LondonWorld

The Spurs youngster is set to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to gain experience on a loan spell.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur winger Yang Min-hyeok is one of eight players to be loan listed by the club and deemed not to be part of Thomas Frank’s immediate plans in north London.

The South Korea international spent the back end of last season on loan at QPR and had been part of pre-season preparations with the Spurs first team squad. However, Football.London has named Yang as one of several players that Frank has now decided can gain experience elsewhere this term.

The 19-year-old is tipped for great things and, at such a pivotal point in his career, sending him to the right place is just as important this summer as marquee incomings. Speaking to LondonWorld when the teenager joined QPR, South Korea football expert Joel Kim said: “We want him to be the best he can be and to take Korean football to another level, he’s the youngest player to have been recruited by a Premier League club.

“He’s going to break those records being so young and already making an impact. We are hoping that Son Heung-Min’s ceiling will be Yang’s floor, if he can take Korean football to another level. We’re seeing some promising signs of that for sure, especially with his adjustment to the Championship. We have hopes but it’s too soon to say he’ll be the next Son Heung-min or the next legend. Only time will tell.”

Yang-min Hyeok available for loan from Tottenham Hotspur

The short spell at QPR can be thought of as a success. Yang was eased into Championship action by former R’s boss Marti Cifuentes but showed signs of his explosive qualities, with two goals and an assist in fewer than 700 second tier minutes.

The winger hasn’t had much of a look-in during pre-season friendlies but was afforded a cameo in his home country against Newcastle United over the weekend. In just a few minutes on the pitch, Yang has a goal scoring chance and made a crunching slide tackle, getting Son Heung-min off his seat on the bench.

If Yang isn’t going to play at Tottenham Hotspur this season, it’s right to let him leave on loan. QPR have already signed winger Kwame Poku from Peterborough United this summer and that could see Yang struggle for game time should he return to Loftus Road. Instead, Portsmouth may be an ideal location.

Portsmouth interested in South Korea teenager

The News claims that John Mousinho’s side are short of options on the flank and are interested in taking the player on loan. Going by the progress of West Ham star Freddie Potts at Fratton Park last term, that’s a no brainer for Spurs.

The Hammers midfielder came on leaps and bounds while working under Mousinho and has returned to London Stadium now looking raring to go in the Premier League. Potts saw regular minutes as Portsmouth proved loyal to their promise of helping the player develop.

That’s exactly the kind of journey Yang needs. Mousinho has an exciting project going on at Portsmouth and it feels like the perfect place for Yang to take the next steps in his journey to stardom.

In other news, Tottenham make Premier League 'approach' as manager provides update on deal.

Spurs are to allow their promising 20-year-old to spend the season on loan in the Championship.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Donley is set to spend the season on loan with Championship outfit Stoke City having been deemed not to be part of Thomas Frank’s plans in north London.

The Premier League side kept several rising stars working alongside the first team during pre-season preparations this summer as the former Brentford boss got to know the players at his disposal. Over the weekend, following the conclusion of the Asian tour, a loan list was reported by Football.London.

Donley featured on that list, alongside Luka Vuskovic, Will Lankshear, George Abbott, Yang Min-hyeok and Tyrese Hall. The 20-year-old spent last season at Leyton Orient in League One and impressed as Richie Wellens’ side reached the play-off final.

Tottenham Hotspur green light Jamie Donley loan

The versatile midfielder picked up eight goals and 10 assists in 39 outings in the third tier before returning to Spurs. He earned plaudits from both his manager and opposition coaches during that time.

Wellens said: “I can’t speak highly enough of Jamie, he is a talented player. He’s come into us and he is a talented boy, everyone can see that. When you watch him in training and you see the talent he has, he has every opportunity to be whatever he wants to be.

“We have been good in the last 14 or 15 games and he has been outstanding for us, he is an exceptional player at this level and will go on to bigger and better things.”

Stoke City bound star praised by Pep Guardiola

Donley featured for Leyton Orient against Manchester City in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat in February. The player helped give Orient a surprise lead against the Premier League opposition, a sensational 40-yard lob hitting the crossbar and then bouncing in off Stefan Ortega.

Speaking after the match, City boss Guardiola said: "What a goal. Fantastic shot, the quality, the technique and the speed, the flight of the ball. When you concede this goal, it is just to congratulate the guy. I think it was Donley. He is an incredible left-footed player."

