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A Brazilian club, boosted by their earnings from the recently concluded Club World Cup, are now pushing ahead with an ambitious move for a Tottenham star.

Over the last week, we have continued to hear that Thomas Frank is keen on bringing Yoane Wissa from Brentford to Spurs.

If the DR Congo international arrives at N17, it would almost certainly spell the end of Richarlison’s Tottenham Hotspur career, even though some sources have indicated that Richarlison is keen to stay at Spurs.

According to reports over recent days, the Tottenham striker is attracting interest from Brazil, and it has now emerged that one Brasileiro Serie A side are pushing ahead with talks regarding the 28-year-old.

Palmeiras are prepared to spend big on Richarlison

According to a report in Terra, Palmeiras are making a bold move to take Richarlison back to Brazil.

It is revealed that the club’s president, Leila Pereira, is personally leading negotiations with the North London club for the former Everton man. Pereira has also been allegedly speaking to the Brazil international for two weeks to convince him.

Her direct involvement is seen as evidence of Palmeiras’s aggressive strategy as they aim to beat the competition to Richarlison’s signature.

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Interestingly, the outlet asserts that Tottenham are demanding a whopping £55m for the striker, but Palmeiras believe they could approach that figure.

The Brazilian side have received big prize money as a result of reaching the quarterfinal of the Club World Cup, and thus have the resources to conclude a deal for the Spurs man.

How Palmeiras hope to persuade Richarlison

Terra explain that Palmeiras had already failed with a move for Richarlison earlier this year, but this time, their approach is more ambitious and structured.

They hope that their newfound financial muscle and their clear sporting vision will help persuade the Spurs star to greenlight a move to Allianz Parque.

Additionally, they are also prepared to make Richarlison one of the highest-paid players in South American football if he agrees to the move.

The publication adds that Flamengo and Fluminense are reportedly monitoring the striker’s situation, but Palmeiras believe they have the edge in the race.

Morgan Gibbs-White’s teammates were resigned to the midfielder leaving at the start of the summer, but they expected him to go to another Premier League side, not Tottenham.

Most Spurs fans are well caught up on the unfolding Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga, with Forest launching a legal challenge against Tottenham Hotspur for allegedly talking to the attacking midfielder without their permission.

Spurs remain confident of landing Gibbs-White despite Forest’s attempts to stop the deal, but according to reports, it is unclear how long it will take for the Gibbs-White issue to be resolved.

It was revealed by Football Insider on Tuesday that Forest were on the verge of selling Gibbs-White to Man City before Tottenham paid his release clause.

The outlet claimed that the midfielder had a change of heart and decided to greenlight a switch to Spurs, which left the Midlands club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, very angry.

Morgan Gibbs-White’s teammates expected him to join Manchester City, not Tottenham

It has now been revealed by The Daily Mail that towards the end of last season, many of the attacking midfielder’s teammates expected him to depart the club this summer.

Many of them thought that the 25-year-old would be on his way to the Etihad Stadium, and some even hoped it would happen quickly so that the noise around the former Wolves man did not become a distraction.

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The Forest players were genuinely surprised that City did not follow up on their early interest and conclude a deal for the England international.

The outlet adds that there was always an expectation at the City Ground that at least one of Gibbs-White or Antony Elanga, or possibly both players, would leave the club.

Gibbs-White is still keen on a move to Spurs

The Mail suggest that the deal to take the attacking midfielder to N17 is not likely to go through for £60m after Forest’s allegation of an illegal approach by the North London side.

However, the report makes it clear that Gibbs-White has certainly not given up hope of joining Tottenham, even as he has begun pre-season training with Forest.

A new era begins for Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank, as they kick off their 2025/26 pre-season campaign with a trip to south-east England to take on Reading on Saturday afternoon.

After nearly two months away, Spurs are back. A lot has changed in that time – the biggest undoubtedly being the managerial one.

Despite delivering the club’s first major trophy in 17 years, Ange Postecoglou was sacked just weeks later, in a decision that did not sit well with the majority of Spurs supporters. And so, with an air of chaos that only Tottenham can manage, the ‘Thomas Frank era’ begins.

Not sure how many fans were ready for another rebuild – or even asked for it, considering the fact that Ange had taught this group of players who finally, like he described, ‘know how to win’. Anyway, Thomas Frank was the fan-favourite to replace him, so there is, without a doubt, a lot of excitement to see what the new manager can bring in.

