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Tottenham scored five Premier League goals in August, one of which has been nominated for the Goal of the Month award, and it is not hard to guess which one.

Tottenham had an excellent start to the Thomas Frank era, winning their first two Premier League matches against Burnley and Manchester City, and doing so with back-to-back cleansheets, something that they never achieved under Ange Postecoglou.

However, some of the optimism of Spurs fans was dented during their 1-0 loss against Bournemouth, with the performance exposing some of the Lilywhites’ shortcomings.

The Tottenham faithful will be hoping that was a blip rather than a sign of things to come, and that the arrivals of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani will help solve some of the club’s issues.

Richarlison nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month award

Richarlison won the Player of the Week award for gameweek one after his outstanding brace in the 3-0 win over Burnley.

Both of the Brazilian’s finishes were outstanding, and the second one in particular was something that will likely be replayed for a long time.

The 28-year-old met Mohammed Kudus’ cross with a scissor kick that thundered into the back of the net, and unsurprisingly, it has been nominated for the Goal of the Month award.

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Richarlison now has more competition to contend with

We have heard from inside the Tottenham camp that Richarlison is hungry to prove a point this season after his injury struggles prevented him from showcasing his best in a Spurs shirt over the last three years.

Some pundits have backed Richarlison to thrive under Thomas Frank, opining that the Dane’s system suits the former Everton man down to a tee.

However, the Brazil international now does not just have to contend with competition from Dominic Solanke, but also Kolo Muani after the Lilywhites secured the Frenchman in a deadline-day deal.

Ally McCoist has named who he thinks Tottenham Hotspur’s best signing of the summer window is, and it is not Xavi Simons.

Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer dealings during the summer window were not flawless, but there is a fair argument to be made that the club did what was required.

The Lilywhites backed new head coach Thomas Frank with six new signings, targeting key areas of the squad that were in desperate need of strengthening.

Among those arrivals, two stand out as marquee additions, with Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons joining for over £100 million, while Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani, despite only arriving on loan, are players of proven quality who can slot straight into the side and immediately raise the standard.

Ally McCoist makes bold claim about Tottenham and Thomas Frank

Despite making six signings this summer, Ally McCoist, speaking on talkSport, argued that Tottenham’s biggest signing of the window was actually Thomas Frank himself.

The former Scottish international claims that Tottenham will have a strong season under Frank this term and also believes that some of the additions Spurs made to their squad this summer are really good, praising the signings of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel.

“I see Spurs having a good season,” said Jeff Stelling, to which McCoist replied: “I don’t disagree, the result at the weekend was obviously a disappointment.

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“But listen, the fact of the matter is, we’ve seen enough for Bournemouth already this season, particularly in that opening game against Liverpool, that they’re more than capable of beating anyone on their day.

“But if you throw in Mathys Tel and Danso, who will certainly take part, I think they’ve had a good window. I’m not sure it’s the best window, but I definitely think they had a good window.

“I tell you what, their best signing might be their manager; he might just be the best signing they’ve made in a number of years. I think he’s a terrific coach, terrific manager, and he’ll do really, really well.”

Thomas Frank already proving his worth at Spurs

Frank stepped into the Tottenham dugout this summer after Daniel Levy sacked Ange Postecoglou following a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw Spurs finish 17th.

In just three league outings, Frank has already shown signs of improvement, winning two of those games and keeping two clean sheets in the process, something that had been a real weakness last term.

Tottenham could revisit a move for one of their biggest summer targets in January, after talks went right down to the wire on deadline day, and the player himself was keen on making the switch.

While Tottenham Hotspur did manage to address areas of their squad that required more depth in the summer window, several positions were left untouched, leaving supporters to wonder whether the club had done enough to keep pace with their rivals.

Tottenham secured six signings in total, bringing in an attacking midfielder, a wide forward, a striker, a holding midfielder and a young centre-back, all of which adds variety to Thomas Frank’s squad.

Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel also saw their loan moves made permanent, strengthening the spine of the team, but Tottenham still missed out on one of their most ambitious targets, Savinho, despite chasing the Brazilian for much of the summer.

Tottenham could return for Manchester City winger Savinho

TBR Football are now reporting that despite Tottenham’s failure to land Manchester City winger Savinho in the summer, the north London club could make a move for the Brazil international in January.

Manchester City, who have often allowed players to leave when they push for a move, decided to block Savinho’s transfer even though the winger was open to joining Tottenham.

