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Tottenham could attempt to pull off a sensational reunion with Harry Kane as one journalist thinks Spurs are pulling at his heartstrings.

Harry Kane has continued to shine since leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the England captain already lifting two trophies and proving as ruthless as ever in front of goal for Bayern Munich.

Kane has scored 100 goals since moving to Germany; however, despite his success, speculation around the 32-year-old’s future refuses to fade, as the links to a Premier League return continue to gather pace.

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the forward ahead of a potential move, while Tottenham are known to have a first-refusal clause in place for Kane, which becomes active in 2026, keeping the possibility of a reunion very much alive.

Harry Kane transfer clause could allow Tottenham return

Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke has explained the current situation surrounding Harry Kane and Tottenham, noting the significance of Thomas Frank’s public stance on a possible return.

The journalist said, “Well, obviously there is a big association between Harry Kane and Tottenham and, obviously, Thomas Frank has publicly admitted he would welcome Kane back at Tottenham if he were to leave Bayern Munich.

“As you said, there is this clause meaning he could leave next summer if he informs Bayern that he wants to leave before the close of the January transfer window, giving them time to bring in a replacement.

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“So he could potentially be allowed to leave next summer for £56.7million (€65m), which although he is not getting any younger, Kane still I think would be a bargain because he is basically a guarantee of goals.

“13 goals and three assists from seven appearances in all competitions for Bayern already this season as well. I am sure Spurs are still pulling the heartstrings of Harry Kane. He had such a great time there.

“The chance to maybe return to the Premier League and chase down Alan Shearer for that all-time Premier League goal-scoring record I am sure is something that might be in the back of his mind.”

Thomas Frank gives his take on Harry Kane return

As mentioned by O’Rourke, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has not shied away from the topic either, openly addressing the possibility of Kane coming back to north London during a recent press conference.

The Danish coach admitted his admiration for the striker and his openness to the idea of reuniting, though he balanced it with a realistic assessment of Kane’s current situation at Bayern.

Speaking to the media, Frank said: “I think there is a lot of Tottenham fans, including myself, who would like to see Kane back. He is a top player. Personally, I do not think he will do it right now, if I am honest, he will probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well.

“He was top scorer last year and won the championship, he is doing fantastic now. I do not know what he is thinking. Myself, I am a traveller, I like to travel, I like to explore things as well.

“He has been here for many years so why not enjoy the time at Bayern a little bit more. But he is welcome. If he wants to join us, he is more than welcome.”

Thomas Frank admitted frustration as Tottenham once again failed to turn home advantage into three points, with Wolves holding Spurs to a draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was back-to-back draws for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League following their 1-1 stalemate with Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.

Frank would have been hoping for a repeat of the performance in midweek when Spurs followed up their league draw against Brighton with a comfortable 3-0 win over Doncaster in the Carabao Cup.

Wolves arrived with nothing to show for their efforts this season, yet they still managed to come away with a point, and in doing so, they compounded Spurs’ growing frustrations about their inability to make home fixtures count.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank on home struggles after Wolves draw

It is a problem that has lingered around Tottenham in recent years, the inability to kill off games where they are expected to dominate. Spurs have won just three of their 12 Premier League home games in 2025, losing seven of those. Of course, only two of those non-wins have involved Frank himself, though.

When asked whether it was a mental issue or something deeper, the Tottenham boss gave his assessment. Speaking to football.london, Frank said: “I can only really speak about when I have been here, of course. I think the two games, you can see that Bournemouth also doing very well.

“I think they are a very difficult team to play. The one thing with Bournemouth is that was a bad performance. Overall, just bad. Today I think there was much more positive in our performance.

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“But unfortunately, on the day we could not get the three points. That happens. I think it is still a small sample for me to judge myself in that aspect.”

Spurs away form highlights contrast under Thomas Frank

Tottenham have won more games away from home this season than they have managed on their own patch, with no side picking up more points on the road than Frank’s men.

Joao Palhinha ensured Tottenham did not leave empty-handed against Wolverhampton Wanderers, yet the midfielder is far from satisfied with his team’s performance.

Tottenham Hotspur failed to take advantage of their fixture coming later in the day, after some of their closest rivals had already dropped points.

Liverpool had suffered defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace, while Chelsea also fell short against Brighton in the earlier Premier League kick-offs.