From the outset, it seemed like Frank would have to deal with a torn-apart dressing room following Ange’s sacking. But if the training clips are anything to go by, the Dane seems to have settled in nicely. It helps, of course, that he’s taken over a side fresh off winning the Europa League.

As for Reading, this is their first outing of pre-season too, following the heartbreak of missing out on Championship promotion on the final day. A 4-2 defeat to Barnsley saw them slip out of the qualification spots. Since being relegated from the Championship in 2023, they have inched closer to bouncing back. This could be the season they finally go up.

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What time does Reading vs Spurs kick off?

Where to watch the pre-season friendly between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur

The match will be broadcast live on SPURSPLAY, though availability may vary by region. Additional broadcast details for international viewers are expected to be confirmed closer to the matchday.

Reading vs Tottenham Hotspur: Head to head record

The two sides have met three times in recent history (all friendlies). And Tottenham have enjoyed the upper hand on every occasion. The most recent clash came in 2020, which saw Spurs win 4-1. Prior to that, they met in 2012 and 2013, both of which ended 3-1 to Tottenham.

Tottenham pre-season team news

For large parts of this summer, Spurs hardly showed any movement in the transfer market, much to fans’ frustration. But when things got going, they went big. Around £115 million was spent within 24 hours. First on Mohammed Kudus, and then on Morgan Gibbs-White, though the latter is up in the air due to a legal battle.

There were also arrivals in the form of Kota Takai, plus contract extensions for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso. Meanwhile, loanees Ashley Phillips, Luka Vuskovic, Alfie Devine, Yang Min Hyeok, Manor Solomon, Dane Scarlett, Will Lankshear, and Bryan Gil have all returned to Hotspur Way.

As for injuries, Spurs were short on midfield options in May due to the absences of James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, and Dejan Kulusevski. Other absentees included Radu Dragusin, who tore his ACL earlier last season.

While we are yet to hear from Thomas Frank’s first press conference as Spurs boss, we understand that, apart from Bergvall, everyone has resumed training.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Porro, Phillips, Davies, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur, Tel, Solanke, Johnson

Predicted starting XIs for friendlies hardly ever go right. Everyone, barring the injured, will likely be involved for at least some part of the game. The reason is that Thomas Frank will need to make decisions regarding the youngsters, potential exits, and returning loanees.

We’re also not sure what formation Frank will favour, so we’ve gone with the traditional 4-3-3. One he often favoured during his Brentford days.

Our prediction

There will be a lot of experimentation with formations, transitions, combinations of players, and tactics. And for someone like Thomas Frank, who’s known for being a very versatile coach, having so many options will help him take it to a whole new level. Regardless, it should be a comfortable win for Spurs.

Watch out for Mikey Moore and the other youngsters, as friendlies are a great opportunity to impress. It goes without saying, but also keep an eye on Mohammed Kudus, who already looks every bit the Spurs player.

West Ham have entered the race to sign a former Tottenham player, with Premier League, Serie A and Saudi clubs all circling the free agent.

Ahead of the start of the 2025 summer window, it was reported that Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with a few of their former stars.

Goalkeepers Alfie Whiteman and Fraser Forster, as well as Timo Werner and Sergio Reguilon, all left N17 for free following the expiration of their contracts.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is the only player Spurs have actually sold for a fee this summer window, having offloaded the Danish midfielder for £17 million to Marseille.

Serie A sides monitor Sergio Reguilon’s transfer situation

With Sergio Reguilon now a free agent, after his contract at Tottenham ran down, CaughtOffside are now reporting that the Spanish full-back is attracting interest from a host of clubs.

It is understood that Reguilon has already been offered to Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan, as the former Spurs man searches for a new club.

AC Milan, in particular, are reported to need a left-back after parting ways with Theo Hernandez, who was sold to Al-Hilal; however, the Rossoneri are now said to be considering a younger option in the left-back spot.

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While Reguilon remains an option, it is claimed that internal discussions at Milan have seen other options come to the fore, including Fran Garcia of Real Madrid, Emerson Palmieri from West Ham United, and Fiorentina’s Fabiano Parisi.

Still, both Serie A sides are understood to have explored the opportunity to sign the former Spurs man, who featured just six times last season.

