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Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan feels the Lewis family “pushed” Daniel Levy out at Tottenham, and feels it’s “no secret” that the club will be sold.

Levy spent nearly 25 years in his role as executive chairman at Spurs, but brought a shock when he stepped down from his role on Thursday night. It has been speculated that Levy was told to go rather than making his own decision.

Former Palace owner Jordan feels that was the case, with the Lewis family now wanting to sell Tottenham.

“Probably Joe Lewis or the Lewis family have pushed Daniel. My nose tells me that. The judgement is interesting whether they want to get some new money in the business, whether they’re selling the business,” Jordan said on talkSPORT.

“Daniel may be being moved out of the way to be able to achieve both outcomes.

“The Lewis family are suggesting that they want a new level of success, which then positions them with extra currency with the fans.

“I think it’s no secret that Tottenham probably is for sale. It’s no secret that the Lewis family probably want to extract maximum value.

“There’s been a raft of people conversations, I understand, in terms of people perceiving to be interested. Whether that’s Bahrainians [Bahrainis], Americans.”

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Tottenham valued at £4billion

A report from GIVEMESPORT suggests anyone looking to buy Tottenham would have to part with £4billion.

That figure is based on revenue from the stadium, which hosts NFL games, prize money in the Premier League and Europe and the healthy financial situation the club find themselves in.

Amid suggestions of a Qatari takeover, sources there are said to have distanced themselves, with American interest deemed most likely.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk is aware that the anticipated cash injection to come from Levy’s departure is likely to see big signings made over the next couple of years, leading to Tottenham sitting at the top table in Europe.

Tottenham round-up: Kolo Muani is Richarlison Mk II

Tottenham have essentially been told they’ve signed another Richarlison in the snare of Randal Kolo Muani.

Julien Laurens has labelled the Frenchman “not the most technically gifted” and doesn’t see how bringing him in instead of Richarlison “changes” the fortunes of Spurs after a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Tottenham will return for Manchester City pair Savinho and Nathan Ake in January, with the pair valued together at around £90million.

And, Spurs reportedly made an enquiry for Jean-Philippe Mateta on deadline day, but a bid did not materialise.

French football journalist Julien Laurens has told Tottenham they have essentially signed another Richarlison as their new signing is “not the most technically gifted” and won’t make a huge difference.

Spurs spent the final days of the summer transfer window attempting to improve their attack. Having already signed Mohammed Kudus – who assisted twice on debut – they then added Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.

Neither were in place for the shock 1-0 loss against Bournemouth, after victories against Burnley and Manchester City in the two games prior.

Current striker Richarlison scored a brace against Burnley, and French football expert Laurens has told Tottenham that new boy Kolo Muani won’t be much different to the Brazilian.

He told ESPN: “It’s not a bad deal for Spurs. He’s a good player, he’s a good kid, really. Not the most clinical, not the most gifted technically too, but he started well at Juventus, he can play in different positions, he runs, he can press, he’s got the right mentality.

“I’m just not sure how much this moves the needle for Spurs in this huge season, where they will be back in the Champions League. As we saw against Bournemouth, they were so inoffensive. I’m not sure Kolo Muani, if you bring him in instead of Richarlison in the team that lost to Bournemouth, changes this.”

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Tottenham wanted other options

Spurs were seemingly aware that Kolo Muani was not the best available option to them.

TEAMtalk was aware that they were pursuing Ademola Lookman, who can play both as a striker and a wide man.

What’s more, news has surfaced over a late enquiry for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored 14 Premier League goals last season.

But Tottenham was also not Kolo Muani’s first choice, as Italian journalist Mirko Di Natale has revealed he “feels sorry” for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who was “attached” to Juventus after his loan there last season but was unable to make the move.

Tottenham round-up: Double raid drawn up

Spurs tried but failed to land Manchester City pair Savinho and Nathan Ake in the summer.

However, reports have surfaced which suggest the north London club will revive moves for both in January.

Meanwhile, Tottenham could go back in for Morgan Gibbs-White in January, with his future not set in stone after penning a new deal with Nottingham Forest, meaning he could opt to look for the exit as he assesses his options.

And, TEAMtalk is aware Spurs plan to use an expected injection of cash following Daniel Levy stepping down as executive chairman to build a star-studded squad and sit at the top table in Europe over the next couple of seasons.

