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Late deals: Xavi Simons, Alexander Isak and Piero Hincapie could all move before the summer transfer deadline

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We are entering the final days of a memorable summer transfer window and Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are all still pushing for more major signings before Monday night’s 7pm deadline. Arsenal will hold fresh talks on Friday over a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as they seek an initial loan agreement that includes an obligation for a permanent move next year.

Chelsea have agreed a £40million deal with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho are are in discussions with Barcelona over Fermin Lopez, though it seems that Spurs have won the race for Xavi Simons after settling on a £51.8m fee with RB Leipzig after the player arrived in London on Thursday and underwent a medical, with Savinho staying at Manchester City.

Liverpool are plotting a huge second swoop for Alexander Isak after Newcastle appeared to finally open the door by agreeing to sign Nick Woltemade, with Marc Guehi still also firmly in their sights. Manchester United are close to a deal for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, though have denied Kobbie Mainoo a late loan exit from Old Trafford. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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DONE DEAL: West Ham complete Fernandes signing

West Ham have confirmed the arrival of Matheus Fernandes from Southampton.

The deal is worth in excess of £40m.

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Clubs interested in Olise

A variety of clubs are interested in signing Michael Olise from Bayern Munich this summer.

Among them are Liverpool, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain, according to German outlet BILD.

However, they add that reports regarding a release clause in the player’s contract are untrue. Bayern would hope to recoup a nine-figure fee if he were to leave.

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'No intention' for Chelsea to hijack Simons move

Chelsea will not attempt to hijack Tottenham’s move for Xavi Simons.

Spurs have all but completed their deal to sign the Leipzig forward.

Chelsea hold a long-standing interest in the player and were in talks with Leipzig earlier this summer, but never submitted an official bid.

According to the Daily Telegraph, they worry that to submit a bid for Simons would do unnecessary damage to their relationship with Spurs, which they have been focused on building up in recent years.

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Simons completes Tottenham medical

Tottenham are on the verge of completing the signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

The 22-year-old has undergone a medical after a full agreement was reached between the two clubs.

Simons is set to join Spurs in a €60million (£51.9m) deal, with Leipzig also having a sell-on clause.

There are still minor details to be agreed between Simons and the Bundesliga club, but those are not significant and are viewed as a formality.

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Woltemade in Newcastle

Nick Woltemade is in Newcastle today to complete his £65m move from Stuttgart.

The 6ft4in German came close to a move to Bayern Munich earlier in the summer.

He will be a club-record signing for the Magpies, who are braced for Liverpool to make a fresh bid for Alexander Isak.

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Tottenham close in on Simons

Tottenham are fast closing in on a deal to sign Xavi Simons, according to Sky Germany.

An agreement between clubs is thought to be close, as are personal terms.

Today is set to be crucial as Tottenham look to get the player to put pen to paper, with Chelsea still in the picture. The Blues are yet to make a formal offer, though.

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DONE DEAL: Raso leaves Spurs for Frankfurt

Tottenham’s Hayley Raso has been sold to Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Australian spent just one season in north London, making 16 appearances.

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DONE DEAL: Vuskovic leaves Spurs on loan

Luka Vuskovic will spend this season on loan at Hamburg SV, Tottenham have confirmed.

The 18-year-old defender, signed from Hadjuk Split this summer, impressed through pre-season, but has been sent to the Bundesliga to get some more minutes in the legs.

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Chelsea hold new Fermin Lopez talks

Chelsea have held fresh talks over Fermin Lopez after agreeing a deal for Alejandro Garnacho.

The Blues are looking to end another busy transfer window on a high and GiveMeSport claimed yesterday that new discussions had taken place with Barcelona.

But according to Mundo Deportivo, the LaLiga giants have now raised Fermin’s asking price from €70m to €90m with such little time left before the deadline.

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Man Utd reject Kobbie Mainoo loan request

Kobbie Mainoo will definitely not be leaving Manchester United on loan before the deadline, it appears.

The academy graduate has become frustrated with his bit-part role at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim and it was reported this week that he had asked to leave on a temporary basis in search of more regular opportunities.

However, multiple outlets including the BBC now claim that United have rejected that request and want midfielder Mainoo to stay and fight for his place this season.

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RB Leipzig have confirmed that Xavi Simons is discussing a possible summer transfer as the Chelsea target lands in London for Tottenham talks.

Simons has long been expected to join the Blues this summer - with personal terms having already been discussed - but Standard Sport understands that Spurs are interested in a possible deal following their failure to sign Eberechi Eze.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Alejandro Garnacho and are exploring a deal for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez before Monday’s transfer deadline, which could open the door for Spurs to move for Simons.

