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From sell-out stadiums to special edition kits, Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour of Asia proved to be both a footballing and financial success.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer preparations have certainly been eventful under new boss Thomas Frank. The first game of the Frank era saw Spurs beat Reading 2-0 in mid-July, before an unusual double-header a week later brought a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers and a goalless draw against Luton Town.

The squad then packed their bags for Asia, where the money started to flow in. They faced Arsenal in the first-ever overseas North London Derby, edging a 1-0 win at the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

From there, Spurs travelled to Seoul for a 1-1 draw with Newcastle in what turned out to be Son Heung-min’s final match for the club, and fittingly, in front of his home crowd.

The tour wrapped up with a tough reality check in Europe, as Bayern Munich handed Spurs a 4-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena.

All told, Tottenham’s schedule was slightly more packed than most non-Club World Cup sides, who tend to play around five games in pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur make £10m from Asian tour

According to Football Insider, Tottenham are believed to have earned around £10 million from their two-game tour of Asia alone. That figure will no doubt leave Daniel Levy smiling, with several factors contributing to the impressive total.

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The historic overseas North London Derby in Hong Kong was staged at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park, where ticket prices ranged from around HK$399 (£38 approximately) to a staggering HK$2,499 (£237 approximately), and the match sold out. Furthermore, open training sessions proved lucrative too, with tickets priced between HK$99 (£9) and HK$299 (£28).

In Seoul, Son Heung-min’s farewell appearance brought a sell-out crowd of 66,000, with the majority donning Spurs colours in a show of affection for their national hero.

Additionally, the club capitalised with the release of special edition kits worn exclusively for the two Asian fixtures, and they became instant hits across the region.

And it wasn’t just tickets and merchandise bringing the money. Spurs announced a partnership with premium pet food brand Frontier Pets, who came aboard as the club’s Official Pre-Season Tour Sleeve Partner, Official Pet Food Partner, and Official Partner of ‘Tottenham Hotspaw’, which is their supporters’ club for dog owners.

Spurs give back to the community in Asia

While Tottenham’s Asian tour was a commercial success, the club also made a point of giving back. In Seoul, they partnered with Best Buddies, one of the world’s largest organisations supporting people with additional needs.

The Club also donated special edition shirts from the tour to charities including Animals Asia, Bring Me a Book, and Best Buddies, with Spurs players and staff engaging directly with fans and communities throughout the trip.

Spurs have always made charity work a part of their overseas tours, and it’s great to see that tradition continue. It’s no surprise their global fanbase keeps growing.

Troy Deeney cannot understand why Tottenham Hotspur gave up their chance to sign an England international despite the injury to James Maddison.

With Maddison joining Dejan Kulusevski on the treatment table, Thomas Frank does not have a natural number ten at his disposal.

The Dane has been playing Pape Sarr as his most advanced midfielder in the last couple of pre-season matches, and many Spurs fans cannot believe Tottenham have not signed an attacking midfielder yet.

It was reported that Spurs made contact over Grealish’s availability last week, but it does not appear as if the Lilywhites ever made a concrete move for the Manchester City star.

Troy Deeney says Tottenham are daft for not pursuing Jack Grealish

Gabby Agbonlahor has said Grealish is a ‘no-brainer’ for Spurs, and Deeney agrees with that assessment, insisting that the 29-year-old would have improved Thomas Frank’s starting eleven.

Unfortunately, although Jack Grealish was ‘very much open’ to joining Tottenham, he has now sealed a transfer to Everton on loan instead.

The former Watford striker questioned why the Lilywhites did not show more intent in signing the City star after Maddison was ruled out for much of the season.

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Deeney told talkSPORT: “With Maddison going down, they have to look at that No.10. I still think it’s a perfect landing spot for Jack Grealish, personally. I think it’s a wonderful landing spot.

“We’re being told Tottenham have played down their interest in Jack, but you’re talking about someone who has won. Whatever people want to say about Jack, he’s been at City, he’s used to winning, he knows the level, knows the standard, and he’s an upgrade on everything Tottenham have got there.

“Maddison won’t play this season, and they have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White. So the fact that they’re playing their interest in Jack Grealish down, to me, is daft.”

