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Daniel Levy has finally addressed the controversial decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou, just days after the manager delivered Tottenham’s first trophy in nearly two decades.

A lot has been said about Tottenham Hotspur’s sacking of former manager Ange Postecoglou, with a host of different opinions.

Many believe that Spurs should simply not have parted with the very manager who ended their 17-year wait for silverware, after he led Tottenham to Europa League glory, following their 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain.

Others, however, believe that sacking Postecoglou was very much justified, given how poorly the Australian performed in the Premier League, where he finished fourth from bottom, losing 22 matches.

Daniel Levy finally addresses Tottenham’s sacking of Ange Postecoglou

Spurs, on their part, released a long statement detailing the reasons behind the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, citing performance-related issues as the main rationale.

In fact, the club noted that it was not an easy decision to make, especially as Postecoglou had just delivered their first European trophy in over a decade.

However, notably absent from that statement was any comment from chairman Daniel Levy, which struck many as odd, considering he typically makes public remarks when a manager departs.

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The Tottenham chairman has now opened up – eleven days after Postecoglou’s dismissal – on why he made the call to part ways with the Australian.

Levy has stated that he does not regret appointing Ange Postecoglou and that he was thrilled when the manager delivered a trophy to N17.

However, he also made it clear that the club must compete across all competitions, which ultimately led to the decision.

He said (Tottenham Hotspur): “I am very grateful to Ange. I do not regret appointing Ange. In his first season, we finished fifth. In his second season, we were over the moon to win a trophy. But we need to compete in all competitions, and we felt that we needed a change.

“I have got an excellent relationship with him. I told him you are always going to be a part of our history; he and his family are always welcome back. It was a collective decision; it was not my decision, we do everything together.

“Emotionally, it was very difficult, but we believe we have made the right decision for the club.”

Postecoglou sacked as Spurs demand more from new manager Thomas Frank

Levy is known for having an itchy trigger finger in N17. In his 24 years as Tottenham chairman, he has sacked 15 managers so far.

The North London club’s chairman has since replaced the Australian manager with Thomas Frank, after weeks of negotiations with Brentford.

Gareth Bale might be making a return to English football in one of the most unexpected ways yet – and it could open the door for several Tottenham youngsters to get vital senior minutes at Plymouth Argyle.

Just yesterday, it was revealed that Tottenham legend Gareth Bale could make a return to British football in a surprising way.

Bale has been lined up to front a US-based private equity group’s potential takeover of EFL League One side Plymouth Argyle.

It is claimed that Argyle chairman Simon Hallett has been exploring fresh investment opportunities for over a year now, making Bale’s potential involvement in the club’s future an understandable one.

Given the winger’s affiliation to Tottenham, it is very likely that, should the takeover go through, he could look to Tottenham when making signings for his side, as they would be looking to make a return to the Championship, following their relegation last season.

We have now put together a list of seven Spurs players Gareth Bale could convince to join Plymouth Argyle on loan should he complete his takeover.

Will Lankshear could kickstart his senior career

Lankshear would be an exciting prospect for the Welshman if he is looking to add a centre-forward to his ranks, as the Tottenham youngster needs to kickstart his senior career.

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Lankshear is a player with huge potential and although he scored his first senior goal for Tottenham in their Europa League clash against Galatasaray, the forward has not impressed ever since, even during his loan move to Championship side West Brom, where he did not manage to grab a goal during his time at the Hawthorns.

If he joined Gareth Bale at Plymouth Argyle, Lankshear could potentially jumpstart his young career, gaining much-needed first-team senior experience.

Alfie Devine could do with another loan spell away from Tottenham

Of course, Devine is a long way from being a starter at Tottenham, and while he impressed on loan at Westerlo, there is every chance that the youngster would be handed another loan move this summer.

A move to an English side could bode well for Devine, who would benefit from getting used to life playing English football before he can become a regular for Tottenham.

Should Bale take over at Argyle, then the 20-year-old midfielder could get such experience from the League One side.

Tottenham may ease Yang Min-hyeok into League One

Min-hyeok spent the last six months of the previous season out on loan at QPR in the Championship, and while that was a great experience for the Korean, it might be a big jump for the youngster, who is still adapting to life in England.