Simons is keen to leave Leipzig this summer and a move to the Premier League is reportedly his preference.

German outlet BILD reported on Thursday morning that Simons was absent from training because he had flown to London.

And now the Bundesliga side have confirmed the Dutch star is discussing a potential transfer.

A statement to BILD read: “[Simons has been] released until further notice for future discussions.”

BILD report that Spurs are now the most likely destination for Simons as Chelsea concentrate on other targets, having reportedly lodged a first bid for Fermin.

Simons and his representatives will reportedly meet with Spurs on Thursday to discuss the personal terms.

Thomas Frank is set for his first taste of Champions League football

Thomas Frank and the Champions League trophy

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Tottenham are back in the Champions League as they return to Europe’s top competition with silverware under their arm.

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The Europa League winners are back at the table after two and a half seasons away, and face the new League Ph ase for the first time.

Spurs discovered their pot following the conclusion of the play-off ties that were played across Tuesday and Wednesday and now know that plenty of tricky ties await.

The draw takes place today, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5pm BST and much of it will be automated due to the sheer number of fixtures to be organised.

New Spurs boss Thomas Frank may have enjoyed a perfect start to his tenure in the Premier League, but is braced for a first exposure to Champions League football.

Which pot are Tottenham in for the Champions League draw?

Tottenham will be placed in Pot 3, as their current coefficient has them sat 31st in UEFA’s rankings for European teams.

Who can Tottenham face in the Champions League draw?

The ceremony will produce eight opponents for every team, two from each pot. That means Tottenham will play two of the top-ranked clubs.

They cannot play a team from their own country (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester City) at this stage and can only play a maximum of two teams from a different association.

Pot 1: PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona

Pot 2: Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge

Pot 3: PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille

Pot 4: Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Club, Pafos, Kairat

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Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal, Frankfurt, PSV, Slavia Prague, Copenhagen, Pafos

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PSG, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Napoli, Marseille, Galatasaray, Kairat

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The exact make-up of each week in terms of kick-off times and match dates will be provided by UEFA.

Matchday 1: September 16-17, 2025

Matchday 2: September 30-October 1, 2025

Matchday 3: October 21-22, 2025

Matchday 4: November 4-5, 2025

Matchday 5: November 25-26, 2025

Matchday 6: December 9-10, 2025

Matchday 7: January 20-21, 2026

Matchday 8: January 28, 2026

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Thomas Frank is set for his first taste of Champions League football

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Tottenham are back in the Champions League as they return to Europe’s top competition with silverware under their arm.

The Europa League winners are back at the table after two and a half seasons away, and face the new League Ph ase for the first time.

Spurs do not yet know in which pot they will be placed for Thursday’s draw was the sit on the threshold between Pot 2 and Pot 3, but plenty of tricky ties await in any scenario.

The draw takes place on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5pm BST and much of it will be automated due to the sheer number of fixtures to be organised.

New Spurs boss Thomas Frank may have enjoyed a perfect start to his tenure in the Premier League, but is braced for a first exposure to Champions League football.

Which pot are Tottenham in for the Champions League draw?

Tottenham will be placed in Pot 2 or Pot 3, with their final placing to be confirmed following the conclusion of the play-off round on Wednesday evening.

Who can Tottenham face in the Champions League draw?

The ceremony will produce eight opponents for every team, two from each pot. That means Tottenham will play two of the top-ranked clubs.

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They cannot play a team from their own country (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester City) at this stage and can only play a maximum of two teams from a different association.

Pot 1: PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona

Pot 2: Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt

Pot 3: PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille

Pot 4: Monaco, Galatasaray, Union Saint-Gilloise, Athletic Club, Pafos, Kairat

Dream scenario for Tottenham

Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal, Frankfurt, PSV, Slavia Prague, Pafos, Kairat

Nightmare scenario for Tottenham

PSG, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Napoli, Marseille, Monaco, Galatasaray

Champions League group-stage matchdays

The exact make-up of each week in terms of kick-off times and match dates will be provided by UEFA.

Matchday 1: September 16-17, 2025

Matchday 2: September 30-October 1, 2025

Matchday 3: October 21-22, 2025

Matchday 4: November 4-5, 2025

Matchday 5: November 25-26, 2025

Matchday 6: December 9-10, 2025

Matchday 7: January 20-21, 2026

Matchday 8: January 28, 2026

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The 18-year-old officially arrived at Spurs this summer, two years after an agreement was reached to sign the player.

Spurs have decided to send Vuskovic out on loan where he will be afforded far more first-team exposure, and Bundesliga side Hamburg have won the race.