Deeney rates Spurs’ signing of Joao Palhinha

Thomas Frank has admitted he is delighted to have Joao Palhinha on board, but some may point to the fact that the 30-year-old struggled to get game time at Bayern Munich last season.

Despite his struggles at the Allianz Arena last term, Deeney is convinced that the former Fulham man is not a gamble and that he will improve Tottenham’s midfield.

The 37-year-old added: “Tottenham need to figure out what that midfield looks like, and I don’t think Paulinho is a gamble. When we’ve done Spurs games, I’ve always been worried about their midfield. I don’t know who their holder is, who their enforcer is. I think you know what you’re getting with Paulinho. He’s proper.

“I get that he hasn’t played as much and he’s not in that vein of form, but I don’t think he’s put any miles on the clock in Germany and he’s not injured. He’s a great player and in my opinion he’s an upgrade on Rodrigo Bentancur.”

Tottenham Hotspur made an audacious offer to sign a Barcelona forward, but the Lilywhites’ bid has been sent back by the Catalan giants.

During the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, Thomas Frank hinted that Tottenham are not done adding to their forward line this summer.

Some big-name forwards have been mooted as targets for Spurs over recent days, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have turned their attention to a familiar name.

It was reported that Tottenham failed with a move for Ferran Torres back in January, and the North Londoners have seemingly made another attempt to secure the former Man City star this summer.

Barcelona reject Tottenham’s offer for Ferran Torres

This update comes from Fichajes and claims that both Spurs and Newcastle made the same offers for Torres.

The outlet states that the Premier League duo put €50m (£43m) on the table for the 25-year-old, but Barca decided to turn those down.

This is because the Spain international’s improved showing in the second half of last season has seen him earn the trust of manager Hansi Flick.

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However, the report adds that Torres retains admirers in the Premier League, with Aston Villa also eyeing the player alongside Spurs and the Magpies.

Barcelona and Torres’ transfer stance revealed

Fichajes say that despite the ‘financial temptation’ of Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle’s offers, the Catalan side have decided to keep hold of the forward.

This is because they do not want to create unrest in the squad with needless departures, with Flick wanting stability ahead of the new season.

Additionally, Torres himself has made it clear that he wants to stay, with the former Man City man even ready to extend his contract at Camp Nou.

Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the race to sign a Brighton midfielder, who is on the wishlist of many of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.

Tottenham have already added to their stocks in central midfield this summer, with Thomas Frank admitting that he is delighted to have Joao Palhinha on board.

However, over the last few days, some sources have claimed that Spurs may add another defensive midfielder to their squad despite landing Palhinha.

The Lilywhites have now reportedly turned their attention to a Brighton man, who has emerged as one of the most talented number sixes in the Premier League over the last two seasons.

Tottenham ready to battle Premier League clubs for Carlos Baleba

This update comes from CaughtOffside, who say that Tottenham are now eyeing a deal for Carlos Baleba, who was on the radar of Manchester United.

The Red Devils were previously at the forefront to land the 21-year-old, who Ruben Amorim has identified as a ‘priority target’.

The Portuguese coach believes that Beleba’s strength and ball-winning abilities will improve his midfield, but the Manchester club allegedly face competition from Spurs, who are eyeing the Brighton man as a potential replacement for Yves Bissouma.

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The report adds that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United are also monitoring the former Lille man.

A big offer is needed to sign Carlos Baleba

CaughtOffside say that the Seagulls have no intention of cashing in on the midfielder and are well protected since the player’s contract runs until 2028.

The South Coast club have made it clear that it would take an offer of around €60m–€70m (£52m-£60.6) to prise Baleba away from the Amex Stadium.

The publication says that it is not clear if any of the 21-year-old’s suitors would be prepared to pay that fee, but they add that the player would be attracted by the idea of moving to a bigger club and competing for silverware.

Thomas Frank has offered a clear update on when Tottenham will appoint a new captain, giving supporters a definitive timeline ahead of a huge season opener.

Thomas Frank is currently preparing his Tottenham Hotspur side for one of their biggest games yet, with Spurs set for the chance to lift silverware in their very first competitive match of the season.

UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain await Europa League winners Tottenham in Udine, Italy, as both sides prepare to lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Frank heads into this fixture on the back of a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich in his final pre-season game, and it comes shortly after the departure of former club captain Heung-min Son to LAFC.

