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Tottenham Hotspur still want to bring in a left-sided attacker despite signing Mathys Tel this week, and Ben Jacobs has provided an exclusive update to Spurs Web on Eberechi Eze, Alejandro Garnacho, and one more.

Tottenham Hotspur made Mathys Tel their first signing of the summer last week, agreeing on a £29.6m fee with Bayern Munich for the France U21 star.

Tel celebrated in style by scoring at the U21 European Championships on the very same day. Spurs may feel that they have a bargain on their hands, seeing as the original option to buy Tel was set at £45m.

The Frenchman took a little time to warm up over in England but started to put in some bright displays off the left side of attack in the latter weeks of the season. He finished on two goals and two assists from 913 minutes of Premier League football.

Despite Spurs signing Tel and extending Heung-min Son’s contract by an extra year, it appears they are not done shopping in the left-wing market this summer.

Tottenham linked with Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho

Tottenham Hotspur have long-since been linked with Eberechi Eze, but getting the England attacker out of Crystal Palace has always seemed like a daunting task.

Ben Jacobs has exclusively informed Spurs Web that Palace ideally want to keep their star man for one more season, although that well-reported £68m release clause does become active this summer.

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Spurs have also been linked with a move for Alejandro Garnacho this summer, with the Argentine winger destined to part ways with Ruben Amorim and Manchester United.

However, Spurs Web have been told that Tottenham Hotspur have not made an approach for the Red Devils attacker just yet. Man United’s high price tag of over £60m and Garnacho’s high wages could also be stumbling blocks for the Lilywhites.

As such, Spurs fans have now been told not to rule out a return for an old target, Antonio Nusa. Tottenham were thought to be on the verge of landing Nusa back in January 2024 before a London rival stole a march. Who was that London rival? None other than Thomas Frank’s Brentford.

Nusa ended up failing his medical with the Bees before sealing a move to RB Leipzig and playing a total of 40 games last season – which would not tend to indicate any lingering injury issues. However, the 20-year-old only managed three goals in 25 Bundesliga games.

Spurs tipped to go back in for Antonio Nusa this summer

Ben Jacobs told SpursWeb: “Spurs are still looking at left-sided attackers even with Mathys Tel being signed permanently.

“Alejandro Garnacho has been linked, but I am not personally aware of any approach yet. Manchester United want £60m+ and the Argentine winger commands a relatively high wage. Chelsea have considered Garnacho, even though their priority is Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. And Aston Villa could also be one to watch.

“The challenge with Garnacho is Manchester United are insisting on a permanent sale, since that would be pure profit and give the club more PSR headroom. Let’s see how things develop. I know Garancho would love to remain in the Premier League.

“Eberechi Eze is another left-sided attacker to watch. Crystal Palace prefer to keep Eze for one more season, but he does have a £68m release clause.

John Wenham, who regularly breaks news on the Tottenham Hotspur academy via his social media handle, Lilywhite Rose, has now provided an update on Mikey Moore’s injury after the Spurs winger appeared to roll his ankle while playing for England’s Under-19 side.

Moore won many admirers with his exciting wing play last season, and there is a lot of excitement at Tottenham about what the teenager can accomplish next season.

Moore is expected to sign a new contract when he turns 18 in August, and he will now work under a manager who has a great record of developing attacking players.

He has already expressed his excitement about working with Thomas Frank, but there were fears that the youngster might miss the start of the season after his latest injury, with those fears having now been alleviated.

Mikey Moore’s ankle injury is not thought to be serious

The 17-year-old is currently part of the England Under-19s squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Moore delivered a brilliant performance in the number ten role in England’s tournament opener against Portugal last week, with the youngster proving his side’s main creative outlet and finding the back of the net from the penalty spot.

However, the Spurs academy graduate came off injured in stoppage time after appearing to land awkwardly and roll his ankle.

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He was absent for England’s subsequent clash against Germany, which triggered fears that it might be a significant injury.

John Wenham has now taken to social media to alleviate those fears and to reveal Moore is expected to be back in action very soon.

England U21’s are next in action on Saturday when they face Spain in the quarter final of the tournament.

Will Tottenham send Moore out on loan this summer?

Moore is looking forward to testing himself in the Champions League next season as Spurs return to the biggest stage after a two-year absence.

However, it has emerged that Moore is attracting plenty of loan interest this summer, with Championship sides Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion thought to be keen on landing him.

Heung-min Son has been a loyal servant to Tottenham Hotspur for the past decade, but his performances last season raised concerns over his future.