The deal is a straight loan, with no option to make it permanent next summer.

Vuskovic’s departure could have an impact on Spurs’ transfer business in the final days of the window.

The club are prioritising bringing in a No10 and a winger, however Thomas Frank also wants to bolster his options at centre-back.

It is understood that whether Vuskovic remained at the club has been a factor in how hard Spurs push to make a defensive addition, with a final decision on the teenager's loan delayed until now.

Having finally sanctioned that move for Vuskovic, the need to bring in another centre-back has increased.

Kota Takai has missed pre-season with a foot issue and Radu Dragusin is still out with the ACL injury he suffered at the start of the year, leaving Kevin Danso and Ben Davies as cover in the heart of defence.

Spurs are also in talks with Galatasaray as Yves Bissouma moves closer to leaving the club.

The 28-year-old is out of contract at Spurs next summer and is not in Frank's plans.

Discussions are being held with Galatasaray over a loan with an obligation to buy, with Bissouma believed to be keen on the move.

West Ham have been among the other clubs linked with the midfielder, however no official contact was made with Spurs.

It has been apparent for much of the summer that Bissouma would not have a key role to play under Frank, particularly having entered the final 12 months of his contract.

He started just one match in pre-season and that was when Spurs played twice in a day to enable the whole squad to build up their minutes.

The feeling that a move away from the club would suit all parties was strengthened further when Bissouma frustrated Frank by repeatedly being late.

That resulted in Bissouma being dropped for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain and he has not been in the squad for the first two Premier League matches after picking up an injury in training.

Tottenham are hoping for a busy end to the transfer window in terms of both new signings and outgoings.

Thomas Frank has made a strong start to life in the Spurs dugout, winning his first two Premier League matches without conceding a goal, and he wants the squad to be strengthened further before the window shuts on September 1.

Spurs are lining up at least two signings in the next six days, with the focus a No10 and a winger. The club would also like to sign a new centre-back, but that is not deemed to be as pressing a priority.

Standard Sport understands that a move for Como's Nico Paz was never viewed as realistic and is not one Spurs are pursuing.

The club see him as effectively a Real Madrid player, with the LaLiga side having a 50 per cent sell-on clause and the option to buy the 20-year-old back for €10million next summer.

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has been linked with a move to north London, but he is not believed to be on the list of Spurs targets for this window.

Interest in Savinho is more concrete, though that might be a situation out of Spurs' hands. Manchester City are expected to only sanction that transfer if they first sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Frank would ideally like to increase his options at centre-back as well, even if adding more creativity will be prioritised.

A defensive addition could depend on whether Luka Vuskovic leaves on loan, with Spurs yet to make a final decision on whether to keep the 18-year-old at the club this season.

Spurs will listen to offers for Yves Bissouma, who was left out of the UEFA Super Cup squad due to disciplinary reasons earlier this month and is out of contract next summer.

There are no plans to open talks over a new deal and Spurs would be keen to sell during the next week.

West Ham are said to be interested in the 28-year-old, but no contact has been made with Spurs.

The club are also looking to find buyers for Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil, who are expected to depart if suitable offers are received.

However, Spurs will not terminate contracts early to enable players to leave for free this summer, as it has been claimed Girona want them to do for Gil.

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The summer transfer window has just seven more days to run, and there are still plenty of deals in the pipeline, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United among the clubs working to finalise them. The Gunners may have already spent well over £250million this summer, but are not done yet as they hope to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. They have also wrapped up a record deal with Shamrock Rovers for starlet Victor Ozhianvuna.

Liverpool are now expected to step up their pursuit of Alexander Isak following last night's Premier League clash at Newcastle, with a second bid considered imminent. Rodrygo is their back-up plan as the Real Madrid has instructed his agents to find him a new club, with Tottenham also linked.

Spurs have seen a second bid for Nico Paz rejected and were said to be interested in Hincapie before Arsenal got involved. Morgan Rogers and Savinho remain key targets, but Manchester United hope they enter the race for Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea remain confident of signing the Argentine, along with Xavi Simons, but the clock is ticking ahead of the September 1 deadline. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

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Man Utd have dream three-man midfielder shortlist

Manchester United have a three-man dream shortlist for a new midfielder this summer.

According to The Athletic, Ruben Amorim is keen to sign an athletic, dynamic midfielder and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand are most admired.

However, no interest is advanced on a signing and the summer window could well end with Amorim not getting the position filled.

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Chelsea still expect Garnacho to join

Alejandro Garnacho is expected to join Chelsea this summer.

