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Thomas Frank was appointed as Tottenham Hotspur’s successor to Ange Postecoglou last month and the Dane had his work cut out when he arrived in North London.

Spurs were riding the high of Europa League glory but bigger issues around the squad and its confidence lay beneath the surface. Frank was chosen as the right man to rectify this, having been known for his great man-management skills during his time at Brentford.

The playing squad also needed major surgery and that is what Frank has aimed to do. The club has so far brought in five permanent signings for a combined cost of £122million, with Mohammed Kudus the marquee purchase in a £55m move from London rivals West Ham United for nearly half the total summer spend.

The Ghana international may yet be eclipsed, though, with two £60m targets linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A significant obstacle has reportedly arisen for one of the deals in question.

PSG set to submit improved offer for Illia Zabarnyi

It was reported on Monday that Tottenham are interested in Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi, who shone at the back for the Cherries last season and may be available for transfer this summer at a hefty price tag of around £60m.

European champions PSG have been touted as the favourites to sign the Ukraine international throughout the summer window so far, but questions over the move arose due to a gap in valuation. Fresh reports by Fabrizio Romano on X state that the Parisians are ready to come back with an improved offer for the 22-year-old, which may put a dent in Spurs’ hopes of landing the defender as a possible replacement for Cristian Romero.

Romano continues that “no active talks” are going on with Tottenham, which backs up previous speculation that Zabarnyi only wants PSG and will only actively engage in discussions with the French champions while a move is still on the table. The transfer guru states that a “verbal agreement” between Zabarnyi and PSG was reached in June.

Zabarnyi is a ‘reliable’ player with a ‘great attitude’ - Iraola

Regardless of whether Zabarnyi ends up in the capital of France, of England or somewhere else entirely this summer, it is without doubt that any potential suitors will be getting a defender with the capabilities of going right to the top.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said of Zabarnyi last season: “Zaba for me is easy to explain, I think. I'm not sure if we decided to change him one minute in the time I've been here. So that basically says everything about the confidence we have in him and how reliable and how robust also he is and he's the kind of player that is very easy to coach.

“For a coach, he pays attention, he comes every day to train with a great attitude and I am enjoying also his development because now when I arrived he was a great player but quite shy. He didn't talk a lot and now you see him managing everything from behind, shouting to the ones in front asking for the others and this is a show of how he's developing and he's becoming a more important player even for us. I love him personally and as a player.”

There is still transfer business to be done around London this summer

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both faced a major task this summer as the two clubs look to push on from trophy success last season.

The Blues ended the 2024/25 season in the perfect fashion, picking up both the Conference League and the Club World Cup trophies as Enzo Maresca experienced international glory in a debut season which had already seen his side qualify for the Champions League.

For Spurs, winning the Europa League was even more profound - as the north London outfit ended a 17-year trophy drought by beating none other than Manchester United in the European final.

After such glory, the only way is forwards to avoid becoming complacent in the belief that equal success will follow. Both London giants have already secured major transfer targets in the summer window and may yet do battle for the signature of another top player, who has recently come on the radar of both clubs.

Chelsea and Tottenham interested in Alejandro Garnacho

One of the players to watch in the transfer window ever since his outburst against his own manager following the Europa League final, the future of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has yet to become any clearer and both Chelsea and Tottenham may look to profit from this.

Garnacho is a part of United’s infamous ‘bomb squad’ who head coach Ruben Amorim is desperate to sell this summer and as we get further into the window, United’s desperation is only increasing. According to reports by The Telegraph, Garnacho may be available for a cut-price £40million transfer, a far cry from the Red Devils’ reported initial valuation of around £60m-£70m. Chelsea, Spurs and Aston Villa are thought to be “monitoring the situation” of the 21-year-old.

The Telegraph’s report continues that Garnacho’s position at Old Trafford is becoming increasingly “untenable” and the club are under immense pressure to sell the Argentine along with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia. If one or two of the quartet are not sold on permanent deals, United may not be able to fund further improvements to the squad - and the report suggests that Garnacho may be the safest bet to get a sizeable transfer fee.

Where would Garnacho fit in at Chelsea or Spurs?

Both Chelsea and Spurs appear to already have a wealth of options to play out wide, but this could be a rare opportunity to sign a top talent from a Premier League rival for a relatively low price.

The eight-cap Argentina international only just turned 21 in early July, while it is worth noting that Garnacho’s exile from United seems to directly relate to a fall-out with the manager rather than any doubts over his quality or potential. The Red Devils’ board have stuck by Amorim strongly in their eagerness to dispose of a young player who was regarded as a major part of the club’s future just 12 months ago.

