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As Tottenham Hotspur continue to dream of bringing Harry Kane back to the club, a new report has explained what conditions have to be met to prise the striker away from the Allianz Arena next summer.

It has been reported over recent months that Kane wants to return to the Premier League next summer after the 2026 World Cup.

The Lilywhites would hold an advantage if the 32-year-old does decide to leave Bavaria, as Tottenham added a first refusal clause when they sold Kane to Bayern, thus giving them the right to match any accepted bid for the centre-forward.

At Spurs Web, we have extensively covered that Kane’s contract at Bayern has a release clause which will drop with each transfer window, and a new report has now shed light on how much the clause would be worth next summer.

How much would Tottenham have to pay to sign Harry Kane next summer?

According to a report in BILD, the striker can leave the Allianz Arena next summer for £57m as per the clause in his contract.

However, the outlet explains that for that clause to be triggered, the Tottenham legend must inform Bayern of his intention to leave before the end of the winter transfer window.

We might thus know in four months whether Kane is seriously considering an exit from the Bundesliga giants at the end of this season.

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What Kane is thinking about his future

Over the last week, sources in Spain have suggested that Barcelona are now eyeing a move for Kane next summer.

Additionally, it has been reported that while the Bayern star is staying silent on his future, sources close to Kane believe that he wants to be competing at the highest level for major trophies.

That means that for Tottenham to have any chance of re-signing their record goalscorer next summer, they need to be going toe-to-toe with the best sides in the Premier League and across Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur were ready to spend big on Savinho in the summer, and a new report has revealed whether we can expect the Lilywhites to go back in for the Manchester City star in January.

Tottenham tried until the final days of the summer window to land Savinho, but in the end, they were unable to get a deal for the Man City star over the line.

According to reports, Savinho was keen on joining Spurs, but Pep Guardiola’s men refused to sanction an exit for the Brazilian.

After missing out on the 21-year-old, Tottenham secured Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in a deadline day deal, but it turns out that they are continuing to keep an eye on the City star.

Tottenham could test Man City’s resolve to keep Savinho in January

Journalist Dean Jones has said that Tottenham’s interest in the former Girona man has not gone away despite their failed summer move.

He pointed out that the winger has not been playing much despite Guardiola’s insistence on keeping him, and he backed the Lilywhites to reignite their interest in the attacker in January.

Jones told TEAMtalk: “Spurs are still keeping an eye on Savinho, knowing that he wanted the move in the summer. His minutes recently are not very convincing at City. Guardiola told him he wants him to stay, but Savinho needs to see how he fits in.

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“The next couple of matches should bring more game time for him and will be a better chance to assess where he is at – but it is the case that Tottenham would revisit in January if they saw the chance to do so.”

Tottenham have identified a Savinho alternative

It has been reported over recent days that Tottenham have identified Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas as an alternative to Savinho.

According to some sources, Spurs are currently leading Aston Villa in the race to sign Vargas, who could be allowed to leave Seville in January.

One Tottenham Hotspur man has been named in Squawka’s Premier League Team of the Week for his performance against Brighton.

Even though Spurs failed to take three points from the Amex Stadium, Thomas Frank insisted that Tottenham delivered their best performance of the season so far.

The Lilywhites started the game on the front foot and pinned Brighton back, but conceded twice against the run of play.

The Spurs side of last season may have crumbled after that, but Frank’s men fought back at the Amex Stadium and deservedly drew level, with Joao Palhinha even admitting that the Tottenham players were disappointed not to win.

Tottenham’s Richarlison makes the Team of the Week

Richarlison brought Tottenham back into the game with a goal late in the first half, which was his third strike of the season.

The Brazilian may not have started if Randal Kolo Muani had not picked up a late injury, but his performance was enough to see him make Squawka’s Team of the Week.

The data analysis platform gave Richarlison a Squawka score of 79 per cent and wrote: “Leading the charge in the Premier League team of the week, Richarlison scored his third league goal of the season in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday.

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“The Brazilian struck with one of five shots at the AMEX and won two aerial duels to feature on the frontline.”

Thomas Frank hails several Tottenham players

There were many impressive performances from back to front for Spurs, with Thomas Frank hailing Destiny Udogie for an ‘unstopable’ performance in his first start of the season.

