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A new report has suggested that Daniel Levy was not the one who decided to step down, but was rather pushed, with Tottenham’s majority owners, ENIC, making the change in order to prioritise sporting success at the club.

The news of Levy stepping down as executive chairman of Tottenham came out of the blue on Thursday night, catching everyone off guard.

The news of Levy’s departure has stunned the Spurs fan base, leading to plenty of speculation about what is likely to follow.

There have been suggestions that the Lewis family are now considering a full sale of Tottenham, but a new report has now suggested that their motivations for pushing Levy out the door may be entirely different.

Lewis Family want to prioritise sustained sporting success at Tottenham

According to The Telegraph, Levy’s departure was set in motion at the start of the year as a result of ENIC prioritising sustained sporting success.

The report claims that sources close to the Lewis family are now suggesting that the change has been made to put sporting success at the forefront and usher in a ‘new era’ at Tottenham.

The club’s majority owners set in motion an operational and sporting review at the start of 2025, which was carried out by American consultants, the Gibb River Group. Tavistock, the investment firm founded by Lewis, were also allegedly involved in the review.

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It was decided that Tottenham required further investment from the Lewis family trust, with Levy and other senior figures at the club being interviewed several times as part of the review.

Lewis family want a ‘fresh approach’ to running Spurs

The Telegraph explain that when they contacted Tottenham Hotspur for information about the review and Levy’s eventual departure, the club declined to comment.

However, Spurs fans will be encouraged by what one well-placed source close to the Lewis family told the outlet about their next steps.

The source told the publication: “Generations of the Lewis family support this special football club, and they want what the fans want – more wins more often.

“This is why you have seen recent changes, new leadership and a fresh approach. In Vinai, Thomas (Frank) and Peter Charrington, they believe they are backing the right team to deliver on this. This is a new era.”

Mauricio Pochettino was the manager of Tottenham Hotspur for more than five years, but his time at the club was almost cut short due to a massive opportunity.

Tottenham Hotspur finally won silverware last season and it had been a long time coming. Ange Postecoglou was the manager to finally end the 17-year wait for a trophy, but Mauricio Pochettino came close a number of times.

Pochettino certainly brought change to Spurs as, until he arrived, the North Londoners rarely finished inside the top four. Pochettino led Tottenham to the Carabao Cup final in his first season at the club and his side qualified for the Champions League in the four seasons which followed.

However, even after taking Spurs to the final of the Champions League, Pochettino was sacked as Tottenham plummeted and suffered humiliating results against Bayern Munich and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mauricio Pochettino came close to leaving Tottenham sooner than first thought

Pochettino was well-loved during his time at Tottenham, but the Argentine boss would have actually left North London sooner if Daniel Levy had given him permission.

Real Madrid offered Pochettino a chance to replace Zinedine Zidane as the club’s manager, but Tottenham had no interest in giving him what he wanted.

Pochettino told El Chiringuito TV: “I don’t know whether to tell the story or not. Zidane is leaving and logically, there’s the possibility of signing for Real Madrid. Surely other coaches too.

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“I had given Levy my word that I would stay until Tottenham ‘s new ground was finished. At that moment, I told him that I would go to Madrid if Levy gave the OK. I don’t know what happened afterwards. Surely he didn’t give the OK.

The football world was taken by surprise on Thursday when Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after nearly 25 years in the role.

Pochettino missed out on an opportunity to win the Champions League

Pochettino may have reached the Champions League final a year after he was barred from taking the managerial position at Real Madrid. However, this achievement was quite extraordinary considering what little money had been spent on improving the Tottenham first-team squad.

Had Pochettino been allowed to join Real Madrid, who had just won the Champions League for a third consecutive season, he would have had a better chance of winning the ultimate club trophy.

Pochettino was later able to manage another top European side in PSG, but his time in France did not go according to plan.

A football finance expert has now explained what the expected outcome is likely to be in Tottenham Hotspur’s legal battle against INEOS regarding an alleged breach of contract.