Tottenham are planning to return for not one but two Manchester City stars who they attempted to sign in the summer transfer window, per reports.

A decent end to the January window saw Spurs land Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani in the final few days. That took their tally of signings for the window up to eight.

However, they also missed some big names. Ademola Lookman, Rafael Leao, Savinho, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji were among the players Tottenham wanted but never got.

But reports have surfaced suggesting Spurs may go back in for BOTH Savinho and Ake.

Caught Offside reports the north London club are ‘considering reopening talks’ for the defender as Thomas Frank is keen to add a versatile player to cover both centre-back and left-back. Ake is valued £20million at most by the report.

Meanwhile, after Tottenham were willing to go past their £65million record transfer to sign Savinho – TEAMtalk was aware they could even go higher than £69million – TBRFootball reports there’s a real chance the deal is picked up in January.

Insider Graeme Bailey said: “I think there is a real chance Spurs revisit this one, but much will depend on the coming months and how much he features for City.”

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Tottenham planning exciting new era

The £90million pair of signings could kick off an exciting new era at Tottenham, after Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman.

TEAMtalk sources have stated that the ambitious new era in north London is expected to be kicked off with some new signings.

Tottenham are expected to use an anticipated cash injection to bring elite players to the squad over 2026 and 2027.

Spurs hope a new-look squad full of stars can bring them to Europe’s top table over the next couple of years.

Tottenham round-up: Double rival approach revealed

It’s been revealed that Tottenham made approaches for a pair of Crystal Palace stars in the summer.

At the back end, they were said to have enquired about Jean-Philippe Mateta, but a bid did not materialise.

That was after they had made an approach for Adam Wharton, but he did not want to leave in a World Cup year and Palace did not want to sell.

And, Spurs could make another approach for Morgan Gibbs-White, with his future not ‘set in stone’. The midfielder will make an assessment of his current position – after a new contract with Nottingham Forest – in January.

Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen has accused a Tottenham Hotspur legend of being ‘nuts’ for quitting the club when he did, as the changing of the guard continues in north London.

The turnover of incredible talent at Spurs since the departure of Mauricio Pochettino in 2019 has been pretty remarkable, with a number of top managers also coming and going in that time frame.

Son Heung-min became the latest club legend to walk away from Tottenham when he joined LAFC over the summer, following on from the exits of Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane, who made the spine of that Pochettino team.

Kane‘s exit is the one that hurt the most, though, with the club’s all-time record goalscorer leaving for Bayern Munich in a deal that eventually reached €110m (£96m, $128m) back in the summer of 2023.

At the time, Kane insisted that his exit was all about winning the silverware that had eluded him in north London, but he was also closing in on Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring mark.

Having scored 213 goals, Kane remains the second-best goalscorer in the history of the Premier League, some 47 goals shy of Shearer’s record tally of 260.

It would have potentially taken him two seasons to hit 47 league goals, and at the age of 30 at the time he left Tottenham, he felt he didn’t have that time to waste in his search for trophies.

However, Owen still remains baffled by that decision, telling Rio Ferdinand’s podcast: “Well, I mean, Harry Kane, I think, is just lethal. I think he’s a brilliant finisher, a brilliant finisher. I disagreed with him going to Germany.

“I was outspoken about that. I still think he was nuts.

“You’re on the verge of being the all-time Premier League goal scorer. You’ve got kids that are all in school.

“I mean, I just couldn’t see it. I don’t see it. If you’re that desperate to win something, then, you know, do another year and then go”.

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Latest Tottenham news: Simons reveals Frank warning / January attacker eyed

Meanwhile, one of the new waves of Tottenham talent coming in, Xavi Simons, has spoken about one of the main factors that convinced him to join the club – a veiled threat from his new boss Thomas Frank.

Deadline day signing Ranadal Kolo Muani is also attracting some sympathy over his move to north London, with Italian insider Mirko Di Natale lamenting the France international’s failed permanent switch to Juventus.

And Spurs are already switching their focus to the January window when it comes to bolstering Fran’s squad further.

Having failed to replace the void left by Son’s exit over the summer, a fresh report states they are ready to renew their interest in a £43m Lyon star in the new year.

