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Aaron Lennon could not hide his joy after watching Tottenham finally get their hands on European silverware again, revealing just how he celebrated the win.

Given how poorly Tottenham Hotspur performed in the Premier League last season, not many would have backed the club to end their trophy drought in the same campaign.

However, that was the case for Spurs, who managed to end a 17-year-long wait for a major piece of silverware, doing so in their worst-ever Premier League season in recent years.

Celebration, elation and happiness filled the white side of north London, as fans and the club celebrated their Europa League triumph, after beating Manchester United in the final.

Aaron Lennon reacts to Tottenham’s Europa League win

Tottenham are champions of Europe, and the last time fans of the Lilywhites could say that was four decades ago, in 1984, when they last won the Europa League.

With a trophy now in the cabinet after a nearly two-decade barren spell, Spurs’ banter era is well beyond them.

In a recent interview, former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon opened up about how he celebrated Spurs’ Europa League win back on 21 May.

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The winger stated that he was absolutely buzzing for the Lilywhites, despite being in the last title-winning side in 2008.

He said: “Absolutely buzzing for them. I said I was at that club for ten years – special place in my heart – and I was over the moon.

“I was literally jumping off my sofa. For them to get that win, I know how important it is for that football club and for the fanbase as well. They have been through so many years since we won a trophy, so it was an amazing day for the football club.”

Spurs fans eye UEFA Super Cup after Europa League triumph

Indeed, it was an amazing day for everyone involved with Tottenham, and now fans are looking ahead to the club’s next shot at securing a trophy.

Following their Europa League win, Spurs have now secured a spot in the UEFA Super Cup final, allowing themselves a chance to add another piece of silverware to their collection, three months after their Europa League success.

Bryan Mbeumo has broken his silence over the speculation over his future amidst reports that Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are in a tug-of-war for his signature this summer.

It appears as if Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of the Brentford star since Thomas Frank was confirmed as their head coach, with many outlets claiming that Spurs are willing to outbid Man United for Mbeumo.

In fact, some sources have stated that Spurs have already launched a £70m offer for Mbeumo, which would make the 25-year-old a club-record signing if the bid is accepted by the West London club.

However, other reports continue to suggest that Man United remain the favourites to land Mbeumo, with Old Trafford being the player’s preferred destination.

Bryan Mbeumo reacts to Tottenham and Manchester United rumours

The Cameroon international’s future now seemingly hangs in the balance, and he has now been directly asked about his future.

However, the Bees star refused to get into the specifics of the transfer discussion, brushing off the rumours as something normal on the back of the season he has just had.

When asked about reports linking him with Spurs and Man United, Mbeumo told Sky Sports: “It (transfer speculation) is a bit new for me I would say! I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it.

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“It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we’ve been unlucky to chase the European spot, but I think it’s been a fantastic season.”

Spurs remain in Mbeumo race but have identified an alternative

Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey has said that Tottenham have emerged as a “genuine option” for Bryan Mbeumo following Frank’s appointment.

The Lilywhites are thus seemingly not giving up the Brentford man without a fight, but at the same time, they are not putting all their eggs in the same basket.

Over recent days, it has been claimed by several sources that Spurs are ready to push ahead with a move for Antonie Semenyo if they fail to land Mbeumo.

It has emerged that Thomas Frank tried his best to take two Tottenham players to Brentford in the past, and the Dane will now finally get an opportunity with the pair at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham are expected to give Frank a lot of money to spend this summer as they aim to build a squad which can cope with the demands of Champions League football, a tournament which the Dane has never managed before.

According to reports, Frank has already told the Spurs hierarchy what his priorities are this summer, with the 51-year-old identifying three areas he is keen to reinforce.

However, we know that the Tottenham head coach is a big fan of some of the players already in the squad, as evidenced by the fact that he tried his best to take a couple of them to West London.

Frank tried again and again to land Brennan Johnson

The Mirror have claimed that Thomas Frank has had a long-standing interest in Brennan Johnson, having repeatedly tried to take him from Nottingham Forest to Brentford before Tottenham came calling.

The Bees had multiple offers for the Wales international rejected during January of 2022 and pushed hard again to sign him during the summer of 2023.

The new Tottenham boss allegedly saw the 22-year-old as the ideal choice to get goals for his side after Ivan Toney was hit with an eight-month ban.

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However, Brentford had a £40m bid rejected for Johnson, with Tottenham eventually paying £47.5m to sign him from the City Ground two years ago.

Tottenham stole Archie Gray from under Thomas Frank’s nose

The Lilywhites once again got one over Brentford last summer by beating them to the services of Archie Gray.

The Mirror says that the teenager was close to joining the Bees from Leeds United in a £40m move last summer, but the move fell through as Daniel Farke’s side were unhappy with the structure of the deal.

Even though reports over recent days have indicated that Heung-min Son might be leaning towards staying at Tottenham, Alasdair Gold has revealed why he would not be surprised if the Spurs captain departed this summer.