With the opportunity clear, Spurs needed to claim maximum points against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers to cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to just two points and also create further breathing space from the chasing pack in the race for a Champions League spot.

Joao Palhinha expresses frustration after Tottenham draw with Wolves

Tottenham started on the front foot and carved out chances early, but their inability to convert them allowed Wolves to settle into the contest and grow in belief, which eventually resulted in the visitors striking first.

When it looked as though Spurs were heading for a damaging defeat, Joao Palhinha struck from distance to rescue a point and prevent Thomas Frank’s side from slumping to what would have been a costly loss.

Speaking after the game, Palhinha admitted his frustration at the outcome, stressing that Tottenham needed to be far more ruthless in matches of this nature.

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The Tottenham midfielder told Sky Sports: “I am not happy at all. These are the games we need to win. We did a great first half. The second half not really. We could have created more chances.

“It is one more game for us to improve and analyse. It is not going to be easy. I am really sad, me and my teammates and the staff, because it is mandatory for us to win these games. It feels like a loss.

“We fight until the last minute. Wolves defended well. We need to score our chances.”

Spurs’ recurring struggles in winnable matches

Spurs have often come unstuck in fixtures against sides they should be putting away if they are to secure a top-four finish.

Brighton, who are a strong side but not among the very top, held Tottenham to a draw after Frank’s men had gone two goals down, and Bournemouth also managed to take all three points in their 1-0 victory.

Although neither of those sides can be dismissed as easy opposition, Tottenham simply have to deliver wins in such encounters if they are serious about consolidating their place in the top four.

Thomas Frank has shed light on Dominic Solanke’s latest injury setback, with Tottenham desperate to have some more competition up front.

Tottenham Hotspur have had to place significant responsibility on Richarlison and Mathys Tel this season, with both Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani unavailable through injury.

Richarlison has delivered a respectable return of three goals in the Premier League, and considering he has often battled with injuries himself, his continued presence has been an unexpected boost for Frank’s side at a time when they have needed it most.

Frank would naturally have expected to rotate his forwards more frequently, yet the persistent setbacks suffered by Solanke and Muani have created a significant challenge, leaving him unable to vary his attacking options as much as he might have wished.

The Tottenham head coach has now spoken about Solanke’s current situation, confirming that the striker briefly returned to training at the start of the week, only for the issue to flare up again and force him back out of sessions with the squad.

Frank clarified that the root of the problem lies in Solanke’s ankle, although he made it clear that it is not ligament-related, which will have come as some relief given the long-term consequences that might have entailed.

Speaking to football.london, Frank explained how the injury has proven difficult to manage: “I think sometimes, let us say you have got a calf sprain or hamstring or even ACL, it is very simple, very easy to deal with. Sometimes it is just a little bit more tricky. So this is a little bit more tricky without being a problem. I expect Dom back as soon as possible.”

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Spurs waiting on Solanke return for much-needed striker depth

The timeline for Solanke’s return remains uncertain, as he appears to face setbacks each time he edges closer to full fitness.

There had been suggestions that surgery might be required for Solankte to resolve the recurring issue once and for all, yet Thomas Frank has dismissed that possibility, stating that everything is being done to get the forward back to full fitness.

Joleon Lescott has named a Tottenham Hotspur defender as the most overrated player in the Premier League right now.

Tottenham Hotspur have started the new campaign strongly, picking up three wins from their opening five matches and looking much sharper than last season, when they endured a disappointing run that saw them finish 17th.

The improvement across the pitch has been clear to see, with individual performances stepping up under Thomas Frank’s guidance, and the squad appearing far more balanced and competitive than in the previous campaign.

Despite the general upturn in form, pundit Joleon Lescott has turned the spotlight on one key figure in the Tottenham side, a player he believes does not quite deserve the reputation he currently enjoys.

Joleon Lescott questions Cristian Romero’s reputation at Tottenham

Speaking on All Out Football, Lescott was asked to name the most overrated player in the Premier League. He initially responded with Moises Caicedo, though he quickly admitted that it was a wind-up aimed at the Chelsea-supporting host.

As the discussion continued, the former England international was pressed further on his choice, with the co-host putting forward both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

“The most overrated player in the Premier League is?” The host asked.

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“Caicedo, no I’m joking,” Lescott said.

“Van de Ven or Romero,” The co-host said.

“Yeah, I would say Romero,” Lescott said.”