Few can claim to have done more for Tottenham in the 21st century than Heung-min Son. His stats at Spurs are truly remarkable. So much so, that his Premier League tally of seven goals and nine assists last season was actually viewed as disappointing.

Son’s performances over the past season have got people talking about his future, but life at Spurs has not been easy for the Korean international. He lost his long-term strike partner Harry Kane two years ago. The pair smashed records, combining for more goals than any other Premier League duo, as they assisted each other 47 times.

In the 2020/21 season, Son and Kane combined 14 times to find the back of the net. This is the most any two players have assisted one another in a single league campaign.

Son still managed to bag 17 goals and 10 assists in his first season at Tottenham without Kane, but he was largely playing as a striker, rather than as a winger.

Heung-min Son is still one of Tottenham’s top performers

The fact Son played mostly on the wing last season was likely a reason for many of his performances failing to hit the mark. He is noticeably much slower on the ball than he used to be and he has not looked keen to take on the defender. Perhaps if Son was given a different role, he could be more consistent for Tottenham.

Even with Son not performing at his best, he still managed to get more Premier League goals than any other Spurs player except James Maddison, with the pair tied on 16.

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Son was Tottenham’s most creative player in the league, crafting 16 chances for his teammates. He has not looked as threatening in front of goal, but what he has lacked in that department, he has made up for through his creativity.

Heung-min Son should be kept at Spurs for another year unless a hefty bid comes in

It has been reported that Tottenham must not sell Son before facing Newcastle in Seoul in a pre-season friendly. This would mean Spurs would be required to keep hold of their captain until the beginning of August.

However, a move looks ever more likely, as Son has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. Spurs are reportedly ready to cash in on the forward, who only has one year remaining on his current contract. Saudi clubs are reportedly willing to offer £34m to land Son this summer.

If Tottenham can pick up a good transfer fee for Son, a transfer could be the right decision. However, Son has shown that despite some underwhelming performances, he is still one of Tottenham’s main attacking threats. Therefore, he should not be sold unless a replacement is signed who is guaranteed to offer goals and assists.

Son is Tottenham’s best-paid player, but he also makes the club a lot in revenue. If it makes sense financially, having him for one more year would certainly be useful, particularly if Thomas Frank decides he wants to keep Son.

Tottenham Hotspur have been mightily impressed with how one Colombian international is performing at the Club World Cup and they could now get involved in the ensuing bidding war for his signature.

Over the last few weeks, reports have indicated that Thomas Frank is prioritising signing a defensive midfielder ahead of his first season in North London.

One of the players previously on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar was a 25-year-old midfielder, who has emerged as one of the best players in Brazilian football over the last couple of years.

It was reported that Spurs had an offer turned down for Palmeiras star Richard Rios in January, and the Lilywhites are now contemplating reigniting their interest in the player.

Tottenham could step up their interest in Richard Rios

GiveMeSport have now claimed that Tottenham are tracking Rios’ performances at the Club World Cup and have been thoroughly impressed by the midfielder.

The Palmerios star was one of the best players on the pitch in the Brazilian side’s 0-0 draw with Porto over the weekend, and the Lilywhites are now ‘refusing to rule out’ a move for the player.

Thomas Frank and the Spurs recruitment department are now keeping tabs on Rios and will continue monitoring him closely throughout the Club World Cup.

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They are now weighing up whether to ‘up the ante’ in their pursuit of the Colombia international, with the North Londoners said to be impressed by his technical brilliance and his ability to read the game.

Tottenham will have to spend big to land Richard Rios

GiveMeSport say that Tottenham are far from the only Premier League club keeping tabs on Rios at the moment.

Nottingham Forest also sent a scout to watch him in action against Porto, while Manchester United are contemplating whether to formalise their interest in the midfielder.

A bidding war could thus ensue between these clubs for Rios, who is contracted to Palmerias until 2028, with his deal containing a release clause of a whopping £85m.

Thomas Frank has now made it clear to the Tottenham recruitment team what he thinks about Jack Grealish after the North London club already had conversations with the Manchester City star about a move to N17.

Tottenham’s interest in the Man City man is not new, with reports indicating that Spurs held extensive talks with Grealish’s representatives about a move in January.

The transfer did not materialise at the time, and it has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham hold a genuine interest in swooping for Grealish this summer.

However, a couple of days ago, it was reported by The Telegraph that Spurs had called off their pursuit of Grealish after Thomas Frank arrived through the door, but a new update has now suggested that the truth is just the opposite.

Thomas Frank has given the green light for Tottenham to land Jack Grealish

Football Transfers are now reporting that Frank is wasting no time in laying the groundwork for Spurs’ summer requirement drive and has already had conversations with the club regarding their top transfer targets.