Son has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports indicating that the Lilywhites may cash in on the 32-year-old if a big-money offer arrives from the Middle East.

The South Korean’s recent comments have added further fuel to the speculation, with Heung-min Son refusing to rule out a Tottenham exit this summer.

However, it was reported by Football Asian a few days ago that Son is more likely to consider a move to Saudi Arabia next summer, and would ideally like to remain at Tottenham Hotspur for one more season.

Alasdair Gold claims Heung-min Son could leave Tottenham on a high

Gold has now pointed to the numerous interviews that Heung-min Son gave, suggesting that he had stayed at Tottenham to win silverware with the club.

Now that he has done that and written his name into the club’s history books, the journalist said that he can see the 32-year-old calling time on his time in North London and heading to the Middle East.

Gold said on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham podcast: “Heung-min Son set out to achieve something and he achieved it, and he’s been there for 10 years. I think it’s quite important to look at some of the quotes that came out ahead of the final, where he made it very clear to the Korean media. Then I think after that to some English media that he admitted, I pretty much stayed at this club because I wanted to win a trophy.

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“So you can kind of analyse that as if to say that had he won a trophy, maybe he would have looked at opportunities that came in. And now Son has won that trophy. And that’s what I understand, is that this summer is definitely the most open he’s been to getting a move if it’s one that suits all parties.

“Obviously, the Saudi Pro League, the clubs there, I think, would be very, very interested in taking him, some of them, because that’s a big thing for them to harness the Asian market. We know how huge he is within. And of course, he is also a terrific player. He is a superstar player.”

Son’s decision will be made after he meets with Thomas Frank

It has been reported that Son will meet with Thomas Frank to discuss the Dane’s plans before deciding his future.

It was claimed by Football Insider last week that Heung-min Son is ready to work under Frank at Tottenham as the forward feels that he still has a lot to offer the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have had their eye on one Premier League midfield general for two years, and they believe they now finally have an opportunity to get the player after Thomas Frank’s appointment.

According to reports over recent days, Frank has identified a defensive midfielder as a priority signing at Tottenham this summer.

It was reported last week that Frank would like to bring Christian Norgaard to Tottenham, with the Danish coach said to have an excellent relationship with the Brentford captain.

However, the update explained that the Lilywhites are expected to be frustrated in their pursuit of Norgaard as Brentford have no intention of letting the 31-year-old go and are determined to price him out of a move.

Thomas Frank could boost Tottenham’s Christian Norgaard hopes

Football Transfers have now revealed that Spurs’ interest in the Brentford star is not new and dates back to 2023 when the North Londoners first explored a move for the player.

Now that Frank is their new head coach, the outlet suggests that Tottenham Hotspur could now reignite their long-standing pursuit of Norgaard.

Spurs are described as ‘huge admirers’ of the midfielder and are keen to add experience to their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League.

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The fact that the Bees star is intimately familiar with Frank’s tactical ideas means that he is seen as someone who will help the team transition into their new style of play this season.

The outlet adds that while Brentford are keen to hold onto their captain, the lure of Champions League football and working under a manager he knows well could see the player tempted to make a move across London.

Alasdair Gold reveals what he thinks of Tottenham’s Norgaard pursuit

However, not everyone is convinced that Tottenham will push ahead with a move for the Brentford midfielder.

A few days ago, Alasdair Gold suggested that a move to Spurs is unlikely for Norgaard this summer, pointing out that he only signed a new deal at the Gtech Community Stadium back in March.

The journalist also suggested that at 31 years of age, the Denmark international does not fit the age profile that Tottenham are likely to go for this summer.

Jermain Defoe believes that Tottenham Hotspur have hit the ball out of the park by appointing Thomas Frank and by bringing his assistant Justin Cochrane along with him, with the former Spurs striker revealing what he noticed when he saw how the duo run their coaching sessions.

Spurs fans are excited for the new era under the Danish coach, who many feel has earned the right to show what he can do at a bigger club after helping Brentford consistently punch above their weight.

Tottenham have also managed to bring Frank’s A-team along with him from Brentford, with Cochrane’s arrival exciting a lot of people.

Like Defoe, the 43-year-old began his coaching career in the Hotspur Way academy, and Cochrane admitted that he is excited to return to the place where it all started for him.

Jermain Defoe reveals big Thomas Frank and Justin Cochrane insight

Defoe admits that he is over the moon that Spurs have decided to hire Frank, revealing that the Dane was his number one choice to replace Ange Postecoglou.

The Tottenham legend also revealed that he had a chance to watch how Frank and Cochrane go about their work up close, confessing that he was very impressed with their messaging and communication.

When asked if the Danish coach is the right appointment for Spurs, Defoe told talkSPORT: “100%. And that’s the one I wanted to be honest. That’s the one. I thought if we can get Thomas Frank be amazing because I went in last season. Obviously, I know Justin Cochrane who looks like he’s he’s going to he’s going to come with Thomas Frank.

