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Tottenham Hotspur have identified Brentford star right winger Bryan Mbeumo as their priority transfer target this summer as they look to start off Thomas Frank's reign as manager with a splash, signing his biggest gem from his former club.

Frank turned Mbeumo into a monster last season, as the 25-year-old scored 20 goals with 7 assists as one of the most potent all-around attacking threats in the Premier League. You could make a strong case that after Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak, Mbeumo was the most impressive individual forward in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Although Mbeumo initially indicated a preference towards joining forces with Matheus Cunha this summer at Manchester United, the tables have turned and now Tottenham are increasingly confident that they have an equal or better chance at snagging the Brentford star with Frank at the helm.

Tottenham are ready to exceed Manchester United's price

Now, according to a report from GIve Me Sport's Ben Jacobs, Tottenham are ready to offer more than the 45 million pounds plus 10 million pounds in bonuses that Manchester United initially offered to Brentford, which the Bees roundly rejected. Brentford are asking for 60 million pounds for Mbeumo, so if Spurs are willing to offer more than what Man United did, that should put them right around the 60 million pound mark.

Of course, Tottenham's pursuit for Mbeumo relies on two things. One, that Mbeumo does indeed favor Tottenham, and based on Jacobs's reporting, that remains to be up for debate despit the recent optimism created by the Frank appointment. Two, that Brentford are interested in 60 million pounds in total between the initial fee and bonuses and aren't asking for 60 million pounds up front in guaranteed transfer value.

Even in the case where Brentford want a full 60 million pounds at the door, that shouldn't be a deal-breaker for Tottenham. As Jacobs notes, Tottenham have another top alternative in the Premier League on the right wing in Bournemouth's own breakout star Antoine Semenyo, but his asking price will be at least that of Brentford's for Mbeumo. Considering Tottenham paid 65 million pounds to the Cherries for Dominic Solanke last year, they can't expect Semenyo to be a cheaper - and Mbeumo is the more productive player with a better familiarity with their new coach.

Tyler Dibling is another alternative, and Tottenham should seriously consider signing the Southampton gem. But he's clearly not as proven as Mbeumo. If Tottenham want Mbeumo, they will have to pay what Brentford are asking for, but this latest report from Jacobs shows that Daniel Levy is, apparently, willing to do just that and go toe-to-toe with Manchester United for the player his new manager wants most.

Ange Postecoglou's spell as Tottenham Hotspur manager has come to an end. Despite his miraculous Europa League run, which ended Spurs' 17-year trophy drought, the Australian gaffer will not continue at White Hart Lane next season, as Thomas Frank has already been announced as the new manager.

While I believe giving Ange another chance would not be a terrible idea, once he earned the benefit of the doubt with that trophy, I will maintain my stance on Spurs making the right move by letting him leave as a legend and looking for a better long-term solution for the head coach role.

Indeed, many people might argue it is crazy to fire a manager who has finally delivered a trophy to N17 after almost two decades, something that would only happen at Tottenham.

However, some might forget the context behind Ange's firing. Besides the 17th-place league finish, with a record 22 league losses, the Spurs did not exhibit any signs of tactical evolution or perspective that would enable the team to consistently compete at the highest level. On the contrary, Spurs looked completely different from what was promised by Ange, as fans did not see Ange Ball quite as often, and the feeling of defeat was almost certain every weekend.

Inconsistent and Unsustainable

Earlier this season, I wrote a piece questioning whether Ange had given up his principles, which I thought was not the case at the time. But, in the light of more recent events, I changed my mind as Ange Ball became a rarer phenomenon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, or anywhere, really. The epitome of Ange Ball's downfall was the last matchday, a 4-1 home loss against Brighton.

Although the match indeed followed the Europa League title celebrations, I don't believe that is a valid excuse. After all, winning at home in the last match of the season with an Olympic trophy run at full-time should be enough motivation for any player. However, what was seen that day was Brighton doing exactly what Ange had praised during his entire time at the helm, and the problem is that it had happened all season.