Romero’s form for Spurs paints a different picture

Cristian Romero has been outstanding so far this season, wearing the captain’s armband and leading Tottenham to three wins while the side has only conceded four goals, recording three clean sheets along the way.

Interestingly, a fellow professional has offered a different view on Romero’s place in the Tottenham side, with James Maddison previously naming Romero as the most underrated player at Spurs.

Speaking on his teammate earlier this year, Maddison said: “Underrated? Cristian Romero. Top, top centre-back. For some reason in England, I feel like he has the perception of being a hot head who gets a lot of red cards and is not disciplined, but it is the opposite, he is a World Cup winner, and he is a top player.”

Gary O’Neil believes that Tottenham are missing one important aspect of their play under Thomas Frank, and the Spurs boss agrees with the assessment.

Many pundits predicted that Tottenham would brutalise Wolves on Saturday, given the form that the two sides were coming into the game in.

However, Wolves instead managed to execute their game plan perfectly, limit Tottenham Hotspur to a few chances, and almost emerge with all three points.

In the end, the home side needed a late screamer from Joao Palhinha to salvage a point and avoid another embarrassing home loss.

Thomas Frank agrees that Tottenham need to be better in attack

Speaking after the game, Gary O’Neil pointed out that under Frank, the Lilywhites have only been able to click when coming up against teams who look to take the game to them.

The pundit pointed out that against both Wolves and Bournemouth at home, Tottenham were simply not able to break down low blocks and create chances.

The former Wolves boss told Sky Sports (27/09/25): “The part I struggle with is that they didn’t deserve to [win] in any way. I’ve seen them twice at home this season, and in both games the onus is meant to be on them against Bournemouth and Wolves. But they struggled in both. Their good performances have come against PSG and Manchester City when they have had to defend and be without the ball.

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“So I think there’s a lot of improvement needed at Spurs if they’re going to be challenging at the top end of the table this year. Teams are going to come and frustrate, and they need to produce more quality than they did this evening.”

Frank told BBC Sport (27/09/25) following his side’s 1-1 draw: “We needed something special, and we got that. I think the foundation is in a good place. Defending well. Working hard, running hard. The offensive part of it is the thing we have to add layers to. I’d have loved us to do more today. That’s part of the development.”

O’Neil backs Frank to sort out Tottenham’s issues in attack

Despite his criticism of the North Londoners, O’Neil is confident that it is only a matter of time before they click as an attacking force. He backed Frank to come up with solutions to the problems that his side his facing in breaking down low-blocks.

The 42-year-old added: “I have no doubt that Thomas will get this Spurs team where he wants it. It’s still very early in his tenure. They shipped a lot of goals and chances last season.

“He’s rectified that, they don’t concede as many chances. Now, having played Bournemouth and Wolves at home, now we need to add another layer to it and be more attacking.”

Joao Palhinha’s late equaliser against 20th placed Wolves rescues Spurs a draw as the points were shared at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

It would not be Tottenham if they did not make life difficult for themselves. A Wolves side with no points from five games, rock bottom of the table and badly out of form turned up in N17, and instead of being put to the sword, they left with their first point of the season.

A good first-half display was followed by a sloppy and disjointed second half from the hosts, and it could have been a lot worse had Joao Palhinha not rescued a point after Spurs gifted the visitors their opener.

Thomas Frank named a starting XI that was strong enough to overpower a struggling Wolves team but fans were left frustrated as to why Xavi Simons did not start in the number 10 role, a position where he had impressed in recent weeks.

First half: Tottenham 0-0 Wolves

Spurs came out sharp and nearly went ahead early when Mohammed Kudus rose at the back post to meet a Xavi Simons cross. He headed goalwards, but Sam Johnstone reacted quickly, tipping the effort onto the bar.

Destiny Udogie then drove forward on a counter and threaded a pass into Lucas Bergvall. A deflection forced the ball awkwardly into his path, and the teenager could only scuff a volley straight into Johnstone’s gloves.

The breakthrough seemed to arrive through a lovely move between Kudus and Bergvall. The Ghanaian slid in the youngster who flicked the ball back with a neat backheel before Kudus finished past Johnstone. Unfortunately, it was a shame the flag was up and the goal was ruled out for a clear offside.

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Udogie then linked up with Richarlison and burst into the box, but delayed his decision too long, allowing Matt Doherty to recover.