The report says that Grealish’s name has been prominent in those conversations, with the Danish coach approving the North London club’s pursuit of the 29-year-old.

It is revealed that Frank is keen to rejuvenate Tottenham Hotspur’s wide options and he believes that the England international will do just that ahead of the Lilywhites’ return to the Champions League.

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The 51-year-old was eager to get a clear read on the discussions that Spurs have held with Grealish’s representatives so far.

Frank informed Tottenham’s recruitment team that he wants technically gifted, press-resistant players to spearhead his vision, with the Man City star fitting that profile perfectly.

Grealish wants Spurs move but there is one major stumbling block

Football Transfers say that the former Aston Villa man, who has been left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad, is open to joining Spurs this summer.

However, his wages have emerged as a ‘significant stumbling block’, with Tottenham having to break their wage structure to match the player’s current salary.

Despite this, the outlet says that Grealish could well end up being Spurs’ first marquee signing of the Frank era.

Actions speak louder than words, but speaking is what Daniel Levy does best as the Tottenham chairman breaks his silence on Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank, and more.

Tottenham fans around the globe have heard the latest claims of Daniel Levy, and for most, they came with an element of surprise. Levy has always been clear about wanting his team to compete in the Champions League, but his recent statement is far more ambitious.

Speaking with club CEO Vinai Venkatesham, Levy set a clear Tottenham target to win the Premier League and Champions League.

He said: “We are very proud of the stadium, but we need to make sure we win on the pitch.

“There is no point in having a wonderful stadium if you have not got a wonderful team and winning. I mean, the reason we do all these other events is to provide additional financial resources to the club, which in turn goes back into the team. Everything is about the team. Everything.”

“Failure is not an option, the desire to succeed, and because it is so difficult, I want to succeed even more,” he added.

In response to Venkatesham commenting on Levy’s desire to win, the Spurs chairman said: “The pressure and the disappointment of not winning over a number of years, I just wanted it so desperately, not just for me, my family, but all the fans around the world.

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“We deserve some luck, and that last seven or so minutes was horrific. It felt like hours to win that final whistle went. That was just an amazing experience and you saw the outpouring of emotion with the parade.

“You know, it was just incredible. We have won a European trophy, but it is not enough. What we have not done is more important. We need to win the league. We want to win the Premier League. We want to win the Champions League, you know, we want to win.”

Daniel Levy’s past Tottenham Hotspur failures

Spurs almost had their hands on the Champions League, which is arguably the greatest tournament in club football. However, a poor refereeing decision in the opening minute set the tone for the game and Tottenham never really got going, in one of the most heartbreaking defeats in the club’s history.

Reaching the Champions League final was Mauricio Pochettino’s success. He built the best Tottenham first-team squad in recent memory without spending a huge sum of money. Despite an array of talent in the first team, the squad depth was lacking.

One only has to look as far as Tottenham’s bench for the 2019 Champions League final. The lack of quality speaks volumes and makes it very clear why Spurs did so well, yet always failed to achieve their ultimate goal of winning a trophy.

It was the responsibility of Levy to give Pochettino the players he needed. Instead, he broke a 15-year Premier League club record, by failing to sign a single player in the summer transfer window, back in 2018.

Even after Pochettino, Levy sacked Jose Mourinho less than a week before the Carabao Cup final. Mourinho may not have been doing well at Tottenham, but he was a proven winner elsewhere and deserved the chance to take his team to Wembley. Instead, Ryan Mason, who had no managerial experience, took charge as Spurs were defeated by Manchester City.

That decision was not motivated by success. Therefore, why should Spurs fans believe Levy’s latest claims that investing in the team and winning trophies is what is most important to him?

Ange Postecoglou is the latest Tottenham victim

Nothing has changed over the last couple of years. Ange Postecoglou was not backed by the club, as Spurs opted for more budget-friendly signings. Of course, the Australian will have had a say on the players arriving at Hotspur Way, but by January of this year, it was clear he was left hung out to dry.

Postecoglou warned Levy he was playing with fire over Tottenham’s transfer inactivity, and he was right. He had been without so many players due to injuries and yet, it seemed as though Levy was failing to sign players so he had a convenient excuse to axe Postecoglou in the coming months.

