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Tottenham Hotspur can now begin full preparations for the 2025/26 campaign with the ongoing managerial debacle now finalised. Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has arrived in north London to replace Ange Postecoglou.

The Aussie had long been tipped to leave Spurs this summer but an unexpected Europa League triumph went a long way to forgetting what was a dire Premier League campaign. That was, however, not enough to convince Daniel Levy that Postecoglou was the man to lead the club next term.

Instead, that will be Frank, who leaves Brentford having taken the west London club to Premier League security from the Championship. LondonWorld looks at what a Tottenham Hotspur starting XI could look like next season if current transfer rumours come true, with several Brentford first team stars tipped to be following Frank to his new club.

Tottenham Hotspur starting XI if transfer rumours come true

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Nathan Collins, Fikayo Tomori, Djed Spence

Guglielmo Vicario looks sure to hold down the number one spot at Tottenham Hotspur next season. An ankle injury kept him out of action between December and February last term and the shot-stopper will be hoping for a more injury-free campaign.

The emergence of Djed Spence was one of the positives under Ange Postecoglou and Pedro Porro could remain influential on the other flank. There are major questions over the future of Cristian Romero, who was already linked with a move to Spain before his disheartened response at the Aussie’s sacking. TBR Football is just one publication to suggest that Frank could bring Nathan Collins to north London while Calciomercato.it suggest that Fikayo Tomori could head to Spurs on a swap deal for Radu Dragusin.

Midfielders: James Maddison, Angel Gomes, Yehor Yarmolyuk

Spurs lacked bite in midfield throughout the Premier League campaign last season and that is something Daniel Levy could look to fix with Frank. Lille midfielder Angel Gomes will find a new club this summer having left as a free agent, and it’s been widely speculated that could be Tottenham Hotspur.

Meanwhile, Spurs have also been linked with rising Brentford star Yarmolyuk, who was a favourite under Frank at the Gtech Community Stadium. There’s still more to come from James Maddison too in the heart of midfield.

Thomas Frank tipped to bring Brentford winger to Spurs

Wingers: Bryan Mbeumo, Son Heung-min

Striker: Dominic Solanke

There are some murmurs over an exit for club captain Son Heung-min but they seem muted. Frank will be keen to have the South Korean in his side with his experience likely vital to overseeing a smooth transition.

Another Brentford player linked with a move to follow Frank to Spurs is Bryan Mbeumo, who has no shortage of suitors in the summer window with the Bees expected to sell. Dominic Solanke is set to lead the line with Richarlison linked with a move back to former club Everton.

In other news, Arsenal and Tottenham beaten to Southampton teenager transfer, but it's not Tyler Dibling.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the hunt for some new signings this summer

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Tottenham Hotspur finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table this past season. They will be hoping to compete higher up the division next time around. Nevertheless, the London outfit were able to win the Europa League after beating Manchester United in the final in Bilbao last month.

Thomas Frank has been appointed as the new head coach at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He has been picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou. The 51-year-old has caught the eye at Brentford over the past few years.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Justin Kluivert move

Spurs are ‘weighing up’ a move for £42m-rated AFC Bournemouth attacker Justin Kluivert this summer, according to CaughtOffside. They are being linked with a swoop for the 26-year-old over the next couple of months. The report adds that Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United are also admirers.

Kluivert, who is a Holland international with seven caps under his belt, has been a key player for the Cherries since joining them in 2023. They could now face a battle to keep hold of him in this window amid attention from elsewhere. He has made 75 appearances for the Dorset club in all competitions and has scored 22 goals, 13 of which came in the last campaign.

The Amsterdam-born man rose up through the academy at Ajax before going on to break into their first-team as a teenager. He found the net on 13 occasions in 56 outings before Roma snapped him up. The forward has since embarked on spells at RB Leipzig, OGC Nice and Valencia before his switch to England.

What now for Tottenham Hotspur after Thomas Frank arrival?

Spurs will be in the hunt for new additions. Frank will be eager to put his own stamp on his newly inherited squad with some reinforcements. Kluivert could be seen as someone to bolster their attacking department ahead of next term.

Following Frank’s appointment, former footballer Jan Molby has said: "He sees problems and solves problems. It's a great strength for any manager to have. There have been a couple of seasons when people have thought Brentford would struggle that year, but they didn't. He kept finding new solutions.