Following the sale of Noni Madueke, Chelsea could feel there is a spot for Garnacho to compete with Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao for a place out wide. While Spurs boast the likes of Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski competing for a starting role in new boss Thomas Frank’s side. Both clubs may feel Garnacho could bring something new to their squad and preventing their bitter London rival from completing his signing could just be the cherry on top.

Yoane Wissa has left Brentford training to have crunch talks with the west London outfit over his future.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United transfer target Yoane Wissa has quit the Brentford pre-season training camp in Portugal amid transfer talk that he may leave the west London outfit.

The BBC reports that the 28-year-old has returned to London from the Brentford camp and will hold talks with Bees director of football Phil Giles over a summer exit. Nottingham Forest are also said to be monitoring a move for the striker.

The DR Congo international is said to be of ‘firm interest’ to Forest, Spurs and the Magpies. All of those clubs can offer the player European football next season and that is thought to be hugely attractive to the bagsman.

Yoane Wissa leaves Brentford training camp

The BBC adds that efforts from Spurs and Newcastle United to sign the player have ‘intensified’ over the past 48 hours. A move to one of those Champions League sides is believed to be preferred by Wissa.

The former Lorient man signed for Brentford in 2021 for a reported £8.5 million, arriving on a four year contract. Wissa put pen to paper on an extension in March 2023 but that deal is set to expire in 12 months, which could force Brentford to sanction an exit now, rather than seeing the player walk away a free agent next year.

The BBC adds that Wissa is ‘unsettled’ by the transfer speculation over his future but is not necessarily against staying at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford have just seen fellow bagsman Bryan Mbeumo leave for Manchester United on a £65 million transfer and could push to keep Wissa at the club.

Thomas Frank big fan of Wissa

The striker scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season and has now hit double figures in back-to-back seasons with 12 goals scored during the 2023/24 campaign. Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be in the market for attacking reinforcements.

Morgan Gibbs-White is a clear target but that deal continues to look complicated amid growing European interest in the Nottingham Forest man. Wissa can play out wide as well as through the middle and his versatility could be an asset should Son Heung-min leave Spurs this summer.

Wissa is a player that new manager Frank knows well thanks to their time at Brentford. Speaking about the striker, alongside Mbeumo, last season, Frank said: "That's an incredible achievement from the two of them. All praise due the two of them for the hard work, how much they push, and then of course to my staff, and then I think a little bit to the way we play."

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Tottenham Hotspur are reported to have made first contact with the representatives of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher over a potential transfer back to the Premier League.

Spurs are in the market for midfield reinforcements having already added West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus to the squad for £55 million. Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White is a prime target with the club’s interest very public, but that deal is bagged down by legal complications.

It now appears as if Thomas Frank is not putting all his eggs in a Gibbs-White sized basket amid fresh Tottenham Hotspur transfer links with a player who supporters will know well.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Conor Gallagher swoop

That is former Chelsea man Gallagher. TBR Football reports that ‘intermediaries have been touching base’ to see if the midfielder would be willing to move back to the Premier League. Atletico Madrid have enjoyed a busy summer window so far, which could tempt the player to seek a move and guarantee his game time elsewhere.

Transfer specialist Graeme Bailey believes that Frank is a big admirer of Gallagher, with the player also on the radar of Newcastle United. Spurs are said to have admired Gallagher before his move to Atletico Madrid last summer.

Bailey told TBR: “Gallagher at this point is happy at Madrid, very happy, he has thoroughly enjoyed working with Simeone and feels he made the right choice in moving. He does have the England situation in the back of his mind, I am told, and feelers have been put out by intermediaries to check on his potential options, but as said, ideally he stays put.”

A move for Gallagher may only come as a back-up should the swoop for Nottingham Forest man Gibbs-White fall through. However, the Spurs pursuit of the player may have been given fresh hope by Forest locking in on a potential replacement.

Morgan Gibbs-White saga takes new twist

The Mirror claim that James McAtee has become a transfer priority for Forest as they prepare for a Europa League campaign. Manchester City are said to value McAtee at £35 million, which would be a fee easily payable should Gibbs-White be cashed in on.

McAtee made 27 appearances for Manchester City last season, having impressed on loan at Sheffield United, but is a way off of a consistent place in the starting XI under Pep Guardiola. Just nine of those 27 outings saw him named in the starting XI.

