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Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey has revealed that Tottenham can sign a Thomas Frank favourite at a £10m discount, but they will have to see off competition from four other clubs to land the forward.

It emerged last week that Tottenham had begun talks with Brentford over a deal for Wissa, but it does not appear that the North Londoners have made much progress on that deal.

That could potentially be down to the fact that Spurs are focused on getting the Morgan Gibbs-White deal over the line after Nottingham Forest accused the North Londoners of illegally tapping up the player.

In the meantime, the competition for the Brentford star appears to have intensified, with reports now claiming that Newcastle could enter the race to land Wissa.

It turns out that the Magpies are not the only ones Tottenham Hotspur need to worry about in their efforts to land the Bees star.

Tottenham battle four Premier League rivals for Yoane Wissa

It has been reported by some sources over recent days that Brentford are demanding £50m for Wissa, even though the 28-year-old is into the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Graeme Bailey has now claimed that, according to industry sources, an offer of £40m would be enough to convince the West London side to sell the centre-forward.

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However, the journalist asserted that four other Premier League sides, apart from Spurs, have expressed an interest in the DR Congo international.

Bailey told TBR Football: “Newcastle are keeping a very close eye on Yoane Wissa. They like him an awful lot. Eddie Howe likes him.

“Brentford value Wissa at £50million, but within football, people expect him to go for less than £40million. That seems to be the belief from speaking to various clubs around the league.

“I’m also told that Wissa is talking to five Premier League clubs, three of which are Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest. He’s got such great figures analytics-wise.

“He’s fit all the time, he can play a variety of positions… the clubs love him. And he’s ready to go. Clubs see him in different roles. Tottenham see him centrally, I think Newcastle do as well, while Forest would see him as out wide really.”

Why we might soon see Spurs accelerate their move for Wissa

It has been reported over the last 24 hours that Tottenham want to complete the signing of Gibbs-White within the next few days.

According to The Daily Mail, Gibbs-White himself has set Monday as the deadline for the move to Spurs, with the attacking midfielder keen on making a quick switch to N17.

Tottenham have released footage of new signing Kota Takai training with his teammates at Hotspur Way, and the centre-back seemed to do well in the fitness test and made a hilarious comment at the end of it.

Kota Takai got his work permit earlier this week and has begun pre-season training at Hotspur Way.

The 20-year-old arrives with a big reputation from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, but he faces a major challenge in adapting to the intensity and pace of the Premier League.

Takai has set his sights on breaking into the Tottenham team, but that will be no easy task, given the abundance of options Thomas Frank has at his disposal.

Kota Takai gives a hilarious response after Tottenham fitness test

Football.London have poured through the training footage that Tottenham Hotspur released of Takai, and they spotted that a translator was following the defender.

However, they noted that the youngster did understand what the fitness coaches said to him and even responded in English, which suggests that he should not have any issues communicating with his new teammates.

Takai and his Tottenham teammates then had to do a 1km shuttle run, which had to be completed within three minutes and 15 seconds.

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The Japanese defender seemed to complete it faster than many of his teammates, which is not surprising given that he is in better physical condition right now, having arrived at Spurs in the middle of the J-League season.

Takai collapsed to the ground after finishing the test, and when the cameraman asked him: “How was that, Good?”, the centre-back shook his head and responded: “Not good”, with a smile.

Why Takai will have to be patient at Spurs this season

Takai can play on both sides of central defence, which makes him a valuable squad option for Frank to have.

However, the 20-year-old is not likely to get too much game time in his first few months at Spurs. Not only is he competing with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, and Ben Davies, but also potentially with fellow youngsters Luka Vuskovic and Ashley Phillips.

One Tottenham player came close to matching Micky van de Ven’s astonishing speed last season – and the numbers from the Premier League prove it.

Micky van de Ven’s importance to Tottenham Hotspur has been plain to see in recent years since he signed for Tottenham back in 2023.

The Dutchman’s pace has been a crucial part of his game, as he often helps sweep up for the Lilywhites when they are under threat from a counterattack.

In fact, last season, no player had a higher top speed than Micky van de Ven, who was the quickest player in the Premier League.

Wilson Odobert among Premier League’s top 10 fastest players

While the Dutchman clocked a top speed of 37.12km/h, one Spurs player was not far off from him – Wilson Odobert.

The Premier League’s official website has now revealed the top ten fastest players from the Premier League last season, and two Tottenham players have featured on there.

Van de Ven comes in first, while in sixth place is last season’s summer signing Wilson Odobert, who clocked up a top speed of 36.36km/h, which is not too far off from Van de Ven’s 37.12 km/h, when running in the game against Aston Villa back in May.

