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Tottenham Hotspur have now made their transfer decision on Ademola Lookman, following their failed pursuit to land him on deadline day.

Thomas Frank’s first summer in charge was a busy one, with Tottenham Hotspur spending well over £160 million on new signings and significantly reshaping the squad.

There was a sense that the club could have done even more business had they pushed a little harder on deadline day, with reports suggesting that several deals were close yet ultimately failed to materialise. In the end, Randal Kolo Muani was the only addition made on 1 September.

Tottenham were also strongly linked with Ademola Lookman, who had impressed in Serie A with Atalanta, but no agreement was reached as the Italian side was pushing for a permanent sale rather than a temporary loan move.

Tottenham decide against January move for Ademola Lookman

According to a report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham have now made their stance clear on Lookman’s future, and it will not please those who were keen to see him brought in during the January window.

The outlet claims that Spurs have decided not to pursue their interest in the Nigerian international, despite holding serious admiration for him after his 20-goal season in Italy. While the club were keen in the summer, they have no plans to revive the deal midway through the campaign.

It is further suggested that Tottenham would only reconsider their position if results and performances between now and January change the mood within the boardroom, leaving the door slightly open but only under particular circumstances.

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Bayern Munich interest and Tottenham’s other targets

Lookman was courted by several clubs in the summer, with Bayern Munich also keeping an eye on him, although they too were unable to strike a deal with Atalanta.

The forward remains a sought-after player in Europe, and while Tottenham have cooled its pursuit for now, that does not mean the story is over completely, given his proven quality in front of goal.

Daniel Levy’s time as Tottenham chairman has divided opinion for over two decades, but as his 24-year reign finally comes to an end, we look back at the seven defining accomplishments that shaped his legacy in north London.

Daniel Levy’s nearly quarter-century stay at Tottenham Hotspur has come to an end, with the long-serving chairman now departing north London.

It is understood that the exit was not one he had foreseen, with reports suggesting that Levy was left blindsided by the club’s decision to move on.

Levy has often found himself the target of criticism from Tottenham fans, with accusations of lacking ambition both in the transfer market and on the pitch, where supporters wanted to see greater drive for success.

With Tottenham now set to embark on a new era, we have highlighted seven of Daniel Levy’s biggest accomplishments as chairman of the club.

Daniel Levy wins his first trophy with Tottenham

Daniel Levy took charge as Tottenham chairman in 2001, though it would take several years before the club achieved anything tangible on the pitch.

Silverware did not arrive until 2008, when Spurs lifted the League Cup after beating London rivals Chelsea at Wembley.

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It was not the grandest of prizes for a club that had once secured European honours, but it was still the first trophy of Levy’s tenure, and although he may have hoped to build on that moment, further success proved elusive.

Daniel Levy delivers the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Levy has long regarded the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as his crowning off-field achievement, with the £1 billion project transforming the club’s image.

The ground, completed in 2019, is widely viewed as a modern masterpiece, hosting not only Spurs’ Premier League fixtures but also NFL matches, boxing events, and major concerts.

As well as being a state-of-the-art venue, the stadium has proven a financial powerhouse, generating millions in revenue year on year and placing Tottenham among the top clubs in Europe for commercial growth.

Hotspur Way marks another milestone

The performances on the pitch are the product of the relentless work carried out at Hotspur Way, Tottenham’s world-class training ground that opened under Levy’s guidance.

The complex features 15 full-size grass pitches, including four dedicated to the men’s first team, alongside an indoor 80x50m ETFE-covered pitch, fitness suites, analysis rooms, and cutting-edge medical facilities.

Designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind, Hotspur Way quickly established itself as one of the finest training centres in world football, with Levy playing a central role in its creation.

Tottenham reach Champions League final under Levy

Levy’s biggest critics have long accused him of lacking ambition on the pitch, yet his tenure did deliver a landmark moment in 2019 when Tottenham reached their first-ever Champions League final.

That unforgettable run, capped off with a semi-final comeback against Ajax, ended in disappointment as Spurs lost to Liverpool in Madrid, but it nonetheless represented a historic achievement for the club under his stewardship.