"Who would have thought after losing Ivan Toney he would be able to produce a pair like he has done this season, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa? Thomas has earned the right and he's got what it takes. I think it's a really exciting appointment for Spurs."

He added: "I just have this feeling that for all those things people might be worried about - his career in Denmark, never having managed a club like this - the players will like him. They will like the clarity. They will like his personality, his honesty. He is a very good man-manager. I think he'll be absolutely fine. In the end, it boils down to what he does on the pitch, but I think he's got all the tools to do the job.

"His big strength is he's very clear with the players. He will say: 'This is what I expect and if we all get that we'll be OK.' Thomas is very open. He's a great communicator, which is very important. He's got time for everybody. He doesn't feel the need to pull the wool over anyone's eyes. He's clear in what he wants."

Tottenham Hotspur have several high profile followers including Marvel actors, huge pop stars and businessmen.

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It’s been an unforgettable year to be a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, whether a humble season ticket holder or an A-lister sitting up in the executive suites.

Spurs are one of the biggest clubs in the world and this year’s Europa League triumph was the first piece of silverware for the club since getting their hands on the League Cup in 2008 and a first European triumph since a 1984 UEFA Cup win.

LondonWorld looks at 10 famous Tottenham Hotspur fans who will have been celebrating this year and why they follow Spurs, ranked by their reported net worth.

Famous Tottenham Hotspur fans

AJ Tracey, Rapper - £4 million

The rapper is a Tottenham Hotspur fan thanks to his dad. In an interview with the club’s official website he opened up on his love for Spurs. AJ Tracey said: “My dad giving me the purple Pony shirt, late 1990s, and giving me a big hug. I’ve still got that shirt. It’s tiny, but I’ll never get rid of it.”

When asked about his season ticket routine, he said: “I tend to drive in now, usually meet my younger brother along the way. He lives in a different side to London to me. He might be an even bigger fan than me - he’s got a lot of trivia! We’ll park up, walk around the front of the stadium, get a bite to eat, sit down, excited, get a drink and say ‘hi’ to everyone around me. I’m a Season Ticket Holder, so I know everyone around me. It’s like a family.”

Emma Raducanu, Tennis Player - £10 million

US Open champion Emma Raducanu came to love Tottenham Hotspur through her coaching team who were ‘desperately’ trying to convert the tennis star. She was even given a customised Tottenham Hotspur shirt to form those bonds.

That worked and after Euro 2021, Raducanu said: “I loved following the Euros last year and watching Harry Kane, who's obviously the England captain, and Son, I'm a big fan of him as well.”

Nicholas Kyrgios, Tennis Player - £8 million

It’s a pretty simple reason why Australian tennis star Nicholas Kyrgios supports Tottenham Hotspur and that’s thanks to FIFA. He said: “I play computer games a lot and I used to like Emmanuel Adebayor on FIFA. At the time, he played for Spurs, so I supported them and have never changed.”

Kyrgios was seen warming up in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt at Wimbledon in 2017. The sportsman also visited the Spurs training ground in 2014 to watch the team behind-the-scenes.

Dave Bautista, Actor - £12 million

The actor has been in several high profile films over recent years including Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy and Blade Rune 2049. The 56-year-old was born in Washington DC but found an affinity for Tottenham Hotspur while on set one year.

He told Soccer AM: “I’ve been adopted by Tottenham. A very good friend of mine who was on my make-up team for Guardians of the Galaxy talked to me about football and I said I know absolutely nothing. He said, ‘You don’t have a team? Well you do know, and came in with a Tottenham jersey.”

A cheeky Noel Gallagher, known for his Manchester City love, was on the programme that day and replied: “If I knew nothing about football I’d be a Tottenham fan.”

Tom Holland, Actor - £30 million

The Spiderman star is another who has been outspoken in his love for the club, giving an interview to the Tottenham Hotspur website. In 2021 he did an interview alongside Son Heung-min and admitted the 2019 Champions League run had converted him into a superfan.

Speaking in September 2023 as Ange Postecoglou began his work at the club, he said: "We are really enjoying it. It seems like they are playing really great football. The lads seem like they are really enjoying it so us, as Tottenham fans, right now, it feels really good."