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Wilson Odobert tipped for breakthrough season under Thomas Frank

Of course, Odobert is a player with immense potential, but injuries hampered his development at Tottenham in his first season, as he spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines last spell.

Tottenham would be hoping that this season, under Thomas Frank that Odobert would find his feet and some momentum in what would be a busy campaign for Spurs, who are set to feature in four different competitions, including the Champions League.

Thomas Frank has been warned that Mohammed Kudus at Tottenham could prove to be a ‘strange’ signing, with questions being raised on whether the Ghanaian forward has the mentality to thrive under the Dane’s no-nonsense approach.

Tottenham Hotspur were reported to have shown interest in Eberechi Eze, Antoine Semenyo and Bryan Mbeumo earlier this summer, before eventually securing the signing of Mohammed Kudus.

The Lilywhites saw three bids for Kudus rejected before finally having a fourth offer of £55 million accepted by West Ham United, who are currently in a position where they need to sell before making any new additions.

Kudus has settled in well at Hotspur Way and even looked sharp during his first training session with the Spurs squad, now under the guidance of new head coach Thomas Frank.

Perry Groves casts doubt over Mohammed Kudus signing at Tottenham

Kudus did struggle in his last season at West Ham United, with the wide man scoring just five goals in 32 Premier League appearances.

TalkSPORT pundit Perry Groves has now questioned the suitability of Mohammed Kudus for Tottenham Hotspur, suggesting the deal could be a strange one given the player’s inconsistent performances and perceived lack of discipline out of possession.

Groves further expressed concern over Kudus’ work ethic, claiming his attitude at West Ham United left much to be desired. According to him, that will not be tolerated by Thomas Frank, who is known for demanding a high work rate from his attackers.

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Speaking on TalkSPORT, Groves said: “Kudus has gone there, which I think is a bit of a strange signing. Because not last season, the season before, he had a good season. If you ask West Ham fans, they will not be crying their eyes out.

“I saw him a few times again, and his attitude was not great. Under Julen Lopetegui, and when Graham Potter went there, he played him out of position a few times as a false nine.

“But again, his reaction when he is going one versus using the ball, his reaction getting back and helping his team out was not great.

“Now, Thomas Frank will not stand for that whatsoever, but going forward, he can be exciting. The jury is out.”

How Kudus could improve under Thomas Frank at Spurs

Of course, it must be said that many players struggled at the Hammers during the 2024/25 campaign, as the team underperformed for large stretches of the league season, including Kudus.

However, new Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank arrives with a strong record of improving attackers, with Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins all thriving under his watch.

Mbeumo, for one, managed a career best 20 League goals last season at Brentford under Frank’s tutelage, and with the former Bees manager now at Spurs, new signing Kudus could improve his goalscoring output under the Dane as well.

Indeed, while Kudus does have elements of his game that require polishing, there are attributes he brings that would benefit Tottenham. His dribbling ability and pace, in particular, could offer the Lilywhites an added dimension in attack.

Tottenham’s £17m valuation of Yves Bissouma has reportedly led one interested party to reconsider their summer pursuit of the midfielder, with talks over a potential move now paused.

Yves Bissouma is a player who has been gathering a lot of interest from clubs in Europe, including Juventus and Fenerbahce.

It was reported that Fenerbahce were preparing a bid for Bissouma this summer, a bid in the region of £13 million.

Bissouma, who played 44 times for Tottenham last season, has just one year left on his current contract and should Spurs not sell him this summer, he could very well leave on a free next summer if he is not offered a new deal.

Juventus are said to want to use their relationship with Daniel Levy to land Bissouma this summer, but the Serie A giants also do not value the Spurs midfielder at £17m.

Fenerbahce stall talks after Tottenham demand £17m for Yves Bissouma

Fabrizio Romano has since poured cold water on reports of talks between Fenerbahce and Tottenham, with the transfer expert claiming that no offers have been made.

Yet, reports from Fanatik today state that Fenerbahce have now ‘stepped on the brakes’ after being informed by Tottenham that it would take an offer in the region of €20 million (around £17 million) to sign the 28-year-old.

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With Tottenham’s valuation deemed excessive by Fenerbahce, the Turkish side is now looking at alternative options for their midfield.

Spurs price tag forces Fenerbahce to look elsewhere

The Yellow Canaries are now said to be looking at other central midfield options, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Granit Xhaka has emerged as a target.

The publication claims that Fenerbahce have held meetings with the former Arsenal player’s agent, although an offer has yet to be made.

Despite their interest in the Swiss international, the Turkish side is reported to have not entirely given up on signing Bissouma, with reports stating that they will continue to keep lines of communication open with Tottenham in the hope that Spurs eventually decide to soften their stance.

The Istanbul club have reportedly not yet tabled a formal bid for Bissouma and are expected to face competition from Juventus should they proceed.

