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Harry Redknapp believes that Mohammed Kudus will be an exciting addition to the Tottenham squad, but he also reveals something concerning that he has heard about the winger from his contacts at West Ham United.

It is clear that Spurs are big admirers of the Hammers winger, with reports indicating that Fabio Paratici is convinced that Thomas Frank could turn Kudus into a ‘world star’.

Several sources have claimed that Kudus has already said yes to Tottenham, but the Lilywhites still have work to do to get a deal over the line.

West Ham are frustrated at the unrealistic add-ons Spurs have proposed for Kudus, with the two clubs still having some distance in their valuations of the Ghanaian.

Harry Redknapp reveals what he has heard about Mohammed Kudus amid Tottenham bids

Former Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has remarked that there is no doubt about the former Ajax man’s ability, admitting that he is a very exciting player in possession.

However, the 78-year-old revealed that some people at the East London club still have ‘question marks’ over the winger, although he did not clarify what he meant.

When asked about Tottenham’s pursuit of Mohammed Kudus, Redknapp told talkSPORT (08/07, 7:40 am): “Yeah, he’s not bad. There’s no doubting his ability. I know one or two people around the place at West Ham, I think there are question marks over him.

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“I think his ability is not questionable but I don’t know. But he’s certainly got ability and he’s a player that when he gets on the ball, he can make things happen, he’ll be exciting. So yeah he’ll certainly bring something to Tottenham for sure.”

Tottenham need not worry about Kudus’ disciplinary record

Some Spurs fans might be concerned that Redknapp is alluding to potential disciplinary problems with the West Ham star, particularly after the way he lashed out in the London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season.

Kudus first left something on Micky van de Ven in the follow through, before shoving the Dutchman and Pape Sarr in the face, leaving VAR with no choice but to ask the referee to show him a red card.

However, despite that incident, Mohammed Kudus has a more than decent disciplinary record, with his last red card before the one against Tottenham coming way back in December of 2019.

Tottenham and Burnley have reportedly reopened talks over a highly-rated centre-back, with those Cristian Romero exit rumours continuing to circulate amid interest from Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a fair few centre-backs this summer window as rumours continue to fly in over the future of Cristian Romero.

While there is a strong feeling that Romero could depart this summer, it is claimed that Spurs have not yet received any fresh offers for their vice-captain.

Regardless, over the past few weeks, Spurs have been linked with the likes of Giorgio Scalvini, while Luka Vuskovic has also been tipped to be a possible Romero replacement this summer.

Tottenham reopen talks with Burnley for Maxime Esteve

A fresh report from L’Equipe now claims that Spurs and Burnley have resumed negotiations over a deal for Maxime Esteve, a player the north London club previously attempted to sign earlier this year.

In the final hours of the January transfer window, it was reported that Tottenham had submitted a bid in the region of €24 million (£20.7m) for Esteve, who remains under contract until 2029.

Burnley were said to have rejected that offer, but five months on, Spurs are once again being linked with a move for the 23-year-old.

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The Tottenham hierarchy have allegedly re-established contact with the newly promoted club as they attempt to find a breakthrough in talks. Back in January, Burnley were holding out for a fee closer to €35 million (£30m), and it remains to be seen whether that valuation has shifted.

Esteve was named in the 2024/25 Championship Team of the Season, along with the likes of Jobe Bellingham and James Trafford.

Spurs interest in Esteve raises question about Cristian Romero

Of course, last winter, Tottenham found themselves in the middle of an injury crisis, as both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were sidelined for extended spells.

Spurs did not only express interest in Maxime Esteve during that window, as reports claimed that Tottenham also submitted a £70 million bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

That bid was ultimately rejected, and talk of a move for the England international has since cooled. With new reports emerging around Esteve, the question now is whether he is being eyed as a replacement for Romero or simply as an additional option to bolster the squad.

Tottenham Hotspur have successfully poached yet another member of staff from Brentford, which makes it a total of five people who have followed Thomas Frank from the West London club to Hotspur Way.

Initially, Spurs confirmed that Justin Cochrane, Chris Haslam and Joe Newton had arrived alongside Frank from Brentford, and set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson had joined from Manchester United.

Subsequently, Tottenham Hotspur also poached Tom Perryman from the West London club, who will now serve as the Lilywhites’ strength and conditioning coach.

They have been joined by some familiar faces, with Spurs confirming that Cameron Campbell, Matt Wells, Stuart Lewis and Dean Brill have been added to Frank’s staff.

