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After news broke that Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to walk away from a summer target, Ben Jacobs exclusively told Spurs Web what it would take for a record-breaking deal to happen.

Tottenham are on the lookout for attacking reinforcements this summer; that much is clear. Ironically, Spurs were not short of goals last season, despite finishing all the way down in 17th. In fact, Thomas Frank’s Brentford were one of the few Premier League sides to outgun the Lilywhites.

Spurs have already secured the permanent signing of Mathys Tel this summer, but the front line could be due for a reshuffle. Heung-min Son has been linked with a heartbreaking Tottenham exit, while Richarlison could also be sold by Spurs over the coming months.

Ben Jacobs already exclusively told Spurs Web that Tottenham will look for another left-wing addition even after the signing of Tel. He named the likes of Eberechi Eze, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antonio Nusa as potential targets.

Tottenham continue to chase Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, and Tyler Dibling

Along with Eze, Garnacho, and Nusa, Tottenham have been linked with three attacking targets consistently for the past month – namely, Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, and Tyler Dibling.

Spurs look set to lose the race for Mbeumo to Manchester United unless Thomas Frank can convince his former player to join him in North London.

Updates on the Southampton starlet have gone a little quiet over the past week, although Tottenham are competing with Man United and Newcastle for Dibling this summer.

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Just last week, it was reported that Semenyo would become Tottenham’s number one attacking target if their move for Mbeumo failed, with the Lilywhites ‘stepping up’ their interest in the Bournemouth star.

However, with Bournemouth selling Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, Milos Kerkez to Liverpool, and PSG sniffing around a big-money move for Illia Zabarnyi, the Cherries are hardly in any desperate need to raise funds.

Ben Jacobs exclusively told Spurs Web that Bournemouth would still be open to selling Semenyo, despite the mass exodus in their squad this summer. However, Andoni Iraola’s side would demand a package that exceeds the £55m plus £10m in add-ons Tottenham paid for Dominic Solanke last summer.

That means Spurs would have to smash their transfer record to land a 25-year-old who has only netted double figures in all competitions once in his career.

News broke on Friday evening that Tottenham have put their Semenyo pursuit on hold for the moment after talks with Bournemouth due to the £65m+ price tag, which the Lilywhites deem excessive.

Bournemouth to demand record-breaking Spurs bid for Semenyo

Ben Jacobs exclusively told Spurs Web: “Tottenham have naturally had to act a little slower than some clubs in the market. They aren’t in the Club World Cup, and didn’t know if they had Champions League football until late May.

“Add to that a deliberation period before sacking Ange Postecoglou, and needing some time to agree terms with Thomas Frank, and you could argue Spurs’ window is only really getting going now.

“Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is one target on the right side. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo – even though he still prefers a move to Manchester United – and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling are two other names considered.

“Even though it’s true that Bournemouth don’t want to lose all their stars, a Semenyo sale is still likely to be sanctioned at the right price. I am told Bournemouth expect more than the £55m+£10m package Spurs paid for Dominic Solanke.

“I get the impression Bournemouth might stop Justin Kluivert departing, even though he is on Leverkusen’s radar. And even Illia Zabarnyi won’t come cheap for Paris Saint-Germain.

“I don’t think Spurs are at a disadvantage by not bidding earlier if they do choose to try for Semenyo,. Bournemouth always planned for Dean Huijsen to leave, via his release clause being triggered, and I still don’t expect them to stand in Semenyo’s way at the right price.”

Luka Vuskovic has reflected on his decision to sign for Tottenham Hotspur two years ago as a 16-year-old, and the centre-back cannot wait to finally get to North London and meet his new teammates.

The young centre-back joined the Lilywhites two years ago in a £12m deal from Hajduk Split. However, the Brexit regulations have meant that Spurs have been forced to loan him out over the last two seasons.

The Croat came on leaps and bounds during his loan spell at Westerlo last campaign, with reports indicating that Tottenham have been very impressed with Vuskovic’s development.

As a reward for his performances in Belgium, Vuskovic was handed his first senior cap for Croatia in their 5-1 World Cup qualification win over the Czech Republic earlier this month.

Luka Vuskovic cannot wait to play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Now that he has turned 18, the central defender will finally link up with the Spurs first-team squad, nearly two years after signing for the club.

Vuskovic admits that he cannot wait to head to the Premier League side, referring to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Hotspur Way training ground as a “different world” from where he grew up.

When asked about leaving his boyhood club to sign for Spurs back in 2023, the youngster told Hajduk TV (as relayed by 24 Sata): “It was sad because I had to leave. I wanted to go for other reasons, but still, it was tough because of my friends. I knew I’d be making a historic transfer. I’m glad I went — I’m often in contact with the club. It becomes official on July 1st.