Even though Ange's "parking the bus" won us the Europa League (and there is nothing wrong with that), the fact that Spurs abdicated their principles for the majority of the season made it impossible to make any diagnosis on the team's tactical development. Therefore, the Spurs almost completely lost their identity throughout the season.

And, even before that, the concept of Ange Ball already showed signs of being unsustainable since the last third of the 2023/2024 campaign.

With the team often being overly exposed in transitions and the press demonstrating shakiness at times, opponents would often find themselves in a position of numerical superiority, scoring goals with ease. As Ange Ball was rightfully questioned by many, as a hardcore Ange believer since the beginning, I admit I eventually lost faith in his model.

When I coldly analyzed the holes in Ange's systems and his lack of adaptability (rarer rather than typical) in playing the high lines, the Spurs were easily the most inconsistent side in the league. The gap between the team's floor and ceiling was larger than that of any other team, as Tottenham would score four goals in one week and lose by six on another.

Ange was a lovely lad, but moving on was the right decision

I admit Ange was right when he said Spurs needed a trophy more than anything, and he will always be remembered as a legend for winning the third continental trophy for Tottenham. Still, I stand by my mantra that a clear project and consistency will pave the way to winning silverware, and, unfortunately, Ange's philosophy has not demonstrated any of these qualities in recent times.

Ange will be in mine and all Spurs fans' hearts forever. He is an admirable person and a unique leader, possessing many attributes of a great manager. However, I couldn't see his vision on the team anymore, as the results and inconsistency throughout this season have made his style unsustainable in the long run for Spurs.

Moreover, even though Ange's decision to abdicate the league to win the Europa League worked out, it was highly irresponsible, in my opinion. It is too easy to say you abdicated the Premier League when you have a trophy in your hands, but if things had gone South, Ange would have never made such a statement to the press, as he would have been fairly criticized for it. And, this is no question on Ange's character, but simply me contesting his approach on the matter.

Therefore, Levy's decision might have been unorthodox, but it was brave and the correct move for Tottenham Hotspur's future. It was best for Ange to leave as a club legend rather than possibly pulling an Erik ten Hag and leaving under criticism, as hopefully Thomas Frank can provide a better perspective for now and beyond.

With the recent dismissal of Ange Postecoglou as a Tottenham Hotspur manager, I had time to reflect on my experience with Ange and what the Spurs' former gaffer means to me. I am not going to be a hypocrite and say that Levy and the board should have backed Ange all the way. I thought the decision to sack was brave, and in the end, I believe it was the correct one, even with the circumstances.

Despite that, I found myself with mixed feelings regarding his departure from White Hart Lane. When I heard the news, my rational side thought: "Good. It was the right move." At the same time, I found my emotional bond with Ange to be deeper than I had expected, as I had been a firm Ange believer for a long time since he joined. And, even though I lost some faith in his methods along the way, supporting Ange's Spurs was a nerve-wrecking journey, which I just realized I will miss deeply.

First and foremost, I will forever admire Ange Postecoglou as a person. Even though he was considered stubborn and, at times, even condescending, I thought his morals and passion for his style of play were incredibly admirable. The connection between his father, whom he has always praised as his biggest role model in life, and the beautiful game always reminded me of how loyal he was to his core principles, both on and off the pitch.

Speaking of family, another aspect I have learned to appreciate about him was his strong connection to the squad. Unlike previous managers like Mourinho and Conte, who would often publicly criticize the team at the first sight of difficulties, the Australian never threw his players under the bus. On the contrary, Ange protected his players from all sorts of criticism, including that from fans, the media, and others. The wave of posts from players highlighting Ange's relevance to them is no coincidence; Ange treated his players as if they were his own sons.

Ange Postecoglou is Tottenham through and through

But not just the players, Ange also never missed a chance to praise the institution of Tottenham Hotspur. Even though he had disagreements on the club's mentality, especially on the 2-nil loss to City, which was celebrated by fans as Arsenal virtually lost the league, Ange never dared to speak down on the club. While the likes of Conte famously said things like "it is the history of Tottenham," Ange always gave credit to the Spurs' rich history, firmly believing the team and the fans deserved much more.

