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After a slow start to the summer window, Tottenham Hotspur have been ramping up their transfer activity.

Following the early arrivals of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, there had been an eerily quietness to any other transfer incomings until earlier this week when things went into overdrive.

Tottenham’s deal to sign Mohammed Kudus further bolstered their attacking options under new head coach Thomas Frank as he looks to build upon last season’s Europa League success under former boss Ange Postecoglou.

The saga of Morgan Gibbs-White’s transfer to Tottenham rumbles on with Nottingham Forest unhappy over the approach and have ceased all communication with Spurs while they consult with their lawyers.

Yves Bissouma is not Fenerbahce bound

While there has been plenty of news on potential incomings to the Tottenham first-team squad, by contrast, outgoings have been very quiet.

Yves Bissouma has been linked with Fenerbahce and Juventus in recent days with the midfielder’s future in North London appearing to be in doubt.

Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on Fenerbahce’s rumoured interest in Bissouma and has claimed there has been no contact from the Turkish giants to date.

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Fenerbahce, who are managed by former Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho are instead currently focused on other transfer targets.

Romano took to social networking platform X, to write: “No active talks between Fenerbahçe and Spurs for Yves Bissouma so far, as Fener are focused on different targets.”

Yves Bissouma could struggle if he remains at Tottenham

Bissouma was in remarkable form when Ange Postecoglou joined the club with the Mali international putting in impressive displays against the likes of Manchester United, however, the wheels came off following his red card at Luton.

At 28, frustratingly, his inconsistencies with his performances still continued throughout the 2024/25 campaign, but did save one of his best outings in the Europa League final win over Manchester United in Bilbao.

While Jamie O’Hara is excited by Mohammed Kudus’ arrival at Tottenham, the former Spurs midfielder admits that he has one major concern about the winger.

The reaction from Spurs fans to Tottenham’s £55m signing of Mohammed Kudus has been overwhelmingly positive.

According to reports, senior figures at Spurs are convinced that Thomas Frank can make Kudus a star, given how the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have developed under the Dane at Brentford.

The Ghanaian’s versatility offers Frank a lot of options in the forward line, and Spurs fans will be eagerly waiting to see what sort of formation he employs in Tottenham’s first pre-season friendly, which is just a week away.

Spurs fan Jamie O’Hara is worried about Kudus’ mentality

Kudus had an outstanding first season at the London Stadium after joining West Ham from Ajax in 2023, but he failed to hit the same heights last season.

Jamie O’Hara admits that he is concerned that the winger’s tendency to blow hot and cold may be indicative of a mentality problem.

When co-host Jason Cundy said that Mohammed Kudus tends to go ‘missing’ at times, Tottenham fan O’Hara responded on talkSPORT: “That’s my concern with him. He’s a really good player, he’s got a huge amount of talent, he can play pretty much across the front three. He can play everywhere. I just worry…

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“I think Thomas Frank is a good manager for him because I think he will get the best out of him, and he will push him. He is at a big club with Champions League football. I just hope he doesn’t become one of these players who’s got a bit of a mentality (issue).”

After highlighting Mohammed Kudus’ red card against Tottenham last season, the talkSPORT pundit added: “I just hope he doesn’t become a player who’s got an issue like that. He’s got to come in and be a leader; he’s got to come in and hit the ground running.”

Why Tottenham fans should not worry about Mohammed Kudus’ disciplinary record

Some Spurs fans may remember back to how the 24-year-old lost his head and got sent off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and worry if he is a hothead.

However, Kudus has a very good discipline record across his time at West Ham and Ajax.

The one against Spurs was his only red card in his two seasons with the Hammers and the only other time he has previously been sent off is back in the 2019-20 season.

Former Premier League centre-back Anton Ferdinand has made a claim about Tottenham’s acquisition of Mohammed Kudus, and about how the winger would have done at Arsenal.

After more than a month of heavy speculation, where Tottenham were linked with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Eberechi Eze and Antonine Semenyo, the Lilywhites have finally managed to get a big-name attacker through the door.

Spurs have opted to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, with the winger becoming the first player to move from the Hammers to N17 since Scott Parker in 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are understandably excited about the arrival of the Ghanaian, who can play as a number ten or on either flank, thus leaving Thomas Frank spoilt for options upfront.

