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When the transfer window opens, Spurs react slowly and miss out on some top targets as a result.

But, last summer, Daniel Levy attempted to be proactive in securing a special release clause for talented Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso in exchange for the unwanted Spurs player Giovani Lo Celso.

The entire transfer was bizarre, and now that Spurs can activate the special release clause, Cardoso has no interest in joining, leaving Spurs holding an empty bag. However, the club should view this as a blessing in disguise, as there are far superior options available to them.

Adam Wharton

Spurs could add to their embarrassment of riches in the midfield by adding another young English talent.

Adam Wharton has caught the eye of top clubs in his 43 games at Crystal Palace with his playmaking abilities.

The 21-year-old checks many boxes for Spurs. He's young, Premier League-proven, and English, which will help the club meet the homegrown quota.

Last season, Wharton provided two assists in 20 games for Palace. Still, he created nearly two chances per 90 minutes and played three accurate long balls per 90 minutes, which could play perfectly into Thomas Frank's system.

Wharton could be the perfect number 6 for Spurs in a midfield trio. Imagine a midfield of Archie Gray, Wharton, and Lucas Bergvall. It could dominate under Frank for years.

Tyler Adams

Cardoso's fellow countryman, Tyler Adams, is a better option.

The 26-year-old has played 55 games in the Premier League between Leeds United and Bournemouth. This past season was his best year in the League.

In 28 matches, he provided three assists and demonstrated solid defensive play. He won 50 tackles and 139 duels on the season and averaged 1.5 interceptions per 90.

While buying a player from Bournemouth might not be the most exciting option, Adams has experience in the top flight and has grown as a player each season. He would be a perfect buy-low opportunity for Spurs.

Morgan Gibbs-White

Noticing a trend? Morgan Gibbs-White is more of an attacking option than the first two, but he has experience in the League.

He was an instrumental part of Nottingham Forest's surprise season, which saw them flirt with qualification for the Champions League.

Gibbs-White delivered eight goals and seven assists in 34 starts this season. He completed more than five progressive passes per 90 minutes and worked hard without the ball, finishing in the 90th percentile in interceptions at his position.

In addition to his solid form, he is also English and would count towards that all-important homegrown quota. It won't be easy for Spurs to pry him away from Forest, but he would be worth it as he is just hitting his stride.

Morten Hjulmand

Going outside of the Premier League, Morten Hjulmand is another excellent option for Spurs.

Last season for Sporting in Liga Portugal, he was one the best box-to-box midfielders in the League.

The 25-year-old Denmark national chipped in with two goals and delivered two assists. Additionally, he was adept in attack, boasting a pass accuracy of over 90 percent and the ability to win free kicks, drawing more than two fouls per 90 minutes.

The impressive numbers extend to the defensive side of the game as well. Hjulmand won over 60 percent of his duels and nearly 70 percent of his tackles and saw an incredible 6.48 recoveries per 90 minutes.

If Hjulmand is interested in joining his fellow countryman, Thomas Frank, Spurs should consider spending their money on him rather than Cardoso.

Lennon Miller

Last year, Tottenham spent big money on young talents like Gray, Bergvall, and, most recently, Mathys Tel. Lennon Miller could be next in line.

The Scottish national was incredible for Motherwell last season in the Scottish Premiership.

He was everywhere for his club last season, picking up eight assists and two goals. But more importantly, in 32 games, he was credited with creating 50 chances and playing 104 accurate long balls.

In possession, he was able to draw 70 fouls and was only dispossessed 26 times. And defensively, he covered a lot of ground, posting an impressive 203 recoveries, winning 182 duels, picking up 43 interceptions, and winning possession in the final third eight times.

If Spurs are looking to continue their transfer strategy from last season, Miller makes perfect sense. The teenager has shown immense promise in a lower league, to the extent that he made his first senior caps for the national team last week.

Tottenham has made a complete mess of their Lo Celso transfer from last summer, but not getting Cardoso and instead opting for one of these better options would help clean up the mess left behind.

Tottenham Hotspur were always expected to recruit heavily from Brentford after hiring manager Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou, as the Bees have several impressive players who can help Spurs in the short-term and even long-term.

Understandably, Tottenham's main focus initially has been on the main prize, Bryan Mbeumo, and there is reason to believe that Spurs can coax him away from Manchester United, originally tabbed as the right winger's destination of choice.

Mbeumo is undoubtedly Brentford's best player after scoring 20 goals with 7 assists in a tremendous breakout season, but there are other players worth signing on the Bees. Defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard and center back Nathan Collins have already been linked to Spurs, and now Brentford's second-best player behind Mbeumo is being named in rumors.

According to a report from The Guardian's Ed Aarons, Tottenham are interested in signing Yoane Wissa this summer, meaning Spurs want to take a combined 39 goals and 11 assists from Brentford if they manage to sign both players.

Tottenham could make a Richarlison upgrade

Tottenham are expected to sell perennially disappointing striker talent Richarlison, and they will need a replacement for him. Wissa is actually a little underwhelming compared the top options Spurs should be targeting at the 9, but since Tottenham seem to believe in Dominic Solanke as the starter after investing heavily in the England international last summer, Wissa would be a reasonable backup option.

Wissa didn't have as many goals as Mbeumo last season, but he was only one off, bagging 19 for the Bees as a good anchor point for the attack with 1.5 fouls drawn per game. Clubs as big as Arsenal and Manchester United would do crazy things for a striker who can score 19 goals and serve as a target man, so Tottenham would do well to snag two potential 15-goal strikers with above-average all-around qualities between Solanke and Wissa.