Spurs will name new captain before UEFA Super Cup final

At present, Tottenham remain without an official club captain, with Thomas Frank yet to confirm who will take the armband following Son’s exit.

It was widely expected that Frank would announce his captain in the days before the PSG game, but he has now outlined a different schedule.

Speaking to Football.london, Frank revealed that the new captain will be named on Wednesday, while the club’s leadership group will be finalised by the end of the month.

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He said: “The captain will be named tomorrow in the team and the leadership group will be known by the end of the month.”

Romero leading the race for Spurs captaincy

The former Brentford boss has already made it clear what he expects from his Spurs captain, stating that he wants someone capable of unifying the squad.

Son served as captain with distinction and was supported by players such as Cristian Romero and James Maddison, both of whom have worn the armband in his absence.

Thomas Frank has addressed recent speculation surrounding Antonin Kinsky’s future, providing a firm update that will reassure Tottenham supporters ahead of the new season.

Over the past few weeks, Tottenham Hotspur have experienced more departures than arrivals, with club captain Heung-min Son making a high-profile switch to LA FC, while several academy talents have secured loan moves ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Among the players linked with an exit was Antonin Kinsky, with reports suggesting that Lille had earmarked him as a potential target this summer.

The French club recently lost their first-choice goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to Paris Saint-Germain, prompting them to identify Kinsky as a possible replacement.

Thomas Frank sends message about Kinsky’s Spurs future

Speaking ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Thomas Frank moved to shut down talk of his goalkeeper leaving N17 in this transfer window.

The Tottenham manager was unequivocal, insisting that the Czech international remains an important part of his plans and can play a big role this season.

He told Football.london: “Antonin Kinsky, I am very pleased with him. There is good competition. Last season we needed four keepers. In my opinion, he has got a great career ahead of him and here at Tottenham this season.”

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Tottenham’s goalkeeping depth could prove vital

Antonin Kinsky featured regularly in Tottenham’s pre-season, often sharing minutes with Guglielmo Vicario, particularly in matches against Reading and Luton Town.

Those appearances suggest Frank is prepared to offer the 21-year-old valuable game time across the campaign, especially with the club competing in multiple competitions.

Vicario endured injury problems last term, missing several months with an ankle issue. Should the Italian suffer a similar setback, it will be crucial for Tottenham to have Kinsky ready to step in.

An injury expert has made a worrying prediction about Dejan Kulusevski’s Tottenham rehabilitation, suggesting that we might not see the Swede back in action until the end of this calendar year.

James Maddison has already been ruled out for the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an ACL injury during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle in South Korea.

The injury puts Thomas Frank in a difficult situation as reports indicate that the only other number ten in the Tottenham squad, Dejan Kulusevski, is expected to miss the first month of the Premier League season.

When pressed on the Swede injury, Frank said a few days ago that Kulusevski is “out for a long time”, and a new update has now suggested that it might be a while before we see the former Juventus man on the field again.

Dejan Kulusevski could be missing from Tottenham XI for a while

This update comes from Physio Scout, who often provide great analysis on injuries across the Premier League, and they have given an update about the Tottenham man, which is not encouraging.

They claim that Kulusevski likely suffered a patella fracture after his knee-to-knee collision with Marc Guehi back in May.

While the typical recovery time from the injury is around five to eight months after surgery, they say that it can take eight to 10 months if it is a complicated injury.

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Based on the noises coming out of Tottenham Hotspur, Physio Scout predicts that Kulusevski may not return until November or December.

Spurs fans are baffled by Tottenham’s inaction in the transfer market

Given the injuries to Maddison and Kulusevski, many Spurs fans are baffled that Tottenham have not signed an attacking midfielder so far this summer.

Several Premier League number tens have been linked with moves to Spurs over recent weeks, but the Lilywhites do not appear close to finalising a signing at the moment.

With the new Premier League season now on the horizon, the North London club are running out of time and would need to have a strong finish to the transfer window.

As Tottenham Hotspur continue to step up their pursuit of Manchester City star Savinho, contrasting reports have presented very different versions of events.

