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Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their Saturday pre-season double header with a friendly against Wycombe Wanderers at Hotspur Way this morning, and the half-time whistle has now been blown. Let’s take a look at our Tottenham player ratings from the first 45.

Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Wycombe Wanderers

Brandon Austin – 3 – A shock inclusion in the starting XI with all the talk around Guglielmo Vicario vs Antonin Kinsky this week. Absolute howler to let Wycombe score their first shot on target. Went to collect the ball and let it straight through his body.

Pedro Porro – 7.5 – Porro was on free-kicks today with no James Maddison in the side. Played some really nice threaded passes down the right wing for Odobert. Still seems to be inverting a lot into attacking positions, even post-Postecoglou.

Luka Vuskovic – 7 – Started on the right side of the two central defenders. Looked extremely comfortable on the ball and positive in his passing. In fact, the Spurs coaches could be heard urging Tottenham to cycle the ball over to him at times. Looks wise beyond his years.

Cristian Romero – 6 – A steady performance from the Tottenham vice-captain. Front-footed defending as normal, while positive in his progressive passing. Seemed to take to the role of a calming presence next to the young Vuskovic – not a usual state of mind for Romero.

Ben Davies – 4 – Started on the left of a back four, but tucked in and made it a three in the build-up. This left-back/left-centre-back hybrid is arguably Davies’ best position. He was beaten way too easy with a cut inside off the Wycombe right wing when Spurs conceded. It will be interesting to see if Thomas Frank keeps the utility man around beyond the summer.

George Abbott – 6 – Replaced Rodrigo Bentancur in the starting XI at late notice. Persistent and relentless in his pressing, and always positive in his passing. Abbott was always on the lookout for a big switch over to captain Sonny. You can see why many within Tottenham rate him highly. Steady performance.

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Lucas Bergvall – 7 – He may be coming off the back of an injury, but Bergvall looked incredibly sharp in the centre of the pitch. Some lovely drops of the shoulder to create space for creativity. Looks to be growing more confidently into a senior midfield role at Spurs.

Pape Sarr – 6.5 – Opened the scoring with a tap-in rebound. Did well to follow the shot in and react faster than anyone else. Played really high up the pitch, more as a centre-forward alongside Richarlison than a central midfielder.

Wilson Odobert – 8 – Created the opening goal with a sharp turn and shot on the edge of the box, with Pape Sarr tapping home the rebound. Even before that moment, Odobert had looked a real outlet down the right wing. The Frenchman was Tottenham’s most dangerous player by far in the first 45.

Richarlison – 5.5 – A quiet half of football from Richarlison. A few nice moments of hold-up play, but he struggled to get himself into the game, despite Tottenham having a fair bit of the ball in the final third. Wasted his one clear chance at goal with a mistimed header.

Tottenham Hotspur held talks over making an offer of over £60m for Morgan Gibbs-White in an attempt to push through his transfer to North London.

Nottingham Forest are continuing to fight to stop Tottenham from landing Gibbs-White for £60m after the Lilywhites met his release clause two weeks ago.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson believes that Spurs now need to pay more than £60m to land Gibbs-White after Forest accused them of making an illegal approach to the player.

Borson explained that this was because Tottenham Hotspur may have to compensate the Midlands club for the fee that they missed out on due to the alleged breach of confidentiality.

Improved offer for Morgan Gibbs-White may not be enough for Tottenham

The Daily Mail have now claimed that Forest were prepared to sell the midfielder at the start of the summer, but they are unhappy with how Tottenham handled themselves.

The report claims that the Lilywhites held discussions over submitting a second £65m offer for Gibbs-White, although no such bid ever arrived at the City Ground.

However, the outlet adds that there is a lack of clarity on how Forest would respond to a second offer and whether a £65m bid would even be enough for Spurs to clinch the deal.

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Why Spurs may be hesitating to make a second offer

According to reports, the North London club do not think they did anything illegal in this transfer saga.

It has been revealed that Tottenham feel their activation of Gibbs-White’s release clause was legitimate, and expect the deal to get done eventually.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is expected to make a decisive call on Mikey Moore’s immediate future, as Champions League clubs circle for the highly-rated teenager.

Mikey Moore has been attracting loads of interest from sides across Europe this summer window following a breakthrough spell at Tottenham last campaign, where he played 19 times in the first team squad, the most in his career thus far.

Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in Moore, and it is understood that the German side are weighing up whether or not to put in a bid for the 17-year-old.

Juventus are also big admirers of Mikey Moore, and it is said that the Italian side want to use Damien Comolli’s links with Tottenham to lure Moore to Turin.

