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Tottenham are actively pursuing a move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, but with Manchester United and Newcastle also circling, it is shaping up to be a competitive summer battle.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attack looks far from complete, despite the high-profile addition of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United in a £55 million deal earlier this summer.

It is understood that Spurs, under new boss Thomas Frank, remain keen on adding further firepower to their frontline, and one of the names firmly on Tottenham’s radar is Yoane Wissa of Brentford.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign last season, netting 19 Premier League goals under Frank at Brentford, which has evidently made a lasting impression on the new Spurs manager.

Wissa is not the only Brentford player Tottenham have explored this summer either, with Bryan Mbeumo having also been strongly linked with a move to north London, although the latest suggestions indicate that the winger now favours a switch to Manchester United instead.

Tottenham hold talks with Brentford striker Yoane Wissa

Caughtoffside now reports that discussions are already underway between Tottenham Hotspur and Yoane Wissa, with the club believed to have prioritised the Brentford man as their key forward target this window.

Wissa, who has just one year remaining on his current contract at Brentford, is valued at £50 million by the West London side, despite the looming risk of losing him for free next year.

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Although talks are progressing, the report makes it clear that no deal is advanced at this stage, with negotiations still at a relatively early phase.

Spurs face Manchester United and Newcastle battle for Wissa

Spurs are not expected to have a clear path to Wissa, with Manchester United and Newcastle both monitoring the situation closely and reportedly exploring attacking reinforcements of their own.

United are believed to be weighing up an upgrade on Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, while Newcastle want cover for Alexander Isak, with Wissa’s versatility out wide making him a particularly attractive option.

Thomas Frank has now urged Tottenham Hotspur to sign Adam Wharton, as Spurs fans wait to see what happens with the Morgan Gibbs-White deal.

Thomas Frank has begun leaving his mark on Tottenham Hotspur, with transfer activity now ramping up in recent weeks.

It was revealed before Frank’s appointment that he was set to have a say on the players Spurs buy this summer, although the club ultimately decides on transfers.

Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai are just two of four deals that Tottenham have completed before the start of the Premier League season, with Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso already having been signed.

Morgan Gibbs-White’s transfer to Tottenham has been delayed because of legal action being taken by Nottingham Forest, but that is not expected to prevent a move from going through.

Thomas Frank wants Tottenham to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace

From the looks of things, Tottenham Hotspur are not done yet, with reports from GIVEMESPORT now claiming that Frank has his eyes on Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

It is claimed by the publication that Wharton has been identified as Tottenham’s dream signing this summer window after Gibbs-White – with the implication being that both could happen.

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However, Tottenham know that the Crystal Palace man would not come cheap, as their fellow Londoners are reported to be looking at a fee upwards of £80million to tempt them into entertaining a deal.

While Tottenham are aware of this, it is understood that Spurs are still circling and weighing up whether to test Palace’s resolve with a formal offer.

Adam Wharton deal would not be easy for Spurs

Evidently, this summer Tottenham are looking to sign players with experience, as we have seen with the Kudus deal and Tottenham’s intent to sign Gibbs-White after paying his £60million clause.

Wharton is another player who fits the bill of an experienced Premier League player, having spent two seasons in the English top flight with Palace, making 36 appearances.

Despite Tottenham’s interest in the 21-year-old, it is stated that Crystal Palace are in a strong negotiating position and are under no pressure to offload Wharton.

The midfielder still has four years left on his current contract, which is seen as a stumbling block for Tottenham as they continue considering testing the south Londoners’ resolve.

Tottenham have stepped up their search for a new defensive midfielder by making contact with Bayern Munich over a move for Joao Palhinha, just days after their bid for Morgan Gibbs-White.

While the Lilywhites have looked to improve the depth in their squad high up the pitch with players who offer experience and end product, there remains a clear need for the defensive areas to be bolstered as well.

Tottenham currently have a host of centre-backs – eight to be precise – involved in pre-season training. However, the defensive midfield area of the squad continues to lack sufficient depth and top-level quality, particularly after Yves Bissouma’s inconsistent campaign last season.

Spurs fans had called for Bissouma to be sold during the course of the previous campaign, and Tottenham, following crunch talks with the Malian midfielder, decided that a parting of ways would take place this summer.

In fact, recent reports claim that Spurs could be about to receive a first bid for Yves Bissouma, as Turkish side Fenerbahce are weighing their options.

We have since identified six holding midfielders Tottenham could potentially target this summer if they are to address the glaring gap in their midfield ranks.

Among those names was Joao Palhinha of Bayern Munich, whose lack of regular game time in Germany has cast doubt over his long-term future with the Bundesliga champions.