Bergvall went for the spectacular shortly after, connecting with an overhead kick from a Kudus corner that was not far off target.

Kudus himself later cut inside onto his right and drew a flying save from Johnstone, before almost laying one on a plate for Richarlison with an outrageous outside-of-the-boot cross that was just out of reach.

At the other end, Wolves almost nicked one right before half-time when Doherty’s effort from a corner hit the post. It was the visitors’ first real chance, and the half ended goalless.

Second half: Tottenham 1-1 Wolves

Wolves made two changes at the break while Spurs made none, and the difference was immediate. Tottenham switched off and conceded within 10 minutes of the restart.

A corner was met by Krejci, whose header was saved by Guglielmo Vicario, but the loose ball deflected off Palhinha and was destined to roll over the line before Hugo Bueno poked it in on the line.

Suddenly, Wolves looked transformed, and Frank’s substitutions only made matters worse. Kudus, the best player on the pitch in the first half, was shifted out to the left to make way for Brennan Johnson, who offered nothing on the right while Kudus disappeared from the game after that switch.

Wolves almost doubled their lead when Bueno was played through and forced a sharp stop from Vicario with his outstretched foot. Spurs did muster a chance of their own when Pedro Porro sent in a perfect cross for Richarlison, but the Brazilian’s header was nowhere near the target.

The boos began to ring out around the stadium as the game ticked into injury time, but Joao Palhinha stepped up. Mathys Tel did well on the left to cut the ball back into the box, where Pape Matar Sarr laid it off for the Portuguese midfielder. Palhinha curled a first-time finish into the bottom corner to rescue Spurs at the death.

There was little time left for either side to threaten again, and the whistle went with the points shared.

FT: TOTTENHAM HOSTPUR 1-1 WOLVES

Spurs Web man of the match: Joao Palhinha

What’s next for Spurs?

The late equaliser lifted Spurs from seventh to third in the table, though Frank will know he got this one wrong. The first half was typically Spurs, but once he tinkered, the team collapsed.

Simons did not start in his best role and when eventually moved into the number 10 late on, he was already out of rhythm. Richarlison endured a miserable evening with the fewest touches of any Spurs player, completing just five passes and never looking like scoring. Pressure will surely mount once Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani return from injury.

Kudus was excellent before being moved out wide, completing the most dribbles of the match and looking Spurs’ sharpest threat.

Spurs now have three days to prepare for a trip to the Arctic Circle to face familiar opponents Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Thomas Frank has been quizzed on his defensive midfield choices after Tottenham’s draw with Wolves, and the Dane’s response offered an insight into how he approaches team selection and reflection.

It is still early days for Tottenham Hotspur under new manager Thomas Frank, who has made an excellent start to life in N17.

The Dane currently has Tottenham sitting in third place on the Premier League table, which marks a huge improvement on Spurs’ 17th-place finish last season.

However, while there has been clear progress in terms of results, there are still details to refine if further strides are to be made.

Thomas Frank explains Tottenham midfield choices against Wolves

Tottenham were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, a side that had yet to register a single point before the weekend.

It was very much Spurs’ game to lose, but their performance echoed some of their struggles from last season, particularly against deep defensive setups where they often found it difficult to break down compact low blocks.

After the game, Frank was asked about his choice of midfield pairing against Wolves and whether it was something he would reconsider in the future.

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When pressed on his use of Joao Palhinha alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, Frank told football.london:

“I will always look back at it but a good, old coach told me once that the line-up you picked, you did that for a reason and you do not know what would happen if you pick the other one.

“Maybe you would have lost 2-0. So, I need to go with what I believe in of course. That is not to say I am not watching the game back and not reflecting and thinking about hmm, could we, should we, you never know?

“I actually think first half was quite good and we created enough. We would like to create a bit more, yes but actually after I took Rodri out, you could say it did not work because we lost the structure, so who knows? One thing is for sure, we need to do a little bit better in the second half.”

Spurs creativity concerns under Frank

Spurs have often struggled for creativity this season, although at times they have looked excellent, even with a midfield pairing built on two pivots.

Ironically, one of those pivots has chipped in with vital goals of late, as Palhinha netted the opener against Doncaster and then struck the equaliser against Wolves.

There will, however, be fixtures where Tottenham need to release the handbrake, focus more on pushing numbers into advanced areas, and show greater attacking creativity.