Tottenham will have a new head of medical department

The Athletic’s Jay Harris has now revealed that Nick Stubbings will also leave the Bees to join as the new head of the Tottenham medical department.

Stubbings joined as a Physiotherapist at Brentford in 2018 before being promoted to the role of Medical Director of Physiotherapy in 2022, a position which he has held for the last three years.

He now becomes the fifth member of staff to follow Frank to North London following Cochrane, Haslam, Newton and Perryman.

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Why changes in the medical department at Tottenham were inevitable

It was well-publicised that Tottenham had multiple reviews of their medical department over the last two years, given the injury crises that Spurs were hit with.

There was also a big issue with players returning before they were fully fit and picking up recurring injuries, and infamously, Cristian Romero even credited the Argentina physios rather than Spurs medics for his rehabilitation.

A chance in the medical department thus seemed inevitable and Frank was always going to bring in the people he trusts.

Mohammed Kudus completely lost his head during the London derby against Tottenham last season, but his suspension record suggests that his behaviour was out of character.

Tottenham are now pushing hard to land Kudus, who will become the first player in 14 years to make a move from West Ham to Spurs if a deal can be agreed between the two clubs.

According to various reports, Kudus has already given the green light to move to Spurs and is not speaking to any other club at the moment.

It thus appears that the Lilywhites are favourites to get a deal over the line, and we now take a look at whether his disciplinary record is something Thomas Frank’s men should be concerned about.

Mohammed Kudus has a decent disciplinary record

Tottenham fans will certainly remember what happened during the London derby between Spurs and West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last year.

The clash descended into chaos in the final minutes after Micky van de Ven went in for a challenge on Kudus and felt that the winger lashed out at him cynically.

In the moments that followed, the Hammers winger raised his hand and struck both the Dutch defender and Pape Matar Sarr in the face, resulting in VAR intervening and ordering a red card for Kudus.

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Spurs fans may be worried about the Ghanaian’s temper due to that incident but his disciplinary record suggests that he has no issues controlling himself.

That red card incident is the only one where Kudus has been suspended since arriving in the Premier League. The only time he has previously been sent off is back in the 2019-20 season.

What is the hold-up in Tottenham’s deal for Kudus?

According to reports, Tottenham have had three offers rejected by West Ham for Mohammed Kudus.

The latest offer was worth £50m plus £12.5m in add-ons, but these additional payments were deemed ‘barely attainable’ by West Ham as it included things like Spurs winning the Premier League and Champions League.

The Hammers are thus asking for more realistic bonus structures from the North London club to greenlight the winger’s move to N17.

Tottenham Hotspur have been eyeing a move for an experienced Serie A centre-forward and they have just been informed that his asking price has now been halved.

With some sources continuing to indicate that Spurs are ready to cut their losses on Richarlison this summer, it comes as no surprise that various strikers continue to be linked with a move to N17.

It was claimed by GiveMeSport back in May that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who is surplus to requirements in Turin.

The outlet claimed that the Lilywhites were considering testing the waters with an offer for the Serbian, and Thomas Frank’s men have now received some great news about the 25-year-old.

Tottenham target Dusan Vlahovic is now available for just £13m

A new report in TEAMtalk has now revealed that Juventus were initially asking the Serbian’s suitors to pay €30m (£26m) for his services – much lower than the £66.6m they paid for him in 2022.

However, Igor Tudor’s men are now ready to cash in on Vlahovic for just €15m (£13m), which is less than a quarter of the fee they paid to sign him back in 2022.

This is because the former Fiorentina man is now into the final year of his deal and Juve want to avoid the possibility of losing him on a free transfer.

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Additionally, the Serie A giants have to raise funds to push ahead with deals for their transfer targets and want to free up space in their wage bill.

Dusan Vlahovic’s transfer stance explained

TEAMtalk say that none of Vlahavoic’s Serie A suitors are ready to match his current salary, which is why the player is ‘waiting for a move to a top Premier League club’.

The report makes no mention of Tottenham Hotspur, instead naming Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa as the clubs who have shown an interest in the 25-year-old over recent weeks.

However, neither of those clubs have made significant progress following their initial contacts and Vlahovic plans to take his time before deciding his next destination even though the Bianconeri are looking for a quick resolution.

Tottenham Hotspur are currently working to tie down a 22-year-old who is attracting plenty of loan and permanent transfer interest this summer.

While Spurs fans have been raving about the way Jamie Donley impressed at Leyton Orient last season, another Tottenham loanee was just as impressive for the O’s.