Michael McIntyre, Comedian - £64 million

McIntyre is regularly seen at Spurs matches and featured across the club’s social media channels. Speaking to TNT Sports last season, he said: “Crouchy asked if I would come down and say hi, and I’d never say no to Crouchy.

“I woke him [Crouchy] up on the Midnight Gameshow in his holiday home, that was super fun. It’s a pleasure to be here. I sit up there, that’s why I’m in a suit and not allowed to get angry. I went to the Brighton game last week and that was a tense experience.”

Adele, Singer - £176 million

Adele was born in Tottenham and spent her early childhood there. The singer has been spotted wearing Spurs scarves and sung ‘Glory, Glory, Tottenham Hotspur’ for the club.

In 2020 when playing at London, she opened up about her love for the club. When releasing her album in 2021, the Spurs social media channel wrote: “Hometown glory. Congratulations on the new album.”

JK Rowling and Sir Alan Sugar two of Spurs’ richest famous followers

Mark Wahlberg, Actor - £320 million

How deep the actor’s love for Tottenham Hotspur runs is maybe questionable, but Wahlberg has been seen sporting Spurs clobber. He’s recorded some promotional material for the club’s social media accounts and not been afraid to land a dig at north London rivals Arsenal.

JK Rowling, Author - £800 million

The Harry Potter author is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur through her family. She once said: “I'm not a very passionate supporter and I certainly don't get very depressed if they're not doing very well but if I was to turn up to watch anyone it would be Spurs.”

Sir Alan Sugar, Businessman - £1.1 billion

The Apprentice star is one of the club’s most outspoken fans and regularly shares his thoughts about Tottenham Hotspur on social media. Sir Alan even invested in the club alongside Terry Venables back in 1991.

Sugar eventually sold his stake in February 2001 but was involved in plenty of high profile decisions during his time at the club. He went on to donate £3 million from the proceeds of the club’s sale to the refurbishment of the Hackney Empire.

In other news, QPR and Tottenham transfer sagas begin as club publishes retained list.

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Tottenham Hotspur could look to replace any void left by Yves Bissouma this summer with a move for Brentford star Yehor Yarmolyuk.

It's a summer of change in north London with Ange Postecoglou sacked and Brentford boss Thomas Frank expected to take the host seat. The Aussie's dismissal is not believed to have done down well with several of the first team squad.

Postecoglou led Spurs to a historic Europa League win last season and was sent messages of thanks from players when it was announced that he would be leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The manager had shared his desire to stay for a third season during the club's trophy parade.

Yves Bissouma disheartened by Ange Postecoglou departure

One of the most heartfelt messages came from Bissouma, who hinted at a secret last conversation with Postecoglou before he was sacked. The 28-year-old has been with the club since 2022, having signed from Brighton for £30 million.

He was a prominent figure under Postecoglou but Football Insider have now cited Paul Robinson in a report that the club would be listening to offers for the unsettled box-to-box midfielder.

Should Bissouma move, CaughtOffside claim that Spurs have a new midfield target in Yarmolyuk. Those links gathering pace with Frank expected to make the switch across London.

The Ukrainian is a player Frank knows and loves. The 21-year-old made 31 Premier League appearances last season and was particularly impressive in the 4-2 win over Newcastle United in December.

After that match, a video of Frank's half time team talk was shared online. In that clip, the manager praised Yarmolyuk in front of his colleagues, saying 'What a player guys' before a round of applause.

Brentford want £25m for Tottenham Hotspur target

CaughtOffside claim that Brentford have put a £25 million price tag on the player but are prioritising keeping the rising star, who is still contracted until 2031.

The article adds that an unnamed Premier League club and a La Liga outfit have inquired about the midfielder. Burnley, Leeds United and Everton are said to be interested alongside Spurs with Borussia Dortmund and Napoli also said to be monitoring the Bees' man. None of those clubs are believed to have made a formal approach yet.

Yarmolyuk coincidentally gave an in depth interview to the Brentford club website prior to the match against Tottenham Hotspur in January. In that talk, he opened up on moving to the UK and the importance of Mariia Manirko, premium services executive at Brentford - it remains to be seen which staff follow Frank to Spurs but the manager is known to want to maintain some of the team that has served him so well in west London.

