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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has given the green light for Spurs to push to sign Manchester City winger Jack Grealish after the club held talks with his representatives, according to Football Transfers.

Grealish's future at the Etihad Stadium is up in the air as it stands after he was left out of Pep Guardiola's Club World Cup squad in America. It's a telling sign that the England international could be heading through the exit door after a difficult 2024/2025 campaign.

The former Aston Villa man struggled to make an impact in the previous season, with Guardiola preferring the likes of Savinho and Jeremy Doku out wide. A departure now feels inevitable, but there is the obvious issue that Grealish earns around £300,000-a-week with City.

Frank Green Lights Tottenham Move for Grealish

Spurs have already held talks with his representatives

According to a report from Football Transfers, Frank has now given the green light for Tottenham to pursue a move to sign Manchester City winger Grealish. The English forward has emerged as a priority target for Spurs, and the north London club have already held talks with his representatives over a potential transfer.

Grealish's lack of minutes during the 2024/2025 season tells you all you need to know about what Guardiola thinks of him at the moment. His production in front of goal hasn't been good enough for a side pushing to win the Premier League title, and it now seems like the ideal time for the two parties to go their separate ways.

It will be interesting to see whether Grealish would be willing to take a pay cut at his next club, as it's difficult to envisage any Premier League side paying his wages after his recent form. A loan move with Man City paying some of his salary feels like the inevitable conclusion for Grealish.

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Tottenham Hotspur are tracking Richard Rios at the Club World Cup and have refused to rule out attempting to win the race for the Palmeiras star's signature as newly-appointed head coach Thomas Frank sets his sights on upgrading his current options at Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

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Spurs completed the permanent acquisition of Mathys Tel last weekend, thanks to an agreement in the region of £30million being reached with reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich following a productive loan spell, but there is a desire to secure fresh faces in the aftermath of getting their hands on the Europa League trophy.

Frank has been tasked with building on ending the lengthy wait for silverware, having been installed as Ange Postecoglou's successor on a three-year contract after Tottenham forked out a lucrative compensation fee to lure him away from Brentford, and the Danish tactician is being backed by chairman Daniel Levy in the transfer market.

Spurs Still Monitoring Rios at Club World Cup

North Londoners consider upping ante in pursuit of midfielder

Frank and members of Tottenham's recruitment department are keeping tabs on Rios, according to GMS sources, but they are in danger of missing out on getting the deal over the line unless they move quickly because up to 10 admirers have sent scouts to watch him in action for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup.

The central midfielder has been described as a 'freak athlete' by scout Ben Mattinson, thanks to his physicality and determination to protect the backline, and he is firmly on Spurs' radar as they prepare for a season which will see them compete in the Champions League thanks to their European glory in the 2024/25 campaign.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have decided to continue monitoring Rios, who shone during Palmeiras' goalless draw with Portuguese heavyweights Porto in their Club World Cup opener last weekend, and they are weighing up whether to up the ante in their pursuit.

But the north Londoners may have to put a considerable amount of their budget towards landing the Colombia international as there have been suggestions that he has a release clause worth in the region of £85million written into his contract, which would complicate matters if they aim to tempt him away from his current surroundings.

Tottenham are confident that Rios has developed his control and dominance in the middle of the park, GMS sources have learned, while his ability to read the game and open up play with his technical brilliance have been pinpointed as eye-catching traits as they look to bolster their options.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Richard Rios has been averaging five ball recoveries and 1.2 tackles per outing in the Brazilian top flight this season

Frank Facing Competition for Rios Agreement

Premier League rivals among Colombian's additional suitors

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are not the only Premier League side eyeing Rios as Nottingham Forest sent a representative to run the rule over him during Palmeiras' stalemate with Porto, while Manchester United have also been contemplating whether to formalise their interest.

The 25-year-old's contract is not due to expire until the end of 2028, meaning it is not a foregone conclusion that he will depart during the summer transfer window, but it has been acknowledged that his head could be turned by the prospect of embarking on a fresh challenge in the coming months.

Tottenham may be dragged into a bidding war if they opt to table a formal offer for Rios because he is among the Club World Cup's most watched big-names as suitors aim to tempt him to Europe, GMS sources understand, but he is on their shortlist of potential arrivals as Frank seeks to make his mark.

Although GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs will discover whether Cristian Romero wants to remain in the capital by the end of the month after contemplating whether to push for a move to Atletico Madrid, they are still focused on securing reinforcements in preparation for next term.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 17/06/2025

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Tottenham Hotspur are now set to enter talks to sign Rennes forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, and they are waiting to understand the demands of the Ligue 1 club before making an offer, according to French outlet L'Equipe.