Frank rarely had to deal with low defensive blocks during his time at Brentford, and now at Tottenham, it is one of the challenges he will have to solve.

Thomas Frank has explained why he has yet to play Xavi Simons in the number ten role from the start, despite Tottenham fans calling for the Dutchman to be used centrally.

Despite a decent start to his Tottenham Hotspur career, registering an assist on his debut in the win over West Ham United, Xavi Simons has yet to find his rhythm in the Premier League, with only flashes of his quality on display.

The versatile 22-year-old has shown glimpses of his ability but has yet to truly announce himself to the Tottenham faithful with a performance that grabs the spotlight.

Against Brighton, the Dutchman had a bright cameo off the bench in the number ten position, where his creativity gave Spurs an added spark.

Still, he is yet to start and complete a full ninety minutes in that role in the league, even at a time when Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain sidelined with injuries.

Thomas Frank explains Xavi Simons role at Tottenham

The story followed a similar pattern in Tottenham’s last league outing against Wolves, where Simons once again operated out wide on the left rather than centrally, and Thomas Frank has now revealed his reasoning behind that decision.

Speaking to Football London, Frank dismissed the suggestion that Simons has not played as a number ten because he is still adjusting to the pace of the Premier League, instead pointing towards the balance of the team and the importance of finding the right combinations in midfield.

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He said: “No, I do not think that. I think it is trying to get the right balance into the team. For me also to learn the players and find out how we can get the best players on the pitch at the right time. So that I am of course looking into. I am very aware that Xavi he can play as a 10.

“He also got in as a 10 against Brighton because that was the third game in a week. And I think that was positive. I think today when he got in as a 10, it did not really work. And that was not only because of him, by the way.

“I think the team, the whole team was out of sync in the last 35 minutes or something like that. But of course, I try to look into what is the best midfield.

“I think it is fair to say both Rodri and Joao have been very good for us so far in the season. And Lucas has been fantastic so you like to keep your players that are a little bit in the flow.”

Why Simons needs to be used centrally at Spurs

Spurs had opportunities to put the game out of sight in the first half against Wolves but failed to take them, and when the hosts grew into the contest, Spurs lacked the cutting edge in midfield that someone like Simons could have provided in central areas.

Frank will continue to face questions when Tottenham find it difficult to break down a low block, particularly when one of his most creative options is stationed out wide rather than in the middle, where he can dictate play and hurt opponents with his vision and technical quality.

Simons has shown at RB Leipzig that he is comfortable and effective operating as a number ten, and if Tottenham are to unlock his full potential, Frank must soon find a way to accommodate him in that role, giving the new signing the platform to thrive and influence matches in the way many fans expect him to.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has issued a statement after another frustrating result for the club in the Premier League, sending a promise to supporters in the wake of their draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

It was yet another disappointing result for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League as Thomas Frank’s side were forced to settle for a point in matchweek six.

Bottom of the table Wolverhampton Wanderers arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium searching for their first point of the season, and they managed to get it after holding the North London side to a 1-1 draw.

The visitors showed great determination throughout and even went ahead in the contest, only for a late Joao Palhinha goal to rescue Spurs from defeat and salvage something from the game.

Cristian Romero sends message after Tottenham draw

It undoubtedly felt like a wasted chance for Tottenham, who were in desperate need of three points to close the gap on Liverpool while also looking to strengthen their hold on a place in the top four.

That opportunity slipped away, and following the full-time whistle, Cristian Romero chose to send a message directly to Spurs fans as he reflected on the draw.

Writing on X, the Argentine centre-back admitted the team had fallen short of expectations but urged unity, resilience, and focus moving forward.

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He posted: “Today was not our match. We wanted more, but it just did not go our way. Now it is all about keeping our heads up, working harder, and pushing forward together. Huge thanks to the fans for all the love today. Time to recharge and on Tuesday we go again. All together always.”

Spurs now turn to Champions League test

With fixtures coming thick and fast, Tottenham will not be afforded the luxury of dwelling on this setback for too long, and attention must now shift to continental matters.

Frank and his side face a trip to Norway in midweek, where they will meet Bodo Glimt in the Champions League.

A win would see Tottenham maintain their perfect record in Europe this season, after the Lilywhites secured a victory last time out in the competition when they faced Villarreal and beat them 1-0.