Even after Postecoglou won the Europa League, a decision was made, which Levy said was collective, to show the 59-year-old the door. Winning a trophy within two seasons at a club renowned for failing to win trophies was quite the achievement. It is ridiculous to demand more from any Spurs manager after only a couple of years at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Daniel Levy has to mean what he says this time

Levy has delivered Spurs a world-class stadium and state-of-the-art training facilities. The North Londoners have recorded a second-place finish in the Premier League and competed for trophies under his watch. However, his decisions on transfers and managerial sackings seem to contradict his new claims that everything is about the team.

The club’s latest appointment, Thomas Frank, is yet another reason why what Levy says does not appear to match what he does. Frank is undoubtedly a good manager and may well see Spurs rise back up the Premier League Table.

However, he has never won a major trophy as a manager. Is appointing him really going to see Spurs build on their recent success and win more silverware?

It is important to continue supporting Tottenham and hoping for the best. Whatever anyone’s opinions on Levy or the current crop of players, being behind the side through the good and the bad is the only way to help them move forward.

However, Levy’s supposed desire to win every trophy on offer needs to be backed up by his actions as chairman. That starts with backing Frank this summer and giving him the squad he needs to be successful at Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make an opening offer for a player who Thomas Frank knows very well, but the Lilywhites’ first bid is likely to be sent back.

According to reports, signing a defensive midfielder is one of Thomas Frank’s priorities ahead of his first season at Tottenham.

Several outlets have reported over the past few days that Frank would like to bring Christian Norgaard to Tottenham, with the 51-year-old having managed the experienced midfielder at Brentford as well as Brondby.

In fact, Football Transfers even claimed a couple of days ago that Spurs have had a long-standing interest in Norgaard and may now sense an opportunity to finally get their man after appointing Frank.

Tottenham preparing an opening offer for Christian Norgaard

CaughtOffside have now claimed that Spurs are determined to reunite the Denmark international with their new head coach at N17.

Frank is keen to add a midfielder anchor to his squad and he believes that the Brentford captain will add tactical discipline and leadership qualities to Spurs, along with a detailed understanding of his system.

Tottenham believe that the 31-year-old can play a key role in their new era and they are currently preparing a bid in the region of £17m–£20m for the midfielder.

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However, the outlet says that Spurs’ offer may fall well short of the Bees’ valuation, with the West London club determined to ward off suits by putting a big price tag on their captain.

Tottenham face intense competition for Norgaard

CaughtOffside claim that the Lilywhites are far from the only ones circling over the Brentford star this summer.

Bournemouth, Fulham, and Everton are all monitoring Norrgard’s situation and the trio could push ahead with a move for the midfielder soon.

The publication adds that Tottenham’s pursuit of Norgaard is at a standstill at the moment but things could change over the next few weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for an experienced England international, who has been put in the shop window, but they face one major stumbling block in getting the deal over the line this summer.

It has emerged over recent days that Thomas Frank is prioritising strengthening Tottenham’s attack ahead of his first season in charge of the North London club.

According to reports, Tottenham hold a genuine interest in Jack Grealish, who is free to leave Manchester City this summer.

Some sources have even suggested that Daniel Levy sees Grealish as a marquee signing he can deliver this summer ahead of the Lilywhites’ return to the Champions League.

Tottenham exploring a loan move for Jack Grealish but face one roadblock

TEAMtalk have now become the latest outlet to talk up Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in the Man City star, who is free to leave the Etihad Stadium after being left out of the Club World Cup squad.

The outlet says that Frank is keen to add more firepower to his frontline despite the arrival of Mathys Tel, and has set his sights on Grealish.

The report alleges that Pep Guardiola’s men are ready to sell the 29-year-old for around £50m this summer, and Spurs have explored both a permanent deal as well as a loan move for the England international.

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However, it is explained that the former Aston Villa man’s £280,000-a-week salary would be a significant stumbling block for Tottenham as it would put him out of the club’s tight wage structure.

Spurs may have advantage over Premier League rivals in Grealish race

TEAMtalk say that Everton are also keen on landing Grealish and have already expressed a strong interest in signing him on loan this summer.

However, the Toffees have made it clear that Man City have to cover a significant portion of the winger’s wages for them to afford a loan deal.

It is suggested that Everton’s financial constraints may give Spurs the edge in the race for Grealish, but the experienced attacker would have to adjust his demands to complete a move to N17.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel and it is a move which has already divided Spurs supporters.

Things were not looking good for Tottenham on the transfer front back in January. Spurs had failed to sign an outfield player towards the end of the window and were actively pursuing Mathys Tel. However, reports revealed Tel rejected a move to Tottenham.

This soon changed when Ange Postecoglou personally contacted the Bayern Munich attacker. Mathys Tel revealed how a chat with Ange Postecoglou in a barbershop convinced him to join Tottenham.

