toward the end of his prime and he would be a huge loss for the Bees who will be desperate to remain in the Premier League after losing Frank. From Spurs perspective, signing a mid-table midfielder who lacks flair and technical ability for a bargain price would drive supporters mad.

Verdict: No, not the right time, talent or fit.

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)

Tall, agile, clever and fearless, Raphael Onyedika’s playing style is reminiscent of a young Paul Pogba. The 24-year-old Nigerian will be familiar to Thomas Frank, having started his career at Midtjylland in Denmark before earning a transfer to Belgian giants Club Brugge three years ago. He possesses pace, vision and the ability to push the ball forward on the dribble. He also scored Brugge’s only goal against Manchester City in Champions League league phase.Â

The problem: Club Brugge will likely want a hefty return on their £10 million investment to improve their squad for the Champions League. He has risen through the ranks and proven himself on the biggest European stages, but it remains to be seen whether he can handle the unrelenting demands of the Premier League.Â

Verdict: Yes, but only if Spurs fail to sign a more established target.

João Palhinha (Bayern Munich)

The ex-Fulham star’s tenure at Bayern may be over before it ever really started. Reports out of Germany suggest the Portuguese international could head back to the Premier League or seal a move to Benfica. During his final season in West London, he led the Premier League in tackles, tackles plus interceptions, tackles in the defensive third, tackles in the middle third, and dribblers tackled. Palhinha would immediately shore up Tottenham’s defensive woes and provide experience in the midfield. Â

The problem: He will be 30 years old at the start of next season and he never managed to break into the Bayern squad, despite the Bavarians spending around £50 million to sign him last summer. He failed to score or add an assist in any of the 17 matches he appeared in. He’s more suited to a team that is forced to defend and play without the ball, but struggles to create or provide incisive passing for a team that dominates possession.

Verdict: Yes, but only if Levy can negotiate a loan with an option to buy.

Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart)

A potential star in the making who could leave Stuttgart for the right price. After being named to The Athletic’s Bundesliga Team of the Season in 2023-24, the former Bayern academy player was nominated by the Bundesliga for their Team of the Season this past campaign. He’s an extraordinary distributor who adds goals and assists. Entering his prime footballing years after a relatively slow start to his career, he possesses a similar skill set to Joshua Kimmich and, dare I say, Luka Modrić.Â

The problem: He is reportedly on the radar of Real Madrid and Liverpool, despite the former opting to sign young midfield phenom Franco Mastantuono. Stuttgart are believed to be seeking a transfer fee of around £40 million to let him leave, but Stiller could stay in Gerany for another season and bide his time until a bigger club comes calling.Â

Verdict: Yes, a potentially transformative player for Spurs.

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

Palace’s left-footed maestro is still only 21 years old, but his talent and work rate are undeniable. He’s tough, distributes the ball all over the pitch, and has the skill to wriggle out of tight spaces to start attacks. He seems to have a preternatural understanding of the game and can play in either the six or the eight. A groin injury in October kept Wharton out of action for three months last season, but he returned in fine form and started Palace’s historic 1-0 FA Cup victory over Manchester City.

The problem: Rumors have been swirling that suggest it would take an astronomical fee up to £100 million to convince Palace to sell the England international. Wharton would be tremendous signing for now and the future. But he has yet to score a goal in the Premier League, and adding him to the squad risks stunting Archie Gray’s development.

Tottenham supporters have already had an emotional summer. Not long after securing a historic Europa League title triumph, Tottenham fired the manager responsible for bringing that trophy home, as they unceremoniously dumped Ange Postecoglou on a Friday night after getting everyone's hopes up that he'd be staying after all.

Postecoglou was very popular in the locker room, so his sacking was not taken kindly by the players. But all of that drama has already died down thanks to the optimism of new hire Thomas Frank. However, the recent peace could give way to more grief, as a Tottenham legend could indeed soon follow Postecoglou out the door.

Although Frank seems to have Cristian Romero sewn up as a key player who will stay despite the transfer rumors, it appears he hasn't taken the same view of captain Son Heung-min.

Thomas Frank has made his choice

According to a report from TBR Football's Graeme Bailey and Jamie Brown, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is willing to let Son Heung-min go this summer. There was initially uncertainty regarding Son's status at Spurs and an understanding that the ball was in the club legend's court, but it appears that if it were up to Frank, he'd move on from Son to start a new era at the club in the attack.

Now that doesn't necessarily mean that Son is guaranteed to go or that Tottenham are pushing him out. It just means that if Son wants to leave, Frank won't stand in his way. More than that, it means Frank doesn't really see Son as part of his plans and has his eye towards the future, which is understandable, even if it hurts Tottenham supporters.