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“I’ve already had two loan spells, but that’s the path of a footballer. Tottenham is amazing! The stadium is unreal, everything is state-of-the-art, the training centre has like a hundred pitches. It’s a completely different world. I haven’t trained with the first team yet, but soon I’ll meet all the players.”

Thomas Frank wants to take a closer look at Luka Vuskovic

Reports over recent weeks have claimed that Bundesliga clubs are showing interest in landing Vuskovic on loan from Tottenham this summer, but the North London club are yet to decide on the teenager’s next step.

A few days ago, The Mirror claimed that Frank wants to give Vuskovic an opportunity to impress during pre-season before deciding on his future.

The outlet claimed that Tottenham are not ruling out the young defender being part of their first-team plans for next season.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what he has heard from his sources regarding the future of Heung-min Son, and he has shed light on how Ange Postecoglou’s departure has affected the South Korean’s chances of staying at Tottenham.

Based on the sentiment on social media, it appears that many Tottenham Hotspur fans have already resigned themselves to the prospect of Son leaving the club.

For many, the confirmation about the forward’s future came as a result of what Thomas Frank said in his first interview as Tottenham boss, or rather more precisely, what the Dane did not say.

Frank did not mention Son among the players he is looking forward to working with, instead naming Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison as the senior Tottenham stars who he is excited to manage.

The 51-year-old’s statement comes amidst heavy speculation that Saudi Pro League clubs are ready to spend big on Son, who is now in the final year of his Tottenham deal.

Fabrizio Romano reveals Heung-min Son’s Tottenham future remains undecided

However, Romano believes that Tottenham fans should not lose hope of the club legend remaining at the club just yet, explaining that the Lilywhites have not made a final decision on the forward’s future.

Interestingly, the Italian transfer expert claimed that Son was guaranteed to stay at Spurs had Postecoglou not been sacked, but his future will be finalised after the 32-year-old has a conversation with Thomas Frank.

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When asked about Son’s future, Romano said on GiveMeSport’s YouTube channel: “Still, nothing is decided on the future of Heung-min Son, especially on the player’s side. Son has to speak with Thomas Frank, and then make a decision.

“If Ange Postecoglou remained Tottenham manager, Son was always going to stay at Tottenham. There is strong interest in the player from Saudi.”

Thomas Frank would have spoken to the Spurs board about Son

Whether or not Spurs have finalised their decision on their captain’s future, it seems implausible that Frank would not have discussed the forward’s situation with the Tottenham recruitment department.

Reports indicate that Frank has already detailed his priority transfer targets to Spurs since joining, and that decision could only have been made with clarity on whether Son would stay at the club.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what new Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank thinks about Cristian Romero and what Daniel Levy is anticipating amidst intense transfer interest from Atletico Madrid.

Most Tottenham Hotspur fans will already be tired of the Cristian Romero transfer saga, which has been rumbling on for several months.

Romero sent a cryptic message praising Ange Postecoglou as soon as Frank’s appointment was confirmed, which is perhaps a signal of the Argentine’s transfer intention.

Atletico are seemingly pulling out all the stops to land the centre-back, with Diego Simeone even publicly admitting his admiration for Romero earlier this week, which would have likely not gone down well at Tottenham.

Daniel Levy and Tottenham are determined to keep Cristian Romero

Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Atletico are extremely keen on taking the 27-year-old to the Metropolitano Stadium, but the journalist suggested that it is difficult to see the move happening this summer.

The Italian transfer expert explained that Frank values the Argentine’s leadership qualities and suggested that it will be extremely challenging for the La Liga side to convince Daniel Levy to sell the centre-back.

When asked about Romero’s proposed move to the Spanish capital, Romano told GiveMeSport: “Atletico Madrid loves the player, so they would love to bring the player to the club one day. Simeone is also a big fan.

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“From what I understand, with Tottenham in the Champions League and a new project now with Thomas Frank, I don’t see Tottenham losing a leader like Cuti Romero this summer.

“It will be very difficult to get the player in this summer transfer window, Daniel Levy wants to keep the player at the club. From what I’m hearing, Thomas Frank sees Cuti Romero as a crucial part of the squad from a technical perspective but also as a leader.”

Should Spurs risk Romero running down his contract?

While Tottenham may not entertain Atletico’s offers for the centre-back, the North London club will find it very challenging to convince the former Juventus man to commit to a new long-term deal.

It has been reported by a few sources that Levy will cash in on Romero if he does not sign a contract extension this summer.

Journalist Dean Jones has now revealed what his sources are telling him about the future of Heung-min Son, and whether the Tottenham forward is more likely to leave or stay this summer.

There have been some mixed reports about the future of the Tottenham captain over the last few days after Saudi Pro League clubs stepped up their pursuit of the superstar.