Xavi Simons has revealed a brutally honest part of his conversation with Tottenham boss Thomas Frank that convinced him a switch to north London was the right one for him at this stage of his career.

London rivals Chelsea spent the majority of the summer tracking Simons, without actually making a formal offer to RB Leipzig, as they waited on offloading the likes of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson before making a concrete move.

That allowed Tottenham to jump in and secure the Netherlands international in a £51.8m (€60m, $69.6m) deal towards the end of the summer, with the talented No.10 arriving after the north London outfit had two near misses with Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

Simons is expected to fill the void left by James Maddison’s ACL injury and the continued absence of Dejan Kulusevski, although he also has the ability to fill Spurs’ troublesome left-wing spot if required.

And now, speaking about his move to England, Simons has revealed the key role that Frank played in securing his signature and how the Tottenham boss spoke to him about something other managers have been reluctant to do.

Indeed, the 22-year-old admitted that the conversation he had with the Dane convinced him that a move to Tottenham would be the right step for his development.

Speaking to Eindhovens Dagblad, Simons said: “The manager (Frank) told me a lot. Positive things, but also things I need to improve. It’s fantastic how he sees football, how he wants to make players better. Spurs is the right place for me to develop.

“And it’s great that he was honest, that he wants to improve things for me. I always think the coaches are the most important people to base a decision on. As a player, you see a coach more than your family.

“What needs to be improved? I prefer to keep that to myself, but I heard different things from Thomas Frank than from other coaches in the past. That makes sense. When I went to PSV, I was much younger, so you have to work on different things then than you do now.”

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Carragher in major Tottenham, Simons signing claim

Speaking on Sky Sports about Tottenham’s new No.10, Jamie Carragher was full of praise for Simons, having previously seen him play up close for the Netherlands at youth level.

The Liverpool legend revealed that his own son had faced the attacking midfielder, and it was in that moment he felt he was watching a player blessed with outstanding ability.

Carragher said: “Xavi Simons. I watched Xavi Simons play against my son in the summer for Holland, and I was in a seat really close to the pitch, and you really get a good feel for a player.

“He’s got great quality, real good ability, listen, I’m going to say hit. He’s going to Spurs, is that the end for your mate Maddison? (to Roy Keane).”

Tottenham’s move for Simons was also given a big tick by The Athletic, it would seem, after they ranked him as 13th out of all 151 summer signings, while deadline day loan addition Randal Kolo Muani also came in at number 20.

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Italian insider Mirko Di Natale has revealed he “feels very sorry” for a Tottenham new boy given he was “attached” to a different club and wasn’t able to fulfil that.

In the final few days of the summer window, Spurs were busy. They landed Xavi Simons, following Chelsea’s lengthy attempts to secure his transfer, before snapping up Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day.

The interest in the Paris Saint-Germain striker was swift, essentially being picked up on deadline day and going from there to his loan signing for the season within a few days.

But after Kolo Muani’s spell at Juventus in the second half of the 2024/25 season, it was widely reported he wanted to return there.

Insider Di Natale has made it clear that Tottenham were a second choice for the striker.

He told Calciomercato: “If you talk to people close to PSG, they’ll tell you that Juventus changed their formula 100,000 times, so Paris Saint-Germain wanted to break off negotiations.

“If you talk to people close to Juve, they’ll tell you that PSG never really opened up, even to the latest proposals. I feel very sorry for the boy because I read that he was very attached to the environment and hoped to return.

“However, a player like [Lois] Openda is coming to Juventus, who I think can do very well.”

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Why PSG allowed loan terms

PSG were aware of Kolo Muani’s desire to exit the club in the summer window.

Initially, it was reported by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano that the French club were insistent that whoever landed the striker had to include an obligation to buy him in their deal.

But Tottenham landed him on loan only with an option to buy.

Romano stated PSG allowed that as they knew Kolo Muani wanted out. While his preference was to Juventus, he seemingly had eyes for a move anywhere he could get it ahead of staying in France.

Tottenham round-up: Return for Fofana possible

It’s been revealed that Tottenham approached Lyon for Malick Fofana in the dying embers of the summer window, but were turned away as the French side had little time to source a replacement.

It’s said Spurs will consider going back in for the winger in the January window.

Meanwhile, the reasons Tottenham did not pursue a move for Rafael Leao have been revealed, with AC Milan quoting £87million for the late summer transfer.