Anton Ferdinand believes Arsenal should have signed Mohammed Kudus

In the days before Spurs completed the signing, it was reported that Chelsea were looking to hijack Tottenham’s move for Kudus.

Some sources even claimed that Arsenal were keen on landing Kudus, but in the end, according to Fabrizio Romano, Kudus had his heart set on a move to Spurs.

The Gunners are now pushing ahead with a move for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke instead, but Ferdinand believes that the Ghana international would have been a better off signing for Mikel Arteta’s side.

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Speaking about Kudus’ arrival at Tottenham, the former West Ham centre-back told GiveMeSport: “He’d be on fire in the Arsenal team. I think he does better in that Arsenal team than Madueke and players like that.”

Tottenham expect Thomas Frank to work his magic on Kudus

According to reports, the Tottenham decision-makers expect Thomas Frank to turn Kudus into a ‘world star’, given how the likes of Bryan Mbeumo developed under him at Brentford.

That is why Fabio Paratici, who is said to be an admirer of Kudus, was said to be extremely keen to bring the 24-year-old to Hotspur Way.

The fact that Kudus only had his eye on a move to Tottenham suggests that the winger was sold by Frank’s vision for him at N17.

Tottenham Hotspur are battling two other Premier League sides for Yoane Wissa, who has now made a decision on his future at Brentford.

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 bringing the striker to N17.

However, according to a recent update by The Standard, 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.

It has now emerged that DR Congo international is taking matters into his own hands amidst the growing interest in his services.

According to a new report in talkSPORT, the former Lorient man is now ‘pushing’ to exit the West London club this summer as the race for his signature intensifies.

The outlet backs up what we have heard previously by revealing that Nottingham Forest have already had an offer rejected by the Bees for Wissa this summer, but the two clubs are thought to be continuing talks.

Additionally, Newcastle United are also keeping close tabs on the 28-year-old’s situation as they consider making a move.

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However, the outlet says that Wissa is keen to reunite with Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Lilywhites expressed an interest in bringing him through the door.

Why Spurs might not be favourites to land Wissa

It is claimed by talkSPORT that Brentford have slapped a £50m price tag on the striker, even though he only has a year left in his contract.

Despite Wissa’s keenness to join Spurs, it is asserted that Forest might become favourites to land the player if Morgan Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham is finalised.

The Midlands club’s coffers will get boosted to the tune of £60m if the midfielder joins the North Londoners, and they could use the fee to secure the services of the Brentford star.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped a fresh update on what could come next for Tottenham in the transfer window, with the club’s midfield options firmly in the spotlight after their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown some ambition so far this summer window, in terms of new signings, having spent well over £100 million on four players.

This week alone, Kota Takai was introduced as a Tottenham player after his £5 million move from Kawasaki Frontale, while Spurs also splashed cash on Mohammed Kudus, bringing him in from West Ham United for £55 million.

It was set to be a solid outlay of £120 million in the space of a week from the north London side, as they activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause, only for the move to be delayed due to legal action taken by the Nottingham Forest hierarchy.

Tottenham eye new midfielder after Morgan Gibbs-White deal

Regardless, Tottenham still remain confident that they will sign Gibbs-White, despite the anger from Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

It has been reported that Tottenham are expected to continue their transfer business even after all these signings, with a forward still firmly on their radar.

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed Spurs’ priority after completing those attacking additions. Romano has explained that Tottenham are eyeing a move for a new midfielder, although there is full focus on finalising the Gibbs-White deal first before moving on to any other targets.

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He said as relayed by GIVEMESPORT: “They can add a midfielder too, but now their focus is on sealing all the details with Gibbs-White. There will be nothing more this week.”

Spurs linked with midfielders as Yves Bissouma faces uncertain future

Over the past few days, Spurs have been linked with a host of midfielders in the holding position, which comes as no surprise, with reports stating that a bid for Yves Bissouma is imminent.

Thus far, Tottenham have been linked with a move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is said to be eyeing a return to the Premier League after having held talks with the Old Lady.

A move for Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha has also been discussed, as the Portuguese midfielder struggled for game time in his debut season in the German top flight.

Tottenham forward Richarlison has emerged as a shock target for Palmeiras, with reports now suggesting that talks have been opened with the player’s agent amid confusion surrounding his contract situation at Spurs.

Richarlison’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, with contrasting reports doing the rounds in the past few weeks.

