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Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on one of Tottenham’s big summer signings, admitting that he is far from convinced despite Spurs making a strong start to the season.

Tottenham Hotspur went into the summer knowing that they needed to respond to their struggles from last season, where they finished a disappointing 17th in the Premier League, and the board have now backed new manager Thomas Frank in the transfer market.

It proved to be an eventful window, with Tottenham completing six new signings, among them Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha, as the club attempted to strengthen across the pitch.

There is now hope amongst the fanbase that these arrivals can provide the necessary spark to guide Spurs back into contention, with Frank aiming to build a side capable of competing both domestically and in Europe.

Roy Keane questions Tottenham signing Mohammed Kudus

With the transfer window now shut in England, Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher took to Sky Sports to rate some of the newest signings from Premier League clubs.

Speaking about Tottenham’s Kudus, the former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gave his assessment of the Ghana international, and his verdict was far from glowing.

Keane explained that he was yet to be sold on Kudus, remarking: “Not convinced, I have to say. Not convinced. But it would be nice if he surprised me.”

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Mohammed Kudus shows flashes but must deliver consistency

There have already been glimpses of what Kudus can bring to Tottenham, most notably on the opening day when he grabbed two assists in the 3-0 win over Burnley, helping Frank’s side convincingly start the campaign.

Since then, however, the Ghanaian has yet to make a decisive impact in the final third, with no goals or assists in his last two outings, even though he has contributed in other areas through his work rate, strength on the ball and ability to carry play forward.

Juventus were left stunned by Tottenham’s half-price deadline day magic as the Lilywhites secured one of the surprises of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s deadline day activities saw them secure the signing of Kolo Muani, while also sanctioning the departure of a few of their own stars.

Muani joined Tottenham on a season-long loan without an option or obligation to make his switch permanent, becoming Spurs’ sixth signing of the summer window.

The Frenchman is set to provide further reinforcement up front for Thomas Frank, who also has Richarlison and Dominic Solanke as options in the number nine position.

Juventus left stunned after Tottenham secure Randal Kolo Muani

GIVEMESPORT have now revealed that Tottenham’s signing of Kolo Muani has left Juventus stunned as they were also in the running for the 26-year-old.

It is believed that the Old Lady was eager to land the French forward this summer as well, after his productive spell in Italy in the second half of the season, where he scored eight times in 16 Serie A appearances.

Juventus offered double Tottenham’s £4.4 million loan fee for Muani earlier in the summer, but PSG instead sanctioned a late move to the Europa League champions.

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Spurs gain edge over Juventus in Kolo Muani pursuit

Spurs were in the race to sign Muani back in the winter window, but the forward opted to join Juventus instead.

However, it looks like the tables have turned as Tottenham are now the ones who look to have gotten one over the Italian side, who eventually signed Lois Openda from Leipzig.

With this being a World Cup season, it is understood that Muani is eager to leave a mark in England, as he looks to push for a spot in the French national team.

Tottenham are also believed to be open to making Muani’s move permanent if he does impress during his loan spell this season.

Tottenham’s Champions League ticket prices have sparked debate amongst supporters, and now the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has revealed exactly what they told the club during discussions.

Tottenham Hotspur have revealed their ticket prices for the UEFA Champions League this season as the north London club marks their return after two seasons away.

For their four home games, which start with Manor Solomon and Villarreal visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the club has priced that as a category B fixture.

The rest of the fixtures have been set out as follows: CF Copenhagen on Tuesday, 4 November – Category C, SK Slavia Praha on Tuesday, 9 December – Category C, and Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, 20 January – Category A.

Spurs fans have since reacted to the latest pricing, with many supporters left divided by the club’s decision, while one described it as an absolute disgrace.

Tottenham Supporters’ Trust hits out at Champions League ticket pricing

Tottenham Hotspur’s Supporters’ Trust has now taken to the social media platform X to reveal that the club rejected their suggestions for ticket prices ahead of the new Champions League campaign.