Son will be 33 when the 2025/26 season begins, and while Tottenham would benefit greatly from his experience and the fact that he still tied the team lead in Premier League goal contributions despite being in a down year with injuries, Spurs do need to move on at some point. And maybe Frank is high enough on Mathys Tel to hand the Frenchman the keys to the left wing.

Ultimately, Son still does decide his destiny, but if after a meeting with Frank it becomes clear that the new Danish manager has no real role for him, Son may see this as the right opportunity to leave Tottenham on a high note and get one last big paycheck in his career from abroad. At this point, it feels like a Son departure this summer is the most likely outcome.

Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank steps into his role at Tottenham Hotspur with a weight of expectations after both his positive exploits with a Premier League club holding fewer resources and the dismissal of the beloved, Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou.

So far, Tottenham fans have taken warmly to Frank despite the controversial circumstances of the Postecoglou firing, and he's had a strong early start to his run. He's pushing for all the right targets - such as Brentford right winger Bryan Mbeumo and Crytsal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze - and he's already retained the exciting Mathys Tel on the left wing.

One of his biggest challenges, though, is navigating the uncertainty around two of Tottenham's most important and beloved players in Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero. In the case of the former, the player's own desires will govern his future, which is, in itself, a win for Frank and Tottenham in fan perception, as Spurs fans should be happy that the club reportedly won't try to push the captain and club legend out for a few extra bucks from Saudi Arabia or Turkey.

But the Romero case is more important. Romero was close to Postecoglou, and after it seemed like Spurs had turned the corner on the Romero to Atletico Madrid transfer rumors, the abrupt dismissal of Big Ange seemed to threaten their chances at keeping the Europa League Player of the Tournament.

Tottenham negated the sting of losing Ange Postecoglou

Right now, Tottenham fans can breathe a sigh of relief, because it looks like the vice captain has been convinced to stay. According to a report from top Argentinian outlet TyC Sports, there is a different tune being sung around Romero at Tottenham despite Diego Simeone's public overtures to the 27-year-old Argentinian star center back.

Romero reportedly has a number of factors at Tottenham that are pointing in the direction of him staying, including the fact that he just helped Spurs reach the Champions League for next season by winning the Europa League.

But perhaps the biggest and most intriguing was the appointment of Frank, which is seen as a breath of fresh air around the club and a new project that could convince Romero to stay for one or more seasons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What makes this so interesting from a Spurs perspective is the fact that one of the whole points regarding the rumors of Romero leaving was the firing of Postecoglou. So if Frank is such a big positive, his energy and optimism negate the sting of losing Big Ange. With neither Atletico nor any other club coming close to Tottenham's demands of 70 million pounds for Romero, it looks like Frank has fulfilled the final task in convincing Romero to stay.

There is optimism that a bold new era could be beginning at Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank, who was recently hired to take over for Ange Postecoglou - another bold manager who brought Spurs their first Europa League title victory in 41 years.

Frank is known for producing some of the most exciting attacking talents in the Premier League over the years. First, it was striker Ivan Toney. And last season, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa were two of the best forwards in the Premier League with a combined 39 goals while Mikel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade were also highly impressive.

While Frank is aiming to bring Mbeumo and Wissa, he isn't only looking at former Brentford players as Tottenham transfer targets this summer. The Danish manager has been linked to a variety of top attackers around the Premier League and Europe as a whole, such as Rennes' Armand Kalimuendo and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham want to sign one of their rivals' best players

According to a new report from The Guardian's Barry Glendenning, Tottenham have turned their focus to wantaway West Ham center forward Mohammed Kudus, who is one of the most talented but also one of the most inconsistent attacking players in the Premier League.

London rivals West Ham seem open to selling Kudus this summer in order to sign other players who fit what they want to do better, and Kudus is someone the Hammers can sell for a lot of money. Tottenham are prepared to bid as much as 50 million pounds in order to test out West Ham's willingness to sell the Ghanian international, though that bid would still be under his release clause of about 85 million pounds, which it seems like only Saudi Pro League clubs would be interested in activating.

Kudus is being monitored by the biggest clubs in the Premier League, as Tottenham's bigger London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea have already been linked to the electrifying dribbler from West Ham. Frank has worked wonders with raw attacking talents, so you can only imagine what he'd be able to do with a 24-year-old who averaged 4.9 combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per game in a down year.

West Ham almost certainly aren't going to be willing to sell Kudus for just 50 million pounds, but they will have to readjust their expectations and sell the player for less than the release clause, especially if Kudus pushes his way out. Tottenham need to convince both West Ham and Kudus, but if they are willing to bid a little more and Frank is confident he can work his magic with him, this is a a deal Spurs supporters should watch closely this summer.