That’s high praise from one of the game’s greats and now Donley will look to make the step up to the Championship under Mark Robins at Stoke City. Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday, talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook said: “#THFC forward Jamie Donley is having a medical at Stoke today.”

The Potters finished 18th last season in the Championship, just two points above the drop zone and will look to move up the division this time around.

In other news, Ex Tottenham, QPR and Millwall star signs for 16th club at 34 years old.

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham as they prepare to face Bayern Munich.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham are now preparing fo a pre-season friendly with Bayern Munich as they head to Germany for the next stop in their summer preparations. Thomas Frank’s men returned from Asia this week after a positive trip that yielded a North London derby win and a draw with Newcastle United.

Since then, Tottenham have welcomed a new player in Joao Palhinha, and their recruitment efforts are set to continue over the coming weeks. With that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Grealish approach

Tottenham are said to be interested in signing Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish after James Maddison’s injury. It looks like Maddison will be out for months after he suffered what looked to be a serious knee injury during the friendly with Newcastle United.

According to journalist Ben Knapton, Spurs have already made contact with City over a potential move for Grealish. The attacking midfielder is expected to leave City either on loan or permanently this summer, but his wages will be a tough task to cover for most clubs.

LAFC close in

Heung-min Son is on his way to LAFC this summer, with the forward having already confirmed he will leave Tottenham, saying goodbye in Asia ahead of heading to the United States.

As LAFC close in on a deal, their manager, Steve Cherundolo, has issued an update on the possible signing. He told local media: “Nothing is official, so I really can’t comment on it. He’s a player that, I think, any team in our league, or perhaps the world, would like to have on their squad. But since nothing is official, I won’t make any comment,”

Ferdinand on Kudus vs Madueke

Rio Ferdinand has been discussing whether Tottenham or Arsenal have managed the better winger deal this summer, with Spurs signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and Arsenal signing Noni Madueke from Chelsea for a similar fee.

Ferdinand pondered on his YouTube show: “Is Kudus massively better than Madueke?” And he then gave his view: “I think potential wise I don’t think there’s a massive difference. I think the age is a big thing.

“The amount of games Madueke has played compared to Kudus, I think there’s a big difference — he hasn’t had the exposure in the Premier League, especially. I think Madueke has got a high ceiling, I think he can go places, I think he’s a really good addition.”

Kudus had been with West Ham for two seasons, and speaking about his adjustment to the Premier League after joining Spurs, he told club media: “It’s very demanding – it takes a lot of hard work and 24/7 focus to play in a league like this.

“Every game is tough so you need the same focus whoever you are playing. Top of the league or bottom of the league, you require the same amount of focus and effort to win the game. There’s no easy games here, regardless of where the opposition is at. There’s no time to relax which makes every game competitive, interesting and that’s what I love about the league and why I am here. We want to enjoy every game, have the atmosphere and get the fans off their seats as well.”

West Ham and Crystal Palace should look to pounce amid new Tottenham Hotspur transfer news.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur are set to allow breakthrough star Luka Vuskovic head out on loan this season after his impressive pre-season with the club.

It remained to be seen whether the 18-year-old would be part of Thomas Frank’s first team plans this summer and Football.London now claims that Vuskovic is one of eight players made available for loan before the end of the window.

The teenager has never made a competitive appearance for Spurs, despite signing in September 2023 for £12 million. The centre-back was just 16 years old when agreeing to join from Hajduk Split and spent the following seasons on loan at Radomiak and Westerlo, while remaining on the books at Split.

Tottenham Hotspur loan list impressive centre-back

It’s only this summer that Vuskovic has officially arrived at Tottenham Hotspur and he does so with much hype surrounding his future. That’s been clear to see during the pre-season games too with the teenager looking at ease among the more senior Spurs players.

Vuskovic has not looked out of place when featuring alongside Premier League players and was particularly outstanding against Reading. LondonWorld gave the defender a 10/10 score for his second half showing in that match. We wrote: “How about that? The giant provided the assist for Lankshear and then scored one himself with a striker’s finish. Some fantastic work defensively too, including a goal-saving block. That’s how you announce yourself. A beast in the making.”

Standing at 6’ 4”, the centre-back cuts an imposing figure. In the 49th minute against Reading, Vuskovic got his head on a Mohammed Kudus corner and rifled a pass onto the noggin of teammate Will Lankshear, who couldn’t miss. No Royals player could get near the defender, who looked about three foot taller than anyone else on the pitch, boasting a physical presence far past his years.