Earlier this summer window, it was claimed that Richarlison was eyeing a move away from Tottenham to a club where he could feature regularly as a centre-forward, with the Brazilian forward said to be aiming for a place in the national squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Richarlison, who scored five goals and registered two assists last season, has also attracted interest from clubs in both Europe and the Middle East.

Palmeiras open talks with Tottenham forward Richarlison

Before the opening of the summer transfer window, reports had stated that Richarlison was attracting interest from clubs in Brazil, although those links were quickly ruled out.

Now, a fresh report from RTI suggests that once again, sides in South America are keeping close tabs on the Tottenham forward. It is claimed that Palmeiras have opened discussions with Richarlison’s agent.

According to the report, the club’s president is already in direct contact with the player’s representative, Giuliano Bertolucci, and discussions have begun regarding the terms of a possible move for Richarlison.

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Palmeiras are understood to have been long-time admirers of the Brazilian international and had even attempted to sign him on loan in the past, although that proposal was rejected by Tottenham at the time.

A more ambiguous claim has now surfaced from the outlet, suggesting that Richarlison, who has two years remaining on his current deal at Spurs, could terminate his contract and leave as a free agent, although there has been no official word from the club or the player on such a scenario.

Other South American clubs join Richarlison chase amid Spurs doubts

It is also being reported by Bolavip that Vasco da Gama president Pedrinho has made direct contact with Richarlison regarding a potential return to Brazil.

The report states that the Vasco president, accompanied by another senior board member, held a phone conversation with the Tottenham man to gauge his current situation and future intentions.

The Brazilian club are believed to be under the impression that Richarlison is unlikely to remain at Spurs for the coming season.

However, Vasco are not the only South American side in the race. Fluminense, Flamengo, and Palmeiras are all monitoring the forward’s situation closely, while Saudi Arabian sides Al Ahli and Al Ittihad have also reportedly expressed interest.

A Juventus midfielder is now pushing to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, but he is just one of three midfield options that Fabio Paratici, Thomas Frank, and Johan Lange are considering at the moment.

While there has been a lot of drama surrounding Spurs’ pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White, the Lilywhites have already decided what is next on their agenda after they get the Nottingham Forest man through the door.

According to reports over recent days, Tottenham want to land a top-class, particularly as Yves Bissouma is being linked with an exit from Spurs.

Several sources have claimed that Thomas Frank’s men have expressed an interest in bringing Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League, and there has now been an update on Tottenham’s pursuit of the Juventus man.

Douglas Luiz would love to sign for Tottenham Hotspur

It has now been revealed by TBR Football that Luiz would ‘love’ to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

The outlet says that Fabio Paratici, who works as a consultant for Spurs, is aware of the Brazilian’s desire to come to N17 after Juventus permitted the midfielder to find a new club.

The former Aston Villa man’s entourage are talking to various sides, with the player wanting to return to England, just a year after swapping Villa Park for Turin.

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The report adds that Luiz’s entourage are ‘pushing’ for a move to Tottenham but the Lilywhites also have other defensive midfielders on their radar.

Spurs are also tracking two other midfielders

TBR Football backs up what we have heard from other publications over recent days by naming Adam Wharton and Joao Palhinha as the two other number-sixes on Tottenham’s radar.

The report claims that Bayern Munich are looking to cash in on Palhinha, and the former Fulham man is being offered to many clubs around Europe.

Meanwhile, the North Londoners are continuing to keep a close eye on Wharton’s situation and could push ahead with a move for the Crystal Palace star should he become available.

Fabrizio Romano has delivered a reassuring update for Tottenham fans concerned about Cristian Romero’s future, as rumours of a potential exit continue to swirl.

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of keeping Cristian Romero at Hotspur Way were handed a major boost after reports emerged that Atletico Madrid have pulled out of the race for the Argentine centre-back, with the Spanish outfit now said to be pursuing alternative targets.

Previous reports had suggested that Atletico were preparing a bid to test Tottenham’s resolve, although the offer remained below the club’s £70million valuation. Despite that, their interest seemed serious enough to cause a stir.

Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy have shown signs of ambition this summer, and fresh reports indicate Spurs are keen to keep hold of Romero, viewing him as a key piece in Thomas Frank’s plans for the upcoming campaign.

We have previously reported that Tottenham’s concerns over Cristian Romero were not just limited to Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid also said to be keeping tabs on the centre-back’s situation.