The Tottenham boss also lavished praise on Mohammed Kudus after the Ghana international created both of his side’s goals at the Amex Stadium.

Alan Shearer has been impressed with the impact that Tottenham’s summer signing has made at the start of the Thomas Frank era.

Mohammed Kudus was one of Tottenham’s first signings of the Frank era, and the former West Ham player had a full pre-season with Spurs after making the move early in the summer.

That has certainly helped him in the first few weeks of the season, with the Ghanaian hitting the ground running at N17, having started every single game so far this season.

Kudus was once again the star of the show for Spurs at the Amex Stadium as he registered two assists to help the Lilywhites battle from two goals down to secure a draw.

Alan Shearer praises Mohammed Kudus’ impact at Tottenham

Following the draw against the Seagulls, Thomas Frank lavished praise on Kudus for his hold-up play and one-v-one ability, admitting that the 25-year-old is a huge asset to his side.

Shearer concurs, complimenting the Spurs winger for his performance and insisting that the Lilywhites were good value for a point at the South Coast.

The Newcastle legend said on The Rest is Football podcast: “Kudus did well again, he’s a real threat, isn’t he? Yeah, 2-0 down, they were always going to take 2-2, but I thought they were worthy of a point. Thomas Frank has made a really good start there.”

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Former Spurs midfielder is in awe of Kudus

Shearer is not the only pundit who has been eulogising about the Tottenham Hotspur winger, with a former Spurs midfielder also singing his praises after his performance against Brighton.

Danny Murphy described Kudus as ‘outstanding’, adding that the pacy wide man caused the Seagulls’ defence all sorts of problems.

Kudus already has four assists for Tottenham in five Premier League games, which is just one short of his assist tally for West Ham through the entirety of last season.

Former Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence following his involvement in the Juventus scandal.

Former Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici had only just completed his 30-month ban from football earlier this summer, a sanction handed down due to his role in the infamous Juventus “Plusvalenza” scandal.

The Italian transfer specialist, known for his aggressive dealings in the market, has been away from the touchline during that period, although his name has continued to surface whenever speculation about potential returns to football emerges, with AC Milan and Tottenham previously mentioned as possible destinations for Paratici.

None of those links ever came to fruition, but Paratici did act in a consultancy capacity for Tottenham while away from the game, keeping himself loosely tied to the club during a period of restructuring at the top.

Fabio Paratici handed suspended jail sentence after Juventus scandal

According to The Sun, former Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence, reached through a plea bargain agreement with Italian prosecutors.

The situation has cast doubt over his eligibility to work within the Premier League once again, particularly under the league’s revised ownership and director rules.

As of 2023, the rules clearly state that anyone convicted of serious offences such as corruption, fraud or tax evasion cannot be appointed to the board of a Premier League club.

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Paratici’s role in the Juventus scandal, therefore, places huge question marks over any potential return to Tottenham, and it leaves open the very real possibility that his time in the Premier League may have been cut short for good.

Tottenham unlikely to turn back to Paratici

Tottenham currently have Johan Lange serving as sporting director, and while the club has undergone plenty of change at the boardroom level in recent months, there is no indication that Lange’s position is under threat.

The Danish director only just oversaw Tottenham’s latest summer business, with the Lilywhites securing several high-profile signings who have already started to make their mark in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury list is already growing, but Spurs fans can expect to have a few players back very soon, while some are still a long way away.

Thomas Frank has said that he has plans in place to avoid another injury crisis at Tottenham this season, and the Dane has been liberal with how he has rotated his squad, even at this early stage of the season.

Tottenham are without Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, and Kota Takai in defence, while they also have three midfield absentees in Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Yves Bissouma.

Additionally, Dominic Solanke is still on the mend, while new signing Randal Kolo Muani missed the Brighton clash with a dead leg.

When are Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani expected to return?

The Evening Standard say that Kolo Mauni could shake off his dead leg and make his full Tottenham debut against Doncaster on Wednesday.

They point out that Frank has said that the Doncaster game has come too early for Solanke, but suggest that the England international could be fit for the clash against Wolves.