Goalkeeper Josh Keeley kept 16 clean sheets for the club in League One and was instrumental in taking them to the play-off final, where they lost 1-0 to Charlton Athletic.

The 22-year-old has since even been capped for the Republic of Ireland. It was reported last month that Keeley could be rewarded with a new contract at Tottenham, and that is now coming to fruition.

Tottenham trying to tie down Josh Keeley amidst heavy interest

Football.London are now reporting that Spurs have begun talks with extending Keeley’s current deal, which runs until 2027.

The Lilywhites are intent on getting the goalkeeper to commit to a new deal in North London before heading out on loan again for the upcoming season.

With Spurs having a strong trio of goalkeepers in Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin, it is expected to be difficult for Keeley to break into the Tottenham first-team squad.

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There is no shortage of interest in the Irishman, with a whole host of clubs across the Champions and League One expressing an interest in a loan deal as well as a permanent transfer.

One factor may prevent Keely from being part of Thomas Frank’s plans

The young shot-stopper may have hopes of catching the eye of Thomas Frank and his coaching staff during pre-season, but one factor may prevent him from being considered for the first-team even if he impresses.

Football.London point out that Keeley does not qualify as homegrown despite being at Spurs for three years as he spent his formative years at Irish side St Patrick’s Athletic.

Tottenham fans have hailed the dedication of one senior player after what was a season full of injury and fatigue for most of his Spurs teammates last year.

Tottenham Hotspur endured a chaotic and injury-riddled campaign last season, with several key players spending extended spells on the sidelines.

At one stage, the club had more than ten first-team players out injured, which severely impacted their ability to compete domestically.

In fact, Spurs were ranked second in the 2024/25 Premier League injury table, having suffered more injuries than Arsenal and almost twice as many as Liverpool.

Key names such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Guglielmo Vicario were all sidelined at various points, and it was no surprise to see Tottenham finish as low as 17th, as the absence of these core players played a huge role in their sharp decline.

Pedro Porro praised by Tottenham fans for early return

While many of his teammates were in and out of the treatment room, Pedro Porro stood tall as an ever-present figure throughout the season.

The Spanish right-back remained injury-free and clocked a staggering 4,133 minutes across all competitions, more than any other Tottenham player.

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Porro even featured in two matches for the Spanish national team following Tottenham’s Europa League triumph. Despite that heavy workload, Porro was one of the first senior players to return to Hotspur Way for pre-season training.

Spurs fans have showered the 25-year-old with praise for his resilience and commitment, with some describing him as a robot.

One fan wrote: “A great worker and fine example for the younger players.” Another said: “He is a robot honestly.” There was even an admission of affection despite his occasional loose passing: “Love that guy. His passing can be a bit erratic, but he gives 100.”

Others called him a “king among men.” “Top professional,” another supporter added. While one more chimed in with praise for the full-back: “one of the best value for money signings for Spurs that falls under the bracket of ‘expensive signings’. Rare profile with an X factor with Trent-like passing range/delivery. Blessed to have him.”

Pedro Porro’s stats show his value to Spurs

We rated Pedro Porro as one of Tottenham’s top performers in our end-of-season player ratings, handing him a well-deserved nine. He has firmly established himself as a key figure since arriving from Sporting CP.

Porro has now made 105 appearances for Tottenham, registering 11 goals and 20 assists – excellent returns for a full-back. His impact on both ends of the pitch cannot be overstated, particularly in a system that often left defenders exposed.

As Tottenham Hotspur push to complete a big-money deal for Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Frank may decide to sacrifice one of his senior players, but only after he assesses him in pre-season.

There have hardly been any outgoings so far at Tottenham this summer and that might be down to the fact that Frank wants to meet the Spurs players in person before deciding on their futures.

Last week, it was claimed that Tottenham were ready to cash in for Richarlison for a cut-price fee, but this claim has since been rubbished by other sources.

Just a couple of days ago, Sky Sports claimed that Frank will give Richarlison a chance to impress in pre-season rather than pushing him out of the door.

The update also asserted that the Brazilian’s preference would be to stay at Tottenham Hotspur as long as he can get regular game time, with the 28-year-old feeling that injuries have prevented him from showcasing his best in a Spurs shirt.

Tottenham may have to sacrifice Richarlison for Mohammed Kudus

However, Football Insider have now said that Richarlison may be ready to pack his bags to head out of Hotspur Way.

This is because Spurs have already submitted massive offers for Mohammed Kudus which have been rejected by West Ham.

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It is asserted that the Lilywhites may have to sacrifice the former Everton man to fund a move for the Hammers star and make space in the squad for his arrival.