According to the Trust, they had pushed for a BCCC structure across the four home fixtures, with Borussia Dortmund not expected to be priced as category A. However, given the club’s final pricing decision, it is clear that the Trust’s suggestion was ignored.

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In a statement shared on X, the Supporters’ Trust wrote: “THST considers that these prices are excessive. We do not believe Dortmund should be category A.

“In discussions with the Club, we argued for a maximum of Category C and when that was rejected argued for BCCC across the four fixtures. Throughout, we urged the club to focus on maximising attendance & support. Fans should come first.”

Spurs need home advantage to make it out of the league phase

Supporters have continued to debate the club’s stance, with reactions online showing clear division. Some fans have accepted the pricing structure, while others have been left frustrated.

Regardless, Tottenham will mark their return to the Champions League with a home game against Villarreal before wrapping up their league phase run with a clash away at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Antoine Semenyo wasted no time reminding Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with the Ghana teammates exchanging light-hearted words while on international duty.

Tottenham Hotspur could not make it three wins from three in the Premier League last month, as their perfect record was ruined by AFC Bournemouth, who beat Frank’s side 1-0.

Spurs looked like a shadow of the team that beat Manchester City and Burnley in their earlier league fixtures, as Andoni Iraola’s side dominated Thomas Frank’s team, restricting them to just one shot on target all game.

That defeat sees Tottenham’s run of not winning matches before an international break continue, one that dates back to October 2023.

Mohammed Kudus teased by Antoine Semenyo during international break

Several Tottenham players have now jetted off to represent their countries this international break, including new signing Mohammed Kudus.

The Spurs winger is now in the Ghana camp, where he has linked up with Bournemouth talisman Antoine Semenyo, who was quick to remind the Tottenham man of the weekend’s defeat.

Speaking on Ghana’s official social media channel, Semenyo said before breaking into laughter: “Hey guys, you know who it is, kuku my boy, how’s the game on Saturday. How was the game on Saturday? Let me go ask him how the game was on Saturday.”

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He continued to push his teammate: “How was the game on Saturday?” To which Kudus replied calmly: “It was good, we will be back.” A visibly jovial Semenyo then ran off, shouting: “1 nil”

Antoine Semenyo showed why Tottenham had interest

Semenyo, who had been linked with a move to Tottenham during the summer window, was impressive against the Lilywhites.

He caused Pedro Porro a lot of problems down on Spurs’ right, with the full-back struggling to contain the Ghana international.

It is clear why Tottenham were in the race for Semenyo, but Spurs’ pursuit ended with the Bournemouth forward extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium.

Tottenham may have been handed an important boost during the international break, with fresh claims emerging around Dominic Solanke’s fitness that could ease some concerns after talk of potential surgery.

Just before Tottenham Hotspur faced Bournemouth in matchweek three of the Premier League, Thomas Frank confirmed that forward Dominic Solanke was set for a spell on the sidelines.

Following the game, the Tottenham manager made it clear that he did not expect Solanke to be missing for too long, with the initial timeline suggesting a return straight after the international break.

However, reports later suggested that Solanke’s recovery could be more complicated than first thought, with fears that the striker may need to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke receives ankle injection

A new update from Tom Allnut has now revealed that Solanke has had an injection in his ankle during the international break to help settle the issue, instead of undergoing surgery as first reported.

It is understood that Tottenham do not expect their striker to be sidelined for an extended period, although Solanke’s involvement so far this season has been limited.

The forward has been battling injury problems since pre-season and has yet to register more than 20 minutes in a competitive game for Spurs.

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He featured for 19 minutes in Tottenham’s Premier League opener against Burnley and then played a further 12 minutes against Manchester City before picking up the ankle knock that forced him to miss out against Bournemouth.