Last but not least, I would like to emphasize Ange's ability as a great communicator, which also reflects on his winning mentality and leadership. Ange has always been an above-average public speaker, not only at Spurs but in all the clubs he has managed. Even when his ideas sometimes looked out of place, he had shown so much truth in his convictions that it was hard to disagree or even contest the gaffer. That same belief resonated with the players, who always believed it was possible to achieve great things, and they did.

After this roller-coaster of a season, I concluded that Ange can be many things: stubborn, presumptuous, over-confident, brutally honest, and others. But a loser ain't one of those things, and neither a clown, as a reporter referred to him in a past press conference. It is no secret to anyone who has followed Spurs in the last two years that Ange, with all his pros and cons, has been the heart and soul of Tottenham Hotspur.

I would love to publicly thank Ange for making one of the most special days of my life possible in Bilbao. I will never forget what happened on May 21st, 2025, and Ange Postecoglou will eternally be in my heart for accomplishing what I thought was impossible, or what I had given up thinking was possible.

Even though it was time to move on, I think it is fair to say that no manager will embody what it means to be Tottenham Hotspur as much as Ange: To Dare is To Do. Ange dared since his first day at N17, and he kept his word that glory would come in his second season. From a circus clown to a Spurs legend.

All aboard Thomas the Frank engine!

After the key details were ironed out regarding the Dane's backroom staff, Tottenham confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou's successor on Thursday evening.

The decision to sack Ange off the back of such a memorable night in Bilbao was undeniably bold, but the club saw through the emotion and based their decision of a historically bad domestic campaign.

While some will lament yet another change in the home dugout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs are in a healthy position to build. The momentum from May 21 remains despite Ange's departure, and the playing squad inherited by the new manager is far, far better than what they showed in 2024/25.

There's scope for Spurs to prosper under Frank in year one, but a strong preseason is important. Here's when the 51-year-old will take charge of his first game as Spurs manager.

When Thomas Frank will make Tottenham managerial debut

Once again, Spurs are heading to Asia for their summer tour. There, they'll face off against two Premier League rivals, including Arsenal in the first-ever North London Derby played overseas.

It's wrong, I know, but it gives those who live on the other side of the world the chance to experience the esteemed fixture in the flesh. This meeting with the Gunners in Hong Kong on July 31 is slated to be Frank's second game in charge. The actual first before the tour in Asia? A friendly match on the road against a recent Premier League side, Luton Town, which will be played on July 26.

Spurs then take on Newcastle in South Korea on August 3 before returning to Europe for another friendly against Bayern Munich, this time at the Allianz Arena, on August 7.

When is the 2025 UEFA Super Cup?

The club's Europa League success means that for the very first time, we are involved in the UEFA Super Cup. That's the exciting bit. Unfortunately, it means we're taking on a destructive Paris Saint-Germain side that thumped Inter 5-0 in the Champions League final.

Udinese's humble Stadio Friuli will host the fixture on August 13, and it will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

Talk about a baptism of fire for Frank.

When does the 2025/26 Premier League season start?

It's a quick turnaround for Frank off the back of the Super Cup, with the 2025/26 Premier League season scheduled to start on August 16.

Spurs' opening fixture of the season is not yet known, but the full schedule for the new campaign will drop on 18 June. Burnley at home, anyone?

Tottenham Hotspur don't have time to waste after hiring Thomas Frank as their next manager, because they have to get right to business with signing starting-caliber players who can help Spurs compete in the Champions League next season and continue to consistently qualify for the competition year in and year out while building to something even stronger than that.

Even before Frank's arrival, Tottenham had already identified Brentford breakout right winger Bryan Mbeumo has one of their priority transfer targets, as the 25-year-old scored 20 goals with 7 assists under Frank last season to establish himself as one of the best Premier League forwards.

Although Mbeumo initially gave his preference to Manchester United and began transfer negotiations with Ruben Amorim's side a week ago, Spurs were holding out hope for the attacker to change his mind after the Frank hiring and give Tottenham more preference. ESPN's Rob Dawson recently stated that Manchester United were not worried about losing ground to Tottenham in the Mbeumo transfer race after he apparently gave the club assurances of his desire to move to Old Trafford.