In that interview the player also shared an affinity for London, which could give Spurs the advantage over other suitors. Yarmolyuk said: “I didn’t speak English at all and when you can’t understand anything, it’s very tough. Language was the biggest thing but with time, it’s getting easier and easier. Mariia helped me a lot with everything from the language, to renting a flat and finding a place.

“Everyone helped me a lot. We have a friendly team who can help you in a tough moment as well as when it’s good. Now, I’m happy that I moved but it was a big step in my life. For me, it’s a second home. I feel like I’m at home now, and it also feels more like home because we have a lot of Ukrainians here [in London].”

In other news, Tottenham handed transfer boost over midfielder with 17 goal contributions as Man City drop out.

Manchester United have bolstered their youth academy once again with the signing of a Southampton star.

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been beaten to the signing of rising Southampton star Harley Emsden-James by Premier League rivals Manchester United.

The north London rivals were named alongside Chelsea as teams who had been tracking the 16-year-old, alongside the Red Devils. However, it is the North West outfit that have won the transfer race and will pay a fee of £1 million to bring the player to Old Trafford.

Manchester United will also have to pay add-ons given the player’s young age and Southampton, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, have negotiated a 20 per cent sell on clause for the player.

Manchester United beat Arsenal and Spurs to sign youth star

The United-bound player is not the teenager tipped to make a high profile exit from Southampton this summer. 19-year-old Tyler Dibling enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Premier League last term and has also been linked with Manchester United, as well as Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool and several Premier League sides.

Emsden-James is somewhat of an unknown to Premier League fans having never played for the Saints first team. He is, however, playing above his age group having been turning out for the under-18 Southampton side despite only turning 16 in March.

The England youth international is a coup for Manchester United, who continue to be prolific when it comes to signing up youth talent as part of a new transfer strategy. The club hopes that a focus on the future will put less pressure on spending huge sums on recruiting first team players.

Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven have both moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal last year and made their debuts for the Red Devils first team. It’s thought to be unlikely that Emsden-James makes an immediate impact on the first team and will instead work with the under-18 side at the club.

Heaven signed for Manchester United from the Gunners on February 1 and has already made six first team appearances. Explaining his decision to make the move, he said: “The opportunities that the young players have got here in the past. I think United had the most minutes given to teenagers last season [2023/24]. That convinced me to come here. And the people and the fans here are quite loving, and I felt that when I was playing. They’re so supportive.”

Mikel Arteta reflects on Premier League youth production

Speaking about youth production at Arsenal in January, as Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri impressed in the first team, manager Mikel Arteta said it is ‘impossible’ for the side to produce as many top players as clubs such as Barcelona. He put that down to regulations on English clubs.

Arteta, who started his career at Barcelona, said: “For example we lived in La Masia. To replicate that here is impossible. We cannot do it. It is the most unique environment I have seen in my life, the most competitive, the most inspiring and the most professional environment at any club or academy that I have seen that replicates a first-team environment at 14 or 15 years old. To do that with the capacity to recruit from all over Spain, or all over the world if you wanted at that time, that is very difficult to achieve.

“It’s so limited, that’s why with the financial situation that all the clubs have at the moment. But that’s a regulation – it might change, it might not. We just need to be so good with the actual regulation right now. But it is very different in Europe. That’s the thing that I don’t think is very, very fair.”

In other news, Arsenal and Chelsea 'target' is 'furious' with club after fresh transfer twist.

Tottenham are said to be interested in a move for a winger as they prepare to appoint a new manager.

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Tottenham are being linked with a Premier League winger as they look to build a squad good enough to compete in the Champions League next season. Spurs need to strengthen significantly to make the step up. and whoever takes over from Ange Postecoglou is going to demand such improvements to take the job.

Thomas Frank is likely to be the next man in, and he will want players who fit his brand of football, which is an attractive brand at that. Injuries tore Tottenham’s season apart last term, and that highlighted the lack of depth within the squad, and unless it is addressed, it will be exposed further when competing in the higher level of the Champions League.

It has been a strange summer so far for Spurs, given their lack of manager, but we have still seen some players being linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium. Attackers are most commonly linked, which is no surprise given the space in the Tottenham attack, with Timo Werner returning to RB Leipzig.