It could be an incredibly busy summer transfer window for Spurs after a mixed season under Ange Postecoglou. The Australian manager delivered a trophy and Champions League football, but their performances in the Premier League were far from acceptable, leading to him being sacked.

Spurs finished in 17th place, just one place above the relegation zone, and they will be thankful that the bottom three sides struggled so much. Just 38 points while suffering 22 losses is unacceptable for a club of Tottenham's stature, and reinforcements will be necessary if they want to start competing in the top half of the table again.

Tottenham Set to Enter Talks for Arnaud Kalimuendo

They are waiting to place an offer

According to a report from French outlet L'Equipe, Tottenham are now ready to make contact with Rennes regarding a move to sign Kalimuendo. It's understood that Spurs are waiting to understand Rennes' demands before making an official offer, but there is clear interest from the Premier League side who are set to step up their pursuit.

Despite being just 23 years old, Kalimuendo has a strong goalscoring record at senior level. The French forward has hit double figures for goals in each of his last two campaigns in the league, hitting a total of 53 strikes in Ligue 1 in 156 games.

Dominic Solanke is likely to lead the line under new manager Thomas Frank, considering Spurs invested a lot of money in him, but they could certainly do with some competition and cover in that position. Kalimuendo, described as a 'real killer' in front of goal by analyst Ben Mattinson, who also compared him to Sergio Aguero, could be an ideal addition as he's already making an impact at a young age.

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Tottenham have entered the summer transfer battle to sign Brentford defender Nathan Collins, journalist Graeme Bailey has reported.

The Lilywhites, along with Arsenal and Liverpool, are reportedly showing strong interest in the 24-year-old centre-back as they aim to reunite their new boss Thomas Frank with another of his former players.

Spurs are also said to be keen on winger Bryan Mbeumo’s arrival, although they are behind Manchester United in the race for the 25-year-old, who is prioritising a move to Old Trafford this summer.

Collins has reportedly been identified as an ‘ideal’ replacement for Cristian Romero, who has suitors at Atletico Madrid and could depart in the coming weeks of the transfer window.

Tottenham Eyeing Move for Nathan Collins

Face stiff competition from Arsenal and Liverpool

According to Bailey, Tottenham face stiff competition from both Arsenal and Liverpool for Collins this summer amid the 24-year-old’s impressive season under Frank.

The 'exceptional' 30-cap Irish international has played every single minute of Brentford’s Premier League campaign, scoring two goals and providing five assists, helping the Bees finish 10th.

Brentford are expected to demand a significant fee for Collins this summer, considering he is tied to a long-term contract until June 2029.

The 24-year-old joined the Bees from Wolves in the summer of 2023 for a fee of £23m and remains the club’s second most expensive signing after Igor Thiago.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Collins is the only outfield player to have played every single minute of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy summer window following Frank’s appointment and are believed to have placed the signing of a new winger at the top of their agenda.

While loanee Manor Solomon is now expected to be handed another chance in the first team, Spurs are also considering potential incomings, with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo emerging as an option.

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Tottenham Hotspur appreciate both Southampton winger Tyler Dibling and Brentford forward Yoanne Wissa, alongside Bryan Mbeumo, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

It's set to be a busy summer transfer window for Spurs after they managed to qualify for the Champions League following their Europa League triumph. The north London outfit are entering a new era under Thomas Frank, after Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his duties earlier this month.

Despite Postecoglou ending Tottenham's trophy drought, it was a disappointing season outside of that, losing 22 Premier League games and finishing just outside the relegation zone. As a result, plenty of reinforcements will be necessary if they want to head back in the right direction.

Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Forward Pursuit

Dibling and Wissa admired

Writing in his exclusive newsletter, Romano has provided an update on Tottenham's pursuit of a new forward. Romano has confirmed that Southampton's Dibling and Brentford's Wissa are both appreciated by the north London club, but there have been no concrete talks yet...

"Both are appreciated but no concrete talks took place yet, an internal meeting with Thomas Frank will take place this week."

Reports have suggested that Southampton could demand in the region of £100m to allow Dibling to depart, but considering their relegation to the Championship, it will be interesting to see whether they can hold out for such a significant figure. Back in January, The Evening Standard claimed that Brentford were asking for around £40m for Wissa, but with Mbeumo heavily linked with a departure, they'll likely find it difficult to justify allowing both to leave the club.

Wissa and Dibling are different profiles, with the former more of a central player and the latter usually deployed on the right-hand side of attack, meaning there is a chance they could look to bring both in as they hope to transform Frank's attacking options.