Tottenham might want to reconsider their strategy with the youngster, and perhaps loaning him out to a side just slightly below the Championship could help the teenager ease into life in England. Argyle could be a great place to start.

Ashley Phillips could be sold to Plymouth Argyle

Phillips did not impress during his loan spell at Stoke City, and as it stands, the defender looks set to be returning to Tottenham.

If he could not hack it in the Championship, then it is quite clear that he would struggle to break into the Tottenham setup.

It seems like selling the defender is the best option for Tottenham, and if Bale’s Argyle are looking to secure a permanent signing from Tottenham, then Phillips would be a great option for the League One side. Phillips spent a spell on loan with Plymouth in 2024.

Damola Ajayi needs more gametime after Tottenham breakthrough

We saw what Josh Keeley and Jamie Donley did at Leyton Orient last season, with the Tottenham pair performing at a very high level, even leading Orient to a play-off spot in the Championship, only for them to lose the promotion play-off final to Charlton.

That loan spell helped the youngsters, and the same could be the case for Damola Ajayi, who only just signed a new contract at Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2028.

Moving to Argyle could see the 20-year-old winger earn more gametime, which would aid his development in football.

George Abbott could take the next step in his development

Abbott impressed at Notts County in Football League Two, scoring five goals and assisting six in 40 appearances.

The natural next step for the 19-year-old would be a move up the footballing pyramid, and that step could be a loan move to the EFL League One, where he can continue to develop as a promising youngster.

Callum Olusesi might have to go on loan before breaking into the Tottenham team

Olusesi has been making steady progress in his Tottenham career of late. Just last season, the midfielder played his first competitive match for the Lilywhites in a Europa League match-up, before then earning a new contract, which is reported to make him the highest-paid youngster in the Tottenham academy setup.

It was also revealed that Olusesi rejected advances from top clubs across Europe before putting pen to paper at Tottenham. The player’s talent is there, and with Tottenham stacked in midfield, it is hard to see how he gets a spot in their current team.

A loan move should be considered, and if Bale secures a move to Argyle and comes calling, then it would be a good move for the youngster.

Tottenham fans are buzzing over fresh reports that Spurs are ready to begin talks with Rennes for Arnaud Kalimuendo, with many supporters urging the club to push ahead and get it done.

With Thomas Frank now officially in place as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, attention has naturally turned to the work that lies ahead on the pitch, as the north London side prepares for a busy summer under the guidance of the 51-year-old Dane.

Tottenham confirmed their first signing of the window under the Thomas Frank era on Sunday, June 15, with the announcement that Mathys Tel has joined permanently for £29.5 million, following a loan spell during the second half of last season.

It has since been reported that the Tel deal was given the green light by Frank himself, with suggestions that the new manager is confident in his ability to develop the talented 20-year-old Frenchman further.

Tottenham fans urge the club to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo

Tottenham are clearly not done with their investment into the front line just yet, as fresh reports from June 16 suggest that Spurs are now ramping up efforts to sign Rennes forward Arnaud Kalimuendo.

The 23-year-old was a standout performer for Rennes last season, netting 18 goals and registering four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions, with his all-around play and sharp movement making him a constant threat.

Fans who have come across the news have not held back their opinions, with a large section of the fanbase urging Spurs to make the deal happen.

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One supporter claimed: “Best striker at this price point under 100 mil”, while another echoed the excitement with: “YES YES YES”. One fan cautioned against losing another target, stating: “Better not replace Mbeumo or someone else. Still class”.

While some are fully on board, others admitted unfamiliarity with the player, with comments such as: “Do not even know who this guy is” and “Is he any good?”.

Those who do know him were quick to express approval, with one writing: “Okayyyy sign himmm asap”, and another humorously adding: “If he plays like he does on Football Manager we might win the quad.”

Spurs must avoid last summer Desire Doue mistake

Indeed, the consensus among supporters appears to lean in favour of a move, especially given Kalimuendo’s output and profile, which has generated some excitement about the forward among the Tottenham Hotspur faithful.