One of the latest links involves AFC Bournemouth wideman Antonio Semenyo, who is being heavily linked with a move this summer. The 25-year-old scored 13 times and provided seven assists in the season just gone. The winger is under a long-term contract with the Cherries, and reports have claimed he will command an asking price of £70million this summer.

It’s unclear whether Spurs will commit so much money to one player, but former scout Mick Brown believes they are interested, telling Football Insider: “Semenyo has had a very good season at Bournemouth and a lot of clubs have taken note of that. Tottenham are certainly among them, and they’ve been very impressed by what they’ve seen. He’s built a justified reputation for himself and now I think he’s ready for the step up.

“With Man United focusing elsewhere, Tottenham will be given the chance to make a move with a free run at him, and I expect they’ll want to take that chance. If they can wrap it up quickly, it will be far easier than getting involved in a bidding war.”

Semenyo on his future

Speaking to The Athletic about transfer links during the season, Semenyo said: “I do hear it. But I try not to take too much notice. It is so early in the season and that can all fade away in a split second.

“It is great to hear they are interested — I don’t know how true that is — but I just want to focus on my game, continue doing what I’m doing, causing problems, scoring goals, getting assists. That’s the main thing. If that does come we will deal with that then but at this moment in time it is just about staying focused on what the goal and the plan is this year.”

Though, Semenyo also admitted: “I am an Arsenal fan. I don’t conflict the two with my job. It is great to play against Arsenal, a team I have watched all my life and I want to play for the top clubs as well. In order for that to happen I need to prove it.”

Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to bring in some new signings this summer

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Tottenham Hotspur are poised to name Thomas Frank as their new manager. They have picked the Brentford boss as the man they want to replace Ange Postecoglou. He has been in charge of the Bees since 2018 and has done an impressive job.

Spurs finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table this past season. They were able to win the Europa League though. The London outfit beat fellow top flight side Manchester United in the final in Bilbao.

Tottenham Hotspur eye move for Brentford ace Mikel Damsgaard

Spurs are ‘weighing up’ a move for Brentford attacking midfielder Mikel Damsgaard this summer, according to CaughtOffside. Frank could look to bring the Denmark international, who has 32 caps under his belt, to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with him. The report adds that Aston Villa, Newcastle United and West Ham are also keen, as well as Napoli and Inter Milan.

Damsgaard, 24, joined the Bees back in 2022. He has since made 97 appearances in all competitions, 43 of which came in the last campaign, and he has scored three goals. His contract at the Brentford Community Stadium expires in 2030 meaning they are under no pressure to sell him just yet and can wait for the right offer to come in for his signature.

If Frank joined Spurs, he would need to add some more quality to the squad. They struggled in the league and must bolster their ranks. They have the chance to bring in some new faces over the next couple of months.

Would Brentford’s Mikel Damsgaard suit Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs could see Damsgaard as someone to bring in some quality. He would give them more competition and depth if he signed for them. In addition, he could offer them something different going forward.

The Jyllinge-born man joined his local team as a youngster before rising up through the academy ranks at Nordsjælland. He was a regular at various different youth levels before breaking into the first-team. Damsgaard went on to play 93 matches as a teenager and found the net on 13 occasions.

His emergence in the Danish Superliga resulted in Sampdoria moving for him in 2020. He then spent two years in Italy and scored two goals in 49 outings before Brentford came calling. He isn’t a regular goal scorer but creates chances for his teammates.

The Bees handed him a new deal back in January. Frank said at the time: “I am very happy that Mikkel has signed a new contract with us. This season, he is starting to show what we believed we’d get from him. We knew that wouldn’t happen straight away because of the time he was out before he came here, but it ended up being longer than expected - both for him and us.

“Mikkel was then unlucky with another injury but, after two years of relatively consistent training and a good environment - and with patience both ways - we are now seeing the fruit of the work. He has been one of our best players this season; we are very dangerous when he is playing. But there is more to come from Mikkel. It has been half a season, now he needs to perform for a full season. We need to add layers, but I am happy with what he is doing.”

Spurs aren’t just wanting to bring Thomas Frank to north London from Premier League rivals Brentford.