While fans expected Tottenham to push on from that point, the momentum was not sustained, and Spurs gradually slipped backwards instead of building on their European adventure.

Daniel Levy secures world record fee for Gareth Bale

If success on the pitch was scarce, then Levy’s reputation as a negotiator was unmatched off it, and the 2013 sale of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid remains one of his biggest achievements.

Tottenham secured a world record fee of £85.3 million for Bale, surpassing the amount Madrid had previously paid for Cristiano Ronaldo, which cemented Levy’s standing as one of football’s toughest dealmakers.

However, that same trait often drew frustration from fans, as his insistence on driving hard bargains occasionally saw transfer moves collapse or drag out longer than necessary.

Levy grows Tottenham’s financial power

Levy’s business acumen also ensured that Tottenham consistently posted healthy profits, with financial reports confirming that no other Premier League club made more over his time in charge.

Figures showed Spurs earned £65 million more than their nearest rival for profitability during his reign, a gap that highlighted just how strong Levy had made the club off the field.

In an era dominated by Financial Fair Play and sustainability regulations, his ability to keep Tottenham secure has left the club well-placed to invest wisely in the years ahead.

Tottenham finally win European silverware in 2024

Perhaps the crowning moment of Levy’s tenure came just last season, when Tottenham lifted the Europa League in Bilbao to end a 17-year wait for silverware.

Guided by Ange Postecoglou, Spurs endured a dismal domestic campaign that saw them finish 17th in the Premier League, but their European success provided a much-needed lift and gave Levy his second trophy as chairman.

Levy backed Postecoglou throughout that turbulent season and was rewarded when the Australian delivered on his promise of a second-season triumph, although both their tenures ended shortly afterwards as Tottenham opted for sweeping change.

Tottenham Hotspur made some good signings this summer, but Thomas Frank is still short on options in some positions.

The transfer window has closed, and the Tottenham first-team squad is in a much better position than it was in June. However, there are still three positions in the team where the level of available players remains an issue.

Spurs will have another opportunity to sign players in January, and it is essential that signings are made in the areas which are still lacking.

Here are the three positions where Tottenham must add to their squad in the January transfer window.

Tottenham need a left winger

The stuck record continues, but it is playing a necessary tune. Tottenham Hotspur have a clear weakness in their squad on the left wing.

Mathys Tel has missed out on Tottenham’s Champions League squad. This decision was ultimately made by Thomas Frank, but it highlights the club’s shortcomings this summer. Tel is the only natural left winger at Spurs, and he is not yet deemed to be good enough for the first team.

Brennan Johnson has been starting there, but once the fixtures begin to stack up, it would be useful to have him available as a backup to Mohammed Kudus.

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It has been reported that Tottenham could return for Savinho in January. While both Johnson and Wilson Odobert are capable of covering on the left, Savinho could take the team to the next level.

Spurs would benefit from signing another full-back

Tottenham were linked with former full-backs Kyle Walker-Peters and Dennis Cirkin earlier in the summer, but talks went quiet as Spurs prioritised attacking targets.

On the surface, there are some decent options on the defensive flanks. Pedro Porro is one of the best players around in his position, while Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie are both versatile options. However, if two of these were to be out with injury at the same time, that could cause Spurs some issues.

Archie Gray played well as a right-back for Leeds United, but that was in the Championship and he has mostly played as a centre-back or a midfielder at Tottenham. Another point is that with Bissouma still linked with a Spurs exit, Gray could be called on when Joao Palhinha needs a rest.

Tottenham should consider another quality centre-back

Spurs missed out on Manuel Akanji just before the transfer window closed and he was not the only centre-back mentioned in Tottenham circles. Piero Hincapie was another until his move to the other side of North London, and Nathan Ake was also brought up.

Tottenham obviously have two of the very best in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso can do a job too. However, Frank is clearly not all that impressed with his other options. Neither Kota Takai nor Radu Dragusin has made his Champions League squad, although to be fair, both players have been out with injuries.