Earlier this week, Football Asian claimed that Son is more likely to stay at Tottenham, with the forward preferring to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS next summer following the 2026 World Cup.

However, since then, several sources have talked up the chances of the South Korean departing the club, with TBR Football even claiming that Thomas Frank has given the green light for Son to be sold if the 32-year-old does not accept a bit-part role next season.

Is Heung-min Son more likely to stay or leave Tottenham?

Even the reliable Alasdair Gold has said that Son is now closer to a Tottenham exit than he ever has been over the last 10 years.

Dean Jones has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have not yet made a final decision on the future of their captain, but remarked that an exit from N17 seems the most likely outcome for the forward.

The journalist said on Ranks FC Ultras Podcast: “Further up the pitch, Tottenham will have to decide what they do with Heung-Min Son. He could definitely leave, it’s not completely decided yet, but I would say it’s likely now that Son does leave. The only realistic place at the moment is Saudi and I don’t think that is ideal.”

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Thomas Frank’s words are very telling regarding Son’s future

Amidst the ongoing speculation over the Tottenham captain’s future, Thomas Frank made an interesting statement in his first interview as Spurs head coach, which hinted that the former Bayer Leverkusen player is not part of his plans.

Frank did not mention Son among the list of players he is looking forward to working with, instead naming Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison as the senior players he is keen to link up with.

Tottenham’s interest in Antoine Semenyo is reported to have taken a hit, with Bournemouth’s steep asking price proving to be a major stumbling block in talks.

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been one of the players linked with Tottenham this summer, as the Lilywhites look to strengthen their forward line.

Semenyo was even labelled as an alternative to Bryan Mbeumo, who is said to be favouring a move to Manchester United instead of Spurs this summer window, despite the potential of linking up with Thomas Frank once more.

The Bournemouth winger certainly impressed last season for the Cherries, scoring eleven goals and registering five assists in 37 Premier League appearances – a career best return.

Tottenham enquire about Antoine Semenyo but price proves a hurdle

The Athletic have now provided a further update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Semenyo this summer window.

It is reported that Spurs have made an enquiry to Bournemouth about the wide forward, but are not proceeding with a move for Semenyo at present.

The 25-year-old is believed to be open to a switch to North London; however, Bournemouth’s valuation has seemingly stalled any immediate movement from Spurs, while also cooling interest from other potential suitors, including Manchester United.

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It is understood that the Cherries are demanding a fee in excess of £65 million, as they are in no desperate need to sell the player.

Spurs also tracking Mohammed Kudus amid Semenyo stance

Of course, Tottenham have other options on their list, and yesterday we reported that West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus is a player that is also being considered at Tottenham.

The Ghanaian international is also reported to have a steep release clause, with £85 million the figure set for Premier League sides looking to secure his services.

However, it has been claimed that a lower fee, around the region of £50 million, could be negotiated, especially if West Ham United are desperate not to breach PSR rules.

Indeed, Spurs are not the only ones keeping tabs on the West Ham man, as Chelsea, Manchester United, and clubs in Saudi Arabia are also monitoring the winger’s situation. It remains to be seen if Tottenham puts in a bid for the Ghanaian winger.

Tottenham Hotspur’s coffers have now been boosted by £17m after a forgotten man officially completed a permanent move from the Lilywhites to a Ligue 1 side today.

Thomas Frank is expected to be backed with big funds this summer as Tottenham aim to hand the Dane a squad that can cope with the rigours of both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Whatever transfer budget Daniel Levy hands the 51-year-old is likely to be boosted even further by player sales, with reports indicating that the likes of Richarlison and Yves Bissouma could be on their way out of Spurs.

There have also been suggestions that Tottenham could cash in on Heung-min Son amidst interest from Saudi Arabia, and the Lilywhites have now received a financial boost as the departure of one of their midfielders has become official.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves Tottenham for Marseille

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg left Spurs last summer to join Marseille in a season-long loan deal, which contained an obligation to buy at the end of it for the French club.

The Denmark international has had an impressive season for the Ligue 1 side, being a regular in the base of midfield for Roberto De Zerbi’s men, who achieved a second-place finish behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Marseille’s obligation to buy Hojbjerg has now been automatically activated according to The Daily Express, with the 29-year-old now sealing a £17m switch to the Stade Velodrome.

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Tottenham may potentially come up against the experienced midfielder in the Champions League next season, with the French club having secured passage to Europe’s premier club competition.

Will Spurs end up regretting their Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg decision?

One can certainly understand why the former Southampton man was let go last summer, as he was not a natural fit for Ange Postecoglou’s system, which required a technically gifted and press-resistant number six.

However, the irony is that Hojbjerg is arguably a natural fit for Thomas Frank’s system, with the midfielder being not too dissimilar in attributes to Christian Norgaard.