Spurs were even prepared to break their transfer record to secure Savinho, but Pep Guardiola’s side refused to entertain offers, with City making it clear that the winger was not for sale.

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Football journalist Graeme Bailey explained just how far Tottenham were willing to go for him, telling TBR Football: “The fact that Tottenham were willing, in theory, to break their transfer record for Savinho tells us everything.

“There were still some talks on Monday morning, Spurs still had a little hope of trying to persuade City to sell. The player wanted the move, he was impressed with Spurs, and they were impressed with him – they liked his attitude, and him wanting the move is always a green flag to a club.”

“The situation could now hinge on Savinho’s game time over the coming months, with Guardiola expected to decide whether he can be part of City’s rotation once he returns from a minor knock that has kept him out at the start of the season.”

Bailey added: “I think there is a real chance Spurs revisit this one, but much will depend on the coming months and how much he features for City.”

Spurs still have wide attacking depth despite Savinho setback

Even without Savinho, Thomas Frank still has plenty of wide attacking options to call upon, with Mohammed Kudus, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel all capable of playing out wide and giving Spurs different looks in the final third.

Xavi Simons and Kolo Muani also bring further flexibility as they can both operate in wide roles if required, something that gives Frank the chance to adapt tactically depending on the opposition.

Mauricio Pochettino managed Xavi Simons for a short period at PSG and he has already delivered his verdict on Tottenham Hotspur’s new signing.

Tottenham Hotspur played the long game when it came to signing an attacking midfielder. A deal had supposedly been agreed to bring Morgan Gibbs-White to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, Spurs missed out on Gibbs-White as he signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

Next came Eberchi Eze, another player who was reportedly on the verge of moving to Tottenham. As the negotiations neared an end, there came the report that Spurs lost out on Eze to Arsenal.

Tottenham then turned their attention to Xavi Simons, despite suggestions a couple of weeks before which stated Spurs were set to miss out on Simons. Thanks to Chelsea changing their priorities, Simons completed a successful move to North London and he will make his first appearance after the international break.

Mauricio Pochettino claimed Xavi Simons had ‘very good potential’

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gave Simons 11 appearances when he was in charge of PSG, despite the Dutchman being just 17 years old at the time.

Pochettino was complimentary about Simons, although he did reveal what he believes to be the midfielder’s ceiling by stating which players he would never be as good as.

Pochettino told Sport: “He won’t be Iniesta or Xavi, but he has the quality and balance to be able to develop a career in the first division. He’s still very young, but he has very good potential.

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“Simons is training very well, he has character, he doesn’t get nervous, and he reads the game well.”

Xavi Simons is guaranteed game time at Tottenham

Simons may only have been given a handful of matches under Pochettino, but he is far more proven and experienced now. Spurs had a major attacking midfield shortage on their hands before signing him, so he is guaranteed plenty of starts.

Even after the conclusion of the summer transfer window, Spurs have been unable to resolve their left wing problems. This could mean that Simons is called on to play out wide too.

Regardless of the position he plays, Simons will be tested this season as he will be selected week-in, week-out.

Mathys Tel has just suffered a major setback at Tottenham Hotspur, leading to speculation over what kind of role he will play at the club this season.

Mathys Tel arrived at Tottenham Hotspur to play as a striker, but he does lack the physical presence his fellow forwards possess. Thomas Frank has opted to play Richarlison up front, with Dominic Solanke as his backup. The addition of Randal Kolo Muani this summer means Tel is now the club’s fourth choice striker, but Spurs do have a shortage on the left wing.

With the departures of Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil, Tel is the only official left winger at Tottenham. However, he is yet to start a match this season as Brennan Johnson has been shifted over from the right. On top of this, Wilson Odobert has been subbed on before Tel in every Premier League match this season.

To make things worse, Tel has now been left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad. The France u21s international might have expected to get some minutes in the competition, considering Spurs have fixtures against teams including Bodo/Glimt, Copenhagen and Slavia Prague.

Does Mathys Tel have a future at Tottenham?

Making Tel a permanent signing is already starting to look like a questionable decision. However, Djed Spence found himself in a similar position last season. He was left out of Tottenham’s Europa League squad, despite a shortage in his position. Despite this, Spence is now in the first-team and playing his best football.

Tel is still only 20, which is much younger than Spence was, so he has time to develop into a first-team player. Harry Kane was still finding his feet at that age and blooming early does not guarantee long-term success. Just look at Dele, a player who recently became a free agent after another failed move.

Although Tel is struggling to establish himself at Tottenham, he should have another 15 or more years left of his playing career. He has only ever started 11 Premier League matches, so maybe he just needs a bit more time.