Bryan Mbeumo is reconsidering Manchester United over Tottenham

However, it looks like things have already turned in Tottenham's favor. According to a report from Sky Sports's Lyall Thomas, Mbeumo is now more interested in a move to Tottenham, and he and Spurs have actually begun negotiations. Tottenham themselves now feel more encouraged about their chances of signing Mbeumo.

Frank's appointment has clearly helped Tottenham in this case, because there's no way Mbeumo would have ever considered changing his mind or giving Spurs this amount of leeway if it weren't for them hiring his former coach. Players following managers is a real thing in football, and it makes even more sense for someone like Mbeumo to follow Frank when the latter's tactical ideas and management helped shape the former's rise to stardom considerably.

It also helps that Tottenham are a massive club in their own right and have just secured Champions League football after beating Manchester United in the Europa League Final to avenge the fact that they finished a lowly 17th in the Premier League (to Man United's 16th). Man United aren't the powerhouse they used to be, and while there is prestige in joining the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha to right the ship under Amorim, perhaps those positives don't outweigh being a centerpiece player at Tottenham under Frank.

This news isn't anywhere close to an official confirmation of Mbeumo to Tottenham, but it feels significant enough to be the first domino to fall in a change of events that brings the top-class Premier League goal-scoring winger to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025.

Tottenham are aiming to secure the permanent signing of Mathys Tel this summer after the young Frenchman spent the second-half of the 2024/25 season on loan at the club.

There was plenty of excitement surrounding Tel at the end of the January transfer window, who seemingly had his pick of clubs with Bayern keen to sell. Several Premier League teams supposedly boasted an interest, including Manchester United, but Ange Postecoglou's sweet-talking won Tel over.

The former Rennes starlet and Bayern's youngest-ever goalscorer joined the club on a temporary basis, and although he failed to set the world alight during his first six months in north London, there's certainly enough there to warrant the club attempting to sign Tel permanently.

Bayern director Max Eberl confirms Tottenham negotiations over Mathys Tel

There have been widespread reports of Spurs' willingess to retain Tel, but the club are keen to reduce the €55m option to buy clause attached to his loan.

Bayern director Max Eberl confirmed the discussions between the two clubs, which he said were "no secret" (via Bayern & Germany on X).

"We'll see what happens," Eberl added. It's clear that there's a desire on Bayern's behalf to sell despite their failure to retain Leroy Sane, who has signed a mammoth three-year contract with Galatasaray off the back of the best-scoring season of his career.

Tel was thrust into a difficult situation upon his arrival, and his loan was defined by highlights and moments as opposed to standout performances. Still, there's no denying the talent, and the risk is certainly worth taking if Spurs can negotiate a kinder purchase option. Perhaps somewhere in the region of €35m.

The 20-year-old has divided opinion, and there's undoubtedly a chunk of the fanbase who'd sleep happily if Tel never plays for the club again. Those of that opinion are well entitled to it, but to completely dismiss the French U21 international is unjust, and I'd be intrigued to see what Thomas Frank, now confirmed as Ange Postecoglou's successor, can get out of him.

We're talking about a manager who's evolved Yoane Wissa into a prolific Premier League forward.

An issue with Tel is that he doesn't quite know what he is yet. Is he a wide player, an inside forward or an outright nine? I'm sure Frank knows, and the young forward is one of the talents I expect to boom under the new boss if he does remain in north London.

Tel's combination of talent and mentality render him close to a sure thing... eventually. I want Spurs to be the harbourers of his development after stagnation in Munich.

Tottenham's new manager appointment, Thomas Frank, brings with him an air of optimism, even as the lingering distaste of the way Daniel Levy and Spurs handled Ange Postecoglou would have otherwise threatened to dampen the welcome wagon for the new coach.

Frank is one of the most respected up-and-coming managers in European football, having turned Brentford into legitimate contenders for continental football whie producing some of the Premier League's finest forwards of the last few seasons.