Thomas Frank to decide on Mikey Moore loan move at Tottenham

Football.London has now shared an update on the future of Mikey Moore this summer, following a host of interest from sides in the Champions League.

It is understood that Thomas Frank is set to decide on whether Mikey Moore heads out on loan from Tottenham this season. Moore himself wants week-in, week-out football this season. In fact, the Spurs youngster is said to be ‘keen for a loan move’ this season in order to aid his professional development.

Despite interest from clubs in his services, previous reports have also stated that Tottenham are looking to hand Moore a new contract this summer, in a bid to keep him at N17.

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Moore may struggle to climb his way up the pecking order

Moore has already featured in Spurs’ first pre-season clash against Reading, playing the first 45 minutes as an inside forward from the left.

Tottenham have not loaned Moore out since he walked his way through the ranks at Hotspur Way, featuring for the first time in the Premier League at 16 years, nine months and three days, the youngest ever player to play for Spurs in the Premier League.

However, for the teenager to continue his development, a decision has to be made as to whether he can get enough gametime playing at Tottenham in his preferred position.

Right now, Spurs have James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, and Dejan Kulusevski as options in the number ten role, with the likelihood of Morgan Gibbs-White joining the mix if his transfer situation is resolved.

On the wing, Tottenham have the likes of Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Heung-min Son, Brennan Johnson, Kudus, Kulusevski and more.

This only leaves question marks over whether Moore would be handed enough minutes this season at Tottenham under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in action this morning when they take on Wycombe Wanderers in the first of a double header of pre-season fixtures scheduled for today.

Tottenham’s fixture against Wycombe was only confirmed on Wednesday with the match taking place at the club’s Hotspur Way training base.

Later this afternoon, Tottenham will play Luton Town in another pre-season match at Kenilworth Road as head coach Thomas Frank gets a second opportunity to cast his eye over the rest of his squad.

The double header represents Tottenham’s final pre-season fixture on English soil ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with players and staff set to jet off to Hong Kong ahead of the North London derby against Arsenal on July 31st.

How Tottenham line up against Wycombe Wanderers

The match against Wycombe is a behind-closed-doors fixture, meaning there will be no supporters from either club in attendance.

Ashley Phillips joined Stoke City on loan earlier this week, having been an unused substitute in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Reading last weekend.

This is the Tottenham team that takes to the field at Hotspur Way:

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Tottenham: Austin, Porro, Romero, Vuskovic, Davies, Abbott, Bergvall, Sarr, Odobert, Richarlison, Son (c)

Subs: Bloedorn, Ashcroft, Cassanova, Arganese-Mcdermott, Akhamrich, Tyrese Hall, Williams-Barnett. O. Irow, Lehane, T. Thompson, Olusesi

For those wondering how to watch Tottenham vs Wycombe, the match is being televised live on the club’s streaming service SPURSPLAY with kick-off at 11am BST.

Tottenham’s upcoming pre-season fixtures

Thomas Frank must choose between Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky as his Tottenham number one – and it may not be as straightforward as many think.

One big upside about a new manager walking through the door at a club is that most players have a chance of staking their case for a starting role.

That could very much be the case at Tottenham Hotspur, particularly in the goalkeeping department, where Spurs have two really good options in Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky.

Thus far, under new boss Thomas Frank, both goalkeepers have played 45 minutes respectively, and both have managed to keep clean sheets.

However, while Vicario has been the recognised first choice for a while now, he is not without his flaws, and Kinsky could very much look to push for the number one spot. Let us see which one of these two options Frank would most likely opt for.

Guglielmo Vicario’s strengths as Tottenham goalkeeper

Of course, while Thomas Frank would be looking to stamp his mark on this Tottenham team, the Danish manager would want to do so with some caution so as not to disrupt the dressing room dynamics.

Guglielmo Vicario is a big part of the Tottenham dressing room and is one of the leaders in the squad. That very attribute carries on to the field of play, as Vic is constantly on the necks of his defenders, barking and screaming out instructions which help to keep them alert.

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Indeed, this quality often comes with experience, and with Vicario currently 28 and the shot stopper for the Italian national team, it comes as no surprise that he is one of the vocal players in defence.

While his leadership is a big pro, Vicario also has some other standout attributes in his game. He is a solid shot stopper, having a save percentage of 64.8% in the Premier League.

Vicario also conceded 37 goals from 24 appearances, while also preventing 0.6 goals, the highest in the league being 6.2 by Jordan Pickford.