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Having had a 23-year professional career, former England shot-stopper Ben Foster is well-positioned to identify talent. The goalkeeper spent five years at Manchester United and hated every second.

Such were the pressures and Foster's relative inexperience, he was scared of making a mistake. But the experience did enable him to understand what a good player was. When it came to identifying underrated Premier League players on an episode of his 'Fozcast' podcast, Foster was quick to name one former Tottenham Hotspur player whom he describes as simply 'phenomenal'.

Foster Calls Former Spurs Star 'Incredible'

Former international had a wealth of qualities

Foster recognises this player was never going to be the highest goalscorer and assist maker, as that wasn't his game. This was a player who could sit in midfield and get immersed in the contest and, as Foster has said, be very difficult to play against.

"When he got hold of the ball, it was impossible to get near him. He would stick his bum out, he would hold you off, his head was on a swivel, his range of passing was fantastic."

Although not the most famous Spurs player at the time, Foster is talking about former Belgium international Mousa Dembele. For Belgium, Dembele won 82 caps. Foster is not alone in praising Dembele, as ex-England international Dele Alli named him as the best player he ever played with. The midfield 'beast', as Foster described him, was always happy to get stuck in and do the dirty work for his team.

Dembele Was a Leading Light at Spurs

The midfielder was a vital part of Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham side

Dembele had many fine moments in a Spurs shirt. One performance that their fans remember is his efforts in Spurs' Champions League comeback against Juventus. Having been 2-0 down after only 10 minutes, Dembele put in an excellent performance in midfield. Harry Kane pulled one back before the break, before Christian Eriksen levelled things with 20 minutes left. Foster recognised the influence Dembele had.

"He could drive forward with it, and he was powerful."

However, the former Belgium international only played 248 games in the Premier League while at Fulham and Spurs. Foster believes this is a big reason behind Dembele being underrated beyond the clubs he played for. He didn't win anything or score lots of goals, meaning his performances may not have got the attention they deserved.

All Dembele had to show for his time at Spurs was a runners-up medal from the 2015 League Cup Final. Spurs lost 2-0 to Chelsea. That was already the score when Dembele came on as a substitute. By the time Spurs reached the Champions League final in 2019, Dembele was four months into a spell with new club Guangzhou in China. However, Foster is vocal when recalling his teammates' concerns when having to face the midfielder in a match.

"Spurs were lucky to have him for the time that they did. I remember my team, knowing a game against him was coming up, were thinking this is going to be a nightmare on Saturday."

Tottenham should steer clear of signing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and target Southampton's 19-year-old talent Tyler Dibling as their new winger instead this summer.

The Lilywhites are in need of new signings if they are to avoid a repeat of the dismal 2024/25 Premier League campaign that saw them finish in 17th. If not for the three relegated teams failing to put up a fight in the final weeks of the term, Spurs may well have found themselves in a relegation battle.

But with Thomas Frank appointed in place of Ange Postecoglou and Champions League football confirmed for next season thanks to their Europa League triumph, the future certainly looks brighter than initially expected. Nonetheless, Tottenham risk leaving themselves short in other areas if they blow too much of the budget on Mbeumo.

Tottenham Must Prioritise Dibling over Mbeumo

Brentford are likely to drive up the transfer price amid competition

Manchester United were the club intiially most advanced in the race to sign Mbeumo, who had already given his green light on a switch to Old Trafford, but Spurs offered £70 million to hijack the move and complete a sensational raid of Brentford for the Cameroonian international and manager Frank.

It remains unclear whether the Bees are prepared to accept such an offer, and they may well be anticipating an approach from United as they look to maximise the transfer fee they can rake in amid competition.

Tottenham would be wise to avoid any such bidding war and instead target Southampton's Dibling instead, who could be acquired at a much more affordable fee.

The Saints previously set steep asking prices in the region of £100 million earlier last season for the "world-class talent", but it is now believed that a fee closer to £50 million would be enough for the Championship winger.

Moreover, GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Dibling is 'sold' on a move to Tottenham, whereas Mbeumo is known to prefer a switch to Old Trafford over North London.

Signing Mbeumo could offer Tottenham a useful boost, but such a high fee risks forcing them to scale back plans for strengthening other key areas in the squad. Ultimately, last season’s struggles were down to multiple deficiencies across the squad, and moving for Dibling instead would free up funds to address those weaknesses properly.

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Tottenham Hotspur have a genuine interest in signing RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, but they are yet to enter talks, journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed.