Having celebrated that assist as if he had scored, Vuskoic didn’t need to wait long to get himself on the scoresheet. Striding into the box after waiting up top following a set play, Kudus stroked the ball into his path and the defender lashed home with confidence, as if he were a centre-forward. You’d think the teenager had scored a hundred goals in his career.

There was plenty to be impressed about in the new signing’s defensive work too. The centre-back was in the right place at the right time to get a vital block on a Reading shot and stop it crossing the line, as well as looking composed when pinging the ball around the back. It was quite the first outing and perhaps the birth of a defensive monster.

West Ham and Crystal Palace should consider Spurs loan

Vuskovic may have never played in the Premier League but his minutes in pre-season suggest that he could certainly do the job in the top flight. Both West Ham and Crystal Palace are in the market for defenders and a loan move for the Spurs player could be ideal.

The Hammers have seen Aaron Cresswell leave as a free agent with the veteran regularly deployed at centre-back last term. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi continues to be linked with a move away from Selhurst Park and could need replacing.

Vuskovic has the stature to make an immediate impact both with his confidence in defending and goal threat. He’s had a full pre-season as well, so would be raring to go for the start of the Premier League campaign.

In other news, Tottenham now have perfect window to hijack Arsenal transfer with 'advantage'.

Tottenham Hotspur will go into the new season without Son Heung-min

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

The already challenging task for new Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank was made even more difficult after club captain Son Heung-min announced on Saturday that he will depart the club this summer.

It was fitting that Son made the announcement in his native South Korea ahead of Spurs’ friendly there with Newcastle United, where Son made his final appearance for the club and broke down in tears after he exited the field for the last time after a decade with the north Londoners.

The influence Son has had at Spurs both on and off the pitch in recent years has arguably been matched only by Harry Kane and so Spurs will have a difficult job on their hands to replace him. Son may not have been at his flying best last season - very few of the Spurs side were - and the club captain made the decision that now was the right time to wave a heartfelt goodbye to the club which has become his second home.

Spurs targeting Rodrygo as huge Son replacement

Reports by AS in Spain state that Son’s exit may have ‘opened the door’ for Spurs to pursue Real Madrid and Brazil winger Rodrygo, with whom the club have seen early links in recent days. Rodrygo has been targeted by Liverpool and Arsenal this summer, but Spurs are reportedly believed to be in the race for a huge £78million move and may look to secure the 24-year-old’s signature ahead of their rivals.

The report argues that Son’s departure will leave a gap within Spurs’ wage structure for a big-money star to replace the South Korean’s well-earnt substantial wages, having been the highest-paid player at the club. On the pitch, Rodrygo can fill Son’s spot on the left wing, the Brazilian’s preferred position which he rarely gets the opportunity to play for Los Blancos due to the talents of Vinicius Jr.

The report claims that Rodrygo is ‘waiting for Liverpool’, who are currently tied up in negotiations for Alexander Isak. But Spurs could see this as their perfect opportunity to get ahead in negotiations and show Rodrygo the project under Frank, with Champions League football to offer, hoping this could be enough to convince the former Santos player of the move.

How does Rodrygo compare to Son?

Should he arrive at Spurs, Rodrygo would have the unenviable task of replacing a club legend and the influence he had on the pitch for a decade. The 33-cap Brazil international is known by many to be one of the world’s best wingers - Jude Bellingham once claimed Rodrygo is the most talented player in the Madrid squad - but to replace Son is no easy feat.

Rodrygo has only hit double figures in La Liga goals once in his career so far, in 2023/24, bagging six goals and six assists in reduced minutes last campaign. He has made 270 appearances for Los Blancos in all, registering 68 goals and 51 assists in six years with the club.

While Son’s goalscoring numbers in his prime years far eclipse this, the South Korean’s record was similar to that of Rodrygo at the same age and there is no doubt room for Rodrygo to grow into a more prolific goalscorer in the Premier League. Replacing Son is a difficult task, but there may be few players around who are more capable of doing it than Rodrygo.

Spurs play out a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United as the Premier League season edges ever closer.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur concluded their pre-season trip to Asia with a 1-1 draw against Premier League rivals Newcastle United in South Korea.

There was a real bite to the affair after the tame meeting with Arsenal last week with aggressive challenges and plenty of intrigue for supporters. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs after the fourth minute with Harvey Barnes levelling the score shortly before the break.