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Tel might benefit from a loan move away from Spurs

Tel could still have a long term future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but there is no point holding onto him if he is not going to be given a proper chance. If this continues, offering Tel a January loan move could be beneficial to both the player and his club.

Tel can cover two positions and yet he is not close to being first-choice in either of them. Spurs were even looking to sign another left winger in the summer and were heavily linked with Savinho.

There are plenty of reasons to believe Tel could still make it at Tottenham, but he may have to be patient and play the long game. The most important thing is that he works on improving his game and replicating the form which earned him a move to North London in the first place.

Jeff Stelling has made a bold claim about Tottenham, insisting that Thomas Frank’s side has not only impressed but actually won the transfer window this summer.

The summer transfer window has finally slammed shut in England, and as always, the fallout from the business done by each club continues to dominate discussions, with Tottenham Hotspur firmly in the thick of it.

Tottenham were among the busiest in the market, even if some of their signings came late in the window, with six new arrivals joining Thomas Frank’s squad at a cost of more than £160 million.

We have offered our own assessment of Tottenham’s transfer activities this summer, but it is not just us, as Jeff Stelling has also had his say, with the broadcaster insisting that Tottenham have come out on top.

Jeff Stelling backs Tottenham as transfer window winners

Speaking on TalkSport, Jeff Stelling was clear in his verdict as he named Tottenham the winners of the summer window, explaining why he felt Spurs had strengthened better than anyone else.

“It is a north London side, Tottenham. The reason why I am going for Tottenham, look, they have lost Heung-min Son, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has left and Mikey Moore has gone on loan to Rangers, but that is pretty much it,” Stelling told TalkSport.

“They brought in the signings they brought in, I think Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, I think they paid a lot of money for him but I do think he is a good player.

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“Xavi Simons I like very much indeed, I think he is going to be a terrific signing for them. Joao Palhinha, what a fantastic player, we have already seen what a fantastic signing he could be, and they brought in Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG.

“Now, when I have seen him in the past, to be brutally honest, mainly for the French national side, I have not always been impressed, but he certainly has pedigree.

“PSG, on loan at Juventus, they brought him in as well, and I just think maybe numerically they are down compared to some other clubs but the quality they have added is there, and I see Spurs having a good season.”

Tottenham new signings show early promise

While Tottenham may have fallen short of a perfect summer window by failing to add a natural left winger and a left-sided centre-back, there is no doubt that Thomas Frank has been backed in the market.

Several of the new signings have already begun to make their presence felt, with Mohammed Kudus slotting straight into the side and looking comfortable operating off the right flank.

Joao Palhinha has also caught the eye in his early outings, shielding the backline with his usual authority and bringing much-needed control to midfield battles.

Tottenham Hotspur have not quite made it three wins from three, but Guglielmo Vicario has already set the pace in a key Premier League statistic this season.

Tottenham Hotspur could not make it three wins from three in the Premier League this season, as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth in matchweek three.

Before the Bournemouth loss, Tottenham had enjoyed nothing but a flawless league run, winning two of their opening two games, while also keeping a clean sheet in both outings.

Spurs now sit in fourth place during the international break, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool currently above them in the Premier League table.

Guglielmo Vicario tops the saves chart at Tottenham

WhoScored has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is right at the top of one key stat.

According to the outlet, no goalkeeper in the Premier League has made more saves than Vicario, who has registered 13 saves already this season.

The Italian has been a standout for Tottenham so far this season, with Vicario playing a vital role in Spurs’ clash against Manchester City and Bournemouth, making a combined nine saves in those two fixtures.

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Had the Italian not been at the top of his game against the Cherries last weekend, the fixture could have ended 3 or 4 nil.

Spurs prepare for West Ham clash after break

Once the international break concludes, Spurs will be gearing up for a fierce encounter against fellow London side West Ham United.

The Hammers have endured a mixed start to the new Premier League season, with Graham Potter’s side joint for the worst defence in the league, having conceded eight goals in three games.

Tottenham Hotspur have been unable to offload Yves Bissouma, but there is still a way to sell the midfielder for a transfer fee instead of losing him for free next summer.

Yves Bissouma played his part under Ange Postecoglou. He made 44 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur last season, with 10 of those coming in the Europa League. Bissouma also opened his goalscoring account at Spurs, scoring twice in the Premier League.

However, Bissouma was set to leave Tottenham for Galatasaray. According to reports, Spurs value Bissouma at £20m, meaning they would be willing to make a loss on the player in order to seal his exit.