Tottenham transfer decision looks shrewd with Kolo Muani

Before the British summer window closed, Tottenham moved quickly to strengthen their forward options, following Solanke’s injury scare.

Randal Kolo Muani was signed on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with Thomas Frank keen to ensure he had enough depth in attack before the deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur managed to agree a loan deal for Manor Solomon on transfer deadline day, but the winger may be eager to leave Spurs with egg on their faces.

Manor Solomon has already spent most of his time as a Tottenham Hotspur player on loan at Leeds United. His absence in North London will continue as Solomon completed a loan move to Villarreal on transfer deadline day.

Spurs have been drawn to face Villarreal in the Champions League and there will already be some tension between the sides. Villarreal signed Thomas Partey this summer, and the former Arsenal midfielder will be in court the day before the match due to a rape charge (Independent).

Due to a UEFA rule, Spurs are also set for a reunion with a player who did not exactly win any popularity contests with the supporters.

Manor Solomon is eligible to play against Tottenham

Due to UEFA rules, which allow players on loan to compete against their parent club, Solomon will be able to line up against Spurs in just two weeks’ time.

The Israeli international was close to joining Crystal Palace until the Eagles pulled the plug on a move. Solomon would not have been allowed to play against Tottenham if he had moved to South London, because the rules are different in the Premier League.

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The UEFA rule will actually help Tottenham because it means Randal Kolo Muani will be free to face PSG. Spurs will need all the help they can get as they take on the champions of Europe in a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup.

A former Tottenham player once haunted his parent club

Jan Vertonghen is well-loved by all those associated with Tottenham Hotspur, but his relationship with his first senior club is a little more complex. The defender was loaned out by Ajax when he was only months into his senior career.

With four games of the Eredivisie season remaining, Vertonghen scored against Ajax and the Dutch side went on to lose out on the league title to PSV Eindhoven on goal difference.

Spurs will be looking to avoid a similar type of horror story with the winger who was recently offloaded. Solomon wanted to stay at Tottenham and so he will be looking to prove a point when the two teams fight it out on Europe’s biggest stage.

Despite nursing a long-term injury set to keep him out until next year, Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski has still linked up with the Sweden national side.

Tottenham Hotspur’s international break curse continued under new manager Thomas Frank, with the club extending their run of defeats in the game before the break, a record that dates back to October 2023.

The Lilywhites looked sharp and aggressive when they faced Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in matchweek two of the Premier League, but they were nowhere near that level when they returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Bournemouth, slipping to a disappointing 1-0 defeat.

Attention has now shifted to international football, where several Tottenham players have received call-ups to represent their countries during the break.

Dejan Kulusevski joins Sweden squad despite Tottenham injury

Dejan Kulusevski, who remains out with a patella injury suffered towards the back end of last season, has surprisingly joined up with the Swedish national team despite being nowhere near match fitness.

Speaking to Swedish media earlier this week, Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson confirmed that Kulusevski has travelled with the national team squad.

His comments, relayed by Fotbollskanalen, outlined exactly why the Spurs winger is present. Tomasson explained: “Dejan Kulusevski will be part of the group. He will not be able to play but he will be there anyway.

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“That says something about his character. He will do everything to make sure we get to the World Cup. He wants to help the team. He will be with the team throughout the training camp.”

Spurs attacker still sidelined as focus shifts to leadership role

Kulusevski is not expected to return to action any time soon as he continues his rehabilitation on an injury that could realistically rule him out until the end of the year.

Still, his leadership qualities remain valuable for Sweden during this international break, as they gear up to face Slovenia and Kosovo in their World Cup qualifying fixtures.

When asked directly about whether Kulusevski would be present for the upcoming matches against Slovenia and Kosovo, Tomasson was clear in his response. He said: “Yes, he will come along.”

The Spurs forward was also the one who initiated the idea of joining up with the camp, with Tomasson revealing: “We have talked many times, and he asked me if he could be there. I replied: ‘Of course you can!’. Everyone in the team thought: ‘Wow, he has the right character’ when they heard about it. This says something about his personality.”