It was all about Son Heung-min in what is set to be his final game for the club and he was given an emotional goodbye. Here’s how the Tottenham Hotspur players rated.

Tottenham Hotspur player ratings

GK: Antonin Kinsky, 7

The January signing can certainly stake a claim for the starting berth this season with another good pre-season showing. He’ll be frustrated to have seen the Harvey Barnes shot go past him into the near post, but that was a rocket of an effort.

LB: Ben Davies, 6

Easy to see why Tottenham Hotspur extended his contract this summer as Davies can be a vital squad player. Looked a little out of his depth when run at by Anthony Gordon at times.

CB: Kevin Danso, 7

Won the ball high up ahead of the goal, which deserves plaudits. Another made to look a little worried by some of Gordon’s more dangerous moments.

CB: Cristian Romero, 6

Hasn’t quite looked at the pace so far in pre-season. Looked confused after Joelinton found a free header in the 23rd minute and needed his skin saving by Pedro Porro after a mistimed slide tackle on Bruno Guimaraes, which led to a coming together with the Magpies man. Subbed at the break.

RB: Pedro Porro, 8

Looks to have a huge role to play in the team under Frank. Always had his head up looking to release a teammate with a long ball. Was caught out of position for the Harvey Barnes goal but his good work much outweighed any errors.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur, 7

Has looked better as the weeks have gone by in pre-season. Finding influence by dropping down almost into the back four when building out from the back and looking to progress things.

CM: Archie Gray, 8

A good watch today. Grew into the first half and made some nice runs with the ball at his feet. Looked a little like a deer in the headlights at times when back in midfield but there was an excitement to his performance too. Frank can unleash a new version of the 19-year-old this season.

Thomas Frank breathes new life into centre midfielder

CM: Pape Matar Sarr, 9

Looks reborn under Thomas Frank with another industrious performance. Getting himself in the right place at the right time for good opportunities and could be among the goals this season. A big presence in both breaking up Newcastle United attacks and as the engine room spearheading Spurs moves.

LW: Son Heung-min, 7

Clearly desperate to get a goal in his final outing but wasn’t to be the case today. A hugely emotional day for the winger, who was in tears as he was taken off in the second half. What a servant.

ST: Mathys Tel, 8

Tel’s performance will be remembered for an awful shot when one on one with Nick Pope in the first half. That was too casual and, perhaps a little cocky. That aside, there was a lot to love about Tel today as he caused problems. Moved freely across the front line and looked to provide an option as a through ball.

RW: Brennan Johnson, 8

Was helped by a hefty deflection on his shot to see it sail past Nick Pope. Put in some important defensive work too in a confident showing.

SUB: Lucas Bergvall, 7

Should have perhaps done better when pouncing onto a loose ball won by Bissouma, his tame shot causing no problems for Nick Pope.

SUB: Micky Van de Ven, 8

Only afforded a short time on the pitch but looked a bit better than he did against Arsenal with some decisive interventions.

SUB: Djed Spence, 8

Spurs looked blessed for options at right back this season with a good Spence showing following a confident Porro outing. The 24-year-old is a real fighter.

SUB: Richarlison, 5

Got involved but his most memorable moments were a squandered offside chance and a yellow card for a pull back on Nick Pope.

SUB: Yves Bissouma, 6

Pictured in tears during a training session this weekend but looking raring to go when he came on. Took no time to get a yellow card for a late challenge on William Osula, which was poorly timed. Struck one poor pass to waste an attacking move but a tackle high up the pitch to tee up Bergvall for a shot was a better moment.

SUB: James Maddison, 8

Busied himself off the bench and looked to make things happen. Sometimes found himself in a more advanced position than Richarlison. Picked up another knock late on and had his head in his hands in a really worrying moment.

SUB: Wilson Odobert, 7

His usual self, full of running in his cameo but not a serious goal threat. Slotted a good ball through to Yang late on.

SUB: Yang Min-Hyeok, 8

Perhaps imagined the cheers of the stadium in his home nation too early when sprinting down on goal following that Odobert ball, unable to convert. Managed to pinch the ball of Tino Livramento late on too.

SUBS: Luka Vuskovic, N/A

In other news, Son has already approved of 'fantastic' £68m potential Tottenham replacement - opinion.

Hayden Hackney is a man in demand this summer after an impressive season for Middlesbrough last time out.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur could still win the transfer race for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, despite the Championship club having accepted a £20 million offer from Ipswich Town.