It was only a couple of days ago that reports first emerged that Spurs are eyeing a move for Savinho, and the deal appears to have moved very swiftly over the last 48 hours.

According to reports, Tottenham’s first offer of £43m for Savinho has been turned down, but the negotiations between the two clubs are continuing.

Various sources indicate that Savinho is keen on joining Spurs as he wants regular game time leading into a World Cup year.

Tottenham may have hit a dead end with Savinho despite reports

Football Insider have now revealed that the negotiations between the two Premier League giants over the Brazilian are ‘progressing quickly’. The report describes the talks over the 21-year-old as being ‘advanced’, which would fill Tottenham Hotspur fans with optimism.

The outlet says that Man City are reluctant to sell Savinho, having signed him from Girona just a year ago. However, Pep Guardiola’s men will not stand in the player’s way if he wants to make a move to North London.

Unfortunately, this positive report has been followed by a negative one.

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The Athletic report via their Transfer Deal Sheet feature that Tottenham approached Man City about signing Savinho for a package worth around €50m on Monday. However, City do not want to sell the Brazilian and regard the matter as closed.

What does this mean for Spurs interest in Nico Paz?

It was previously reported that Tottenham are considering a move for Como starlet Nico Paz, who has had an outstanding debut season in Serie A since his switch from Real Madrid last summer.

However, this update from Football Insider says that Spurs have abandoned their pursuit of Paz after stepping up talks over Savinho.

It is explained that Thomas Frank’s men are particularly keen on the Man City star, as although he is a winger by trade, he is seen as someone who can operate as a number ten if required.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs remain cool on Paz even if the Savinho interest hits a dead end.

An update from Brazil has revealed what Savinho’s thoughts are regarding a move to Tottenham and how soon a deal is likely to be concluded between the North London side and Manchester City.

It is fair to say that the despair around the transfer window has turned into excitement for Spurs fans over the last 24 hours.

That is thanks in large part to the fact that Tottenham are now trying to tie up a deal for Savinho, just a year on from his move from Girona to Manchester City.

It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Monday that Savinho’s move to Tottenham is very much on as the player is in favour of the transfer, and that has now been backed up by an update from Brazil.

Savinho has already said ‘yes’ to Tottenham

This update comes from Globo Esporte who say that the 21-year-old has already said ‘yes’ to a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Brazilian has cleared the way for the transfer to be agreed between the two clubs, as he is very keen to ensure he gets regular game time leading up to next year’s World Cup, so that he can catch the eye of Carlo Ancelotti.

The report adds that it is only a matter of time before the clubs agree on a package of around €70m (£60.5m), including bonuses, with the deal not expected to drag on too long.

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Pep Guardiola has to give a green light to Savinho’s move

The update from Globo Esporte says that Tottenham kicked off talks over a deal for the 21-year-old last week, and it did not take long for the winger to make his mind up.

Interestingly, it is explained that all that is missing right now is Pep Guardiola’s blessing, which will decide whether Savinho completes a move to N17.

Tottenham have finalised their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, with several key players returning to the travelling party ahead of Wednesday’s clash in Udine.

For Tottenham Hotspur, this week is all about the UEFA Super Cup as they prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, 13 August in Udine, Italy.

Thomas Frank will be aiming to secure victory in his first competitive match as Tottenham boss, with Spurs targeting their second European title in just three months.

Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from their FIFA Club World Cup defeat to Chelsea, after the Blues denied the Parisians another piece of silverware with a convincing 3-0 win, following PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph earlier this summer.

Tottenham name 22-man squad for UEFA Super Cup final vs PSG

With the highly anticipated clash now just days away, Tottenham have confirmed their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup final as they prepare to lock horns with the French champions.

Here is the official squad list submitted by Tottenham for the match:

Key talking points from Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup squad

It is interesting to see Dominic Solanke included in Tottenham’s squad despite currently nursing an injury. His selection suggests there remains a possibility that the centre-forward could feature against the Parisians.

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Richarlison and Mathys Tel could also lead the line should Solanke be unavailable to start, while there are notable omissions with Dane Scarlett and Luka Vuskovic both left out of the travelling party.

It is understood that Scarlett is currently working out a loan move this summer, while Vuskovic is also expected to be loaned out by Tottenham this summer.