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According to GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham Hotspur are now said to have made contact with Bayern Munich regarding Palhinha, the Portuguese midfielder they signed from Fulham last summer.

It is understood that Spurs have put out early feelers to gauge whether there is a pathway towards negotiating a deal for Joao Palhinha this summer.

Tottenham are reportedly still eyeing a big-money move for the 30-year-old despite their recent £60 million bid for Morgan Gibbs-White.

Although the Forest man’s proposed transfer has been delayed, Spurs remain confident of securing both his signature and that of a specialist holding midfielder, with Palhinha now firmly on their radar.

Spurs monitoring Palhinha’s wages and Bayern’s transfer stance

It is claimed that Tottenham are currently monitoring the situation of the Portuguese international and may lodge a formal bid should his availability become clearer ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

Further details from the report indicate that the club are aware of Palhinha’s lofty wage demands, with the player reportedly earning a deal at Bayern Munich that rises to around £200,000-per-week when performance-related bonuses are triggered.

It is also reported that Bayern will demand a substantial fee to part ways with Palhinha, having spent £47 million to sign him from Fulham.

Palhinha featured 17 times last season in the Bundesliga, playing just 667 minutes for the German champions, which is a far cry from the 33 Premier League games he played in his final season at Fulham, where he scored four goals and assisted one.

Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to push ahead with a move for Yoane Wissa, but a deal for the Brentford star is not expected to be easy for Spurs to complete.

Over the last few days, the headlines from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective have been dominated by their club’s efforts to get the deal for Morgan Gibbs-White over the line.

The midfielder’s move to North London has been halted over recent days, despite Tottenham triggering Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause.

This is because Nottingham Forest complained to the Premier League that Spurs had illegally approached Gibbs-White without their permission.

However, it has emerged over recent days that the Lilywhites also have their eye on another Premier League star. Tottenham are expected to begin talks over a deal for Yoane Wissa, having expressed an interest in him earlier this summer.

Brentford are desperate to keep hold of Wissa

It was revealed by The Standard on Friday that Spurs intend to pursue Wissa, independent of what happens with the Gibbs-White deal.

This claim has now been backed up by Dean Jones, but he explained that Brentford’s head coach, Keith Andrews, is desperate to stop the DR Congo international from leaving the club.

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Jones said on Ranks FC Ultras Patreon Page: “Spurs are also still exploring a move for Yoane Wissa, which new Brentford boss Keith Andrews is desperate to stop.

“Between Bryan Mbeumo and Wissa, the Bees scored 39 goals last season. Losing both would leave them in danger of becoming early candidates for relegation, as Christian Norgaard also exits.”

Why Tottenham need to hurry if they want to get Yoane Wissa

Earlier this week, it emerged that Brentford will not sell both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo this summer.

Man United are still looking to tie up a deal for Mbeumo, but they have been unable to meet Brentford’s valuation so far.

Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are expected to receive investment as well as a large sponsorship deal, and claimed that Daniel Levy’s role could change over the coming weeks and months.

It was reported earlier this summer that Tottenham had to sell before buying due to their cash flow problems.

However, instead, we have seen the Lilywhites push through major signings without hardly any money coming in. After completing deals for Kota Takai and Mathys Tel, Tottenham wrapped up a £55m deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

Additionally, Spurs have activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause, but that deal is currently held up, with Nottingham Forest threatening legal action against Tottenham for speaking to Gibbs-White without their permission.

Over the last few days, some journalists, including Alasdair Gold, have said that ENIC might have invested some money into Tottenham, which is why the club have been able to push through these big-money transfers.

Meanwhile, journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed Spurs are closer to finalising a naming rights deal for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a Saudi entity the frontrunner.

Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has now taken to social media to reveal that investment is indeed on its way to N17, while the Lilywhites are also expected to announce a large sponsorship deal.

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He added that we will also see a reshuffling of management roles at the North London side soon.

Daniel Levy could have a reduced role

Interestingly, O’Keefe said that while Daniel Levy will stay at Tottenham Hotspur, he could have a reduced role, which might see him give up control of the football operations.

However, he was unclear on whether the investment that will come into the club is set to come from ENIC or as a result of a potential minority investment into Spurs by an outside entity, which would translate to a change in the ownership structure.

Reports claim that Tottenham remain confident of sealing a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White despite a legal threat from Nottingham Forest, as the north London club remains calm.

The Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga has taken many by surprise, not least Tottenham fans who had barely wrapped their heads around the club’s £55 million signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United before news broke that a £60 million move for Gibbs-White was already in motion.