Speaking back in April, Guardiola said: "I didn't allow him to play minutes so I cannot ask anything from the players who don't play a lot of minutes. They could do better? No. Macca has this quality, the ability to create.

"He is there. The game worked better against Palace, you create chances. Macca close to the box is quite similar to Phil. They are there, a sense. It's difficult to train, to make that movement because the ball is coming. If he plays minutes he will score.

"For the age, I'd like him to stay. But I understand the players want more minutes. I would like him to stay, he's a player for the academy, he knows the patterns. He's a lovely person and trained really good. He can play different positions but I don't know how the squad will be and we will see."

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Thomas Frank’s first job as Tottenham Hotspur manager will be to add a sense of organisation after the chaos theory of Ange Postecoglu’s reign.

The Europa League trophy sits proudly in the club’s trophy room and with it a place in the Champions League despite the sort of season that would see most managers sacked long before the big Aussie eventually collected his P45.

Two new centre-halves have arrived in Luka Vuskovic and Kevin Danso, but it has been the big money arrival of Mohammed Kudus that has caught most attention and hit the headlines. Spurs’ forward line hasn’t been the same since Harry Kane left and a “Moneyball” approach could pay dividends with his goals being replaced from all over the attack.

Tottenham should make bargain swoop for outcast Federico Chiesa

As seen with Kudus and the failed attempt to sign Bryan Mbeumo, good players don’t come cheap and the Morgan Gibbs-White saga is one that Spurs will have to make a decision on. There is though, a bargain backup that Frank could take advantage of with an experience international cast aside by his Premier League club.

Since signing from Juventus for £10m, Federico Chiesa just hasn’t been able to get going at Liverpool and it looks like Arne Slot has made his mind up, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport:

“Federico Chiesa, however, is not included in the list (of players heading on tour to the Asia), having already had a difficult season in the Premier League, prompting transfer rumours of a possible return to Italy.

“The Italian winger, despite scoring in the second friendly of the summer against Stoke City, is clearly not part of manager Slot's plans. His failure to be called up is therefore another piece of the puzzle that supports the possibility of the Italian striker's return, a move that Napoli had previously been interested in. “

Chiesa’s transfer fee gives Liverpool a lot of leeway in terms of selling the Italy international and it is unlikely that they would be hard to deal with in terms of negotiating a fee. The priority will be to get a player off the wage bill who is set to fall even further down the pecking order after the £82m signing of Hugo Ekitike.

Why has Chiesa been binned by Liverpool?

Chiesa’s issue at Liverpool hasn’t particularly been that Slot didn’t rate him, it’s that an early injury and the inability to get up to full match fitness due to the form of others saw him on the outside looking in, as explained by the Reds’ boss:

“In terms of the quality he has he would deserve more playing time at this football club or the club he is playing for as he has the quality to play for us," Slot said .

"But unfortunately for him he is in competition with Mo Salah when it is about the right wing but I think he can also play as a left-winger, but he has Cody Gakpo and Lucho Diaz.

"I don't think I am wrong if I tell you these three have had a great season and for him starting one or two or maybe three-nil down because the moment he came in he was, by a long time, not as fit as the other payers were and that doesn't help in the beginning.

"The other ones did so well there was not a lot of reason for me to change and then being in the squad becomes difficult.”

Chiesa would bring experience to a young Spurs team as well as the ability to play on either flank or through the middle. With depth and more goals needed, he could be the perfect solution without breaking the bank. Reports back in May indicated Spurs were interested in the player, and the deal now looks there to be done.

Tottenham Hotspur may still have major bits of transfer business yet to come this summer

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Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur are now in the midst of a new era beginning under Thomas Frank, with transfer business a key part of his first summer at the club.

The former Brentford manager must turn around the fortunes of a squad who were accustomed to losing Premier League matches last season, in an increasingly competitive top flight which has recently welcomed the likes of Nottingham Forest, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa and Newcastle United as new European challengers.

Taking key players off so-called ‘smaller’ rival clubs in the Premier League is a key way for Spurs to bridge that gap, a process they already began when completing the £55m transfer of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Frank rapidly set his sights on another Premier League star and almost had his man the very same day, before disaster struck and the deal was feared to be off completely.

Morgan Gibbs-White deal could still be on for Spurs

The player in question is, of course, Morgan Gibbs-White, who was set to complete a medical at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Lilywhites activated his £60m release clause. Nottingham Forest hit back, though, claiming that Spurs had made ‘illegal contact’ with the player, and so the move was supposedly off. Spurs may need to consider other options as a result.