Tottenham fans are calling for an emotional return of one of their most loved players, as Dele Alli’s latest career setback has left him without a club once again.

Dele Alli’s attempt at a return to club football, following struggles off the pitch, has not quite gone according to plan for the Tottenham Hotspur icon.

Reports indicate that Alli has now terminated his contract with Italian side Como, despite only signing for the Serie A outfit a little over six months ago.

A falling out with Como boss Cesc Fabregas after featuring just once for the Italian side all but sealed the midfielder’s fate, leaving him without a club as the 2026 World Cup edges closer.

Tottenham fans urge emotional Dele Alli return

Spurs supporters who have followed Dele Alli’s latest setback have been quick to put forward a solution for the midfielder, with many urging the club to bring their cult hero back to north London.

On X, one fan wrote: “Bring him home. Give him a shoulder. Let him hear the fans singing his name as loud as ever. Pay as you play, cup games. Absolutely nothing to lose with that. #THFC.”

Others echoed the sentiment, with one adding: “He is club trained by the way so could fill a free slot in the UCL list, just saying!” while another supporter suggested: “I would love it to happen but it seems too sentimental, maybe somewhere like Rangers with Mikey Moore.”

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Another Tottenham fan commented: “The fella is 29, genuinely he could get a couple great seasons if he really puts the effort in. I might genuinely cry if he steps out onto the pitch as a Lilywhite again.”

One more supporter offered: “Got no issue with this if being at the club inspires him to get back to some sort of level. He turns up, trains and gets on with it. I cannot stand the Carabao Cup so if he proves himself and gets a game, fair play. Pay as you play option is the only way. Ffs, we paid Werner to do FA.”

A final fan added: “At the very least, bring him back to train, he went through so much when he was with us I feel we have a duty of care to make sure he is ok. If that ended up being a pay-as-you-play scenario then wonderful.”

Dele Alli at risk of missing 2026 World Cup after Como setback

There is no doubt that Dele Alli holds a special place in the hearts of many Tottenham supporters, who remain desperate to see their cult hero succeed once more.

It has simply not worked out for the 29-year-old, who enjoyed several standout seasons in the Lilywhite shirt of Tottenham, with subsequent spells at Everton, Besiktas and now Como all ending on a negative note.

Tottenham players are set for a busy September with several international fixtures confirmed, as senior stars and youth prospects prepare to represent their countries across the globe.

Club football has been put on pause for the time being as players head off to represent their various national teams.

Tottenham Hotspur have several players jetting off across the world this September international break, before they return later this month to pull on a Lilywhite shirt.

Djed Spence is set to represent England for the first time at the senior level, while Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons will all be looking to feature for their countries for the first time as Tottenham players.

Tottenham stars in action during September internationals

Several Tottenham youth team players are also representing their countries at the youth level, giving Tottenham a wide representation across all age groups during this international break.

With World Cup qualifying heating up and tournaments at the youth level running alongside, here is the full breakdown of when each Tottenham player will be in action this month.

Tottenham representation on Wednesday 3 September

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Tottenham representation on Thursday 4 September

Tottenham representation on Friday 5 September

Tottenham representation on Saturday 6 September

Tottenham representation on Sunday 7 September

Tottenham representation on Monday 8 September

Tottenham representation on Tuesday 9 September

Tottenham representation on Wednesday 10 September

Spurs set for Champions League return in September

Once the international break concludes, the Tottenham Hotspur players’ attention will quickly shift to Premier League and UEFA Champions League action.

The league returns with a feisty encounter against London rivals West Ham United at the London Stadium, where Spurs fans will have the chance to see Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani in domestic action for the first time.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a long-awaited Champions League campaign, but there is a major problem with their current squad.