One Tottenham youngster is attracting plenty of interest from the big clubs around the continent on the back of his breakthrough season in the Premier League, but the Lilywhites do not intend to sell the player this summer.

It has been reported that Thoms Frank is prioritising additions in the middle of the park ahead of his first season at Tottenham.

The Dane is a big fan of some of the young players already at the club, with Frank admitting that he is looking forward to working with the likes of Lucas Bergvall in his first interview with the club’s official channel on Wednesday.

Bergvall swept all of Tottenham’s end-of-season awards in 2024-25, which is a phenomenal achievement in his first taste of Premier League football.

However, worryingly for Spurs, his impressive growth over the last 12 months has allegedly put him on the radar of many top clubs.

Tottenham could receive big offers for Lucas Bergvall this summer

According to a report in Fotboll Direkt, Bergvall is now attracting interest from several big clubs around Europe on the back of his breakthrough year in North London.

The outlet claims that Tottenham Hotspur value the 19-year-old at a minimum of €60m (£51.2m) but that sum is not seen as a problem for many of the midfielder’s suitors.

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While the report does not mention which clubs are after Bergvall, it points out that Pep Guardiola showered praise on the youngster publicly.

However, the outlet also mentions the fact that Tottenham only recently tied the Swede to a six-year contract and are thus in a very strong position to retain the player’s services.

Tottenham’s and Lucas Bergvall’s stance on a summer transfer

Football Direkt concludes that Bergvall is unlikely to be on his way out of Hotspur Way this summer as the Lilywhites will not entertain any offers for the midfielder.

The publication adds that the former Djurgardens man is not the least bit interested in entertaining the prospect of a summer departure.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Ligue 1 starlet, who registered 17 goal contributions last season, but they face competition from five other Premier League clubs for the player’s signature this summer.

It is clear that Thomas Frank is prioritising strengthening his attack this summer, with the Lilywhites linked with a whole host of wingers over the past few weeks.

Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze are all on Tottenham’s radar if reports over the last two weeks are to be believed.

Additionally, some sources continue to suggest Spurs are among the leading contenders to land Xavi Simons. It has now emerged that another exciting wide man is also being eyed by the North London club.

Tottenham battle several Premier League clubs for Malick Fofana

According to ESPN, Tottenham have turned their attention to Lyon winger Malick Fofana who set Ligue 1 alight in the 2024-25 campaign.

Fofana registered 11 goals and six assists for the French club last term across all competitions, and unsurprisingly, this has seemingly brought the Belgium international to the attention of several clubs in England.

The report says that Tottenham Hotspur are one of half a dozen Premier League sides chasing the winger, with Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Fulham and Brighton also keen on landing the 20-year-old.

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According to the outlet, the Blues enquired about Fofana’s availability earlier this week and were informed that the winger would cost around £40m-£45m.

Fofana’s stance and Lyon’s price tag explained

ESPN reveal that several of the winger’s suitors view that fee as ‘significant’ considering the Lyon man’s lack of experience, but the French club believe that the player’s high potential justifies that asking price.

It is explained that Fofana ideally wanted to spend one more season developing at the Groupama Stadium before exiting the club next summer.

However, Lyon are desperate to raise funds to balance their books and have thus put the youngster in the shop window.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love what an Argentine outlet is reporting about the future of Cristian Romero after Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou.

According to reports, Atletico Madrid are continuing to push to land Romero this summer, and that was confirmed a few days ago when Diego Simeone publicly expressed his admiration for the Tottenham man.

It was previously reported that Romero would do everything possible to leave Spurs in light of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.

The Tottenham vice-captain is not too happy with the club’s decision to let go of the Australian, with Romero publicly praising Postecoglou just hours after Thomas Frank’s appointment was confirmed.

Thomas Frank’s arrival may convince Cristian Romero to say

However, a new report in TyC Sports has now talked up Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of hanging onto their vice-captain.

The outlet claims that Frank’s appointment could be a key factor which may convince the Argentina international to remain in N17.

It is suggested that the Dane’s arrival could be a ‘breath of fresh air’ for Spurs after their 17th-place finish last season, with the Lilywhites now getting started on a brand new project.

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With Tottenham back in the Champions League next season, it is suggested that these factors could lead to Romero ‘deciding to stay’ at Spurs for one more season.

Will Cristian Romero sign a new contract?

According to reports over recent weeks, Tottenham are pulling out all the stops to tie Romero down to a new contract, with the centre-back now having just two years left on his deal.

However, it has been suggested by a few sources that Spurs may cash in on Romero this summer if he refuses to extend his deal.

That does not mean that the North Londoners would let the 27-year-old leave on the cheap, with Tottenham expected to hold firm on their £60m asking price for the centre-back.