However, while the Italian has these great attributes, he is not without his flaws and during his time at Tottenham, some of them have been a constant.

Guglielmo Vicario’s weaknesses as Spurs goalkeeper

First off, Vicario is not the greatest aerially. He tends to make a hash of crosses in the box, be it from set plays, corners or just general play.

It almost seems like you do not know what to expect with him in those moments. In fact, even in the Europa League final, Vicario’s inability to command his area during set plays came to the fore when he made a hash of a cross in the box, which could have seen Manchester United draw level if not for a Micky van de Ven acrobatic clearance.

Additionally, during the tail end of last season, during the final five games in the League, it was mistake after mistake from the 28-year-old; mistakes ranging from poor shot-stopping decisions to poor handling of crosses.

Tottenham fans even began to call for the Italian’s understudy, Antonin Kinsky, to be given a chance in games during the run-in.

Tottenham may have a gem in Antonin Kinsky

Of course, Tottenham are lucky to have two great goalkeepers, and Vicario’s understudy has shown he is a very talented man.

Kinsky’s debut match against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last season was one of the best debut performances from a new signing, and that, of course, gave us a glimpse of what the Czech international is about.

Kinsky played all 90 minutes and made six crucial saves, ensuring he kept a clean sheet against Liverpool’s outstanding attack, preventing 1.23 goals.

His composure with the ball was equally impressive, as he completed 32 out of 45 passes with a 71% accuracy rate.

Breaking down his defensive contributions, Kinsky made four saves from shots taken inside the box, acted as a sweeper on one occasion, completed 12 recoveries and had 58 touches of the ball.

Right in those statistics lies the pros of Kinsky – a young shot stopper with huge potential that can grow to become one of the best in his position.

He single-handedly won Tottenham that Carabao Cup tie, which is the hallmark of a top goalkeeper.

He is good at shot-stopping, playing out from the back, and he can act as a sweeper keeper – hallmarks of modern goalkeepers.

However, while these are great, Kinsky is not without his flaws. He also lacks consistency, as he is prone to errors, and his shot-stopping is not yet at the level of that of Vicario.

In the FA Cup tie against Aston Villa last season, Kinsky’s poor decision in goal ultimately led to Tottenham conceding.

But with the goalkeeper still young, there is room for improvement, and he will only get better. However, if he is to improve, game time is needed, and Frank has a decision to make.

Who should start for Spurs – Guglielmo Vicario or Antonin Kinsky?

At the moment, given Vicario’s leadership trait at the back and his better edge when it comes to shot-stopping, despite his flaws, it makes sense for Thomas Frank to stick with the Italian.

However, the gap in quality between the two is not night and day, and Kinsky could very much rival Vicario for a starting spot.

The Czech international featured just ten times for Tottenham last season, and that could very much increase depending on how well Spurs do in all four competitions they are in.

The young shot stopper has not had any opportunity to play consistently as Tottenham’s number one, which is a role that comes with extra scrutiny.

Vicario has proven he can handle the pressure as he seems to bounce back more often than not, which gives him an edge. But Tottenham are not in a bad spot in that position of the pitch, which is a great bonus.

Three Tottenham players now face a crucial pre-season under Thomas Frank as their respective futures hang in the balance.

Tottenham Hotspur have been active in the transfer market ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with four new additions already through the door.

Two of those arrivals, Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai, are completely new to life at N17, while the other two, Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, had already spent the last six months on loan and have now joined permanently.

Tottenham are reportedly still in the market for more reinforcements, having even submitted a bid for Morgan Gibbs-White, although negotiations with Nottingham Forest have since slowed progress on that front.

However, while incomings have taken a back seat in recent weeks, departures have dominated the headlines, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Josh Keeley sold, and Ashley Phillips heading out on loan.

More exits are expected, and three players in particular – Richarlison, Dane Scarlett and Alfie Devine – now face a defining pre-season under new manager Thomas Frank.

Richarlison must prove his fitness to remain at Tottenham

There has been no shortage of speculation linking Tottenham Hotspur with new forward options this summer, with names such as Yoane Wissa, Arnaud Kalimuendo, and Evann Guessand all floated, despite Richarlison still being part of the squad.

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That in itself is a clear indication that Thomas Frank and the club hierarchy may not be fully convinced by the Brazilian as the primary backup option in attack heading into the new season.

To be fair to Richarlison, despite enduring an injury-hit season, he still managed five goals and two assists in just 942 minutes of action.

However, his availability remains a major concern, with the former Everton man missing a minimum of ten matches each season since joining Tottenham back in 2022, including a staggering 37 games last term alone.