Ben Davies has made the squad, but Spurs surely do not want to have to rely on the Welshman. He has lost some pace as time has gone on and Tottenham would be better off signing a player who has made more appearances over the past few years. Ultimately, Tottenham should aim to have four solid central defenders in their team.

A young Tottenham centre-back may already be regretting his decision to join a Scottish club on loan, as he has now been omitted from the club’s Europa Conference League squad.

We already know that Mikey Moore will be playing in the Europa League rather than the Champions League this season after Rangers were knocked out by Club Brugge in the qualifiers.

Moore revealed that his desire to play in the biggest competitions was one of the reasons he signed for Rangers, but his Champions League dream was over before it started.

Now, another Tottenham youngster, who also moved to Scotland on loan, has just discovered that he will be playing no part in Europe at all this season.

Dorrington is left out of Aberdeen’s Europa Conference League squad

Alfie Dorrington impressed on loan at Aberdeen during the second half of last season and was persuaded to return to the Scottish Premiership this summer.

The 20-year-old would have been hoping to play in the Europa League when he returned to the Dons, but the club had to settle for a place in the Conference League after losing to Romanian outfit FCSB in the qualifiers.

Now, the Spurs academy centre-back has found out that he will not be playing any European football at all for the first half of the season.

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UEFA’s rules on the constitution and size of the squad meant that Jimmy Thelin’s men had to leave out five players from the Conference League squad, and Dorrington is one of the players to miss out.

Will Tottenham consider cutting short Alfie Dorrington’s loan spell?

Dorrington was a key player for Aberdeen last term, and even started in the Scottish League Cup final, which the Dons won on penalties against Celtic.

The club’s decision to leave the England Under-19 international out of the Conference League squad would have thus come as a surprise to the player as well as his parent club.

A leading German pundit has revealed that the expectation at Bayern Munich is that Tottenham legend Harry Kane will return to the Premier League next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur’s record scorer has broken all sorts of goal records since his move to the Allianz Arena a little over two years ago, having scored 91 goals and provided 28 assists in 100 appearances for the Bundesliga giants.

It has been widely reported that Kane’s contract at Bayern has a release clause which will continue to drop with each transfer window.

The Telegraph suggested last month that the England captain could return to the Premier League next summer after the 2026 World Cup.

Bayern Munich expect Harry Kane to push for a move to England

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has now suggested that the feeling at the Bavarian club is that the 32-year-old will push for a return to England after the 2026 World Cup.

He explained that the Bavarian club are already preparing for the striker’s departure and even tried to future-proof themselves in this summer’s transfer window.

Hamann told Adventure Gamers (as relayed by Goal.com): “I think Harry Kane has a clause that allows him to leave for a certain amount next summer. I believe the reason Bayern Munich wanted to bring Nick Woltemade in this summer was because many within the club think Kane wants to go back to England after the World Cup.

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“Whether that’s the case, I don’t know, but potentially it could be his last season in Munich if someone pays the fee, he can choose to leave next summer. Whether someone pays £50 million or £60m for him next summer, I don’t know.

“Obviously, a lot will depend on what happens this season in the World Cup. But yes, I think a lot of people, I don’t know where they get it from, but many seem to believe that he may want to return to England next summer.”

Tottenham are expected to try to re-sign Harry Kane

It is no secret that Tottenham added a first refusal clause when they sold Kane to Bayern, which potentially gives the Lilywhites an advantage over other suitors should the striker decide to leave the German club.

Some journalists, like Pete O’Rourke, were convinced that prior to his exit earlier this week that Daniel Levy would try to bring the England captain back to Spurs next summer should he become available.

Bryan Gil has made an interesting admission after sealing a deadline day move from Tottenham Hotspur to Girona, and has reflected on what has been a difficult few months for him.

The Spaniard’s Spurs nightmare is finally over, with the winger leaving the Lilywhites after making just 11 Premier League appearances for the club across four years.

Gil sealed a permanent move to Girona in an £8.5m deal on Monday, returning to the Spanish side after impressing on loan there last term.

Gil sent a classy message, thanking Tottenham after completing the permanent switch to the Estadi Montilivi, admitting that he will always wish the best for the North London club in the future.