The outlet says that several clubs are monitoring Richarlison’s situation, but they too add that no final decision will be made on the striker until Frank has assessed his squad.

Why a decision on Richarlison is not expected to be imminent

So far, 19 Tottenham players have reported for pre-season duty, with the list comprising almost entirely of those who were not on international duty after the end of the season.

However, 16 Spurs players, including Richarlison, are yet to report for pre-season, and Brazilian is thus yet to meet Frank and his coaching staff.

Tottenham Hotspur officially confirmed the signing of Japanese centre-back Kota Takai on Tuesday morning, and he has already given his first interview to Spurs fans.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed their second signing of the Thomas Frank era, signing Kota Takai from the J League for £5 million.

The 20-year-old arrives with a growing reputation, having been named Young Player of the Year last season in Japan.

Takai has signed a five-year contract, one that is expected to keep him at Hotspur Way until 2031, with the Japan International now set to be part of Frank’s team.

He already has four senior caps for the Japanese national team, an impressive feat for a player of his age, and one that has drawn praise from Japanese football experts.

Kota Takai gives first interview after joining Tottenham

Last weekend, Takai bid farewell to his former club Kawasaki Frontale, helping them to a 2-1 win over Kashima Antlers in the J League.

He impressed with a match-high 57 completed passes and ended his time in Asia on a strong note. After the game, he also said his goodbyes to fans and teammates.

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Now settled in north London, Takai has given his first interview since joining Tottenham, introducing himself to the club’s supporters and offering insight into his background, his football journey, and what he hopes to bring to the team.

He stressed his desire to give his all in a Tottenham shirt, telling the club’s official channel: “Having arrived in London, I am full of excitement. My position is centre-back. I can play either side – right or left.

“I was born in Kanagawa, Japan. I have always played football since my childhood. The reason why I love football is because as a team we can improve our skills together.

“The J League has very high intensity, and its level is high. I won the Young Player Award last year and I was very happy. I joined team Japan – it was always my dream. I had goosebumps when I went on the pitch for the first time as part of the national team.

“I played at the match with Kawasaki Frontale at the J League on Saturday, and I got on the plane the next day. And I am here today, now. I have always watched the Premier League a lot, since I was little. At Spurs, my first aim is to be on the pitch for a match and do my best.”

What Takai can offer Spurs under Thomas Frank

Takai is expected to begin pre-season training with the other 19 Tottenham players who have returned to Hotspur Way under new manager Thomas Frank.

While he is primarily a centre-back, capable of playing on either the left or right side of central defence, Takai also has the versatility to fill in at right-back if needed.

He stands at 6 ft 4, is comfortable on the ball and quick across the ground, with strong aerial ability to complement his style of play.

Tottenham Hotspur are seemingly advancing on a deal for Mohammed Kudus. We analyse the West Ham United star’s fitness record to see if Spurs fans should be worried.

Even though some reports are continuing to play up the possibility that Chelsea might hijack Tottenham’s move for Kudus, the Lilywhites are clearly in the driving seat to land the player.

It has been claimed that Kudus is giving preference to a move to Spurs right now and it has even been asserted by Fabrizio Romano that Tottenham are the only club Kudus is currently speaking with.

Spurs still have work to do to get the Kudus deal over the line, but if they do manage to do that, Tottenham fans would not have to be worried about the winger’s fitness.

Tottenham will not be scared by Mohammed Kudus fitness record

Over the last two seasons, injury problems have taken their toll on Tottenham Hotspur. It is unclear if that was primarily down to the demands of Ange Postecoglou’s system or if it is just due to the fact that Spurs have too many injury-prone players in their squad.

That is something that the North Londoners have to consider while deciding on their transfer targets, and in Kudus’ case, it is not an issue they need to be worried about.

According to Transfermarkt, the 24-year-old has only missed a total of four matches due to injury over the last few years.

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He did miss 17 matches in the 2021-22 season due to a rib fracture and another 17 matches in the 2020-21 season due to a Meniscus injury, but there is no evident pattern with his injuries as one sees with Micky van de Ven’s hamstring issues for example.

Why we can expect fewer injuries under Thomas Frank

Some even felt Postecoglou’s system was to blame for Tottenham’s injury crisis, with the Australian demanding maximum intensity from his players both on and off the ball.

However, in sharp contrast, pre-season under Thomas Frank is not expected to be extremely demanding, according to one of his former players.

In fact, the Dane is someone who is allegedly concerned about the bigger picture and prioritises injury avoidance.