After a few months on loan at Spurs, the Frenchman has now put pen to paper, as Tottenham signed Tel for £29.6m on a six-year deal.

Signing Mathys Tel is good business for Tottenham

Tel only turned 20 in April, meaning he has the potential to improve in the future. Even if he is not yet at the level to be a first-team starter, he has plenty of time to develop.

With the ability to play up front or on the wing, Tel is a useful player to have in the Tottenham first-team squad. These are both positions where Spurs could use some improvement, after a disappointing Premier League campaign.

Tel’s price tag is another reason to feel positive about his permanent move to Spurs. An option to buy him for £45m was included in his loan move to North London, but rather than paying Bayern’s asking price, Tottenham negotiated and secured the France U21 international for just two-thirds of that price.

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Tel has been underwhelming at times for Spurs

There are reasons to believe Tel is a good signing for Spurs, but if truth be told, he has not done a lot since switching the Bundesliga for the Premier League.

Despite Heung-min Son facing more criticism than ever for his performances and Richarlison spending about as much time injured as he is available, Tel failed to claim a regular spot in Tottenham’s first team.

Tel only managed to register three goals and two assists in 20 appearances for Spurs last season. Of course, not all these appearances were starts, but if Tel is to play regularly for Tottenham, he needs to provide an attacking threat.

One could point out that Spurs were collectively poor in the latter half of the season in everything except the Europa League. However, even Tel’s stats at Bayern are not that impressive. His 10 goals and six assists the season before last were better, but this was in 41 appearances.

It is too early to judge Mathys Tel at Tottenham

There is a reason Tottenham wanted to sign Tel. The speedy forward may not yet be the finished product, but he has shown glimpses of what he is capable of over the past few months.

To write him off after a short spell at a struggling side would be both unfair and unwise. He is still early on in his career and if he works hard and builds up confidence, he could have what it takes to light up the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and claim a spot in the first team.

For Tottenham fans wondering what to expect from Thomas Frank’s reign next season, we have found early clues in his start to last season – and it is not all plain sailing, as we analysed his opening five games from the 24/25 season.

Every Tottenham Hotspur fan out there would be hoping for a better domestic campaign after the club’s horrid showing last season, where they finished in the bottom four of the league, following 22 defeats.

Getting off to a strong start is crucial for the Lilywhites, and with opening clashes that see them play a variety of sides in the Premier League, including newly promoted Burnley, former Premier League champions Manchester City, and the likes of Brighton and West Ham United, Thomas Frank is sure to have his work cut out for him.

However, the Premier League is not unfamiliar territory for the Danish manager, who has managed in the English top flight in the last three seasons, securing top-half finishes twice during that spell.

But is Frank a manager known to get off to a strong start? We have now analysed his last season’s opening five games to see what Spurs fans can expect.

Frank had a mixed start to last season with Brentford

In Thomas Frank’s first matchup of the 2024/25 campaign, his Brentford side gave a good account of themselves when they took on fellow London side Crystal Palace at the G-tech Community Stadium, a clash the Bees ultimately won, beating Oliver Glasner’s side 2-1.

The second clash of the previous season was a difficult one, with the Bees clashing against the eventual Premier League winners Liverpool at Anfield, a tie the West London club lost 2-0.

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Matchday three offered some respite and saw Frank’s Brentford return to winning ways, as they emerged victorious against newly promoted Southampton at the G-tech Stadium, beating them 3-1.

As for matchday four, the tough opponents returned, and this time it was Manchester City at the Etihad.

Brentford lost 2-1, but Pep Guardiola was quick to praise Frank’s side, calling them hard to beat before predicting it was only a matter of time before Thomas Frank secured a move to a bigger European side.

In matchday five, a trip to North London was next on the agenda, as the Bees went visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Indeed, it was yet another defeat for Frank’s side, as Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham secured a 3-1 win against Brentford in what was their penultimate clash in September.

What Tottenham fans can take from Thomas Frank’s early record

Undoubtedly, it was a tricky first five games for Thomas Frank last season, as he faced three of the traditional big six clubs, games he eventually lost, with the closest scoreline being a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

However, when up against sides he was expected to beat, Thomas Frank did secure all three points against them in his opening five games of last season, beating Crystal Palace and Southampton.

For Tottenham, their opening five games in the 2025/26 season see them come up against: Burnley (H), Manchester City (A), Bournemouth (H), West Ham United (A), and Brighton (A) – all tricky fixtures.

Given that Frank had a good home record in the opening five games last season, where he won his two home games, we can expect the same during his opening five at Spurs, with at least two wins.