Undoubtedly, Spurs would be hoping to get a deal done with Rennes, who have built a solid reputation for developing elite-level talent in recent years, with players such as Jeremy Doku and Desire Doue emerging from their ranks.

Tottenham, of course, were in the race to sign Doue last summer, but missed out, allowing Paris Saint-Germain to secure the services of the youngster, who has now gone on to have a tremendous season, winning a treble.

Once again, the French side seems to have produced a highly-rated player who has caught Tottenham’s attention, and this window may offer another opportunity for the north London side to act quickly and decisively.

Discussions have reportedly begun between Tottenham and Rennes regarding Arnaud Kalimuendo, although as things stand, no formal offer has been made by the Lilywhites.

A new update has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur look set to taste defeat in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, but the Lilywhites are optimistic about landing another exciting Premier League winger.

Various sources have continued to insist over the last few days that Man United are the favourites to beat Tottenham to Mbeumo, despite the North London club making serious advances towards the Brentford star.

Several outlets have claimed that Spurs are ready to turn their attention to Antonine Semenyo if Mbeumo rejects them, and it appears that eventually is now coming to pass.

A new update has now suggested that Tottenham Hotspur are set to face defeat in their pursuit of the Brentford man, and they are wasting no time pushing ahead with a move for the Bournemouth winger.

Tottenham are optimistic about landing Antonine Semenyo

TEAMtalk have now claimed that Tottenham’s interest in Mbeumo remains strong, but the Cameroon international still prefers a move to Old Trafford, which comes as a big blow to Thomas Frank.

As a result, Spurs have now ‘intensified’ their pursuit of Semenyo, with the Lilywhites allegedly holding further discussions with the Bournemouth winger’s representatives over the last few days.

Following those talks, Tottenham are ‘growing in confidence’ about striking a deal with the Cherries for the 25-year-old, who was the standout performer for Andoni Iraola’s men last season.

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The outlet claims that the Ghanaian’s pace, versatility, and goal-scoring instincts appeal to Spurs, with Frank seeing the winger as someone who can add depth to Tottenham’s frontline.

How much would Tottenham have to pay to land Antonie Semenyo?

TEAMtalk say that with Spurs continuing to be in contact with Semenyo’s agent over recent weeks, they are now weighing up a formal approach.

However, it is revealed that Bournemouth have made it clear to Tottenham that it would take an offer of at least £60m for them to consider parting ways with their star man.

The report says that the £60m price tag will ‘test’ Spurs’ interest in Semenyo, but a move for the Cherries man is a ‘concrete possibility’ for the North Londoners.

A new report has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to offer Bryan Mbeumo a more lucrative pay package than Manchester United, but the Lilywhites are faced with one big problem in their pursuit of the Brentford star.

It seems pretty clear that it is Thomas Frank driving Tottenham’s interest in the Cameroon international, with the speculation intensifying as soon as the Danish coach arrived through the door last Thursday.

According to various journalists, Man United now have work to do to overcome Spurs’ challenge for Mbeumo, with the Red Devils no longer as confident about landing the Brentford star as they once were.

Some outlets have claimed over recent days that Tottenham are willing to pay £70m for Mbeumo, which is considerably more than what United have offered, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites are also prepared to offer the 25-year-old a more lucrative contract than their rivals.

What Bryan Mbeumo has told his confidants about his future

This update comes from Manchester Evening News, who claim that Tottenham Hotspur are willing to offer the Brentford star a better salary than the Red Devils are.

The outlet explains that Mbeumo has told confidants that he only wants to join Man United this summer, but this has not deterred Spurs from making advances towards the player.

Tottenham are now “going hard” to land the Cameroonian as they look to reunite the player with Frank at N17.

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However, the publication claims that despite the North London club’s efforts, Rubem Amorim’s side are still considered the favourites to land the forward.

Mbeumo’s telling admission about Thomas Frank amidst transfer speculation

Speaking on Sunday about the Danish coach’s departure from Brentford, Mbeumo thanked Frank for all he had done for him, admitting that he helped him develop both on and off the pitch.