Davies’ injury is also not thought to be serious, with the Welshman potentially in line for his first minutes of the season in the upcoming Carabao Cup clash.

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The outlet explains that there is a lack of clarity regarding Bissouma’s injury and suggests that we may not see him until next month. According to the report, Takai may not be back fit until the end of the year or early 2026.

What is the status on Radu Dragusin, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski?

Radu Dragusin is now back in training, and The Standard claim that we could see the Romanian back in action before the end of the year.

However, they are less optimistic about Kulusevski, saying that we might only see the Swede in a Tottenham shirt in early 2026.

Maddison, who suffered an ACL injury in pre-season, is not expected back until April of 2026, with the attacking midfielder expected to miss almost the entirety of the campaign.

One Tottenham Hotspur star has been recognised for his recent display by earning a place in WhoScored’s Premier League team of the week after a standout performance against Brighton.

Tottenham Hotspur’s last Premier League outing was anything but straightforward, as Thomas Frank’s men were forced to dig deep and claw their way back from two goals down.

Richarlison pulled one back just before the break, reacting quickest to a Mohammed Kudus effort and finishing neatly from close range.

The leveller came in the second half when Kudus’ cross was diverted into his own net by Jan Paul van Hecke, sealing Tottenham’s comeback against Brighton and Hove Albion and ensuring the points were shared.

Richarlison earns WhoScored Premier League recognition

It was the sort of performance that Thomas Frank was eager to highlight, with the Dane quick to praise the resilience and fighting spirit his players showed in clawing their way back.

That spirit was epitomised by Richarlison, whose contribution has now been recognised by WhoScored, with the Brazilian forward included in their Premier League team of the week.

The 28-year-old was handed a rating of 7.84 for his efforts against Brighton, joining Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike and a number of other top performers from matchday five in the weekly XI.

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Richarlison stepping up for Tottenham under Thomas Frank

Richarlison has certainly stepped up this season, putting behind him a campaign to forget last year, where injuries and inconsistency limited his impact and kept him sidelined for long spells.

The Brazil international has started in four of the opening five league matches under Thomas Frank and has already scored three times in the Premier League, a sharp contrast to his struggles in the previous campaign.

Dennis Cirkin bid Tottenham Hotspur farewell four years ago, but he was linked with a move back to his boyhood club during the summer transfer window.

The Tottenham first-team squad had plenty of positions where additional strength was required after last season. Most of these were in attack, and as a result, Spurs signed the likes of Mohamed Kudus and Xavi Simons.

However, there were shortages in defence too. Tottenham’s centre-back needs were addressed and there were rumours about the potential arrival of a new full-back. Kyle Walker-Peters was linked with a move back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he joined West Ham instead.

Dennis Cirkin was another ex-Tottenham full-back to be linked with a move back to North London, but he remained at Sunderland. Despite helping Sunderland achieve promotion to the Premier League last season, Cirkin’s future at the club is in doubt.

Additionally, Cirkin is set to become a free agent next summer, so a Spurs move could still be on the cards.

The benefits of Tottenham signing Dennis Cirkin

One big issue Spurs have faced this season is having too many players who are not homegrown or locally trained. It was due to this reason that Mathys Tel was left out of the Tottenham Champions League squad.

Cirkin would count as both a homegrown and locally trained player, because he came through the Tottenham academy.

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He would also improve the depth in the Spurs squad, providing cover on the left when Destiny Udogie gets injured. Cirkin also has the ability to play in a back three, a formation Thomas Frank deployed in his first competitive game as manager.

Spurs do not need Cirkin

Despite a couple of benefits which would come from signing Cirkin, his appearances would be few and far between. Frank appears to prefer playing Djed Spence on the left side of defence, so the 23-year-old would only be third choice.

Pedro Porro starts almost every game at right-back, and should he ever become unavailable, Archie Gray could be given the chance to play in his place.

After all, he is not getting many opportunities in midfield and if he was made a permanent right-back, Spurs still have Yves Bissouma who can fill in for Joao Palhinha.

Therefore, the only reason to sign Cirkin would be to fill a homegrown quota. The player himself will want to be playing regularly after 39 league appearances last season. This means there are not enough good reasons for Spurs to re-sign Cirkin.