Over the last few months, Spurs Web has been bringing you regular updates about the claims and counterclaims made by the North London club and INEOS after the multinational corporation reneged on a commercial agreement.

INOEOS announced a multi-million-pound, five-year deal with Spurs in December 2022 to promote the INEOS Grenadier car as the club’s ‘official 4×4 vehicle partner’.

However, the firm, which owns a minority stake in Man United, ended the agreement prematurely last year, and Tottenham took High Court legal action on June 12 against INEOS, demanding compensation for their losses.

It was revealed that Spurs were seeking £11m from INEOS, which includes £5.5m for missed payments last year, another £5.3m for the 2026-27 campaign, the final year of the sponsorship deal, and an additional £300,000 in interest.

Tottenham and INEOS are expected to reach a settlement

Last month, it emerged that INEOS is counter-suing Tottenham, claiming that the club had started negotiating with a competitor for rights that were exclusive to them under their agreement.

Football finance expert Stefan Borsen has now opined that Spurs are indeed due to be compensated by the Man United owners, and backed the two parties to settle outside the court.

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Borson told Football Insider: “I think they’ll settle it, so I don’t think they’ll ever go to court. It’s quite interesting that basically what happened was Spurs were trying to sell Harry Kane and as part of that, Bayern obviously made an introduction to Audi and I think Audi got quite close to doing a deal but didn’t.

“As part of Audi potentially doing the deal, Tottenham Hotspur offered INEOS some additional benefits and rights in the sponsorship, but only if Audi took the sponsorship.

“Anyway, time passes, Audi don’t take the sponsorship, but INEOS, given that they love a deal, went to Spurs and said, ‘Well, look, why don’t you give us the extra benefits anyway? Effectively wrap them in, throw them in for free’.

“I think partly because Spurs have a new commercial team and a new commercial lead, they agreed. They weren’t probably quite specific enough that they were agreeing the extra rights to INEOS, but probably didn’t want to give them extra termination rights.

“But if you read the cases, I think that INEOS will succeed in saying that all of the rights that were potentially additional, including the termination right, were given to INEOS.

“Anyway, a few months passes, and INEOS take both the additional rights and also take the ability to terminate early and issue a termination. But I don’t think that termination means that they shouldn’t pay the bit that was outstanding according to Spurs, and that was an indexation fee.

“It’s basically a fee that says that you take the base fee and you index link it effectively for inflation, so I think that money does seem to be owed by INEOS.”

Could this affect Spurs’ relationship with Man United?

It is perhaps a little surprising that Spurs have threatened legal action against INEOS, given that it is in their interest to maintain a good relationship with the other Premier League clubs.

In the PSR era, we have seen direct rivals selling players to each other much more often than they did previously, as all clubs strive not to breach the financial restrictions.

One thus cannot rule out the possibility of Tottenham wanting to do a deal with Man United in the near future, but this legal tangle would undoubtedly make that harder.

Tottenham’s latest signing, Randal Kolo Muani, has picked up a rather unusual shirt number, and it has only been worn by a handful of players in the club’s history.

Tottenham Hotspur were eager to strengthen their attack even further on deadline day with a few names linked with a move to north London.

Ademola Lookman was on Tottenham’s radar, but Spurs could not land the Atalanta man, having not been able to strike a deal with the Serie A side, which wanted a permanent transfer.

Savinho was another player who had been considered, and even though Manchester City’s stance was made clear long before the September 1 deadline, Tottenham remained hopeful that they could still push something through for the City winger.

Every previous player to wear Tottenham’s No.39

Regardless, a determined Tottenham landed Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day, a player whom they had chased during the winter window, bringing him in on a straight loan, without any option or obligation to make the move permanent.

Kolo Muani has taken the number 39 shirt at Tottenham, a number rarely used throughout the club’s history, with only a handful of players having worn the shirt.

