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Harry Kane has admitted that he was shocked by the news of Daniel Levy’s departure and praised the former Tottenham chairman for how he has built up the club over the last two and a half decades.

Tributes have been pouring in from everyone associated with Spurs, with the news of Levy’s departure taking everyone by surprise.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted that he was shocked by Levy’s exit and confessed that he is in the dark as to what led to it.

Heung-min Son sent a classy message to Levy, thanking him for all that he has done for him during his decade in North London, and now, his former striker partner has weighed in.

Harry Kane claims Daniel Levy transformed Tottenham

Many Spurs fans applaud Levy for the work he did on the business side, but feel that he failed in delivering successful teams.

However, Kane, who came through the academy at Hotspur Way and saw the club grow into the behemoth it is today, believes that Levy had delivered both on and off the pitch.

When asked about the 63-year-old’s departure, the striker told The Independent: “Obviously it was a bit of a surprise, if I’m honest. I didn’t expect it, didn’t see that coming.

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“Daniel has been a fantastic chairman for Tottenham in the 20-or-so years he’s been there. Considering where the club was and where it is now, I think there’s been a big change, not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well.

“At any stage, there’s always going to be change in clubs, and change in the higher positions.”

Kane says Tottenham are entering a new chapter

There have been plenty of reports over the last few days suggesting that the Lewis family want to usher in a new era of on-pitch success at Tottenham.

Kane wished Levy well in his next projects and suggested that his exit marks a new chapter for his boyhood club.

The Tottenham legend added: “Obviously, I don’t know too much about why or what happened. All I can say is I wish Daniel all the best in whatever’s next for him.

“We obviously built a relationship over the time we had together. I’m sure at some stage we’ll catch up. Overall, for Tottenham, it’s a new chapter they’re trying to create now.”

The Lewis family are going to take a significant step during Tottenham Hotspur’s London derby against West Ham United this Saturday to show that they are very much invested in the North London club’s fortunes.

After sacking Daniel Levy, Tottenham’s owners have suggested that they want to usher in a new era at the club, where on-pitch success is prioritised.

That was also backed up by the club’s CEO, Vinai Venkatesham, who assured fans that the Lewis family are very much invested in Tottenham’s fortunes and are extremely hungry for success.

However, Spurs fans will want to see if they can back it up with actions, and according to a new report, they are ready to send a signal to the supporters this Saturday.

The Lewis family will attend the derby at the London Stadium

The Telegraph have now claimed that the Lewis family want to make a ‘public show of power’ to signal that they are hungry for trophies.

The family are thus expected to attend the game between West Ham and Spurs, which will be the first match of the post-Levy era for the North London side.

Members of the family have barely attended any games over the years, but they want to be seen in front of the cameras at the London Stadium, which they see as significant, given the events of the last few days.

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ENIC do not want to sell Tottenham

It emerged a couple of days ago that two consortia had approached ENIC regarding a potential takeover of Spurs.

Tottenham revealed on Sunday that they rejected both approaches to buy a stake in the club, reiterating their commitment to steer the Lilywhites to success.

Tottenham fans have been quick to react after Mathys Tel produced a brilliant strike on international duty, with many questioning why the young forward has been left out of Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad.

Tel has endured a frustrating spell as a Tottenham Hotspur player in recent weeks, with the forward left out of the club’s Champions League squad despite his obvious promise and talent.

Thomas Frank decided to overlook the youngster, instead turning to Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison and new loan arrival Kolo Muani to lead the line in Europe.

The UCL squad surprised sections of the Tottenham fanbase, many of whom felt Tel deserved a place in the squad at the very least, and the forward has been left with a clear point to prove whenever opportunities come his way.

Tottenham fans hail Mathys Tel after stunning strike

Tel is one of several Tottenham players currently away on international duty, and the 20-year-old made his mark for France under-21s in their clash with Serbia on Monday, September 8.

The forward netted with a superb curling effort from the right, a finish that drew comparisons with Heung-min Son, and his display has left many Tottenham supporters wondering why Frank did not consider Tel good enough for the Champions League squad.

One fan took to social media to write: “Surely this guy gets a chance under Frank? Finishing ability is unreal.” Another added: “People ready to give up on this kid, btw.”

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A third supporter wondered: “I just want to know why Frank does not see him as worthy of the bench in UCL. Maybe he just is not performing in training. Weird.”

Others were equally effusive, with one saying: “I swear if we give up on this kid, he’s got world-class potential.” Another remarked: “What a player, hopefully sooner rather than later he can do this for us.”

A final supporter reminded others of Mathys Tel’s talent: “His goal catalogue has multiple goals like this in it and people are convinced there is no player there. He just needs games.”