Tottenham could face Sergio Reguilon this season as West Ham show interest

The 28-year-old free agent is also reportedly attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League, who are said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.

It has been revealed by the publication that Bournemouth, Everton and West Ham United are the English sides monitoring Reguilon, while West Ham are understood to be the most enthusiastic of the three.

Meanwhile, interest in Reguilon also comes from Saudi Arabian clubs, who have expressed an intent to sign him.

Reguilon’s Premier League experience and pedigree are said to have caught the attention of West Ham, while other clubs see the potential of signing an international player without having to pay a transfer fee.

Tottenham have completed one of their most expensive signings in history, and Mohammed Kudus is already making his mark in training, making one defender look slow during his first Spurs training session.

Spurs do not often splash the cash in transfer windows, but they have opted to complete their fourth most expensive deal of all time this summer, bringing in Mohammed Kudus for £55 million from West Ham United.

The Ghana international looks to be settling well into life at N17, and has already begun pre-season training after completing his medicals at Hotspur Way.

Full-back Pedro Porro was quick to send a message to Kudus right after his move to Hotspur Way was completed, admitting that he is not looking forward to the one-v-ones in training against the new signing.

Mohammed Kudus leaves Destiny Udogie trailing in Tottenham training

Tottenham have now released a video on their official channel, showcasing their new signing in training for the first time.

One Spurs full-back, Destiny Udogie, has already felt the blistering pace of the wide forward, as Kudus used his speed to glide past the Italian defender despite giving him a significant headstart.

Udogie is not a slow player by any stretch, but Kudus is lightning quick and currently ranks second for pace in the Tottenham squad, with Micky van de Ven the only one faster, and Udogie has now been given a sharp reminder of that quality.

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You can see the burst of speed from Mohammed Kudus just four seconds into the Tottenham video below:

Tottenham do have a solid variety of attackers with different profiles, but before the signing of Kudus, not many could beat their man for pace while also being elite at dribbling, and now the Tottenham defenders have something to worry about in training.

Kudus adds pace and dribbling threat to the Spurs attack

Heung-min Son is quick, but he is getting along with age. Brennan Johnson is not the slowest, but his greatest attribute is poaching and scoring goals.

Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel are youngsters who have the potential to be elite dribblers, but Kudus is a notch better than them after having played more in the Premier League.

Tottenham need a player of Mohammed Kudus’ style, particularly against low blocks, where his dribbling and pace could be useful in breaking down teams.

The addition of the versatile winger also bodes well for the Tottenham defenders, who can also improve their defending and marking with a maverick like Kudus in their team.

Tottenham Hotspur may have to jolt into action if they want to stop their midfield target from going to Merseyside, as Everton have now stepped up their pursuit of a Serie A star who is on Spurs’ radar.

As Spurs try to resolve their legal battle with Nottingham Forest over Morgan Gibbs-White, it has been widely reported over recent days that next on Tottenham’s agenda is signing a number six.

It has emerged over the last week that Spurs have expressed an interest in bringing Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League after the midfielder expressed a desire to leave Juventus.

In fact, some sources have even claimed over the last few days that Fabio Paratici is aware that Luiz wants to join Tottenham, as the Italian tries to add a top-class defensive midfielder to Thomas Frank’s squad.

Everton negotiating with Juventus over Tottenham target Douglas Luiz

It has now been reported by Calciomercato that several clubs have been keeping a close eye on the Brazilian’s situation for weeks.

The outlet claims that Everton have become the first club to make a formal move, with David Moyes’ men having initiated contact with the Juventus hierarchy over a deal for Luiz.

It is asserted that the Toffees and the Bianconeri are now locked in negotiations, with the Premier League side ready to make an opening offer.

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According to the update, Juventus want €40m (£35m) for Luiz, having paid €50m (£42.4m) to sign the midfielder from Aston Villa 12 months ago.

Why the door might be open for Spurs to hijack Luiz deal

Interestingly, it turns out that Tottenham Hotspur may still have hope of landing Luiz before the Merseyside club, who are yet to agree on the structure of the deal with Juventus.

The outlet says that Moyes’ men want to sign the midfielder on loan with an option to buy, but the Serie A giants want a permanent sale.

The report adds that Igor Tudor’s men want to trim their squad and raise funds to make a move for their transfer targets, and the former Villa star has been identified as one of the ‘prime candidates’ to be sold this summer.