Gibbs-White certainly impressed last season, registering ten assists and seven goals in 34 appearances, and with Tottenham aiming to inject more Premier League experience into their ranks, the rationale behind targeting the 25-year-old midfielder is quite obvious.

However, Spurs’ approach has not been well received by the hierarchy at Nottingham Forest, who are said to have taken legal action against the north London club, accusing them of making contact with their player without consent.

Tottenham confident of signing Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest

Multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, have reported that despite the ongoing dispute, Tottenham Hotspur remain intent on completing the transfer of Morgan Gibbs-White, and that the expectation is that the deal will proceed as planned once the legal dust settles.

In fact, the Nottingham Forest owner is reported to be fuming, while Gibbs-White representatives are optimistic that the former Wolves man would get his move to a Champions League side.

Flashscore’s Dean Jones has now reiterated what has been reported elsewhere, stating that Spurs remain confident of landing their target.

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According to the report, the club is taking a calm and measured stance, opting not to engage publicly with Forest’s claims, while privately maintaining that they followed the proper channels.

Tottenham’s confidence appears to stem from the belief that Nottingham Forest’s legal challenge will not be enough to scupper the deal. Internally, they do not see any serious threat to their pursuit of the midfielder and expect the situation to be resolved favourably.

Gibbs-White expected to join Spurs despite Forest resistance

Jones also states that he expects the legal hurdles to be cleared and that Morgan Gibbs-White will be a Tottenham player before the new season gets underway.

Unsurprisingly, Nottingham Forest fans have reacted angrily to the developments, with many calling the midfielder irreplaceable and questioning the club’s inability to retain such a pivotal player.

It has even been claimed that Tottenham’s approach took Forest by surprise, especially given the timing, arriving just after Spurs had splashed £55 million on Kudus.

The Tricky Trees had reportedly been working on a new contract offer for Gibbs-White, in hopes of keeping him at the City Ground.

If all legal manoeuvres are dealt with promptly, Spurs supporters can expect an official announcement from the Lilywhites soon, assuming there are no further setbacks.

Real Madrid could make an offer for Cristian Romero over the coming days or weeks, with the La Liga giants allegedly willing to meet Tottenham’s asking price for the centre-back.

Over the last few days, Tottenham’s chances of hanging onto their vice-captain appear to have been boosted after it emerged that Atletico Madrid have called off their pursuit of Cristian Romero.

Various sources have claimed that Atletico became tired of waiting after Spurs informed them Romero is not for sale, with Diego Simeone’s side said to be looking at other alternatives.

However, just as Tottenham Hotspur fans were growing in optimism that the centre-back would stay, there has been a huge transfer bombshell about the defender.

Real Madrid are willing to meet Tottenham’s asking price for Cristian Romero

Fichajes say that after their humiliating loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid have begun searching for major reinforcements to their side, and they have set their sights on the Tottenham man.

Los Blancos are keen to strengthen their backline ahead of Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge and Romero has now emerged as a ‘serious option’, given the leadership and consistency he has shown for club and country over the last few years.

The outlet points out that the deal may be difficult as Spurs do not intend to let the 27-year-old leave on the cheap. Tottenham are expected to demand €80m (£70m) for Romero but this is a figure that Madrid are ‘willing to pay’.

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In fact, the outlet adds that the feeling at the North London club is that an offer could soon arrive for the Argentine from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Would Spurs turn down a £70m offer for Romero?

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Spurs are ready to make Romero their highest earner to keep him at the club.

However, it is unclear if the centre-back will agree to put pen to paper on a new deal, with some sources claiming that Romero wants to leave Tottenham for a new challenge.

Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to potentially securing a landmark naming rights deal for their stadium, with a Saudi-backed company currently leading the race.

It has been reported that Tottenham Hotspur’s recent activity in the summer window could be down to Spurs having received investments, or that an investment could be on its way.

£55 million on Mohammed Kudus, a fee that makes him the fourth most expensive signing in Spurs’ history, and a £60 million move for Morgan Gibbs-White (if it goes through), feels like uncharted territory for a club that has often been associated with calculated, measured spending in the market.

To add to that, it has also been reported that Tottenham have a net transfer debt. In simple terms, the money Spurs are owed minus the money they still have to pay out stands at a staggering £279.3 million.

Tottenham close to stadium naming rights agreement

We have since speculated that, for Tottenham to fund their recent transfer activity, an investment of some sort is imminent, which could come in the form of a breakthrough in stadium naming rights discussions.

Of course, it is no secret that Tottenham have long been working behind the scenes to clinch a lucrative naming rights deal for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – something that has been in the pipeline for years.