What will worry Spurs fans is that those comments do not sound like the forward is expecting a reunion with the 51-year-old at Tottenham.

It would thus appear that he expects to complete a move to Old Trafford, and only time will tell if Spurs can change his mind.

Tottenham Hotspur are now making serious efforts to bring Bryan Mbeumo to North London, but Manchester United are now preparing a response to clinch the deal ahead of the Lilywhites.

Since Thomas Frank was confirmed as the Spurs head coach a few days ago, the speculation linking the Brentford forward with a move to N17 has intensified considerably.

Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey said recently that Man United are now facing a serious challenge from Tottenham for Mbeumo, with a move to Spurs now emerging as a genuine option for the 25-year-old.

Various sources over recent days have claimed that Spurs are willing to outbid Man United for Mbeumo, thus posing a serious problem for the Red Devils.

Manchester United want to beat Tottenham to Bryan Mbeumo

Sky Sports have now backed up what we have heard from other sources about Tottenham Hotspur stepping up their interest in the Cameroon international after United’s initial £55m bid was turned down by Brentford.

They say that Spurs have held discussions with the Bees regarding a deal for Mbeumo, with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium intriguing the forward following the arrival of Frank.

However, the outlet makes it clear that the player is still leaning towards a move to Old Trafford at the moment.

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They also say that Ruben Amorim’s men are now ready to step up their pursuit of Mbeumo and are expected to return with an improved offer of more than £60m for him.

Are Brentford using Spurs interest to their advantage?

The one worry for Tottenham is that Mbeumo’s representatives might be leveraging their transfer interest to get a better deal from the Red Devils and Brentford might be doing the same to get a bigger transfer fee.

Given that all sources continue to say that a move to Manchester is the forward’s preference, there is a chance that the Lilywhites might be wasting their time in this transfer pursuit.

One would expect Spurs to swiftly move on to other alternatives over the coming days if they get the sense that they are unlikely to clinch the Mbeumo deal.

Tottenham Hotspur will be sending a side to take on a League Two team in a pre-season friendly at the start of next month as they begin preparations ahead of Thomas Frank’s first season in charge.

Frank will have his work cut out when he arrives in London for pre-season, with the Dane needing to get the Spurs squad adjusted to a new way of playing.

Frank already has a big to-do list at the start of pre-season, including ironing out the futures of Cristian Romero and Heung-min Son.

The Dane will already have half an eye on Tottenham’s pre-season tour to Asia, but before that, the Lilywhites will have a slightly easier challenge against an EFL London side.

London side, Bromley FC, who play in League Two, have now announced that their pre-season schedule includes a clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

They will be hosting the Lilywhites at The CopperJax Community Stadium on Tuesday, 8th July, with kick-off set for 7.45 pm.

In the announcement, they say that “Tottenham Hotspur will be sending a side” to face them, which suggests that it might not be the senior Spurs side, which makes the trip across London for a friendly.

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This has been confirmed by Spurs, who revealed that their Under-21s will take on Bromley FC next month.

However, the game might also present an opportunity for some of Tottenham’s loanees from last season, including Luka Vuskovic and Jamie Donley, to catch the eye.

Who else will Tottenham face in pre-season?

Spurs have confirmed they will be playing Arsenal in Hong Kong this summer, which will be the first North London derby played outside UK soil. The fixture is scheduled for Thursday, 31 July 2025, at the newly opened 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium.

Tottenham will face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena as part of the Telekom Cup after the Bundesliga club featured in a friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last summer.

Spurs have also announced that they will be playing Newcastle United as part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series in South Korea.

Most recently, Tottenham announced they will play Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, 26 July, with kick-off at 3 pm.

These competitive fixtures should serve as good preparation for Frank’s men ahead of their UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in Udine on August 13.

Manchester United are using the help of one of their players to ensure that they beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.

If reports over the last 24 hours are anything to go by, the Brentford forward’s future is now completely up in the air, as Spurs and the Red Devils battle to win the race for his signature.

It has been reported that Tottenham are willing to outbid Man United for Mbeumo, but the Lilywhites are still not thought to be the favourites to land the 25-year-old.