Here are the players who previously wore the number 39 shirt at Spurs, via Spurs fandom:

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Randal Kolo Muani’s shirt numbers at previous clubs

Of course, Randal Kolo Muani’s spell at Tottenham will ultimately be judged by what he delivers on the pitch rather than the number on his back, yet it is still an intriguing detail given how unique the choice is.

The French forward has never appeared to favour one number consistently, as his previous selections across clubs do not follow any particular pattern.

Kolo Muani has never worn the number 39 shirt before in his career, having instead used a range of numbers such as 23, 9, 10, 11 and 20.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown plenty of promise under Thomas Frank, and we have already seen a glimpse of what life will be like under the Dane.

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a solid start to life under new boss Thomas Frank, who replaced Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou following his sacking.

While his start as Tottenham manager has not been flawless, supporters will feel encouraged, as Frank has collected six points from a possible nine in the Premier League so far.

The Dane has Spurs sitting in fourth place, and he has impressed in stern tests against both Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, showing his side is capable of competing with the very best.

A victory over the Citizens and a draw against the Champions League winners in ninety minutes in the Super Cup final highlights a Tottenham team that is progressing, but with clear areas to improve on.

So what exactly have we learned from Tottenham in the opening weeks of the season? Here are four things that stand out so far.

Mathys Tel must take his chance to impress at Tottenham

If there is one thing certain about this Tottenham side, it is the competition for places in attack, with Frank having a variety of options and profiles to rotate across the front line.

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Brennan Johnson can comfortably play on either wing, as can Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert and Mohammed Kudus, while Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani offer flexibility through the middle as well as on the flanks.

Yet, when Frank submitted his UEFA Champions League squad for the league phase, Tel found himself down the pecking order, which is a concern considering Tottenham only just made his move permanent this summer with a £30m outlay.

At 20 years old, he has time to change his fortunes, but he must take every opportunity presented to him if he is to fight his way back into the squad. Djed Spence is a clear example of how to battle back into a manager’s plans.

There is no way back for Yves Bissouma

While there is still hope for Tel to climb back into contention, Yves Bissouma’s situation feels very different, as the Mali international now looks destined to leave.

His omission from both the Super Cup and Champions League squads speaks volumes, and with Joao Palhinha brought in on loan, Frank appears to have already made up his mind about the 28-year-old midfielder.

With reports of interest from Fenerbahce and the transfer window still open elsewhere, Bissouma could well depart in the coming weeks, and at this stage, it is hard to see any way back into the Tottenham fold.

Pedro Porro needs to improve defensively

Defensively, Tottenham under Frank have looked relatively strong, with two clean sheets in their opening three league matches, a foundation the manager will want to build on.

However, there remains a weakness on the right side, as Pedro Porro has already been dribbled past six times this season, more than any other defender in the league.

It is a worrying trend that underlines the Spaniard’s defensive vulnerability, and one that Frank will need to address quickly if Tottenham are to continue looking solid at the back.

Savinho signing would have transformed Tottenham’s transfer window

Tottenham’s summer business was largely positive, with six arrivals addressing key positions, yet the absence of one signing still lingers in the minds of supporters.

The biggest disappointment is undoubtedly missing out on Savinho, who was keen on a move to Tottenham, but Manchester City refused to entertain offers for the Brazilian winger.

His addition would have elevated Tottenham’s attacking threat further, adding another one-versus-one outlet and a touch of unpredictability on the flank alongside Kudus.

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski has come in for huge praise from his Sweden international teammates for his gesture during the international break.

Kulusevski has been out of action with a knee injury since the start of May, which saw him miss the Europa League final.

The Swede has also missed the entirety of pre-season, with Thomas Frank and his coaching staff yet to get their first look at him in the training pitch.

According to reports, Kulusevski is not expected to be back in action until December, but the 25-year-old made a great gesture despite being on the treatment table.

Dejan Kulusevski praised for joining Sweden’s camp despite Tottenham injury

Despite not being able to train or play, Kulusevski joined up with the Swedish squad ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo.