The highly-rated 23-year-old has been linked with several Premier League clubs this summer following an impressive 2024/25 campaign in the Championship. Hackney picked up five goals and three assists from defensive midfield across 43 second tier outings.

Spurs are in the market for reinforcements in midfield, particularly for a player who can sit in front of defence. Pape Matar Sarr was impressive against Arsenal but Frank appears to be unwilling to rely on Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma to fill the other role.

Tottenham Hotspur given hope in pursuit of Hayden Hackney

Former Fulham man Joao Palhinha is reportedly on his way from Bayern Munich and will strengthen options in midfield. However, Spurs could also look to a more long-term solution by snapping up Hackney.

Manchester United, Crystal Palace and West Ham have all also been linked with the player, who helped the England under-31 side to Euros triumph this summer. Hackney is a product of the Boro academy and has never left the club, apart from a brief loan stay at Scunthorpe United.

It had been reported last week that Ipswich Town had struck a deal with Middlesbrough but that came with the warning that Hackney may choose to wait for a Premier League club to formalise their interest before joining a Championship rival. GIVEMESPORT now claims that Spurs could be that club.

Middlesbrough midfielder stalls on Ipswich Town transfer

Hackney is said to be ‘considering’ waiting for a move to Tottenham Hotspur with the Europa League winners giving ‘indications’ that they will make an offer. It’s added that Hackney is determined to be more than a ‘squad player’ when leaving Middlesbrough, which would leave Frank having to promise game time if he hopes to persuade the player to move to London rather than Portman Road.

The Sun had claimed that Crystal Palace were preparing a £27 million swoop for Hackney and Middlesbrough teammate Rav van den Berg earlier this month. The Eagles have cultivated a reputation as the go-to Premier League club for Championship stars wanting to make the step up a division and follow in the footsteps of Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton.

Sky Sports had reported that Everton also held serious interest in the rising star. Brentford, Fulham and West Ham were all also said to be monitoring Hackney, alongside clubs in Europe that included Porto, Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen.

In other news, Tottenham should sign Premier League star with 5 Champions League goals to replace Heung-min Son.

Son Heung-min labelled the Premier League winger as ‘fantastic’ after he netted against Spurs.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham Hotspur stalwart Son Heung-min has confirmed his decision to leave the Premier League club this summer and the outfit must now look for a replacement. Luckily, the South Korea international has already given his stamp of approval to one possible target.

Thomas Frank has bolstered his attacking options with the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55 million while the loan of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich has been made permanent. Spurs had been courting Nottingham Forest man Morgan Gibbs-White but that deal has since gone to the dogs with the attacking midfielder signing a new contract at The City Ground.

Interest in Gibbs-White would indicate that Tottenham Hotspur are not done with their shopping for reinforcements and the departure of Son has added more pressure to that. While the 33-year-old was not at his most prolific last season, he did still contribute 11 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur must replace Son Heung-min

Spurs must move to replace Son with a player already proven in the Premier League. The club has so long turned to the winger for his experience and reliability, so a rising star or risky transfer could be considered unwise.

Instead, Tottenham Hotspur should look to hijack transfer rumours suggesting that Arsenal are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The England international, who already has 34 goals in 146 Premier League appearances, offers the pace and directness that could replace Son.

The Standard claims that Eze has a £68 million release clause in his current contract at Selhurst Park, but that it will expire on August 15. That’s just £8 million more than the fee offered for Gibbs-White earlier in the window, which suggests that Spurs have those funds in the bank.

Son praises ‘fantastic’ Eberechi Eze

Eze scored against Tottenham Hotspur in north London in March 2024, striking a brilliant free-kick past Guglielmo Vicario and into the top corner. The Eagles would eventually lose that match 3-1, with Son on the scoresheet, but the South Korean praised Eze’s ‘fantastic’ effort after full time.

It looks likely that Spurs would have to compete with Arsenal for any potential transfer interest in Eze. The Standard adds that Arsenal are ‘aware’ of the release clause in Eze’s deal and that there is serious interest.

The Gunners could need to sell before they buy at this stage in the window, having already brought in several marquee signings. That could give Tottenham Hotspur the advantage in any potential hijack, should the club be able to move straight away.

In other news, Joao Palhinha to Tottenham medical update emerges as Spurs exit completed.

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham as they step up their summer efforts.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham are now looking to press on in the summer transfer window after kicking off their Asia pre-season tour with a statement win over North London rivals Arsenal. Thomas Frank will be pleased with what he saw from his side, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the decisive goal - and some goal it was.