Cirkin’s injury record is far from reassuring

Another reason to avoid signing Cirkin is that he is often sidelined by injuries. There is no point signing a player to cover for injured players when he himself is unavailable.

Cirkin picked up five different injuries in the 2022/23 season and three the following year. He has missed matches due to injury in each of the past four seasons, as well as the current one. Spurs have enough injury-prone players already and the last thing needed is yet another.

His injury record, coupled with Tottenham’s existing full-back options, mean Spurs should not attempt to re-sign Cirkin. The attacking left wing position should be a greater priority and that is where Tottenham need to focus in January.

Tottenham supporters will be delighted with what Oxford United fans had to say about Will Lankshear after his latest standout performance, with praise pouring in for the young striker’s all-around display.

Tottenham Hotspur decided to loan Will Lankshear out once more this summer, sending the young forward to the Championship as he continues his development.

Competition for places at Tottenham Hotspur in the number nine role is fierce, and few could argue with the decision to let the youngster head out on loan again this season.

Last term, Lankshear struggled to make an impact at West Brom; however, this campaign, he already looks sharper and more assured in his overall game.

Tottenham loanee Will Lankshear earns Oxford United praise

The 20-year-old is currently at Oxford United, and in their latest clash against Bristol City, he caught the eye once again, delivering an impressive performance despite not finding the net, with Oxford supporters full of praise for him.

Lankshear’s pressing from the front was tireless, and his link-up play was intelligent, while his movement consistently stretched the Bristol City backline, leaving him unfortunate not to be rewarded with a goal.

Supporters of the U’s were quick to take to social media platform X to share their thoughts on the Tottenham loanee, with one writing: “Lankshear is looking dangerous as usual!”

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Another fan added: “Definition of a complete performance! Lankshear is absolutely incredible.” A further post read: “What a great all-round team performance today. Proud of the boys. Lankshear is a beast.”

Finally, another supporter summed it up by saying: “Shout out to Lankshear. Quality since the day we signed him. Plays like a seasoned pro. Great team performance today.”

Thomas Frank and Spurs will be over the moon

Lankshear has been in strong form since making the move to Oxford United, with three goals in his first six league appearances and performances that suggest he is developing quickly.

Spurs will certainly be encouraged by the 20-year-old’s progress on loan, as he continues to gather the experience and consistency needed to one day push for a role in the first team.

For now, Lankshear’s focus will remain on building momentum with Oxford, and with their next league fixture coming against bottom-placed Sheffield United, he will see it as a real chance to add to his growing goal tally.

Cristian Romero has spoken out after Tottenham battled from two goals down to snatch a draw at Brighton, with the Spurs captain hailing the spirit within the side after a bruising Premier League contest.

Thomas Frank’s men now sit in second place following the weekend’s hard-fought encounter at the Amex Stadium, where they had to dig deep against a Brighton team that showed their trademark resilience.

It was a fixture Tottenham controlled for long spells, moving the ball with purpose and dictating the tempo, yet Brighton’s knack for picking the right moments to strike saw them race into a two-goal advantage that left Spurs with it all to do.

Frank’s players, however, refused to wilt under pressure, and their fightback was eventually rewarded as Richarlison pulled one back before Jan Paul van Hecke turned into his own net, leaving the points shared at full-time.

Cristian Romero praises Tottenham team spirit after Brighton draw

Following Saturday’s fixture, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero took to social media to share his thoughts on Spurs‘ performance, making it clear that the character shown by the squad was what impressed him most.

The Argentine defender, who has worn the armband since Frank took over, expressed his delight at how the side refused to give in and continued to push until the final whistle, making sure the travelling supporters had something to cheer.

In a post on his official X account, Romero wrote: “Buzzing with the fight the team showed today. We always want more, always pushing. Big love to the fans for the away support. We go again, always together.”

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Tottenham shift focus to cup action after comeback

While Tottenham may feel their performance merited all three points, there is little shame in securing a draw in such testing circumstances, particularly given the manner in which it was achieved.

Attention now quickly turns to the Carabao Cup, with Doncaster set to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in midweek, offering Frank’s side a chance to rotate yet still maintain momentum.