The Athletic's David Ornstein reports that Manchester United have rejected two bids for the player so far this summer but, given Garnacho has no future at Old Trafford, there is an acceptance that a deal will be struck.

Chelsea fans may have to wait until Deadline Day, on Monday, to see the Argentine holding up a blue shirt, though.

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Andrews 'fully expects' Wissa to stay at Brentford

Brentford manager Keith Andrews "fully expects" Yoane Wissa to remain at the club this summer amid interest from Newcastle.

Wissa has been pushing to leave the club before next Monday's transfer deadline, and has not yet featured for the Bees this season despite returning to training last week.

Wissa has been the subject of two rejected Newcastle bids so far this summer, the most recent totalling £40million, and Eddie Howe has also reportedly failed with a £50m bid for Wolves' forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.

It remains to be seen if Newcastle go back in for Wissa, but Bees head coach Andrews remains convinced that the striker is not leaving.

He told reporters of Wissa: "He won't be involved [against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup]. Again, it's just a decision based around what I feel is best for the group. The focus is on the group tomorrow. Yoane won't be involved," Andrew told reporters when the topic of Wissa's future was brought up.

"As far as I'm concerned, there's been no movement in any way and I fully expect Yoane to be here come next Tuesday [after the transfer deadline]. [Reintegration] is the plan. If I didn't think it would be, my stance on it would probably be different."

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Arsenal reach agreement with Hincapie

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Piero Hincapie.

That is according to journalist Nicolo Schira, who adds that the defender has agreed terms on a five-year deal.

Hincapie has a £52million release clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract, but Arsenal are said to want to pay slightly less for the defender.

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Bayern agree terms with Jackson ahead of loan deal talks

Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with Nicolas Jackson as they look to sign the Chelsea striker on loan.

That's according to BILD, who add that the Blues want to sell Jackson permanently or arrange a loan with an obligation to buy next summer.

Jackson is also attracting interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle, and would play second fiddle to Harry Kane at Bayern.

Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade also remains of interest to the German giants.

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Crystal Palace begin talks over Gallagher loan

Crystal Palace have approached Atletico Madrid over a potential loan deal for Conor Gallagher.

Journalist Bobbi Manzi, for News Shopper, reports that Gallagher is open to returning to the club where he spent time on loan four seasons ago.

Gallagher was a key player for Atletico last season but has seen less action during the opening stages of the new campaign.

Fabrizio Romano adds that talks have taken place but, as yet, nothing has been agreed.

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No deal yet between Donnarumma and Man City

Gianluigi Donnarumma has not yet agreed personal terms Manchester City... but a deal is very much on.

That’s according to the i Paper, who report that City are expected to push ahead with the signing of the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper.

Summer signing James Trafford struggled against Tottenham at the weekend, and Pep Guardiola is ready to push ahead with a deal for Donnarumma.

Donnarumma’s representatives have long been in contact with City, with the player very keen to make the move, where he plans to be City’s No1.

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Man Utd accelerate £17m Lammens talks

Manchester United are accelerating talks with Royal Antwerp over a £17million deal for Senne Lammens.

The i Paper report that Lammens would come in to provide competition for Andre Onana, rather than usurp him.

That leaves Altay Bayindir heading for the exit door despite playing in both of United's Premier League games so far this season.

Onana has been recovering from a hamstring injury but his position remains secure under Ruben Amorim for now despite a string of errors last season.

Amorim is not expected to hesitate and play Lammens is Onana continues to struggle.

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Antony to Betis talks progressing

Talks over a transfer to take Antony back to Real Betis on a permanent deal from Manchester United are advancing.

The transfer flop spent last season on loan in Spain after being told to find a new club by Ruben Amorim.

The Telegraph report that talks are ongoing, and that there is ‘hope’ of a deal being completed.

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Tottenham explore £90m Rogers deal

Tottenham are ready to test Aston Villa's resolve with a huge bid for Morgan Rogers.

Journalist Pete O'Rouke claims Rogers is Spurs' dream target for the remainder of the window as they finally look to sign a new No10 at the third time of asking.

Aston Villa are expected to demand £100million. Reports have suggested Spurs would be prepared to spend close to £90m is a deal for Savinho fails.

Interest in the Manchester City winger remains, who will cost around £70m.

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Goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha saw off a below-par City side with relative ease, and Thomas Frank hopes to be able to welcome Destiny Udogie back to match fitness this week.

Asked for an update before facing Manchester City, Thomas Frank said: “Destiny is better. He's trained with the team twice, full training sessions, and also other trainings.

“He is just too short [of fitness] to be involved for City. We want him to train [on Saturday] and have another good week next week as well, but he's in a good place.