Reports have linked Richarlison with a potential switch to Palmeiras or even a move to the Middle East. If the 28-year-old has any intentions of staying at Tottenham under Frank’s management, then this pre-season will be pivotal. His fitness levels must improve, and this tour could determine whether he still has a future at the club.

Alfie Devine must impress amid Millwall interest

Alfie Devine has progressed through the Tottenham ranks but has so far struggled to establish himself in the senior side, spending much of his career on various loan spells.

His most recent loan at Westerlo saw him make 32 appearances, scoring six goals and assisting once in the Belgian top flight – not a bad return for a developing midfielder.

Now back with the Tottenham squad, Thomas Frank has given Devine a small opportunity, granting him 45 minutes in the pre-season opener against Reading.

He operated in the number ten role and managed to create one big chance, although Dominic Solanke failed to convert it.

While it would be unfair to judge him on a single game, the remaining fixtures this summer are crucial if he hopes to stay at Spurs.

Championship side Millwall are reportedly interested in a permanent move for Devine, and even among sections of the Tottenham fanbase, there is an acceptance that Devine could be sold, with supporters already naming their ideal price tags.

Despite becoming the club’s youngest ever goal scorer in an FA Cup tie, and having just two senior appearances under his belt, Devine still has much to prove – particularly when your own fanbase would not be too bothered by your departure.

If the 20-year-old can have a standout pre-season campaign, then maybe he could force his way into the Tottenham senior squad.

Dane Scarlett is running out of time to prove himself at Tottenham

It has simply never clicked for Dane Scarlett, either in a Tottenham shirt or while out on loan, and that is a worrying sign for a player of his age and position.

He was not included in the squad that faced Reading in Tottenham’s opening pre-season match, even though Thomas Frank named two separate elevens on the day, not even making the bench.

Scarlett spent the first half of last season on loan at Oxford United, scoring four goals and registering one assist in the Championship.

He was recalled for the second half of the campaign and did manage to chip in with a goal and assist in the Europa League.

However, with persistent inconsistency in his performances, this summer now represents a last chance for the 21-year-old. Should he fail to impress, a permanent exit from Tottenham may be on the cards.

His redemption arc could begin this Saturday, when Tottenham face Wycombe behind closed doors at Hotspur Way. If he fails to feature, then the writing could pretty much be on the wall.

Thomas Frank has set his eyes on winning the biggest trophies in the game with Tottenham Hotspur, and Mikel Arteta’s comments suggest that he would not be surprised if the Premier League has a surprising winner during the upcoming season.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown some ambition so far this transfer window, having completed the signings of Mathys Tel, Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus.

They are expected to spend even more cash, with Spurs confident of landing Morgan Gibbs-White in a £60m deal.

The Lilywhites are certainly setting their aims very high, with Daniel Levy admitting that Tottenham wants to win the Premier League and the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta does not think Tottenham’s title dreams are far-fetched

Last week, Thomas Frank insisted that he shares Levy’s ambitions of winning the Premier League, although the Dane admitted that Spurs are behind the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool at the moment.

However, Mikel Arteta believes that we could see an open title race next season, with the Gunners boss suggesting that as many as eight teams have the talent to win the Premier League.

When asked about Arsenal’s chances of winning the title, Arteta said (via The Metro): “Every year we have to see how things develop, but I see the right balance in terms of maturity, experience, youth, hunger – all these ingredients are there.

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“The thing is, there are another six, seven, eight clubs in the league that have the right ingredients to win, and there is only going to be one winner. So we have to focus a lot on the things that we can control, that we can do, to achieve what we want at the end of the season.”

What would be a successful season for Spurs?

One can make the argument that expectations are high for Frank as he arrives on the back of Tottenham’s Europa League success.

However, it is worth bearing in mind that Spurs had the worst-ever Premier League season last term, losing 22 matches out of their 38.

Tottenham Hotspur have now reportedly begun work on tying up a deal for Joao Palhinha, and a new report has made a big claim about Spurs’ chances of clinching the experienced midfielder.

Over recent days, various outlets have claimed that Thomas Frank is extremely keen on bringing Palhinha to Tottenham, with the Dane seeing the Bayern Munich star as a natural fit for his system.

However, a deal for the Portugal international is made complicated by the fact that Palhinha wants to stay and fight for his place at Bayern.

Additionally, some sources have claimed that Spurs may face competition from their Premier League rivals for Palhinha, but it now appears that the Lilywhites are emerging as the front-runners to win the race for the 30-year-old.