This is because Mbeumo has allegedly already verbally agreed to join Man United, although a fee has yet to be agreed between the Manchester club and the West London side.

Andre Onana urges Bryan Mbeumo to choose Manchester United over Tottenham

It has now been revealed by the Manchester Evening News that the Bees star still favours a move to Old Trafford.

His Cameroon international teammate, Andre Onana, has allegedly advised the 25-year-old to join him at Rubem Amorim’s side.

Mbeumo wants to move to United and the Manchester club are hoping that Onanna can play a role in swaying his teammates to reject the advances of Tottenham and his former boss, Thomas Frank.

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The pair were on international duty earlier this month for Cameroon’s friendlies against Uganda and Equatorial Guinea, and the United number one used the opportunity to help sell a move up north to the forward.

Spurs are not giving up on Mbeumo despite his preference

However, this report from MEN makes it clear that the race for the Brentford man is far from done and dusted.

According to the publication’s sources, Tottenham Hotspur are now ‘aggressively pursuing’ Mbeumo after confirming Frank as their next head coach.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken a step forward in their pursuit of Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, with talks now set to begin over a potential summer move.

The transfer window has now reopened on 16 June, following its brief closure between 10 and 15 June, which allowed clubs participating in the Club World Cup to complete their signings before the start of the competition.

All clubs can now go about their summer business until the window shuts on 1 September, including Tottenham Hotspur, who have already completed two signings, with Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso signing permanently early in the window, following their initial winter loan moves.

Of course, for a club looking to compete on multiple fronts next season, more additions are needed, and Tottenham have now been linked with a move for striker Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Tottenham begin talks with Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo

This report comes from French outlet L’Equipe, who are now reporting that Spurs are looking to step up their pursuit of the 23-year-old forward by entering into discussions with Rennes management.

Arnaud Kalimuendo impressed in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 18 goals in 34 appearances for Rennes, a display that has now attracted interest from other clubs, not just Tottenham.

It is claimed that Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United are also interested in the forward, but they have still not made any concrete move for the 23-year-old, despite holding preliminary discussions.

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However, Tottenham have decided to accelerate their efforts in recent hours by making direct contact with Rennes to begin formal talks.

Spurs weighing options as Kalimuendo interest grows

While contacts have been made, it has also been reported that Tottenham are yet to table an official offer and are expected to wait until they have a clearer idea of Rennes’ valuation of their striker.

Kalimuendo still has two years left on his current deal with Rennes, which means negotiations may not be entirely straightforward for Spurs.

Tottenham would certainly be keen to add another striker to their ranks, particularly if Richarlison departs this summer, as the Brazilian has been linked with potential moves away from north London.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon is currently stranded in Israel after conflict broke out between his country and Iran, and the North London club have been in contact with the winger.

Many Tottenham players will be looking to catch Thomas Frank’s eye in pre-season as the Dane looks to assess which members of the squad could be part of his project.

One of those is Solomon, who appeared to have put his injury woes behind him and impressed on loan at Leeds United last season.

However, the 25-year-old has a more pressing immediate problem: he is not able to fly out of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict.

Tottenham’s Manor Solomon is stranded in Israel

The Telegraph reveals that the winger flew to return to his home country to marry his long-term partner, Dana Voshina, last week.

However, a conflict broke out between his nation and Iran, with the two countries trading deadly strikes, and Israel’s airspace was closed as a result.

Solomon is thus unable to fly out of his country, with a source close to the Tottenham Hotspur man stating that they hope for better news at the end of this week.

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A Tottenham spokesperson told the outlet about the situation: “We are constantly in regular dialogue with all our players regarding their well-being and welfare.”

Plenty of Spurs fans have made their feelings clear on the Israeli international on social media this week and want to see the back of Solomon for on and off the pitch reasons.

Thomas Frank is prepared to hand Solomon a chance to impress

It had previously been reported over the last few weeks that Solomon would exit Spurs amidst interest from Leeds United in a permanent deal.

However, the situation appears to have changed since the change in management at Tottenham, with reports indicating that Frank wants to give Solomon a chance to impress in pre-season.