A legitimate player worth targeting and a strong caliber of striker to be the backup, Wissa makes sense if the price is right and if Frank believes in using Solanke as a starter for another year. Given Solanke's raw ability, if Frank can get 19 goals out of a virtually unknown 28-year-old forward at Brentford, then he should be able to get at least that amount with Solanke at Tottenham.

And when it comes to Wissa, a package deal of Wissa, Mbeumo, and Frank could be very dangerous. Just ask Liverpool how much it means to have attackers familiar with each other working together for years. Or ask that same question to Tottenham with Son Heung-min and Mr. Harry Kane.

Tottenham are busy trying to sign some of the biggest talents the Premier League has to offer, such as Brentford right winger Bryan Mbeumo and potentially even Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze.

But they are also working on discussing potential sales. There are those whom Spurs are actively trying to offload, such as Richarlison and Yves Bissouma, and then there is the prospect of the club's two best players leaving by their own wishes, Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero.

How the futures of Son and Romero proceed depends on both Tottenham and the players themselves, but the most important of the two for the club's long-term future is undoubtedly the 27-year-old Cristian Romero.

In the prime of his career, Romero was named the best player of the Europa League Tournament, which Tottenham won behind an excellent performance from the serial winning center back in the Final vs. Manchester United. Romero has been linked to big clubs in Spain since before the Europa League Final, and Tottenham supporters are worried he could push for an exit after the club callously dismissed Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham have set a high price for Cristian Romero

However, according to the latest information from BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel, no club has stepped up with an interest in paying the 70 million pound asking price for Romero that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has set.

Now, Romero pushing his way out of the club could change that, but there's really nothing other than speculation to fuel the rumors that 1) Romero wants out and 2) Romero wants out to Atletico Madrid over Tottenham.

The reality is that Atleti have not offered anywhere near the high asking price Tottenham have set for one of their star players and vice captain. And in the last month, there has been no indication that Atleti are serious enough about a transfer for the Argentinian hero to actually make a competitive bid for a player some are calling the best center back in the world.

Tottenham Hotspur captain and superstar left winger Son Heung-min will be one of the most in-demand transfer targets this summer for clubs that focus on signing the biggest names in world football who are past their primes.

Son will be 33 years old when the 2025/26 season begins and will be entering the final year of his contract with Tottenham. Chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly open to selling Son for 50 million pounds this year, just one year after clubs in the Saudi Pro League were reportedly offering Tottenham 50 million euros for the South Korean legend.

If Son is ready to wave goodbye to Tottenham after finally winning a European title with Spurs and then watching Ange Postecoglou get fired, then this could be the year he goes. Al-Hilal have been concretely linked to the 32-year-old star and won't be giving up any time soon, especially after losing out on Cristiano Ronaldo before the Club World Cup opener.

Son Heung-min could double his wages

But there's more than just Saudi Pro League clubs interested in Son. According to a report from Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is interested in reuniting with Son this summer - so much so that he and the club are fully on board with a Son transfer and have sanctioned a "crazy offer' for him.

The amount of money they will offer Tottenham for a transfer is unclear, but they are reportedly willing to double Son's salary. Currently, Son makes around 10 million pounds per season at Tottenham, so Fenerbahce would therefore be willing to offer close to 23-24 million euros per year to Son.

Although Saudi Pro League sides could offer more, that's still a boatload of money for Son, and he could both play under Mourinho again - one of the best coaches of all time - and also compete in the Champions League for a Fenerbahce side that finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season. They could even win the title next year with Victor Osimhen leaving Galatasaray if Son were to enter the picutre for Mourinho's Fenerbahce.

It's another transfer destination for Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to keep in mind, because if Son wants to go with Mourinho, make great money, enjoy football and life in Turkey, and still compete for prestigious trophies, it's a great alternative to Saudi and Al-Hilal. Tottenham fans should watch for more potential links between Son and Fenerbahce this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo as their No. 1 transfer target to begin the summer window, as Thomas Frank and the 20-goal right winger forged a great working relationship en route to Mbeumo's status as one of the biggest breakout stars in English football last season.

However, Tottenham have significant competition for Mbeumo from Manchester United. Spurs recently received encouraging news on the Mbeumo front that makes it clear they have a legitimate chance at signing the top-class Premier League right winger, but they can't be considered the favorites just yet.

Manchester United may be the most concretely linked competitors to Mbeumo, but they aren't the only notable suitors for the Brentford star. According to a report from BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel, there are also Champions League clubs, besides Tottenham, interested in signing the player.

Bryan Mbeumo can succeed at almost any Champions League club

Although Manchester United may be the main team Tottenham are competing with for Mbeumo right now, there are bigger suitors than them in this race. Mokbel hasn't named them, but perhaps clubs like Juventus, Bayern Munich, and other historic franchises in European football that are Champions League mainstays are after Mbeumo.

They should be. A player scoring 20 goals with 7 assists as an all-around star for Brentford in the Premier League is a massive deal, and anyone who watches Mbeumo can tell that he is a fully legitimate talent entering the prime years of his career. He is no fluke as an athlete or footballer.

Therefore, Tottenham need to do what they can to sign him and keep him united with Frank, the coach who helped all of this happen. Mbeumo can shine pretty much anywhere in the Premier League, but he could also be an asset for more successful clubs than Manchester United and Tottenham abroad, and Spurs supporters can't underestimate the potential for a suitor from another big European league to suddenly swoop in and steal him.

Tottenham are on the right track with Mbeumo, and he's the best possible player Spurs could realistically sign to their attack this summer. But he's so good that he could help more established Champions League clubs, too, and Tottenham would be wise to do what they can to reasonably close this transfer out with Brentford before bigger competitors than the team they beat in the Europa League Final, Manchester United, get involved in the Mbeumo transfer sweepstakes this summer transfer window.

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.