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Tottenham Hotspur are working towards appointing Thomas Frank as the club’s new manager following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, but it looks to be more than just the head coach moving across London from Brentford.

Postecoglou was sacked by Spurs last week with the Europa League triumph not enough for a dismal Premier League campaign to be forgiven. Several names had been linked with taking over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but it is now widely reported that it will be Frank who takes the hotseat.

The 51-year-old has cultivated a reputation as one of the best managers around over his seven years at Brentford. Only Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver have been in their positions longer.

Tottenham Hotspur in ‘complicated’ Thomas Frank talks

Frank has led Brentford from the Championship to the Premier League and cemented the club’s position in the top flight. He’s not done it alone with a well respected team of backroom staff that the manager and Spurs appear keen to have follow him to his new club.

In an update on talks with Frank earlier today, Sky Sports suggested that while Spurs want Frank and he wants them, the details around the move are proving complicated. An update read: “Further talks are expected to take place this morning between Tottenham and Brentford over Thomas Frank.

“The clubs discussed compensation yesterday and those negotiations will continue today, but the deal is not agreed yet. Talks are also involving a number of backroom staff that Frank wants to take with him to Spurs Those are understood to include Justin Cochrane, who is also part of England’s coaching staff under Thomas Tuchel.”

Spurs look to deal Brentford another ‘big blow’

Losing Cochrane would be a setback for Brentford with the 43-year-old an early frontrunner to take on the Brentford role permanently following Frank’s departure. Instead, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna appears to be a leading candidate to take over at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Commenting on those links of Cochrane moving to Spurs alongside Frank, Hounslow Herald journalist Sam Tabuteau wrote: “Justin Cochrane under discussion to follow Frank to Tottenham. Has links to Spurs and would be considered a big blow for Brentford given his reputation.”

He added: “Understand Frank ideally wants Justin Cochrane, Claus Norgaard, Keith Andrews and Manu Sotelo to join him at Tottenham. He also wants Brentford’s fitness coach - Tom Perryman has been with the club since 2014, so would presume it’s him Frank is after.”

Tottenham Hotspur have already seen first team coach Ryan Mason leave the club this summer to take on the managerial role at West Brom, which leaves at least one vacancy in the dugout. Meanwhile, Frank has also now been touted to go knocking at his former club with widespread reports of interest in Bryan Mbeumo.

Spurs have also previously been linked with a move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa. Meanwhile, should Cristian Romero leave the club and complete a move to La Liga, Nathan Collins has been touted as a replacement by the Hounslow Herald.

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Tottenham Hotspur could do with adding some more firepower to their ranks this summer. They finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table which ultimately cost Ange Postecoglou his job, despite their Europa League triumph. The London outfit beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao last month.

Spurs are in for a significant couple of months ahead of the next campaign. They have the chance to bolster their squad with some new faces over the next couple of months. Some current players could also head out the exit door to free up space and funds.

Tottenham Hotspur step up Antoine Semenyo pursuit

Spurs will ‘step up’ their interest in AFC Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo amid competition from Manchester United and Liverpool, according to Sky Sports. They are keen to lure the forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to inject more quality into their attacking department. It remains to be seen at this stage whether the Cherries will be able to keep hold of him amid attention from elsewhere.

Semenyo, 25, has been on the books of his current club since joining them back in 2023. He has since become one of their most prized assets and has scored 22 goals in 89 games in all competitions to date, 13 of which came last term. The player is also a Ghana international with 27 caps under his belt so far in his career.

The London-born man rose up through the academy ranks at Bristol City and was a regular for them at various different youth levels. He was loaned out away from Ashton Gate to Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland to get some experience under his belt. He then broke into the Robins’ first-team and went on to fire 21 goals in 125 outings before making the step up to the top flight when Bournemouth swooped in.

What is the latest regarding Tottenham Hotspur target Antoine Semenyo at AFC Bournemouth?

Semenyo was handed a new long-term contract by Bournemouth last year. That means they are under no financial pressure to sell him just yet. Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool may need to fork out a hefty fee to try and get him.

After securing an extension 12 months ago, the Cherries’ chief executive Neill Blake said: “It has been clear for all to see the rate of Antoine’s development since joining 18 months ago. He has gone from strength to strength, and enjoyed an incredible first full season with us. Agreeing on a new long-term contract was important for us to recognise his contribution as a key member of our squad. We’re excited to see this continue for years to come.”