There is a strong possibility of Joao Palhinha ending up at Tottenham

The Telegraph have revealed that work is underway at Spurs over striking a deal with Bayern Munich for the transfer of the former Fulham man.

The report says many sources around Europe believe that there is ‘a strong possibility’ that Palhinha will end up as a Tottenham player this summer.

However, the outlet claims that a deal for the 30-year-old is not expected to be finalised until Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia begins.

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This is because Thomas Frank’s men first want to offload a midfielder before bringing Palhinha in, with Yves Bissouma being the most likely player to make way for the Bayern man.

Palhinha signing would be an eight-year first for Spurs

The Telegraph points out that landing Palhinha will represent a significant change in Tottenham’s transfer policy, given that the club have prioritised signing younger players with high resale value over recent years.

In fact, it is revealed that the last time the Spurs signed a player who was 30 or older was all the way back in 2017, when they secured Fernando Llorente from Swansea.

Tottenham supporters have weighed in on Millwall’s reported interest in Alfie Devine, with many fans naming the price it would take to part ways with the highly rated midfielder.

Rumours have it that Championship side Millwall are showing interest in Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine.

It is understood that the Championship side is looking to sign Devine permanently this summer, following his loan spell at Westerlo last season.

Devine has come through the ranks at Spurs and has featured twice for the Lilywhites at first-team level, scoring one goal.

The attacking midfielder is a record holder at Tottenham, as he became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer at 16 years and five months when he netted against Marine in the FA Cup in January 2021.

Tottenham fans set valuation for Alfie Devine amid Millwall interest

Tottenham Hotspur fans who are aware of the latest links have been quick to name their asking price for the 20-year-old attacking midfielder.

One fan said: “Great player with high potential £9M”. Another stated: “Hard to tell honestly. Give me £10M, he is yours no buyback”.

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One more commented on Devine: “£8M”. Meanwhile, another quoted: “7m with a sell-on clause”. Another supporter was creative with it, including a buyback clause: “9 mill with a sell-on clause and a £25 mill buy-back clause”.

Another added: “Loan”. Meanwhile, one supporter feels it is a bad strategy: “It would be SUPER stupid! We need club-trained. At least have club-trained for rotation and backup. Too thin UCL-squad will never win anything!”.

While another does not believe Tottenham should sell Alfie Devine: “Do not think we should sell, he looks like he is decent whenever he plays for us”.

Spurs likely to include clauses in any Devine transfer deal

So far this summer window, Tottenham Hotspur have already completed the sale of a young academy graduate, which shows they are ready to do deals if the terms are right.

Josh Keeley was sold for £1 million to League One side Luton Town, but Spurs ensured to include a sell-on clause in that deal.

If Alfie Devine were to be sold, then one can expect Tottenham to look to secure a similar deal that would have other incentives, because let us be real, the kid is only 20, with loads of potential.

Former Aston Villa striker Dean Saunders has revealed that he is privy to discussions that are ongoing between Kobbie Mainoo’s representatives and Manchester United as Tottenham circle over the England international.

It took many Spurs fans by surprise when reports emerged earlier this week that Tottenham are considering a move for Kobbie Mainoo as the Lilywhites attempt to bolster their midfield.

According to a subsequent update from Dean Jones, Mainoo is one of seven midfielders Spurs are looking at, as talks over a new contract between the midfielder and Man United have hit a stalemate.

The 20-year-old also wants a regular game time ahead of next year’s World Cup, which may pave the way for an exit from Old Trafford.

Dean Sanders has now revealed that the midfielder’s entourage are not making unrealistic salary demands to the Man United hierarchy.

He explained that the Red Devils face a difficult decision regarding the youngster and opined that Mainoo would improve Thomas Frank’s midfield if he made the move to North London.

When asked about the Mainoo situation, the pundit told talkSPORT: “I know his agent, and he’s not asking for too much money in comparison to what the players are earning at Man United. But it’s a dilemma for the football club, what do you do with Mainoo? How much money do you pay him?

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“Because he’s actually not done much in the game but gets in the England squad, and now he’s in Man United’s team, and there are players earning three times more than him, four times more than him.

“So to protect their asset, how much money have you got to give him to get him to sign a new contract? Or, if he’s not going to sign it, they’re going to have to sell him, otherwise, he walks out on a free. But I think he’d get in Spurs’ team.”

Spurs pushing ahead with a move for an experienced midfielder

While Spurs seem to have their eye on the Mainoo situation, it does not appear as if he is their top midfield target at the moment.

Several outlets have claimed over the last few days that Thomas Frank sees Joao Palhinha as a perfect fit for his midfield.