Tel responds to Tottenham squad snub

Mathys Tel has since admitted he was left disappointed by Frank’s decision to omit him from Tottenham’s 22-man Champions League squad. However, he was keen to stress that he remains focused on his development.

The French forward explained that he has worked hard on his mentality and is determined not to let setbacks define him, instead choosing to stay positive and make the most of any opportunities in the starting eleven.

Speaking to the media about missing out, Tel said: “It is clear that when you are not on a squad, it definitely hurts, but I am someone who stays pretty positive, no matter the situation, because I think I have worked a lot on my mental side, so today it is definitely a disappointment; I would have liked to be there.

“But the coach’s choice is the coach’s choice; we can only respect it, and we will work to come back in the best possible way.”

Although one particular Mohammed Kudus statistic may seem worrying on the surface, it sums up exactly why Tottenham took a risk on him.

Tottenham Hotspur are amongst the top four sides in the Premier League this season, following the Lilywhites’ strong performances in the opening three fixtures.

Two wins, a defeat, five goals scored, and just one conceded have Tottenham in fourth place on the Premier League table, with only Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool boasting a better record than Thomas Frank’s side.

Of course, Frank has his players to thank for the early success on the pitch, as their impressive displays have been key to earning those victories, with Guglielmo Vicario in particular making the most saves of any goalkeeper in the Premier League so far.

Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus tops a worrying dribbling stat

Further statistics from WhoScored have now revealed a standout figure regarding Tottenham’s new signing, Mohammed Kudus.

According to the outlet, it is understood that Kudus has recorded the most incomplete dribbles of any Premier League player since the start of last season.

The Ghana international sits top of the list with 110 incomplete dribbles, a tally that spans his time at both West Ham United and Tottenham following his £55 million move in the summer.

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Kudus dribbling numbers underline Spurs’ gamble

This stat highlights exactly why Tottenham decided to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, as the 25-year-old thrives as a high-risk, high-reward player.

Last season, Kudus attempted more dribbles (195) than any other player in the Premier League. His dribble attempts made up 12.9 per cent of his on-ball actions, and he had a dribble success rate of 47.2 per cent, which ranked highly amongst the most active dribblers in the division.

As a side note, Dejan Kulusevski was the only Tottenham player among the 22 players to attempt 100 or more dribbles last season, but his 31.9 per cent success rate was the lowest of that group.

Three teams are now in the running to land Tottenham icon Dele Alli, with the midfielder’s future once again up in the air as he searches for a fresh start after a turbulent spell abroad.

Dele Alli’s time away from Tottenham Hotspur has been anything but glamorous, as the Englishman has endured difficult spells at three different clubs where he has struggled to make any lasting impact.

The 29-year-old has had to deal with personal battles off the pitch, but while he has shown resilience to come back strong in that regard, the footballing side of his career has yet to find stability.

The latest setback for Alli came just months after he joined Como in the winter window, but less than eight months later, both parties agreed to terminate his contract, leaving him once more without a club.

Dele is attracting transfer interest after Como exit

Alli is now on the lookout for a new home following a short-lived stint in Italy, where he featured for only ten minutes under Cesc Fabregas before being sent off with a red card.

According to the Daily Mail, the former England international is believed to be attracting interest from clubs back home, with a return to English football very much on the table.

It is understood that Birmingham City, Wrexham and West Bromwich Albion have all emerged as frontrunners to sign Alli, as he looks to revive a career that once promised so much.

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Dele Alli’s Tottenham legacy and possible next move

Alli played the best football of his career at Spurs, where he delivered iconic moments in front of Tottenham fans and was once tipped to become England’s next big star.

His later spells in English football, however, failed to match those heights, with his time at Everton proving particularly underwhelming and doing little to restore his reputation.

Tottenham supporters are far from convinced by the board’s fresh promises of investment, with many questioning whether anything will truly change despite the departures behind the scenes.

The departure of Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has inevitably sparked speculation surrounding the ownership of the club, with fans eager to see whether this shift would open the door for a new direction and fresh ambition.

In the immediate aftermath, rumours quickly gathered pace, with reports claiming that PCP International Finance Ltd, as well as an Asian consortium led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Ltd, were both weighing up an approach to take over the club.

Tottenham, however, were quick to pour cold water on such talk, issuing an official statement that made it crystal clear the club is not for sale, shutting down the speculation before it could spiral any further.

Tottenham fans doubt CEO Vinai Venkatesham investment claim

Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has now doubled down on that stance in an interview, insisting the Lewis family remain committed to the club and will continue to provide backing for the future.

Yet those words have done little to reassure a frustrated fanbase, with many Tottenham supporters taking to social media to voice their doubts, pointing out that promises of ambition have been made before without materialising into anything meaningful.

One fan asked pointedly: “Where has the backing been the last 25 years?” while another responded with a hint of sarcasm: “Adds another 15M to transfer budget.”