Tottenham have been pretty quiet in the summer transfer window so far, but Mohammed Kudus has been snapped up, and Joao Palhinha is inbound on a loan deal from Bayern Munich. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Palhinha latest

Joao Palhinha is Tottenham bound as part of a season-long loan deal that will give Spurs the chance to secure a full purchase in the future. Palhinha has struggled for game time at Bayern since his move from Fulham last year, and he will now return to the Premier League.

According to BILD, Palhinha is already in the process of completing his medical, and he has done the first part of his medical in Munich, with cameras catching the midfielder at Bayern’s training ground. He will finish his medical elsewhere, but it’s unclear whether he will meet his new side on their pre-season tour in Asia.

Moore completes move

Mikey Moore has completed his season-long loan deal to Rangers, with Tottenham granting the 17-year-old a chance to get regular football during the coming campaign. There is no option to buy in the deal, with Tottenham still holding firm belief that Moore will become a top player.

Moore told Rangers’ club website: “As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me. I’m excited to be here and hopefully I can show the fans and everyone what I can do.

“I’ve always loved Rangers as a club. My family have always loved them. I think with the new boss and the way that we play, it’s a great place to be at the minute. There is massive history at the club. I wanted to come to a place where you need to win every week. At this club you need to go out and beat the team that you’re up against every single week. That’s what is expected of you. I want to play under that sort of pressure."

Sarr praised

Tottenham boss Frank was full of praise for Sarr after his screamer against Arsenal on Thursday. He told SpursPlay: “It’s so far the goal of the season!” he told us. “It was great. I know he won Player of the Match and, for me, he was Player of the Match. He took it (the goal) so well and so quickly, saw David Raya was too far out of his goal and put it away.

“By the way, I think Pape has been amazing. I really like how he has played and performed in the last four weeks, training and in games. He’s building, and his all-round game today... top.”

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham after their big win over Arsenal.

Sign up to our LondonWorld Today newsletter

Sign up

Thank you for signing up!

Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to LondonWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

Submitting...

Tottenham are now stepping up their summer transfer efforts after stepping up their preparations on the pitch on Thursday. Spurs defeated Arsenal in Hong Kong in their first friendly against top tier opposition, and Thomas Frank will delighted with what he saw, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring a sizzling winner.

Spurs have been pretty quiet in the summer transfer window so far, snapping up Mohammed Kudus but doing little more. That will change in the coming days and weeks, and with that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Palhinha incoming

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich holding midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is set to return to the Premier League after a year away. Palhinha has struggled for game time since his big-money move from Fulham to Bayern.

Fabrizio Romano has posted of Tottenham’s bid on X: “João Palhinha to Tottenham, here we go! Final green light arrived right now from Bayern. Exclusive detail: loan deal includes €30m buy option clause for #THFC, not mandatory. Salary covered by Spurs, Bayern said yes and Palhinha will now travel for medical tests.”

Wissa interest

Tottenham are said to be interested in a move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who is likely to end up being available this summer. According to the Daily Telegraph, Wissa is being eyed by Frank, who needs another striker to compete with Dominic Solanke heading into the new season.

Wissa has made it clear he wants to leave Brentford after netting 19 Premier League goals last season. The forward has been training alone and even skipped training altogether on Thursday as he looks to send a message to the Bees that he wants to follow Bryan Mbeumo out of the club.

Frank pleased with Arsenal win

Frank was delighted with what he saw from his men in Hong Kong on Thursday. He told SpursPlay: “A 1-0 score against Arsenal is an absolutely beautiful score! Yes, it is a friendly, but it’s also a very competitive match. I said before the game that games against Arsenal are never ‘friendly’. It means everything.

“I have to give respect to both teams for their competitiveness in the game. It was very competitive. I was extremely happy with our first half, that first half was completely even. In many ways I loved the way the team performed, and throughout the game the defensive structure was top.

“In the second half, I thought we defended a little too much, but there were some tired bodies on the pitch and sometimes the nature of the game when you are 1-0 up, the other team is pushing a bit more. Some of the defensive principles, and high pressure, especially in the first half, were really good, the mid-block, where everyone defends together and the lower, and the emergency defending, especially at the end, was top class.

“The desire was good. We talk about that clean sheet mentality. It’s a big thing we need to add to the team. Of course, we need to play forward, play brave, aggressive, offensive, but we need the other bit if we want to win enough football matches.”