While Tottenham are indeed interested in at least one of those forwards - right winger Bryan Mbeumo - Frank also has his eyes on other Brentford stars who play in the midfield and defense and therefore go underrated in comparison to the forwards who are racking up the goals and assists.

Perhaps the most underrated of those players, defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard is coming off the best season of his career and has been one of Brentford's unsung stars over the past several seasons. The 31-year-old is comfortably an above-average Premier League defensive midfielder, which is more than can be said about some of the performances at the 6 that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has seen over the past handful of years.

Brentford are putting their feet down

Although Frank is reportedly trying to bring Norgaard to Tottenham it doesn't look like a move will be able to materialize for Spurs. According to a report from Give Me Sport's Danny Rust and Dean Jones, Brentford are doing everything they can to hold onto Norgaard and view keeping him as a priority, to such an extent that they are expected to reject any and all overtures for the veteran midfielder.

It makes sense for Brentford to hold on dearly to an experienced pillar of their entire team, a foundational piece from which all good is created. Because assuming Brentford lose Bryan Mbuemo and one other star in addition to coach Thomas Frank and some of his assistants, the Bees will want to make sure they retain at least Norgaard in the middle of the park.

Tottenham will see this as a blow, of course, because Frank would surely love to have Norgaard as the pivot of the team. He could start initially and then later become a veteran bridge to an up-and-coming 6 that Spurs recruit.

Norgaard is coming off a career year for Brentford with 9 goal contributions from midfield, as well as a whopping 3.7 combined tackles and interceptions per game. His ability to shore up a team defensively with his work ethic, intelligent reading of the game, and leadership skills combined with his ability to provide additional end product would be ideal for Tottenham.

Norgaard is highly underrated and not the first name in everyone's mind when they think of Brentford standouts, but he is someone Spurs should continue to try and push to recruit. Seeing how valuable he is to Brentford, though, it's unlikely Tottenham would be able to get a favorable deal for him, though.

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the appointment of Brentford manager Thomas Frank as their Ange Postecoglou replacement of choice, and although Big Ange will forever be an icon of the club for bringing them the Europa League title this season amidst great adversity, there's a real chance Frank proves to be an upgrade with the way he has developed talent and gotten results for the Bees lately.

Frank is expected to try and bring some of his best Brentford players with him to Tottenham, such as right winger Bryan Mbeumo and center back Nathan Collins, but as Frank eyes new signings for Spurs, the biggest storyline surrounding the club this summer will actually be a potential departure.

Left winger Son Heung-min managed to tie with James Maddison for the team lead in Premier League goal contributions this season, but it was far from a banner year for the South Korean legend. Son can leave the campaign with his head held high having won the Europa League title to place an exclamation point on his case for being the greatest Spur of all time, but with decline setting in and his 33rd birthday on the horizon, leaving on a high note could be the best thing for Son.

Son Heung-min could be headed to Saudi Arabia

According to a report from outlet Football Asian, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is indeed open to selling his captain this summer and has set an asking price of 50 million pounds. This report comes a year after Tottenham received transfer offers of 50 million euros for Son from Saudi Arabia, which were rejected.

One of those top Saudi Pro League sides, Al-Hilal, remains significantly interested in Son this summer, and their interest in the experienced attacker has likely increased after superstar Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he will be staying put at rivals Al-Nassr for the 2025/26 season.

Perhaps Levy would even be willing to take an offer lower than 50 million pounds, but he may not have to. For Saudi Pro League clubs, a 50 million pound offer for one of the most well-liked and marketable superstars on the planet is a fair price, since that's really all that the Saudi Arabian government is after with the players they target on the transfer market.

Son is going to light up the Saudi Pro League no matter what, because if he can contribute to 16 Premier League goals in a worst-case season, then he can easily double that haul in the Saudi Pro League and be one of their best players. If 50 million pounds is all Levy is setting as the inital offer, then he's going to get it. And even if he gets a little less than that, if it were entirely up to the chairman, he'd surely take it. Of course, Spurs fans will have different wishes for their captain.

When fans around world football took in the scenes as Tottenham Hotspur fans celebrated the club's Europa League triumph over Manchester United, it became clear and obvious to everyone that Spurs are absolutely a massive club with a large, diehard following of fans in the United Kingdom, United States, and around the world.