Tottenham Hotspur’s long-standing interest in one Manchester City player refuses to go away, with fresh reports now linking the midfielder with a surprise loan move to north London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s depth in attack looks to be improving, particularly after the recent addition of versatile forward Mohammed Kudus.

Spurs could add more firepower to their squad should their bid for Morgan Gibbs-White go through, after all of their recent legal back-and-forth with Nottingham Forest.

Reports still indicate that the Lilywhites could be in for another forward and a midfielder should Spurs complete the signing of the former Wolves man.

Tottenham remain interested in Manchester City winger Jack Grealish

Tottenham have long been linked with a move for Jack Grealish, even prior to his £100 million switch to Manchester City.

Those links have not disappeared, as we reported on 9 June that Spurs still hold an interest in Grealish, who was left out of City’s Club World Cup squad as the former Premier League champions look set to offload him this summer.

Dean Jones, writing for Flashscore, has now revealed that Manchester City’s Grealish is the subject of loan interest this summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reported to still have genuine interest in the 29-year-old, alongside a host of other Premier League clubs.

While Spurs remain interested in the player, it remains to be seen whether they decide to go for him as an additional option in attack. Interest from abroad reportedly remains, though the likelihood of a move outside England is understood to be slim.

West Ham join Spurs in Jack Grealish pursuit as Man City consider loan

West Ham United, who Spurs poached Mohammed Kudus, are also in the running for the England international.

Dean Jones reports that the Hammers have made informal contact regarding Grealish’s situation, as they are exploring the possibility of signing the City winger before the new season begins.

Everton and Newcastle United are also said to have shown interest in the former Aston Villa man, but it remains to be seen whether either club will firm up their stance with a formal move.

It is claimed that a permanent transfer for the 29-year-old is unlikely, with City instead preferring to sanction a loan deal for the winger, who currently earns £300,000 a week.

Tottenham are keen to cash in on one Europa League winner before his contract runs out, but the midfielder has a preference to stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been at the centre of transfer speculation throughout the summer window, with the club reportedly open to offloading him.

The Malian international featured 44 times across all competitions last season, scoring twice, but inconsistency plagued his campaign.

His performances saw him fall out of favour, with youngster Lucas Bergvall becoming a preferred option under former manager Ange Postecoglou in the latter stages of the season.

Interest in Bissouma has come from both Juventus and Fenerbahce, with the Turkish side reportedly weighing up a £13 million bid for the midfielder. However, Tottenham are understood to be holding out for a higher fee.

Tottenham expect Yves Bissouma to leave this summer

It is understood that Yves Bissouma wants to remain at Spurs next season; however, reports claim that the midfielder would be open to leaving Tottenham only if the right opportunity arises, ideally remaining within the Premier League.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Bissouma is still expected to seal a departure from the club this summer, even though he is not agitating for one. The club are now leaning towards parting ways with him as he enters the final 12 months of his current deal.

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Tottenham’s hierarchy does not want to risk losing Bissouma on a free transfer next year, and as a result, they are keen to cash in while they still can. Reports indicate that Spurs have set a £17 million valuation on the former Brighton man.

Spurs may struggle to find buyers at current Yves Bissouma price

While Bissouma’s preference is to continue playing in England, there is a belief that his stance could change if a club like Juventus were to table a formal bid.

The Serie A giants are said to be monitoring his situation closely, even though they have yet to show serious intent.

There remains scepticism over whether Juventus will make a concrete move for the player, particularly given Tottenham’s asking price of £17 million.

That said, Bissouma would be open to holding discussions with Juventus should they firm up their interest – and if Tottenham are eager to offload, there could yet be room for negotiation depending on how the final weeks of the window unfold.

West Ham United have moved to the front of the queue to land a Tottenham midfield target, but the Hammers’ move for the player may help Thomas Frank’s side offload a Spurs star who has been deemed surplus to requirements.

Spurs Web has relayed a number of reports over the last few weeks claiming that Juventus are eyeing a move for Yves Bissouma after learning that he might not be part of Frank’s plans at N17.

It has even been alleged that Juve’s general manager, Damien Comolli, could use his relationship with Daniel Levy to land Bissouma, with the Frenchman having previously served as Tottenham’s director of football.

However, the Serie A giants will not have a free run at the Mali international, with Jose Mourinho thought to be keen on taking Bissouma to Fenerbahce.

West Ham may aid Juventus’ efforts to land Yves Bissouma

A new report in Tuttosport has now claimed that the Tottenham midfielder is still very much at the forefront of Juve’s thinking.

The outlet states that an offer of around €23m-€25m (£19.8m-£21.6m) would be needed for the Bianconeri to land Bissouma, but they first need to raise those funds through player sales.