Spurs are set to enter a new era after Thomas Frank was confirmed as their new manager, replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite Tottenham winning the Europa League. Tottenham supporters will now be hoping that Daniel Levy decides to back Frank in the transfer market after such a disappointing season domestically.

Although the north London outfit lifted the Europa League trophy, Spurs struggled in the Premier League, losing a monumental 22 games in England's top flight. Reinforcements will be necessary if they want to head back in the right direction, and Champions League football could help them secure new additions.

Tottenham Have Genuine Interest in Xavi Simons

Yet to enter talks

Speaking on Last Word on Spurs, Jacobs has confirmed that Tottenham do have a genuine interest in signing Simons this summer. The respected journalist adds that no talks have started between any of the parties, but a move to the Premier League could be 'one to watch'...

"So Simons and Premier League clubs could genuinely be one to watch. And I can confirm that Spurs like the player, but they've not started talks. They've not decided they're going to bid yet. And again, keep an eye on the price. We're going to hear a lot of Xavi Simons stories."

The addition of Simons would be a statement signing from Levy and Tottenham, proving they are willing to provide new manager Frank with the tools he needs to do the job. Qualifying for the Champions League was imperative to being able to attract players such as Simons, but it remains to be seen whether he would be keen on a move to north London during the summer transfer window.

Tottenham are poised to turn their attention towards signing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in the event that their pursuit for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo falls through, as per Ben Jacobs.

Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, Spurs have funds at hand to bolster their squad thanks to their Europa League final victory over Manchester United that has guaranteed Champions League football next term.

With new boss Thomas Frank at the helm following Ange Postecoglou's departure, Tottenham are pushing to bring Mbeumo alongside the Danish tactician, but the Bees are reluctant to part ways without a significant fee.

Jacobs: Semenyo 'Number One' Alternative to Mbeumo for Spurs

Frank is looking to sign a new forward

Speaking to Last Word On Spurs, Jacobs revealed that Tottenham were eyeing a move for Semenyo, who they considered first-choice after Mbeumo.

"[There is] big interest in Semenyo. I’d go so far as to say, if Mbuemo doesn’t come off [for Spurs], Semenyo is the number one choice."

Mbeumo has already given the green light to a move to Manchester United, but the Lilywhites reportedly placed a £70 million bid to land the Cameroonian last week in an attempt to hijack their pursuit. It is thought that the player still prefers Old Trafford as his next destination, though is nonetheless "enticed" by a switch to North London to reunite with Frank.

Tottenham could choose to pursue Semenyo instead, if they are unable to agree a deal with Brentford. The 25-year-old, hailed as an "absolute star", enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Cherries. He registered 13 goals and served up a further six assists in 42 outings across all competitions to rank as one of the best players at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has no interest in losing Semenyo this summer, and it is believed that the south coast side are holding out for a fee in the region of £65 million, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

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Manor Solomon will reportedly be spending pre-season with Tottenham Hotspur following Thomas Frank's appointment as Ange Postecoglou's replacement.

French journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Frank is going to check Solomon out during the off-season as he gets to grips with the Lilywhites' squad. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Leeds United, helping Daniel Farke's side earn promotion as EFL Championship title winners.

Solomon joined Spurs as a free agent in the summer of 2023 due to a FIFA ruling that foreign clubs could suspend their contracts with Ukrainian clubs. He terminated his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk and joined the North Londoners, but struggled for game time, leading to a loan to Elland Road.

Spurs Set To Keep Solomon

Thomas Frank appears to be an admirer

Solomon was a hit at Leeds, managing a superb tally of 10 goals and 12 assists for Farke's Peacocks. GIVEMESPORT sources learned that he had wanted to seal a permanent switch after their promotion was confirmed, but he now looks set to spend pre-season with Spurs.

Tavolieri gave an update on the previously hailed "unplayable" winger's future with a post on X:

"Manor Solomon’s going to start pre-season with Tottenham. Thomas Frank likes what he sees and wants to check him out in training. Currently, the plan is that Manor will stay and play for Tottenham this season."

Solomon has three years left on his contract with Spurs and could become a first-team regular under Frank. He may need to rely on the Israeli attacker amid reports that Son Heung-min is "open to leaving" the North London giants this summer.

Frank's decision comes alongside speculation that he's set to make several intriguing decisions at the start of his reign. Richarlison is reportedly being eyed for his team's number nine starting berth ahead of Dominic Solanke.

Tottenham are also backing the Dane by throwing themselves into the race for his former Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo. Reports claim they have made a £70m offer for the Cameroonian who had initially chosen Manchester United as his preferred destination.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 14.06.2025