The midfielder was left out of the Spurs squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup for disciplinary reasons, and then picked up an injury in training ahead of the Premier League opener against Burnley.

Frank said after the 3-0 win: “Unfortunately he got injured in training yesterday so very unfortunate. An injury we look into how much it is.”

Thomas Frank says Tottenham are not putting a timeframe on how long Dejan Kulusevski will be out, but admits his injury is “a longer one”.

Kulusevski has been out since undergoing knee surgery in May, with Ange Postecoglou stating then that the Swede would be on the sidelines for “at least a few months”.

As expected, Kulusevski has therefore played no part in pre-season and Thomas Frank's only update up to this point was to confirm the 25-year-old will be unavailable for “a long time”.

Reports emerged on Thursday that Kulusevski could be out until 2026 and at his press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to Manchester City, Frank said: “No Kulusevski, he's out. That's a longer one, I don't want to put a timeframe on it.”

Spurs have not put a timeframe on how long Maddison will be out but he is set for a long spell on the sidelines, but he is expected to miss much of this season.

A club statement read: “His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team.

“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.”

The defender recently confirmed that his rehabilitation is going well and he is involved in all the meetings and tactical discussions with Thomas Frank despite being unable to join training with his new manager.

"I had to learn how to walk again. I was on crutches, my knee was really stiff from the surgery. It was a long process but, once I got back to normal walking, it became a positive journey.

He added: "But honestly, I just want to be back on the pitch training with the boys again. I can't wait to be back. I've been working hard, on and off the pitch, with the fitness staff. Once I'm fully fit, I can't wait to be back with the boys and back for the matches too."

After starring on loan at Leeds last season, Manor Solomon has been unable to impress Thomas Frank this season after a mystery injury ruled him out of all the club’s pre-season outings.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank admitted that he was still hoping to get some new signings in the door despite watching his side stun Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

The Dane concocted a masterplan as the north Londoners ran out victorious in the north-west thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha.

Palhinha, one of Frank’s fresh faces this summer, lashed home a second in the dying embers of the first half as James Trafford, making his home debut for City, played a loose pass into Nico in his own box, and Pape Matar Sarr stole the ball, which broke kindly for the Bayen Munich loanee.

Mohammed Kudus, who signed for the club from West Ham, started on the right wing, and played well again as he continues to deliver on the £55million fee that Spurs paid for him.

Speaking to TNT Sports post-match, Frank said that he was anticipating some movement in the transfer market, before the September 1 deadline.

“We have a strong squad that I believe a lot in,” the former Brentford boss said.

“We would like to add a bit, but only if it can strengthen the squad.

“We are looking to add in, and hopefully succeed. I know the club is working very hard. I trust them.”

Spurs have missed out on two top targets in this transfer window, with Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new contract at Nottingham Forest, and then Eberechi Eze deciding to join north London rivals Arsenal from Crystal Palace.

Despite calling on the club to continue its recruitment, Frank praised the mentality of his players to earn a big three points that leaves Spurs two wins from two.

“This is one of the most difficult places to go to in the Premier League,” Frank said.

“A City side that needs to bounce back from last season, and you can see they came with everything. Before our goal, without them dominating us, they were more on top. But we stayed in it, we were solid, with a sharp mentality.”

Asked about the state of the dressing room that he inherited from predecessor Ange Postecoglou, Frank replied: “I found a very strong mentality in the players.

“It was a group that had been through a tough season ending on a high. Those tough moments pulled them even closer together. Great mentality in many ways. We had to build on that.”

Joao Palhinha has revealed the role that Thomas Frank played in convincing him to join Tottenham.

The midfielder arrived in north London on loan from Bayern Munich earlier this summer having struggled for game time in his first season in the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany.

The former Fulham man returned to the capital in a different white shirt this term, and he scored in Spurs’ shock 2-0 win over Man City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.

The Portugal international also started both the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and the opening-day victory over Burnley, which Spurs ran out 3-0 winners.

Speaking to TNT Sports post-match, Palhinha said that Frank was a key reason for his decision to make the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“The coach pushed me to come here, and he showed me the project he has here at Tottenham,” Palhinha said.

“The club is such a great club. I am really glad to be back in the Premier League again.

“Like the last time I was here, I am so happy. Now, I want to enjoy this top club and top atmosphere again.”

Palhinha left Fulham last year for a £43.2million fee, but he made just 25 appearances in all competitions for Bayern.

He emphatically netted Spurs’ second in their victory at Man City, which - at least temporarily - puts Frank’s side top of the table after two wins from two.