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Others shared similar scepticism, with one supporter writing: “So why did not they already then?” while another simply added: “Won’t believe it till I see it.”

Another was blunt: “Stop the cap.” A different Tottenham fan demanded action rather than words: “Prove it and then we will support you.” There was also a tongue-in-cheek reference to financial regulations, with one comment stating: “He also followed that with talking about FFP, ain’t s**t changed but the year 😂😂.”

Another pointed out that only time will reveal the truth: “Only time will tell, hope it is true, the kids do have ambitions and invest in both teams because they both need it badly.”

Tottenham fans still sceptical of ENIC backing

It is clear that Tottenham supporters remain deeply sceptical of the board despite the sweeping changes that have taken place behind the scenes.

Daniel Levy may no longer be chairman, but ENIC continue to hold the majority shareholding and remains the club’s primary owner, and the lack of ambition that defined the Levy era is not expected to vanish overnight while the same ownership structure is in place.

Gareth Bale has lifted the lid on his time at Tottenham, revealing the story behind the so-called Welsh Mafia and how even Heung-min Son and Jose Mourinho became part of the group.

Tottenham Hotspur have welcomed players from across the globe in recent years, with several big names pulling on the famous Lilywhite shirt.

Among those stars is Gareth Bale, who stands out as one of the few to have enjoyed two separate spells at the club, first as a rising talent before securing a world record move to Real Madrid in 2013, and later returning on loan in 2020.

It was during his return that Bale rekindled ties with Tottenham while forging new friendships, including with then-manager Jose Mourinho and Korean forward Heung-min Son, relationships that extended beyond the pitch.

Gareth Bale opens up on infamous Welsh Mafia at Tottenham

Bale was not the only Welshman in the Spurs ranks during his second stint, with Ben Davies and Joe Rodon also featuring for both Tottenham and the national team.

Speaking in a recent podcast with Cam, Bale explained how Heung-min Son became part of their close-knit group, and how Mourinho himself even found a way into the fold.

Son struck up a strong bond with Ben Davies that endured even after Bale’s exit, but it was Bale who has now spoken publicly about how the so-called Welsh Mafia came about during his time back at the club.

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He said: “Sonny is an honorary member. Asked about Lucas Moura being involved, Bale added: ‘Oh no, he has just got his own one.’”

Bale went on to praise Son’s loyalty and career at Tottenham, adding: “Sonny deserved to be able to lift a trophy, an amazing career at Tottenham and a loyal servant. Sonny is basically half Welsh.”

Asked how the Mafia began, Bale admitted: “I do not actually know who started it. It was basically me, Joe and Ben, obviously together for a while with Wales, and then Sonny was very close to Ben, so when me and Joe came in, we were kind of just a group and basically hung around 24/7 with each other. We just came close and we became the Welsh Mafia. It was like a boy band. It was good.”

Recalling Mourinho’s involvement, Bale said: “I think Jose Mourinho got a shirt as well. It was like all our silhouettes on a T-shirt with Welsh Mafia at the top. I actually still have it at home.”

What has happened to the Welsh Mafia since

The Welsh Mafia has long since broken apart, with only Ben Davies remaining at Tottenham, the 32-year-old now the longest-serving player in the current squad.

Heung-min Son, meanwhile, has brought his decade-long stay in north London to an end, with the forward moving to MLS side LAFC in the United States.

Bale himself has stepped into punditry with TNT Sports, covering UEFA Champions League matches, coinciding with Tottenham’s return to the competition.

Mourinho has taken up various jobs since leaving Tottenham, most recently with Fenerbahce, though that stint was short-lived following his dismissal.

As for Rodon, he is back in the Premier League with Leeds United, playing a role in their return to the top flight this season.

Three Tottenham legends have been named on the latest Premier League Hall of Fame shortlist, with fans now given the chance to help decide if Spurs’ past greats take their place among the league’s all-time elite.

Tottenham Hotspur have had several icons who have pulled on the Lilywhite shirt over the years, with both past and present players cementing their status in the club’s rich history.

Modern-day heroes such as Gareth Bale, Harry Kane and Heung-min Son have written themselves into Spurs folklore, leaving behind moments that supporters will always carry with them.

Yet it is the older generation, the ones who left their mark both for Tottenham and the Premier League as a whole, who are now being brought back into the spotlight.

Tottenham legends Defoe, Sheringham and Ferdinand on Hall of Fame shortlist

The official Tottenham Hotspur website has confirmed that three former Spurs strikers have been named on the Premier League’s Hall of Fame voting shortlist.

Jermain Defoe, Teddy Sheringham and Les Ferdinand are all in contention to be immortalised, with fans now able to vote for their favourites on the official Premier League website.