Bryan Gil admitted that he only wanted to join Girona

Spurs had been working to find a buyer for Gil all through the summer, and only succeeded at the very end.

According to reports, Fabio Paratici’s tired hard to convince Bologna to buy Gil, but in the end, the Serie A side decided against it.

The 24-year-old has now confessed that he had his heart set on a return to Girona and waited for the La Liga club to come calling all summer.

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The Spain international said (via Mundo Deportivo and translated by Sport Witness): “Girona mean a lot to me, which is why I waited until the end of the transfer window to come here. The transfer window has been difficult and hectic, but the important thing is that I’m where I wanted to be.”

Gil eyeing 2026 World Cup after ‘difficult’ five months

Part of the reason Tottenham Hotspur struggled to find a buyer for the former Sevilla man is due to his knee injury, which has kept him out of action since March.

The winger admitted that it was not easy to be sidelined for so long, but added that he is now raring to go, having set his sights on being part of Spain’s squad for the World Cup next summer.

Gil said: “It’s been a tough five months. I’ve worked hard to get back as soon as possible and I’m fine. I’ll gradually get back into match rhythm, but my knee is perfect, and that’s the most important thing.

“Last season, I was left with the disappointment of not being able to say goodbye properly because of the injury, but football always gives second chances.”

When asked about his goals for the season, the former Tottenham man responded: “We want to have a good season and stay in La Liga. We have the squad to achieve that, and the results will come. Personally, I’d like to improve my goal, assist records and be part of the squad to play in the World Cup.”

Daniel Levy’s exit from Tottenham Hotspur may pave the way for the club to finally secure a naming rights partner for their stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur moved into their new billion-pound stadium back in April of 2019, but the club still have not found a naming rights partner for the venue.

Reports over recent months have claimed that Tottenham have had conversations with Amazon, Google, and DHL regarding a long-term deal.

Some sources have even claimed that Daniel Levy has already rejected multiple naming rights offers, with the former Spurs chairman said to have been holding out for a lucrative agreement.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium may soon get a new name

The Telegraph have now suggested that following Levy’s exit and the re-structuring of Tottenham’s leadership, we may see developments regarding the naming rights.

The report claims that shortly after the opening of the stadium, the former Spurs executive chairman was hoping to secure a £25m-a-year for 15 years, which would have earned the club a world-record £375m.

However, he was unable to find a company willing to match that valuation. Now that Levy has departed, the outlet claims that it could have the consequence of unlocking a naming rights deal for the club.

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ENIC expected to invest significant money into Tottenham

Alasdair Gold has suggested that Levy’s exit may pave the way for ENIC to inject some cash into Tottenham Hotspur.

This has been backed up by The Telegraph, who say that over £100m of equity is scheduled to be pumped into the club.

This will be done with the goal of ensuring that Tottenham can be competitive on all fronts, with ENIC wanting to bring ‘sustained sporting success’ to the club.

Morgan Rogers, who was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, has addressed the speculation over his future and his future at Aston Villa.

Spurs were linked with a whole host of attacking midfielders before they eventually secured Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in the final days of the transfer window.

One of those was the Aston Villa man, with several sources claiming that Tottenham wanted to test Villa’s resolve to hold onto Rogers.

It was suggested by some sources that Spurs were ready to break the bank for Rogers, but according to various journalists, Villa made it clear to the Lilywhites that they would not be selling their star midfielder.

Rogers has said that he is delighted to remain at the Midlands club, revealing that he has a fantastic relationship with Unai Emery, who makes him feel special.

The 23-year-old suggested that the Spaniard allows him the freedom to express himself on the pitch, claiming the former Arsenal boss is exactly the kind of coach he needs at this stage of his career.

When asked about the support from Emery and the speculation over his Villa future all summer, the England international told talkSPORT: “It means everything as a player, when you feel wanted, when you feel loved, when you feel like they want you to be there and they want you to be a key member of the squad.

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“It’s alright having outside noise and fans liking you, that’s one thing, but to have the manager, he’s the one that makes the decisions, picks the teams. To have that real backing and that real love behind you, that means everything to me.