As Nottingham Forest attempt to stop Morgan Gibbs-White from going to Tottenham, they are now plotting to hand the North London club another huge blow by securing a player who is rumoured to be near the top of Thomas Frank’s wishlist.

Most Spurs fans are well caught up on the unfolding Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga, with Forest launching a legal challenge against Tottenham Hotspur for allegedly talking to the attacking midfielder without their permission.

Spurs remain confident of landing Gibbs-White despite Forest’s attempts to stop the deal, but according to reports, it is unclear how long it will take for the Gibbs-White issue to be resolved.

In the meantime, the Midlands club are now trying to sink a major blow to Daniel Levy and Spurs by swooping for one of the Lilywhites’ midfield targets.

Nottingham Forest are looking to beat Tottenham to Jacob Ramsey

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Jacob Ramsey, who Aston Villa are thought to be ready to cash in on.

Some sources have claimed that Thomas Frank is a big fan of Ramsey and is keen to bring him to N17, but Nottingham Forest are now looking to ensure that does not happen.

According to a new report in The Telegraph, Forest have now made the Villa star their number one target this summer.

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It is alleged that Nuno Espirito Santo has identified Ramsey as someone who can play across the frontline in his set-up.

The report adds that Forest have a “long-standing” interest in the 24-year-old and hope that the offer of European football would be enough to convince the versatile midfielder to greenlight a move to the City Ground.

Have Spurs abandoned their pursuit of Ramsey?

It was claimed two weeks ago by former Spurs scout Mick Brown that Ramsey would jump at the chance to join Tottenham.

However, The Telegraph make no mention of the North London side in their report, naming West Ham and Everton as the two other clubs interested in the Villa star.

Ledley King played under a whole host of managers across his 13-year spell with the Tottenham first-team, but he has a clear favourite, and Spurs fans will not be surprised by who that is.

If a new generation of Tottenham fans feel that the current era has been an extremely disappointing one for the club, given the club’s lack of success, one shudders to think how they would have coped with the late 1900s and early 2000s.

That was when Ledley King was breaking into the Tottenham Hotspur first-team, with the club mired in mid-table mediocrity and even occasionally flirting with relegation.

However, that started changing towards the latter part of King’s career, with Tottenham challenging for Champions League qualification under Martin Jol and eventually getting there under the tutelage of Harry Redknapp.

Ledley King reveals why he adored working with Harry Redknapp

Yet, he was one of the first names on Redknapp’s teamsheet come matchday and helped secure Champions League qualification in 2010, with the North Londoners going all the way to the quarterfinal of the competition in their first time of asking.

It thus comes as no surprise that Ledley King enjoyed his time under Redknapp at Tottenham the most.

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Reflecting on his playing days, the former Spurs captain told OLGB: “I think the game’s changed now. You don’t see the characters in the players like you used to anymore as well. There’s so much scrutiny, so much attention on the game that the fun element of it gets left behind a little bit at times.

“You’re almost not allowed to smile and have too much fun while you’re doing it these days. But yeah, Harry Redknapp was great. He was great for me personally because he came in at a time when I’d stopped training and not every manager would allow you to not train and still be able to play, but Harry did.

“I would say under Harry I probably had my favourite time at the club in terms of the players that we had at the football club. We’re talking about Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Rafael Van der Vaart.

“It’s just a shame that I was suffering during these times, but in terms of the football we were playing, being able to get into the Champions League for the first time, actually do well in the Champions League as well, it was brilliant.”

King reveals what separated Redknapp from other managers

Ledley King called time on his Tottenham career as soon as Redknapp was sacked in 2012, with the English manager losing his job despite getting the Lilywhites to a fourth-place finish that season.

The former Spurs defender explained that the legendary English coach kept things very simple and had a knack for getting the best out of the players he was managing.

King added: “Harry’s strength was identifying talent and getting the best out of them. That sounds very, very simple, but it was often players that some managers have struggled to really get the best out of.

“Harry had a strength of bringing them in and putting an arm around their shoulders and getting the best out of those types of players and that’s why we were able to do so well under him.

“I think all the players that I played with under Harry, loved Harry. Van der Vaart has said that it was his favourite time as a player, playing at Tottenham, and a lot of that is down to Harry and how he made us feel. We all loved Harry.”