That is where West Ham come in, with the report claiming that the Hammers are now pushing ahead with a move to sign Douglas Luiz, who is surplus to requirements for the Serie A giants.

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Igor Tudor’s men are hoping that the East London club will accelerate their efforts to land Luiz so that they can push ahead with a move for the Tottenham Hotspur man.

Spurs are also keeping an eye on Douglas Luiz

This update concerns the Lilywhites in more ways than one, as it has also been reported over the last week that Tottenham have expressed an interest in signing Luiz.

In fact, it has been asserted that senior Spurs figures are aware that Luiz wants to join N17, but he is not the only number six they are looking at.

Tottenham Hotspur are still attempting to get a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White over the line, and now Newcastle United may steal a match on another one of Thomas Frank’s targets.

Over the last few days, several outlets have reported that Tottenham are pushing ahead with a move for Wissa, with Thomas Frank reportedly keen on reuniting with the centre-forward in North London.

It has been revealed that Brentford are desperate to hold onto Wissa, with the new Bees head coach Keith Andrews seeing the centre-forward as a key part of his set-up.

Over recent days, it has emerged that the Bees have asked Spurs to pay £50m for Wissa, even though the striker only has a year left in his contract.

Newcastle United could enter Wissa race after Hugo Ekitike disappointment

Brentford’s high asking price may not be Tottenham Hotspur’s only stumbling block, with a new report from GiveMeSport revealing that Newcastle could turn their attention to the 28-year-old.

The report says that the Magpies had identified Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as their top target, but are ready to make a move for Wissa as a back-up option.

The outlet claims that there is some surprise at Brentford that Tottenham are yet to formalise their interest in the DR Congo international.

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It is asserted that Spurs’ inaction may have opened the door for Newcastle as the Bees face an uphill task to retain the centre-forward’s services.

David Ornstein and others have also reinforced these claims. The journalist reported on Thursday that Newcastle are cooling their interest in Ekitike and exploring a move to sign Wissa instead.

No contact has been made yet, and no personal terms have been agreed, but Newcastle are expected to reach out to Brentford ‘soon’. Wissa’s availability and price may depend on Manchester United’s move for Bryan Mbeumo.

Tottenham may have an advantage in race for Yoane Wissa

Like Spurs, Newcastle can also offer the Brentford star Champions League football and a move to St James’ Park would be tempting for the player.

However, it was revealed by talkSPORT a few days ago that Wissa’s top preference is to join Tottenham due to Frank’s presence at the club.

The Lilywhites will be hoping that the Danish coach’s relationship with the former Lorient man would give them an advantage over other suitors.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have both allegedly entered the race to sign a highly-rated Liverpool star, who has been backed to exit Anfield this summer.

Tottenham are mired in a legal battle with Nottingham Forest over Morgan Gibbs-White, and it is unclear how long it will take for the issue to be resolved.

The big question is how long Spurs will wait and whether they will be tempted to turn their attention to the other attacking midfielders on their wishlist.

It was reported last month that Tottenham were one of several clubs that had enquired about Harvey Elliott, who allegedly wants to leave Liverpool in search of regular game time, and it has now been suggested that Spurs are back in for the 22-year-old.

Tottenham could battle Newcastle for Harvey Elliot

Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown, who spent over a decade at Hotspur Way, has revealed that he has been informed that Spurs and Newcastle have now shown an interest in Elliot, with the Champions League duo joining Brighton in the race for the Liverpool star.

He backed the North Londoners and the Magpies to speak to the England Under-21 international’s representatives and test the waters with a move.

Brown told Football Insider: “There’s no shortage of interest in Harvey Elliott. Newcastle and Tottenham are the latest names I’ve heard; both of them are going to test the waters and see what it would take to bring him in. They’ll speak to his agent and find out what he’s asking for and what Liverpool are going to want.

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“Both clubs will know what he can do, they’ll know the pros and the cons, and they’ll weigh those up against his price tag before making a move. Then he’s got the likes of Brighton and a few clubs in Germany having a look at him too.

“I think he could be an asset to any of those clubs because he’s a very talented player. These clubs will have been watching him with England’s Under-21s, and after seeing the way he played in that side, they’re now prepared to make a move.

“He doesn’t have much of a place at Liverpool any more, so they’re ready to let him go. It could be one that drags on until late in the window, because he’s going to have to consider all of his options before making a final decision.”

Liverpool want a big fee for Harvey Elliot

It was reported by The Athletic two weeks ago that Liverpool would accept £40m for Elliott if a buy-back clause is included in the deal.

However, should the buying club not be willing to add a buy-back clause, it was claimed that the Merseysiders would demand upwards of £50m for the midfielder.