That saw Spurs instead focus on Kolo Muani who said he will “give everything” for his new side.

Attempts from Tottenham to secure a second attacker on deadline day with a ‘flurry of calls’ to see if the signing would be possible have been revealed.

Spurs had a busy deadline day, as they secured the signing of Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. That signing will fill the void left by departing legend Son Heung-min.

PSG wanted Kolo Muani’s move to north London to have an obligation to buy included, but Daniel Levy managed to land the striker without.

And after Tottenham did not need to make a financial commitment to that signing, they went after another forward: Malick Fofana.

GIVEMESPORT reports Spurs made a ‘last-gasp attempt’ to sign the Lyon winger, though their approach was swiftly turned down by the French club, as they had limited time to source a replacement.

After making a ‘flurry of calls’ to find a new attacker just before the 7pm deadline on September 1, Tottenham entered talks to find out what it would take to land Fofana.

Though they were turned away by Lyon, Spurs are said to see Fofana as a ‘serious candidate’ to join their attack and will weigh up returning for him when the window reopens in January.

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More deadline day Tottenham attempts

Fofana was not the only winger Spurs were looking to sign on deadline day.

TEAMtalk reported on multiple occasions that Ademola Lookman was a target, and there was confidence he could be signed if Spurs were willing to pay the £43million for him – the same price Fofana was valued at.

But we revealed late on that Tottenham had struggled to get Atalanta to agree to their preferred formula – a loan with an option to buy.

They also saw a move for a central player like Kolo Muani as more important, and with that deal essentially done while they were still negotiating for Lookman, they focussed attention there.

Tottenham round-up: Big snub revealed

A report has revealed that Spurs backed away from the signing of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao on deadline day.

But they were quoted £87million for his signing, and decided to focus on Kolo Muani instead.

Upon the signing of the Frenchman, Thomas Frank said: “Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team.

“He’s a good age, in the prime of his career, has good qualities that will suit both us and the Premier League, and gives us a different option in the final third being able to play out wide and through the middle.

“We are all excited for what Randal can add to the squad, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Trusted reporter Miguel Delaney has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur backed away from what would have been one of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window as they enquired after an elite attacking talent.

Spurs swooped to sign France international forward Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day over fears that Dominic Solanke’s ankle injury could be worse than first feared and keep him sidelined for at least two months.

While Kolo Muani nominally plays as a No.9, he can also cover the wide positions, and Tottenham were also in the market for a left-sided attacker on the final day of the window.

Attempts to tempt Manchester City into the sale of Savinho fell through, while a proposed swoop for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman also collapsed over the conditions of the deal.

Delaney, meanwhile, also claims that Spurs explored a move for Milan attacker Rafael Leao in the final 36 hours of the window, only to be quoted a monster fee by the Serie A giants.

Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe also stated that Tottenham were priced out of a move for Leao, with the Rossoneri demanding too high a transfer fee.

This news has now been clarified by The Independent‘s Delaney, who revealed that the Serie A club asked the north London outfit to pay a whopping €100m (£87m) for the Portugal international.

Delaney told The Independent’s Inside Football newsletter: “AC Milan quoted Tottenham Hotspur as much as €100m for Rafael Leao, as sources state that Spurs had cast around for a number of forwards in the final 36 hours of the window.

“That was how they ended up with Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani on loan after protracted negotiations about an option to buy.”

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Frank insistent on only signing attacking upgrades

Meanwhile, Delaney explained that Thomas Frank insisted that he only wanted forwards who would improve his squad instead of making signings just for the sake of it.

Delaney also stated that Frank is willing to use Kolo Muani in the troublesome left-wing position, if required.

He added: “Thomas Frank, for his part, was insistent that they only bring in forwards that actually elevate the squad. An eventual list that also includes Xavi Simons, Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus is a higher level than the club’s recent modern business, to be fair, perhaps indicating they are now buying at a different level.

“Kolo Muani is also viewed as particularly suited since he can pose an alternative to Dominic Solanke, but also play on the left.”

After a difficult period of high-profile rejections in the transfer window, Tottenham finally got back on track with an impressive finish to the summer to give Thomas Frank the tools to compete across multiple competitions.

When Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze did U-turns on moves to north London, Daniel Levy and co. were a laughing stock and Frank was left looking like he would not get in the quality of player needed for a return to the Champions League.

And while Tottenham didn’t tick every box when it came to their needs, by the time the window had shut they had completed one of the best ever windows under the much-maligned Levy.

To that end, we have taken a look at the eight incomings and have ranked them in order from worst to best, in terms of the effect they could have both now and in the future.

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Transfer fee: £5m (€5.7m, $6.7m)

From: Kawasaki Frontale

Age: 20

Signed from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale back towards the start of the window, the centre-back penned a five-year deal and the plan was always to integrate him into Frank’s first-team squad.

Takai has won four caps for Japan’s senior side, making his international debut in a World Cup qualifier versus China last September and is very highly thought of in his homeland.

Unfortunately for the 20-year-old, a plantar fascia injury has ruled Takai out of action for a number of weeks, missing crucial time with Frank’s squad both in training and games as a result.

The fact remains that he is completely unproven at this level, no matter how highly he is thought of, and the proof will be in the pudding – if and when he gets on the pitch.

Transfer fee: £21m (€24m, $28m)

From: Lens

Age: 26

Spurs initially signed the Austrian centre-back on loan from Lens in February and saw enough to convince them to pull the trigger on a permanent deal as soon as the first part of the summer window opened.

The defender made 10 Premier League appearances last season and came on as a late substitute as Tottenham defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final.

In truth, Danso is a serviceable back-up for Cristian Romero and Micky can de Ven and also a useful asset when Frank switches to a back three – as he did against PSG in the Super Cup final.

Frank’s reliance on set-piece play also makes Danso a threat when he plays, with his rocket-launcher throw-ins causing danger for Tottenham.

Transfer fee: £30m (€34m, $40m)

From: Bayern Munich

Age: 20

The talented French forward joined Spurs on loan during the January transfer window with an option to buy him for £45m, but they successfully negotiated the fee down.

He made 20 appearances under Ange Postecoglou last season, scoring three goals, and was an unused substitute for the Europa League win.

Tel showed flashes of his talent last term but arguably didn’t do enough for Tottenham to snap him up on a permanent deal.

The transfer is clearly one that is based on the player’s massive potential, something Bayern clearly saw when they signed him from Rennes in 2022.

It just remains to be seen whether Tel will be given the time needed to showcase his talents in north London, or end up being moved on for half that price further down the line.

Transfer fee: Loan

From: PSG

Age: 26

Tottenham’s big deadline day signing from PSG ticks plenty of boxes in terms of his pedigree and ability to play multiple forward positions for Frank.

However, there has to be some concern as to why neither Spurs or PSG decided not to insert an option or obligation to buy on the deal.

The fact that he is likely to only be in north London for one season is why the talented France international is further down the list than he probably should be, despite the fact that Kolo Muani could still be a big hit in the Tottenham attack.

He has the sort of pace and power that is missing from Richarlison and Dominic Solanke, and it will be interesting to see if Frank thrusts him straight into the No.9 role or plays him in the troublesome left-wing spot as he adjusts to the Premier League.

Transfer fee: £55m (€63m, $73m)

From: West Ham

Age: 25

The Ghana attacker made the controversial switch across the capital, becoming the first transfer between Spurs and the Hammers since Scott Parker in 2011, after the north London outfit secured a deal well below his £85m release clause.

Kudus made 65 Premier League appearances for West Ham, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists, and has made a bright start to his career in north London.

There were reports coming out of the London Stadium that the Hammers were happy to see the back of the player due to a reported attitude issue.

Tottenham should get the best out of Kudus by playing him in his favoured right-wing spot, something West Ham did not always do, while he can also fill in as a No.10 if required.

Transfer fee: £12m (€13.7m, $16m)

From: Hajduk Split

Age: 18

Tottenham fans will know exactly where we are coming from here, with Vuskovic a massive talent who will just get better and better with age.

Heralded as one of the best defensive talents in a generation, Vuskovic finally joined up with Spurs over the summer after spending last season on loan at Westerlo in Belgium to gain more first-team experience.

The 6ft 4in teenager has already made a name for himself as being a real threat from set-pieces and notched a goal and an assist in a pre-season win over Reading.