“He just allows me to play football and express myself and he knows like me, I’m not always going to get it right or be perfect, but he trusts me to this point where he knows that I’m going to give it my all.

“If it works then great and, if it doesn’t, we move on to the next game and go again and we try even harder. To have that manager behind me is perfect and it’s just what I needed at this time in my career.”

Why Tottenham may struggle to prise Rogers away in January

It remains to be seen if Tottenham Hotspur go back in for Rogers in January, but based on his statement, it does not sound like he is going to ask to leave Villa anytime soon.

It is going to be hard to convince him to move six months before a World Cup, as his focus will be on keeping his place in the England squad.

Tottenham may feel they have a better chance of signing the former Middlesbrough man next summer, but that would depend on how Villa and the Lilywhites perform this campaign.

Mauricio Pochettino has spoken for the first time about Daniel Levy’s exit from Tottenham, revealing the private message he sent to the long-serving chairman after his sudden departure.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer of change eventually reached its peak when club chairman Daniel Levy stepped away from his role after nearly 25 years at the helm.

The 63-year-old had played a central role in overseeing Tottenham’s busy summer rebuild, backing new boss Thomas Frank with significant investment, as more than £150 million was spent to strengthen the squad.

It was news that left Tottenham fans stunned, given Levy’s long association with the club, and now former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed what he told Levy following his departure.

Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Daniel Levy’s Tottenham exit

Pochettino enjoyed a successful spell in charge of Tottenham, working closely with Daniel Levy during his five-year tenure.

The pair always appeared to share a strong professional relationship, and the Argentine has never hidden his admiration for Spurs or his desire to return one day.

Speaking after Levy’s exit, Pochettino admitted he was shocked by the news and explained that he reached out to his former chairman.

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In an interview with Sky Sports, he said: “I knew the news about Daniel Levy yesterday. I am a little bit in shock, because he was my former president. I do not know what happened there.

“Of course, I sent a text to him and I sent a text to different people that were very close to him. Still no answer from Levy. I do not have more information.

“What I want to say is I wish all the best for his life and his family time. My relationship was always very good. I was in shock like many people that know him.”

What Levy’s departure means for Spurs and Pochettino

Despite his sacking, Levy still holds shares in Tottenham, although he is no longer involved in footballing decisions at the club.

It is understood that the departure itself came as a surprise to Levy, who had not been expecting to leave his role after nearly a quarter of a century in charge.

Spurs are now focused on pushing forward under Thomas Frank, with a new era already underway, and the hope is that this fresh direction on and off the pitch finally brings tangible success.

As for Pochettino, his open admiration for Tottenham means speculation over a potential return will never fully disappear, but Levy’s absence may change what that future looks like.

Daniel Levy was not keen to step down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after being asked to do so, with the 63-year-old having planned for some big changes at N17.

Out of the blue, Spurs announced on Thursday that Levy had stepped down from his role as executive chairman of Tottenham, a position which he has held for nearly two and a half decades.

However, since then, reports have indicated that Levy was asked to resign rather than stepping down of his own accord, with the Lewis family making the decision following a thorough review of the club.

According to some sources, Levy was completely blindsided by the decision to remove him, having only been told the news hours before the club’s announcement on Thursday.

Daniel Levy was reluctant to leave his role at Tottenham

TBR Football have now said that the 63-year-old was reluctant to give up his role at the top of the North London club when the owners informed him of their decision.

Levy had played a key part in what was a busy summer transfer window for Spurs and the appointment of Thomas Frank.

He was about to confirm the return of his close confidante, Fabio Paratici, as the head of Tottenham’s footballing department.

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The outlet also adds that the Lewis family have been considering parting ways with Levy for many months before finally pulling the trigger a couple of days ago.

Fabio Paratici is not certain to return to Tottenham

TBR Football say that following Levy’s exit, Fabio Paratici’s return to Tottenham in an official role, which was previously a done deal, has now become uncertain.

This has also been backed up by Fabrizio Romano, who has said that Paratici will now consider his options following Levy’s exit.