Tottenham have, unfortunately, not won as much recent silverware as other top clubs in the Premier League like Manchester City, Liverpool, and even 2020/21 Champions League winners Chelsea, and even in their histories, the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United have been significantly more successful.

But Tottenham have achieved what they've achieved in the Premier League with a truly abysmal level of financial support, so when they do win a major trophy like this Europa League title against Man United, it means that much more and is celebrated to a level that another club's more prestigious achievement will never be.

To that end, former Tottenham right back Kyle Walker had a great quip regarding just how much it means to win a big title at Spurs. On his podcast, literally The Kyle Walker Podcast, the current Manchester City right back, on loan at AC Milan, said, “I’d probably give up one Premier League to win that with Tottenham.”

Tottenham forges a truly special bond for players

Walker knows a thing or two about playing for historic clubs now that he's on a third one, and he certainly knows a thing or two about winning silverware. Although Walker never won a trophy with Tottenham, he bagged two FA Cups, four League Cups, a Champions League in 2022/23 as part of a treble, the Club World Cup, and a whopping six Premier League titles with Manchester City.

Right now, the Premier League is the most prestigious league title and the second most important club title overall in world football, so Walker putting a Europa League crown above one of those Premier League titles is a big deal and speaks to the pull Spurs have and the level of connection Tottenham has with football fans in England and, of course, with their own fans in North London in the area of Tottenham.

Walker was a wonderful right back for Spurs, who helped him become the best player in the world at that position in Manchester. The 35-year-old England international clearly hasn't forgotten his roots nor lost any love for Tottenham, and that's truly special and will be appreciated by that same swath of Spurs supporters.

Tottenham Hotspur face the prospect of losing Son Heung-min this summer, and while Daniel Levy would probably like to line his pockets with a significant fee coming to him for an out-of-contract player soon to turn 33 years old, most Spurs fans hold a more humanistic view of the beautiful game and would rather see Son retire a Spur.

Already arguably the biggest club legend in Spur history, Son pretty much sealed that debate as done and dusted by hoisting the club's first Europa League title in 41 years. But while that, combined with Ange Postecoglou's departure as coach, could be seen as a nature farewell point for the South Korean superstar, there's still a lot of work for the left winger to do at Tottenham.

Spurs will be back in the Champions League next season, and Son, even in a down year, was still the team's best producer of goals and tied James Maddison with the most goal contributions in the 2024/25 Premier League season of any Tottenham player. Considering the wonders Thomas Frank has worked with Yoane Wissa, Ivan Toney, and Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford, the new coach should be itching to work with the Tottenham captain, too.

Son Heung-min's biggest suitors are in Saudi Arabia

So if Tottenham fans want Son to stay with the club until his contract officially expires in 2026, the best thing to hope for is no gaudy offers of, say, 50 million euros, which is exactly what Saudi Pro League giants were offering last year. And one of those clubs, Al-Hilal, is still after Son in 2025, and they may have more interest in him after striking out on Cristiano Ronaldo.

The best way for Tottenham to avoid getting that kind of offer for Son from Al-Hilal, who may be the top suitor for him, is for Al-Hilal to sign another big-name forward from the Premier League. According to the latest transfer update from Fabrizio Romano, Darwin Nunez is still "guaranteed" to leave Liverpool this summer, and with Saudi Pro League sides highly interested in the Uruguayan international, there is also an openness from Nunez to join a club in Saudi.

Napoli and other European clubs are involved, so Nunez could easily go elsewhere and make Al-Hilal even more desperate to sign Son. Nunez is, like Son, on the list of forward targets preferred by the Saudi Pro League side, and so it stands to reason that if Al-Hilal can nab him from Liverpool, then they won't want Son.

And if Liverpool are so interested in getting rid of Nunez that he is "guaranteed" to go, it makes sense for Al-Hilal to snap up the younger Premier League forward instead. Tottenham fans who want Son to stay should hope for a "Here We Go" for Nunez to Al-Hilal, rather than Nunez to Naples or another club in Europe.