The Tottenham Hotspur man made the trip to show his support to the side, and the meaningfulness of his gesture is not lost on his teammates.

When asked about Kulusevski’s decision to join the camp, Sweden winger Ken Sema told Fotboll Skanalen: “This shows that he is an incredible leader. It means a lot. He comes in with energy, is very playful and gives us a lot of positive things. Then he is a close friend of mine. So, it means a lot to us.

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“He shows that he is a leader who wants to be here and help the team, and we all see how much he is passionate about this national team. We need as much help as we can get. It is only positive.”

Kulusevski’s character hailed by Sweden centre-back

Centre-back Hjalmar Ekdal also showered praise on the Spurs man for deciding to travel to support the team.

Kulusevski has been appointed his country’s captain by John Dahl Tomasson, and Ekdal remarked that his decision to support his teammates says a lot about the former Juventus man’s commitment.

The Burnley man said about the attacking midfielder’s decision: “It’s big, actually. That says a lot about his character. He is here as a leader, but of course as one of the players.

“It means a lot. It means he has a lot of commitment and that he is passionate about this. A good captain’s job.”

A failed transfer may not be the end of the story, as a fresh opportunity could now open the door for a Tottenham midfielder who almost left the club during the British summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s deadline day on September 1 was more about departures than arrivals, with the club sanctioning more sales than new purchases.

Bryan Gil managed to secure an £8.5million move to Spanish side Girona, while Manor Solomon found a temporary escape through a loan deal to Villarreal after a collapsed move to Crystal Palace left his future uncertain.

Yet not every planned exit materialised, with Yves Bissouma seeing his proposed transfer break down. The Mali international, who was expected to move on before the window shut, ultimately remained in north London, at least for now.

Fenerbahce show late interest in Yves Bissouma

According to a fresh report from the Daily Mail, there could still be movement on Bissouma’s future, with Turkish side Fenerbahce reportedly considering a move even though the British transfer window has closed.

Bissouma had been close to joining Galatasaray in the final days of the English window, but concerns over his fitness prevented the deal from going through and left him stranded at Tottenham.

However, the situation may change quickly, as Fenerbahce are monitoring him closely and could strike a deal if the right offer is put forward, with the Turkish transfer window not shutting until this Friday.

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It was originally reported that Jose Mourinho had shut down a Fenerbahce move for Yves Bissouma after giving a negative review. However, the Special One has since parted ways with the Turkish club, which could perhaps reopen a late path.

Bissouma slipping down Thomas Frank’s pecking order at Tottenham

Bissouma is yet to feature competitively under new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, with his last competitive appearance coming in the UEFA Europa League final.

The midfielder was involved during pre-season but picked up an injury in training before Spurs’ Premier League opener against Burnley, which has since seen him fall behind in the squad hierarchy.

Spurs fans will love what Xavi Simons has told the Dutch media about the reasons behind his decision to sign for Tottenham Hotspur.

After being snubbed by both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze earlier in the summer window, Tottenham needed to get a top-class number ten through the door to make up for that embarrassment.

In the end, the club managed to pull off a very impressive deal, with Spurs securing Xavi Simons for just £51m.

The transfer fee might have been low for a player who is considered one of the best young attacking midfielders in Europe, but the overall cost of the deal was pretty high for the Lilywhites.

According to reports, Simons has agreed a seven-year contract worth £200,000 per week with Tottenham, bringing the total cost of the deal to a whopping £125m.

Xavi Simons admits he got the right feeling from Tottenham

Previously, Simons revealed that his conversation with Thomas Frank was a big factor in his move to Spurs.

The Netherlands international has now elaborated on his decision, explaining that he got a very good feeling about the club and added that his conversation with Micky van de Ven convinced him that it would be the right next step.

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Simons told NOS: “At PSV, for example, after a conversation with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, I knew: this is where I need to be. I also had that feeling at Leipzig and also at Spurs, where I also met Micky [van de Ven].