Tottenham Hotspur will soon begin a first Champions League campaign in three seasons, but there is already a problem with the Tottenham first-team squad. Spurs only have room for 17 non-locally trained players, but there are 21 in the current squad.

It is also necessary for Tottenham to reduce their six association-trained players to four. The two players who are kicked out can only remain in the squad if they are selected in the non-locally trained section of the squad.

Tottenham Hotspur’s current squad

European non-locally trained players (21 currently, 17 maximum): Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Joao Palhinha, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel, Kota Takai, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani.

Association-trained players (six currently, four can be used in exclusive slots): Dominic Solanke, Ben Davies, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence, Archie Gray.

Club-trained players (one currently, four required): Brandon Austin.

Here are the six Tottenham players who we believe should be left out of their UEFA Champions League squad for the league phase of the competition.

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Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are the obvious omissions

Tottenham could really do with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. The duo are some of the club’s most creative players, with each bagging three assists in the Europa League last season.

However, neither player is going to be back from injury any time soon, so they are the most obvious picks to remove.

This frees up a spot in both the association-trained and non-locally trained groups, meaning only four match-fit players will fail to make the cut.

Yves Bissouma will not continue his European heroics

Yves Bissouma did his job well last season in the latter stages of the Europa League. However, his time at Tottenham should have been up this summer and with this in mind, he should be the next player left out of the Champions League squad.

Most Tottenham supporters did not expect Bissouma to remain in North London anyway, so his presence would not exactly be missed. Plus, why should Thomas Frank put his trust in a player who missed the UEFA Super Cup as a consequence of his own actions?

Spurs have Joao Palhinha and Archie Gray as defensive midfield options, so there will still be depth in the position.

Spurs should cope without Ben Davies

Tottenham decided to extend the contract of Ben Davies by another year, but surely it would have been better to hold onto Luka Vuskovic instead.

Davies is 32 years old and has never been an established first-team player at Spurs. He is not a bad defender, but he has no outstanding qualities which would be missed.

With Davies out, this would mean Tottenham no longer have too many association-trained players.

There is no room for Kota Takai in the Tottenham squad

Dropping Radu Dragusin could be a consideration after his underwhelming performances under Ange Postecoglou. However, he could come good under Thomas Frank.

Takai is yet to be tested in any European competition and he is still just 20 years of age. It would be better to give him a start in the Carabao Cup or the FA Cup later in the season.

He is the final centre-back who should not be selected, because taking three out would be a huge gamble. With just Davies and Kotai failing to make the squad, Spurs would still have four options at the heart of their defence, with Gray able to step in if multiple defenders picked up injuries.

Wilson Odobert could be Tottenham’s final casualty

Wilson Odobert played well in pre-season and despite this, he is yet to start a competitive game for Spurs since the new campaign began. He always looks bright when he comes off the bench, but it makes sense not to include the young Frenchman in the squad.

With Randal Kolo Muani joining the club, Frank has the flexibility to play Richarlison on the left, who can fight Mathys Tel for a spot in the starting lineup. This allows Brennan Johnson to return to the right wing as a backup option to Mohammed Kudus.

This means that even without Odobert, Spurs still have cover on both flanks. Therefore, while some minutes in the Champions League could be helpful to him, he must be willing to sacrifice his spot in the team for the greater good.

Why not drop Antonin Kinsky?

Another option would be to leave Antonin Kinsky out of the squad. Spurs only need two goalkeepers, and if one of them gets injured, the UEFA rules allow Tottenham to bring him in as an emergency goalkeeper.

However, Tottenham have some favourable fixtures in which Kinsky is likely to start. It would be a shame if he was robbed of this opportunity because of a problem with practicalities.

Ultimately, Kinsky is highly likely to play more minutes than Odobert if he is selected, because Frank will want to see what he can do. Other than the PSG and Borussia Dortmund matches when Guglielmo Vicario will be needed, Kinsky could play up to six times in the league phase, which is more than Odobert would.