In total, fifteen names are in the running, but with only two spaces up for grabs, the race is tight, and Tottenham supporters will be hoping at least one of their club’s former stars makes it in.

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Remembering Defoe, Ferdinand and Sheringham at Spurs

Jermain Defoe sits seventh in Tottenham’s all-time scoring charts with 143 goals in 363 appearances across two spells at the club, and at one point, he was the record goalscorer in European competition for Spurs.

With 162 Premier League goals to his name, including strikes for Portsmouth and Sunderland, he remains tenth on the all-time list.

Les Ferdinand, known to many as ‘Sir Les’, joined Tottenham from Newcastle United in 1997 and spent six years as a player before returning in a coaching role. Injuries disrupted his time in north London, but he still netted 39 goals in 149 appearances.

Across his career, he scored 149 Premier League goals, including a prolific spell at Newcastle, where his partnership with Alan Shearer almost fired them to the title.

Teddy Sheringham first arrived at Tottenham in 1992 and claimed the Golden Boot in the Premier League’s inaugural season.

He scored 124 goals in all competitions for Spurs across two stints and is still remembered as one of the most intelligent forwards of his generation, with his link-up play and knack for delivering in big games setting him apart.

A Turkish journalist has suggested that Yves Bissouma’s move to Fenerbahce collapsed because the Istanbul giants were informed of a spate of personal issues with the Tottenham man.

It was reported last month that Galatasaray pulled out of an agreement to sign Bissouma due to concerns about his fitness.

Tottenham Hotspur have been unable to move on the midfielder, who is now in the final year of his contract, but they still have time to do so.

It has been suggested that Bissouma could complete a move to Turkey or Saudi Arabia, with the transfer windows in both those countries still remaining open.

Why Fenerbahce turned down the chance to sign Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma

Over recent days, some Turkish outlets have claimed that Fenerbahce’s interest in Bissouma has cooled, with the player now unlikely to join the club before the September 12 Turkish transfer deadline.

Journalist Sercan Hamzaoglu has now spoken on why the move fell through, revealing that apart from the Tottenham man’s injury problem, they were also informed of issues in his personal life, which put them off from pursuing a deal.

Hamzaoglu said on FutbolArena (as translated by Sport Witness): “Fenerbahçe was going to sign Bissouma. But he has an injury problem. He has a trial. He has a nightlife. He is a very good player, but you have to take a lot of risks to transfer him. They put a whole sheet of paper in front of Ali Koc about the player’s problems.”

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Did Thomas Frank make a mistake by speaking on Bissouma’s discipline issues?

The former Brighton man has had his fair share of problems off the pitch at Spurs. Bissouma famously got pictured inhaling laughing gas last summer.

Last month, Thomas Frank admitted publicly that Bissouma had been left out of the Super Cup squad due to disciplinary issues.

While one can understand why the Dane wanted to punish the midfielder for his behaviour, perhaps it was not ideal for him to share that information publicly.

That has only added to concerns over the Mali international’s character, which could end up costing Spurs around £10m-£15m in transfer fee.

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has wasted little time in finding his way back into Premier League management, with reports confirming a surprise return just months after leaving north London.

Tottenham Hotspur have seen a revolving door of managers in the last two decades, with more than a handful sent packing under the leadership of Daniel Levy.

The most recent name on that long list was Ange Postecoglou, who, despite guiding the club to its first trophy in 17 years, was still relieved of his duties.

His Europa League triumph could not overshadow a disastrous Premier League campaign in his second season, as Spurs slumped to 17th place, leaving the club’s hierarchy convinced a new direction was necessary.

Ange Postecoglou lands Nottingham Forest job after Tottenham exit

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the former Tottenham manager is set for a swift return to the Premier League, barely three months after leaving Spurs.

Ange Postecoglou had been linked with a move abroad, with Turkish side Fenerbahce reportedly interested in appointing him following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho.

However, it is Nottingham Forest who have acted quickly, with the Australian replacing ex-Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo, and he is expected to take charge for their weekend clash against Arsenal, alongside some of his former Spurs staff.

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Postecoglou could make himself even more popular among the Tottenham fanbase by securing an immediate win over their bitter North London rivals.

Spurs’ sour relationship with Nottingham Forest

Tottenham’s relationship with Nottingham Forest has soured recently, most notably during the failed transfer of Morgan Gibbs-White.

Spurs were understood to have triggered Gibbs-White’s release clause, but Forest chairman Evangelos Marinakis blocked the move and ensured the midfielder signed an extension at the City Ground.

While many Tottenham supporters still regard Postecoglou fondly for delivering silverware, their frustration with Forest remains, and it will be intriguing to see whether the Australian can bring stability and success to his new side, in what feels like the start of a new chapter for the 60-year-old.