Now, journalist Ben Jacobs has provided a significant update, stating that Tottenham are close to finalising a stadium naming rights agreement, with a Saudi entity currently the frontrunner.

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It is understood that advanced talks are taking place and dealmakers have put forward two companies – one being a Public Investment Fund subsidiary and the other a secondary, unaffiliated company.

He adds that legalities are currently being explored so as not to conflict with Newcastle United, which is also PIF-backed.

However, he is quick to stress that nothing is guaranteed at this stage, as Spurs have also spoken to American companies, with those talks also being advanced. He ends his report by stating that senior government figures have been involved in the discussions.

Spurs planning for long-term growth as rebuild continues

Tottenham Hotspur look to be putting things in place both on and off the pitch, which signals an exciting chapter ahead for the club, especially as they aim to return to the upper echelon of English football.

Spurs supporters will want to see the club continue investing in the first team, with several areas still in need of strengthening.

The holding midfield role, as well as the need for a reliable backup striker, remain key positions that Tottenham should be addressing in the coming days.

Journalist Graeme Bailey has now revealed that Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is furious that Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause was made public, and has shed light on whether the midfielder’s representatives expect his move to Tottenham to go through.

Tottenham triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause earlier this week and the news took everyone by surprise, not least because it was not known that the midfielder’s contract at Forest did contain such a clause.

It subsequently revealed that Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Spurs, with the Midlands club feeling that Tottenham’s approach to the 25-year-old was illegal as they did not give the player permission to speak to the Lilywhites.

According to some sources, Forest also believe there may have been a breach in confidentiality around Gibbs-White’s release clause since the North London club bid exactly the amount stipulated in the clause.

Evangelos Marinakis is fuming at Spurs transfer actions

Graeme Bailey has now revealed that Forest’s flamboyant owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is furious that Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause has come out and the way Tottenham Hotspur have handled the pursuit.

The Midlands club have spoken to their lawyers about potential legal action, but the England international’s representatives expect his move to N17 to be completed.

Bailey told TBR Football: “Marinakis is furious, he is so angry this came out and he wants answers. The club have spoken to lawyers and obviously, someone has broken a confidence agreement somewhere.

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“However, on whether this could be enough to see the deal called off – Gibbs-White’s people certainly don’t think so. It is a bitter pill for Marinakis and Forest to swallow, they really didn’t want to lose Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.”

Is Tottenham’s deal for Morgan Gibbs-White in jeopardy?

Various outlets, including The Athletic, have claimed that Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham is still on course to go through despite Forest’s legal manoeuvre.

The accusation of an illegal approach from Forest is said to be a temporary disruption rather than a deal-breaker, with things being firmly weighted in favour of Spurs.

Fabrizio Romano has shared what the sentiment at Tottenham Hotspur is about the Morgan Gibbs-White deal after Nottingham Forest accused them of illegally approaching the player. Spurs’ current stance should give fans a little hope.

News first broke on Thursday that Spurs had triggered a £60m release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract and it was even alleged that the midfielder was set to have his medical at Hotspur Way on Friday.

However, yesterday, Nottingham Forest complained to the Premier League that Tottenham had illegally approached Gibbs-White without their permission.

Over the past 24 hours, several outlets have claimed that Gibbs-White’s proposed move to Spurs is still on course to go through despite Forest’s steps to delay it and pursue legal action.

How Tottenham feel about their chances of completing Morgan Gibbs-White deal

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that the Midlands club believe that Tottenham Hotspur were not authorised to speak to the England international, and they feel that the North London club did not go about meeting the release clause in a legitimate way.

However, the journalist added that Spurs remain insistent that they didn’t do anything wrong and they are still ‘confident’ of getting the deal done.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Nottingham Forest have started working on legal action against Tottenham for Morgan Gibbs-White. They believe that the way they used to proceed with the release clause was not the correct way, that they were not authorised to speak to the player.

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“They were not happy at all at Nottingham Forest. They spoke to the Premier League about that. Now, the Premier League will investigate into this story.

“But Tottenham maintain their position. They are convinced about their behaviour. They want to proceed with the deal, they want to sign the player. Nottingham Forest are prepared to fight. So, let’s see what’s going to happen there.

“But, for sure, the Gibbs-White deal now has an issue to be solved between the two clubs. That’s going to be one to watch in the coming days and hours, with Tottenham still hopeful and confident to get the player.”

Nottingham Forest fans are fuming at potential Gibbs-White sale

Nottingham Forest fans were raging on social media when it emerged that Morgan Gibbs-White was on his way to Tottenham, with many feeling that the 25-year-old is irreplaceable.

Their anger came from the fact that the club had already sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United this summer.