But, according to reports by Football Insider, a move for Gibbs-White to Spurs is still expected to happen, though it may take a little longer than planned. The report claims that sources say there is “no going back” on the transfer and that the player’s “heart is set on a move to Spurs”, with an agreement between Forest and Spurs still believed to be reached eventually.

The 25-year-old England international has had to return to pre-season training with Forest in recent days, but still intends to follow former teammate Anthony Elanga out the exit door. Gibbs-White will feel he has earned a move to one of the traditional ‘big-six’ clubs with the class and consistency he has shown at Forest, while his release clause was met - though the two clubs will need to iron out a few issues before a deal can move forward.

Gibbs-White ‘keeping it professional’ - Ola Aina

Nottingham Forest teammate Ola Aina spoke to Sky Sports about Gibbs-White’s current situation following Forest’s 0-0 draw with Monaco in a pre-season friendly, where Gibbs-White started.

Nigeria international Aina said: "Morgan is a professional. I don't really know the ins and outs of that, but he was here today, he was playing, training with us, staying fit as normal. At the end of the day we're all professionals. We've got a job to do and that's what Morgan's doing right now, keeping it professional."

Should Gibbs-White arrive at Spurs, he would be in stiff competition for a starting role in the creative midfield spots alongside the likes of Kudus, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski - good problems for Frank to have as he prepares his new side to battle on all fronts. It will be no easy task to take forward the work started by Ange Postecoglou and lead Spurs on to further trophy success, but Frank is attempting to take the right steps towards building a squad capable of doing it.

Tottenham Hotspur may need to sign a new centre-back this summer

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Tottenham Hotspur have begun to make a serious impact on the transfer market in recent weeks as new manager Thomas Frank gets to grips with life in north London and prepares his squad for a big Champions League campaign ahead.

Spurs are in the awkward position of having Champions League football in the offing while lacking a squad playing at the top of their game, ready to take on the very best Europe has to offer.

Such is the juxtaposition that was Ange Postecoglou’s final season at the club, Frank has not got an easy job on his hands. The Dane held his first press conference as Spurs boss on Friday and spoke of his excitement for the role, while knowing the task that lies ahead.

Spurs have already secured Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso on permanent deals in addition to young players Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai, while their first major marquee signing of the summer arrived in the £55m purchase of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. But they are not done there.

Spurs ready to pay asking price for Premier League defender

Spurs may be on the look-out for a new centre-back this summer, amidst continued reports linking Cristian Romero with an Atletico Madrid exit. According to Caught Offside, Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi could be the man they turn to. The report states that Spurs are “willing to pay” the Cherries’ full asking price of around €70million (£60m) for the talented Ukraine international.

Zabarnyi went somewhat under the radar last season playing alongside Dean Huijsen, who was 19 for much of the season and has now signed for Real Madrid, starting for them in the Club World Cup. But Zabarnyi is only 22 himself and has made 86 appearances for Bournemouth since arriving on the south coast in January 2023. He has reportedly submitted a transfer request which is “under internal review”.

While it may seem like a steep price to pay, Zabarnyi is a top prospect and would be more than capable of stepping into the boots of Romero. As comfortable with the ball at his feet as he is defending for his life, Zabarnyi has often been tasked at Bournemouth with playing progressive passes while often being the last line of cover when Huijsen would stride forward - something Micky van de Ven is also known to do. He could be a great fit.

Spurs will face elite competition for Zabarnyi

The main obstacle in the way of the signing of Zabarnyi could well be European champions PSG. Luis Enrique’s side have been viewed as the front-runners for the Ukrainian for the entire summer so far, though Bournemouth have so far rejected two bids reaching around €60m (£52m).

Caught Offside’s report continues that Zabarnyi remains “focused” on PSG and is not actively engaging in talks with other clubs. This could provide a stumbling block for the likes of Spurs, who may fear that the Ukraine international will wait for an improved offer to come in from Paris.

In addition to PSG, Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea have also been touted in holding an interest in Zabarnyi. Neither are close to making an official proposal at present, meaning Spurs may have the chance to get ahead of them in the running with a huge offer. Bournemouth are likely to accept an offer from the highest bidder and have no reason to sell for a reduced price, so Spurs’ readiness to meet their valuation could give Frank’s side an advantage in proceedings.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set to host Imagine Dragons this week as they helm two massive shows in the capital.