Vuskovic joined Hamburg on loan in the final days of the summer window as he takes the next step in his development, although many Tottenham supporters were keen on him staying around and providing back up fo a position where Frank is not exactly blessed.

Transfer fee: £51.8m (€60m, $69m)

From: RB Leipzig

Age: 22

In terms of overall ability, Simons would have been the No.1 pick and he fills a massive need for Tottenham after James Maddison was ruled out for likely the whole season with his ACL injury.

Simons is a magician on the ball and will provide goals and assists for Frank once he fully gets up to speed with the English game.

That has to be a slight concern, though, given that Simons struggled on the bigger stage at PSG and was not exactly pursued by a multitude of big clubs this summer when it was clear he was available for transfer.

A move to Chelsea looked on the cards for some time before Tottenham jumped in, and while Simons certainly has all the traits to be a world-class performer in north London, it’s now a matter of wait and see.

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Transfer fee: Loan with £27m (€31m, $36m) option to buy

From: Bayern Munich

Age: 30

Potentially a bit controversial here, but Tottenham have been crying out for an elite No.6 since the days of the Mousa Dembele/Victor Wanyama engine-room tandem.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was a decent player but had his limitations, while Yves Bissouma has been a huge disappointment after his much-heralded arrival from Brighton.

Portugal star Palhinha showed in the games against PSG and Manchester City that he is made for contests against the big boys and has given the Tottenham defensive line that much-needed midfield shield.

Yes, he struggled in the shock loss to Bournemouth last weekend, but hardly any Spurs players came out of the game with any credit as the winning start to the Premier League campaign ended.

Palhinha is a quality performer who will provide so much for Frank’s side this season and, on the evidence so far, it would be a huge surprise if he doesn’t complete a bargain £27m move come the summer of 2026.

Tottenham finally have the new striker they’ve been hunting in the final weeks of the summer transfer window and TEAMtalk has taken a look at exactly what Randal Kolo Muani can offer and whether his move could eventually become permanent.

The France international has arrived on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, subject to international clearance and work permit.

There is no option or obligation in place to sign the 26-year-old after the loan runs out, but Thomas Frank has still revealed his delight at having a No.9 with true Champions League pedigree on board.

Speaking to Tottenham‘s official website, Frank said: “Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team.

“He’s a good age, in the prime of his career, has good qualities that will suit both us and the Premier League, and gives us a different option in the final third being able to play out wide and through the middle.

“We are all excited for what Randal can add to the squad, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Kolo Muani himself added: “I’m really happy and very proud to be at such a great club. I can’t wait to meet my team-mates, all the fans and to get out on the pitch.

“I know what the coach expects from me. I will fight hard for the shirt, the Club and the fans. I will give everything for this team.”

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What Kolo Muani gives to Tottenham

A versatile attacker who can operate across the forward line, Kolo Muani made his professional debut for Nantes back in 2018.

Spending three seasons in the Ligue 1 side’s first team, he quickly grew into a key player for Les Canaris, scoring 23 goals for them while, in his final season, he helped them to the Coupe de France – Nantes’ first major honour in over 20 years.

His performances in his homeland earned him a switch to Germany and Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2022, where he ripped up the Bundesliga with 43 goal involvements in just 50 appearances for Die Adler.

Kolo Muani then helped PSG to two Ligue 1 titles before joining Juventus in the second half of last season, scoring eight goals in 16 Serie A outings.

The powerful attacker is a physical presence who will give Tottenham great pace through the middle and decent aerial ability. His style is completely different to current strikers Richarlison and Dominic Solanke, with the latter reportedly facing ankle surgery that could rule him out for two to three months.

Kolo Muani has spent the majority of his career playing through the middle but Frank can also utilise him out wide, especially after Tottenham failed to sign a replacement for Son Heung-min on the left wing this summer.

In terms of him signing permanently, it’s a worrying sign that Tottenham did not exercise a longer-term option to secure his future – something they regularly do with deals like this one.

It means Frank working with and hopefully improving a player who will not be at Spurs for the long-term.

To that end, it can only be hoped that Kolo Muani is true to his word and is indeed ready to give his all for a shirt that it’s highly unlikely that he will be wearing next season.

The France international looks poised to make his Tottenham debut after the international break, when Frank’s men head to West Ham for a big London derby.