Semenyo has flourished under the guidance of Andoni Iraola. Regarding the influence of his manager, he said: “It’s a lot of running (style of play), I’d say that! But I think it’s worked really well. It has been tough. But it’s a benefit for all of us, being fitter. At least we can run longer in games and hopefully kill teams off. There’s loads of running. The running is crazy, but you just have to give your all.”

Chelsea and Manchester City are the two Premier League clubs under extra pressure to complete deals ahead of the Club World Cup.

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Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have a mini Deadline Day looming over them this evening with a new-look transfer market ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

The expanded Club World Cup in the United States has led to date adjustments with the transfer window. The first mini window opened on June 1 and will close at 7 pm BST on Tuesday, June 10.

The early week of business was approved to help teams preparing for the Club World Cup to bring new players into their ranks. From the Premier League, that is just Chelsea and Manchester City, but all clubs have been able to conduct business over the past nine days.

FIFA rules demand that a transfer window cannot span any longer than 16 weeks, which is what has led to the unique split this year. The transfer window will reopen on Monday, June 16 when the Club World Cup has been underway for two days.

That means the biggest pressure to beat the deadline tonight is on Chelsea, with the London outfit’s owners known to be taking the Club World Cup very seriously. The Blues will need to wait until June 27 to register any new arrivals signed after the window opens again.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also been named in plenty transfer rumours ahead of today’s deadline and LondonWorld looks at what each club are working on right now.

Chelsea in goalkeeper talks and look to improve £30m winger bid

Enzo Maresca has already seen the club move early in the transfer window to sign highly-rated Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The 22-year-old, who bagged 12 Premier League goals last term, arrived at Stamford Bridge for £30 million and the striker will be available for the Club World Cup.

There appears to be two other deals that the club are looking to push through ahead of the deadline this evening. The first is a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Maresca is known not to be convinced by his first team goalkeeper options in west London and the French number one could be the answer to those problems. Chelsea have submitted a £15 million offer for the shot-stopper, who is in the final 12 months of his contract, but the Serie A giants are thought to want at least £25 million. The Athletic has reported that if a fee is not agreed imminently, the Blues could walk away from those talks.

Elsewhere, The Standard reports that Chelsea are in ‘ongoing talks’ with Borussia Dortmund over the signing of Jamie Gittens. The Blues saw a £29.5 million opening bid rejected for the exciting 20-year-old and could have to pay almost double that fee. It has already been confirmed that Jadon Sancho will return to Manchester United and hinted that Noni Madueke is transfer listed, making the flanks a key area for recruitment.

Arsenal sweat over Zubimendi transfer as £70m Sesko deal under threat

Arsenal transfer talk on Deadline Day appears to be centred on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The Spaniard has long been linked with a £51 million move to the Emirates Stadium and that transfer was set to be the first confirmed by new sporting director Andrea Berta.

However, reports on Tuesday claim that Real Madrid are serious contenders to sign Zubimendi and keep the player in La Liga. That is cause for concern at Arsenal but transfer specialist Guillem Balague wrote on social media platform X: “When Real Madrid come calling, all kinds of doubts normally happen even if a deal is very advanced (agreed and more) with another club.

“But let's say that Zubimendi, aware of the recent interest of Real Madrid, has not been affected at all by it. He is very very calm It sounds to me Arsenal have got the player fully wrapped up.”

The Gunners also remain in talks over a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal need a new source of goals and that move could be put under time pressure today. Sky Sports are reporting that Al-Hilal are also interested in the £70 million rated bagsman, and are pushing to get a deal done today ahead of their involvement in the Club World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur focus on Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur also appear to be locked in negotiations on Deadline Day but, rather than a player transfer, the next deal the club agrees is set to be with Brentford manager Thomas Frank. That is not affected by the imminent deadline as Frank prepares to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs transfer business will likely come later in the window when the Dane has got his affairs in order. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has speculated that part of the discussions with Frank have been over the club’s shopping list this summer but time will tell who is on the top of that.

In other news, Chelsea's next transfer after Mike Maignan in doubt as 'asking price' claim made.