In fact, recent updates have suggested that Real Madrid could table an offer for Romero in the coming days or weeks, and it is believed that they would be willing to meet Tottenham’s £70million asking price for the defender.

While such speculation would naturally unsettle the Spurs fanbase, Fabrizio Romano has now eased those concerns with a fresh update.

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The Italian transfer insider reported that there have been no talks or negotiations between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid for Romero, despite claims to the contrary earlier this week. He added that the situation remains quiet and that Spurs fully expect Romero to stay this summer.

Romano’s tweet read: “No talks or negotiations for Cuti Romero between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid, as reported earlier this week. The story is completely quiet and Spurs expect Romero to stay at the club this summer.”

Why Spurs keep hold of Cristian Romero

Given Tottenham’s recent transfer activity, including the big-money arrival of Mohammed Kudus and the possible signing of Morgan Gibbs-White, should his legal issues be cleared up, fans have every right to feel optimistic ahead of the new season.

If Tottenham are serious about competing on multiple fronts next term, then keeping hold of their best centre-back is non-negotiable. Selling Romero would send the wrong message at a time when the club are trying to build momentum.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to revamp their midfield under Thomas Frank this summer, but one man wants to stay and be a part of the new project.

In the past few days, we have reported that Fenerbahce have been closing in on a move for Yves Bissouma, who has been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer.

It was reported that Jose Mourinho’s side were even preparing a first bid for the Spurs midfielder, and that Bissouma himself was keen on uniting with the former Tottenham boss.

Of course, the Turkish side is not alone in their pursuit of the 28-year-old, with Juventus also said to be keeping tabs on his situation.

Yves Bissouma wants to remain at Tottenham

It has since been revealed that Daniel Levy is looking to drive up the price of Bissouma, who is valued between £15 million and £20 million.

The 28-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract, and with interest from multiple clubs beginning to heat up, the Spurs chairman is hoping to maximise the club’s return if he is sold.

However, while Tottenham continue to work on a deal to sell Yves Bissouma, a fresh report from Sacha Tavolieri on X states that the former Brighton man has made it known that he wishes to remain at Tottenham.

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The report claims that despite receiving interest from clubs such as Fenerbahce, Juventus, and AC Milan, the Mali international is not keen on a move abroad. It is understood that if he is to leave Spurs, he would prefer to stay in the Premier League.

Spurs fans want Yves Bissouma sold as Frank plans midfield reshuffle

Although there have been reports of interest from English clubs in Bissouma, none have been named publicly as of yet, leaving the midfielder’s options unclear within the domestic market.

Following an underwhelming and inconsistent campaign last season, it has been suggested that Yves Bissouma is not a part of Thomas Frank’s plans moving forward.

Spurs supporters have also voiced their frustrations, with many Tottenham fans calling for the club to part ways with Bissouma after a series of poor displays.

Nottingham Forest do not believe that they will be able to stop Morgan Gibbs-White from joining Tottenham but there is a clear reason behind their complaint to the Premier League.

Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham was expected to be completed on Friday after Spurs triggered the midfielder’s £60m release clause.

However, since then, the deal has ground to a halt as Forest complained to the Premier League that Spurs had illegally approached Gibbs-White without their permission.

The Midlands club are now thought to be considering legal action, but Tottenham are confident that they will be able to complete a deal for Gibbs-White.

Forest do not expect to stop Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham

It has been claimed by several sources that even Forest do not expect to be able to stop Gibbs-White from joining Tottenham.

A new report in The Athletic has now shed light on why the Midlands club have decided to escalate the issue despite being resigned to losing the midfielder.

The outlet claims that Forest are not happy that Gibbs-White’s confidential release clause was leaked and, by threatening legal action, they only expect to delay the deal temporarily rather than stop it altogether.

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They do not want to be seen as allowing their most influential player to leave without a fight, especially after they had sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United for £52m.

The steps the City Ground hierarchy are taking are thus likely intended to show that they fought and did what they could to prevent the Gibbs-White to Spurs transfer.

Nottingham Forest are playing to their fan base

Forest fans were raging when it emerged that Morgan Gibbs-White was on his way to Tottenham, particularly given how the deal happened out of nowhere.

This is thus an attempt by their owners to save face and prove to their supporters that they did what they could to stop the deal.

It has also been revealed that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is fuming with how Spurs got the deal done, which raises the possibility that this complaint could be down to his bruised ego.