Despite this, Galatasaray pulled out of an agreement to sign Bissouma, due to concerns about his fitness. As a result, Bissouma is still a Tottenham player following the conclusion of the transfer window.

Tottenham could still sell Yves Bissouma

The Bissouma story is not over yet as GiveMeSport report that the 29-year-old is likely to leave Spurs in the coming days. This is because the transfer window is still open in Saudi Arabia and Turkey and Bissouma is attracting interest from clubs in both countries.

Bissouma has failed to convince Thomas Frank that he deserves extensive game time and is therefore working with his representatives on a move elsewhere. The defensive midfielder does not want to remain at Tottenham if he is not seen as an important player.

Spurs already attempted to sell Bissouma this summer, but initially found it difficult to convince him to pursue a move. However, Tottenham have informed Bissouma he will receive limited game time if he stays, as they seek to encourage him to leave North London.

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Bissouma is not in Spurs’ Champions League squad

Tottenham had to drop six players to meet Champions League squad regulations. Bissouma had next to no chance of making the cut which is a huge blow for the midfielder. After all, it was in Europe where he played his best football last season.

Bissouma is already behind Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray in the pecking order, so his match time in the league would be limited too. It seems better for both parties concerned if he packs his bags and moves on to the next chapter of his career.

Tottenham were busy on transfer deadline day, with reports emerging that Thomas Frank’s side made a late push for a highly-rated Lyon winger after securing the loan signing of Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham Hotspur had a relatively quiet final day of the window, with the north London club bringing in only one new face, Kolo Muani, after weeks of speculation.

The French forward has joined Tottenham on a season-long loan, without any obligation or option to buy, although there remains an understanding that Muani’s move could become permanent should the striker make a significant impact in north London.

Even with that signing finalised, Tottenham were not content to stop there, as the club had also been in the hunt for a wide forward.

Savinho remained a serious target for Spurs, with the Lilywhites having retained their interest in the Brazil international until the very end of deadline day, but the move fell apart despite their continued efforts.

Tottenham made late move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana

According to GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham Hotspur are understood to have made an eleventh-hour enquiry for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, as Thomas Frank remained keen on adding more creativity following the capture of Randal Kolo Muani earlier on deadline day.

Fofana enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season, registering 11 goals across all competitions, and his performances did not go unnoticed.

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The Belgian caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Fulham, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, while European giants such as RB Leipzig, Napoli and Bayern Munich also kept tabs on him.

Lyon valued the 20-year-old at around £52 million (€61 million). Tottenham made a flurry of calls on deadline day to try and push a deal through, but their efforts fell short.

Lyon rejected Spurs’ approach instantly, insisting there was simply not enough time to source a replacement for one of their brightest attacking prospects.

Spurs could revisit Malick Fofana transfer in January

It is believed that Tottenham have not completely given up on Malick Fofana, with the north London club expected to make a move for the winger during the winter window or even the summer.

Spurs are also said to still hold interest in Savinho, with a report from TBR Football suggesting the club may return for the Brazilian youngster in January, as Thomas Frank continues to search for reinforcements in wide areas.

Xavi Simons has now admitted that he has a clear preference regarding which position he wants to play at Tottenham Hotspur.

Following his side’s defeat to Bournemouth, where Spurs struggled to fashion scoring opportunities, Thomas Frank admitted that he expects Simons to add creativity and flair to the Tottenham midfield.

In the interview, Frank suggested that Simons can play on the left and as a number ten, with the 22-year-old’s arrival handing the Dane plenty of options in attack.

However, the new Tottenham Hotspur signing has made it clear that he feels far more comfortable in one position than the other.

Xavi Simons wants to play as a number ten at Tottenham

Spurs fans will have to wait until after the international break to see the attacking midfielder play for the club.

Many of them will be keeping an eye on the Netherlands’ upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Lithuania to see how the former RB Leipzig man gets on.

Ahead of the qualifiers, Simons has been speaking to the Dutch media, and he gave a blunt answer when asked about his preferred position.

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When asked where he would like to play, the new Tottenham signing told AD Sportwereld: “I prefer playing at number ten, you know that.”

Simons is excited ahead of his Spurs debut

Simons got a fantastic reception at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when he was presented to Spurs fans ahead of the club’s clash against Bournemouth.

Speaking to Sky Sports on Sunday, Simons admitted that he cannot wait to make his debut in the Premier League, confessing that he is over the moon with the move to N17.