“I knew: I want to be there too. That’s where the best players are. I want to be the best too. I know what I want to achieve and I’m going to do it.”

Simons admits his family played a role in Spurs move

The 22-year-old confessed that his family members visited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and were blown away by the atmosphere at the venue.

He added: “Before I signed, my family went to the stadium. My eleven-year-old sister’s reaction was amazing.”

Tottenham fans might have to wait a little longer before seeing Xavi Simons make his debut for the Lilywhites, but they could still catch a glimpse of the new signing in action for the Netherlands when they face Poland tonight.

The first international break of the 2025/26 season is in full swing, and Tottenham Hotspur head into it off the back of a frustrating 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

For Spurs supporters, the wait for Premier League football will stretch another week, with the focus now turning towards international fixtures across Europe.

Several Tottenham players have been called up for duty with their national teams, giving fans the chance to keep a close eye on their performances and perhaps catch a first look at some of the new arrivals.

How Tottenham fans can watch Xavi Simons in action for the Netherlands vs Poland

Several new players joined Tottenham during the summer transfer window, yet some of them are still waiting to make their first-team bow for the Lilywhites.

However, Spurs fans may not have to wait much longer to watch new Dutch signing Xavi Simons in action, as he is expected to feature when the Netherlands face Poland tonight at 19:45, with the game being shown live on Amazon Prime.

Xavi Simons, who was signed just before the Bournemouth clash, has not yet had the chance to pull on a Spurs shirt in competitive action, leaving supporters eager to see what he can bring to Thomas Frank’s side.

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Why Simons must stay fit during the international break

Although Simons has not yet made his debut for Tottenham, he has already played competitive football this season with RB Leipzig before making the switch to north London.

In just two appearances for the Bundesliga side, the 22-year-old registered a goal and an assist, underlining his sharpness and ability to make an impact in the final third.

Djed Spence is in line to make history for England this week, and the Tottenham man hopes he can be a role model for others to follow.

Spurs fans will feel that Spence’s England call-up was a long time coming, with the 25-year-old arguably having been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League since breaking into Ange Postecoglou’s side last season.

With James Maddison and Dominic Solanke currently out injured, the defender is the only Tottenham representative in the England squad.

Thomas Tuchel has said that Spence is fully deserving of his call-up and admitted that he sees him as an option for both right-back and left-back.

Djed Spence is honoured to become England’s first openly Muslim player

The 25-year-old is on the cusp of making history and will become the first Muslim player to play for the Three Lions if he plays against either Andorra or Serbia.

The Tottenham Hotspur man said that he is honoured to have that distinction, admitting that his faith is an important part of his life.

When asked about becoming the first muslim player to wear the England shirt, Spence told Sky Sports: “I’ve seen that. It’s a blessing, it’s amazing. I did see something like that. I was surprised, really, first ever. It’s just amazing. I don’t have the words really.”

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Asked if he felt pressure being the first of his faith to play for the senior side, the full-back responded: “Maybe, maybe not. I don’t really feel the pressure for certain things. I just play football with a smile on my face, be happy, and the rest will take care of itself.

“First things first, God is the greatest. I pray a lot. I give gratitude to God. In the toughest moments of my life, the darkest moments, I’ve always believed that God has always been by my side.

“When I’m winning, when I’m in a good moment, I promote God as well because he’s always been by my side. It’s a big thing for me, my faith. If I can do it, you can do it. Not just Muslim kids, any child of any faith. Put your mind to something and you can do it, man.”

Spence admits his strong mentality has helped him overcome challenges

Spence’s path to the Tottenham starting eleven and to the England set-up has been far from straightforward, with the full-back having his fair share of doubters.

However, rather than giving up on his dream, the former Middlesbrough man has fought to overcome every hurdle that was put in front of him, and he puts that down to his mentality.

Spence added: “Without [a strong] mentality, you won’t make it to the top. I definitely think I have got a strong mentality, especially to fight through challenges.”