All the focus has been on Tottenham’s incomings in the transfer market this week, but one forgotten £8.5m player has just offered himself to Celta Vigo.

Tottenham Hotspur have been far more active in the transfer market when it comes to incomings than outgoings this summer.

Two new faces have already joined the club – Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus, while Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have been signed permanently, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White still high on Spurs’ wishlist.

But in terms of departures, things have been rather underwhelming. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s £17 million switch to Marseille remains Tottenham’s only sale so far, while Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon, Timo Werner and Alfie Whiteman all left on free transfers.

Bryan Gil offers himself to Celta Vigo as Tottenham look to offload

We have said on several occasions that we believe Tottenham should part ways with certain fringe players to raise additional funds, and one of those firmly on the chopping block is Bryan Gil.

The Spanish winger, now 24, had spent time on loan at Girona last season but saw that spell cut short after suffering a serious injury, ruling him out for a significant period.

Now nearing a return to full fitness, Gil is attracting attention once again – and according to a report from Mundo Deportivo, he has now offered himself to Celta Vigo (as relayed by Sport Witness).

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The La Liga outfit is actively seeking reinforcements out wide, having pursued Bryan Zaragoza before stalling due to Bayern Munich’s steep valuation.

With that deal looking unlikely, Gil has emerged as an alternative option under consideration, as their report stated that Gil is not in new boss Thomas Frank’s plans for next season.

Previous reports have indicated that Tottenham want €10m-€15m (£8.5m-£12.8m) for Bryan Gil this summer.

Spurs winger Bryan Gil could leave on a free next year

Gil remains at Hotspur Way, working on his recovery, and with just one year left on his contract, Tottenham face the risk of losing Gil for nothing if no agreement is reached this summer.

It has simply not clicked for Gil at Tottenham, with the former Sevilla man making only 43 appearances for the club, failing to score and providing just two assists.

His loan spell at Girona had shown more promise, as Gil scored three times and assisted a further three in 25 appearances in the League for the La Liga side.

Tottenham’s clash with Reading this weekend could see the debut of three new faces, as Thomas Frank begins to shape his Spurs side for the season ahead.

A lot has been said about Thomas Frank’s appointment as Spurs boss, as the Dane became the 16th managerial hire by Daniel Levy, following the sacking of 15 other Tottenham managers.

Frank arrives at Tottenham with a growing reputation as one of the brightest up-and-coming managers in the Premier League, thanks to his impressive spell at Brentford, where he made them a top-flight constant and led them to two top-half league finishes in the last three seasons.

Tottenham will be hoping the leap from Brentford to Spurs is not too steep for Thomas Frank, as he has now been entrusted with leading the club into a new era as European champions.

Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic could debut for Tottenham vs Reading

Since his appointment back on 12 June, a lot has happened, with the manager giving his first interview as Tottenham boss, while members of Frank’s backroom staff have also been confirmed.

Pre-season training has been in full swing, with the Spurs boss meeting his new group of players ahead of their first friendly clash against Reading this Saturday.

With a host of players now at Hotspur Way, including first-team regulars, new signings and returning loanees, Tottenham supporters could witness the debut of three new players this weekend.

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Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic could all be handed their first appearances as Tottenham players when the team travel to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading.

Kudus only joined a week ago, and with the Ghana international already having featured in West Ham training before his switch to Spurs, there is little doubt about his match fitness.

Spurs pre-season opens up opportunity for young duo

Kota Takai and Vuskovic have already spent time with Frank in pre-season training, and with Cristian Romero only recently returning to first-team training, there is a strong chance that the two young centre-backs could feature either from the start or off the bench.

Spurs signed Kota Takai for £5million from Kawasaki Frontale, and the Japan international met up with the Spurs squad for the first time on July 8.

Luka Vuskovic was signed two seasons ago from Hajduk Split for £12million, but had to be loaned out, as he was not old enough to feature for Tottenham, having been signed at 16 years old.

The Croat, now 18, is eligible to feature for Tottenham, and Saturday could be his first appearance in a Spurs shirt.

Tottenham also have several pre-season fixtures lined up this summer, including meetings with Luton Town, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich, before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.

With PSG still reeling from their defeat to Chelsea, Spurs will hope they can compound the French side’s troubles when they meet in Udine, Italy – a match that marks Frank’s first competitive game as Tottenham boss.