The US pop rockers will perform for London fans at the north London spot this Friday (July 25) and Saturday (July 26).

Their upcoming shows at the 62,850 capacity stadium are set to be some of their biggest in the capital yet.

They last performed in London in 2018 at the O2 Arena as part of their then Evolve World tour.

For fans heading to see them in the city this week, here’s the full set times Imagine Dragons fans can expect for their shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What time do doors open for Imagine Dragons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Stadium doors for Imagine Dragons’s Friday and Saturday Loom World tour shows will open at 5pm.

What time will Imagine Dragons’s London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium start?

Based on the timings of Imagine Dragons’s recent concerts, they will likely hit the stage for their London shows around 8.50pm.

The group will be supported by two openers Declan McKenna and Fletchr Fletchr. The support acts’ sets are expected to start around 7.30pm.

What time will Imagine Dragons’s London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium finish?

Imagine Dragons’s Loom World Tour shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are expected to wrap up by 11pm.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set to host Kendrick Lamar and SZA this week as they helm two massive shows in the capital.

The duo who have teamed up for their co-headline Grand National tour will perform for London fans at the north London spot this Tuesday (July 22) and Wednesday (July 23).

While Kendrick Lamar and SZA have both performed at some of London’s most iconic music venues their upcoming shows at the 62,850 capacity venue are set to be some of their biggest in the capital yet.

For fans heading to see them this week, here’s the full set times Kendrick Lamar and SZA fans can expect for their shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What time do doors open for Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Stadium doors for Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Tuesday and Wednesday Grand National tour shows will open at 5pm.

What time does Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show start?

Based on the timings of Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s recent concerts, it’s likely their London shows will start around 8pm.

What time will Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium finish?

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are expected to wrap up between 10.30pm and 11pm.

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Tottenham Hotspur youngster Mikey Moore turned in a confident 45 minutes of pre-season football in the 2-0 win over Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday, once again underlining his potential as a future world-beater.

The 17-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Ange Postecoglou last time out, making 21 first team appearances. Moore scored his first goal for the club in the Europa League win over Elfsborg in January and also picked up an assist against Everton in the Premier League.

James Maddison heaped praise on Moore in October when speaking to TNT Sports following a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, a match in which the teenager played 87 minutes. Maddison said: "I thought we had Neymar on the left wing! He is fearless, [he has] that young, fearless mentality. He's a brilliant lad, he has bags of ability. I will hopefully help him with wise words but he has all the ability and well done to him."

Mikey Moore breaking through at Tottenham Hotspur

Postecoglou was keen not to put too much pressure on the rising star but was confident that the player’s feet are firmly on the ground. After that AZ Alkmaar game, the Aussie said: "I think we all understand with young players, you have to be careful but after the game, I don't get the sense that that's going to affect Mikey at all. There's no denying he was great last night. I thought he was great the whole game. It's exciting for us."

The teenager is an exciting prospect for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank and he played the first half on the left wing against Reading. It was a confident showing, with a bright start to the match as he cut in from the inside.

Moore earned Spurs their first corner of the game thanks to a nifty through ball for Brennan Johnson and, after a quieter spell, sprang back into life shortly before the break with some dangerous runs. There was a lot to love about Moore’s showing but it was also clear that he has plenty of growing to do.

Spurs must look at QPR or Millwall loan spell

A loan spell is in both the player and the club’s best interests. Moore would get cameos under Frank at Spurs but he is not yet at the same stature at his peers and will benefit from regular football.

Time in the Championship would be invaluable for the midfielder. The league’s physicality would help him master some of the sport’s dark arts while he has the attributes to take the division by storm thanks to his footwork and creativity.

Given his young age, a move to a London-based Championship outfit could be ideal. That way, the player doesn’t have to temporarily uproot his life and can stay in close contact with Spurs. QPR and Millwall are obvious options.

The R’s have seen Koki Saito leave after his loan spell at Loftus Road with Lucas Andersen also quitting the west London outfit following the departure of Marti Cifuentes. QPR youngsters Kieran Morgan, Rayan Kolli and Alfie Lloyd have thrived over the past 12 months and cultivate a trust in youth which would lend itself to a loan spell.

Meanwhile, Millwall will be pushing for a top six place having narrowly missed out on a play-off spot last term and being part of Alex Neil’s ambitions would be a big learning curve for Moore. The star also has links to Millwall with family believed to be fans of the club, which could ignite the fire for a spectacular campaign.

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