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“He started at Tottenham just before he went to United. Unbelievable coach by the way. I remember I got invited in. So, I went in for the day and when I went in, I just thought I’ll just sort of like be on the side of the pitch. I watch training.

“He said to me, ‘No, come in the meeting’. So I come to the meeting and listen to all these coaching points. They were really clear messages. And then after I sort of like watched the training sessions, I listened to his coaching points and where we stood when he coached and the way he sort of like drives the sessions, the way he connects with people which is also important.

“After training, I sat down with him, it’s just that you know that people skills and just tried to pick his brain a little bit but really nice guy. He’s a top coach, top man.”

Frank and Cochrane have their work cut out this summer

There have already been reports that Frank has identified the priority targets for Spurs this summer as he looks to reshape the squad to fit his ethos.

However, the first order of business for him and his coaching staff would be to have talks with Cristian Romero and Heung-min Son about their Tottenham Hotspur futures.

Given what Defoe says about the pair’s communication skills, Spurs fans will be optimistic that they can get Romero to change his mind and commit his future to the club.

Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has had his say on the club’s decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou, offering a brutally honest assessment of the fallout and what it means for the future.

It is no news that Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with Australian manager Ange Postecoglou, sacking him after two seasons in the Spurs dugout.

The decision to sack the former Tottenham boss was not popular with a lot of Spurs supporters, as Postecoglou recently gave many of them their best memories in recent years, following their Europa League win last season.

Regardless of the 59-year-old’s trophy success, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy decided that it was time for the club to part ways with Postecoglou, stating performance-related reasons as to why Spurs made the call to part with Postecoglou.

Hugo Lloris reacts to Tottenham sacking Ange Postecoglou

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has now opened up on what he thinks about the club’s decision to sack Postecoglou after he delivered the Lilywhites a piece of silverware for the first time since 2008.

Lloris was brutally honest in his assessment of the failings of his teams during his time at Spurs and questioned whether they would have swapped finishing higher in the table for a trophy.

However, he stated that the Tottenham top brass’ decision to part ways with Postecoglou is one that he believes they made because they feel it is best for the club, stating he was not surprised by the decision.

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When asked whether the decision to sack Postecoglou surprised him, Lloris said, as relayed by the Mirror: “No, nothing surprises me in football. But at the same time, it is hard to say something because I am on the other side. I do not know what happened inside the club so it is really hard for me to judge.

“If they made this decision, it is because they believe there is another option which is better for the future of the club. What Ange Postecoglou did was just remarkable. He brought this Europa League trophy, he brought a lot of joy to the Spurs community, a lot of pride as well and we all have to be thankful for that.

“I think they had a really hard season. They had a lot of injuries as well that affected the team and performances and I think in the second part of the season, it looks like they decided to go all-in for the Europa League.

“They made it and you just have to congratulate them because it is another way to go to the Champions League. At the end of the day, I do not know, if you finish 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th and if you get a chance to win a trophy on the other hand, it is just an amazing achievement.

“I was part of a really competitive team for many years and the target was to reach the top four but at which price? We could not find a way to win a cup, a league cup or even a Europa League cup but we managed to go and get the top four for many years. I do not know, it is all about the optics of the club.”

Thomas Frank era begins at Spurs after Postecoglou sacking

Tottenham Hotspur have since appointed Thomas Frank to lead them into a new era following the sacking of Postecoglou.

The Danish manager comes in with a reputation of being tactically astute, with his ability to adapt and change his approach depending on the team he is up against being one of his top qualities.

Aaron Lennon becomes the latest former Tottenham player to publicly back Thomas Frank at Spurs, with the former winger also sending a message to Bryan Mbeumo amid the Spurs and Manchester United transfer saga.

Tottenham Hotspur have got their hands on their first-choice managerial target this summer, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou on June 6.

Thomas Frank comes into the Spurs dugout as a manager with a growing reputation, given the tremendous work he did during his time at Brentford, where he established the West London club as a constant Premier League team since taking charge back in 2018.

Of course, given his achievement, the Dane has also earned the respect of some of his peers, with Pep Guardiola coming out last year to praise Thomas Frank and his Brentford side, labelling them hard to beat.

Aaron Lennon backs Thomas Frank appointment at Tottenham

Jermaine Defoe was also quick to state that Frank is the perfect manager for Tottenham, while Christian Eriksen has backed his compatriot to succeed at Hotspur Way.

Another former Tottenham player, Aaron Lennon, has now opened up on what he thinks about the appointment of the Dane this summer.

The 38-year-old was quick to state that being a Spurs head coach is entirely different to being a Brentford manager, but still he believes that Frank is a smart appointment.

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He said, speaking to TalkSport from 5:50: “Yeah, well, I said he ticks all the boxes for Tottenham. It is a difficult one because Brentford and Spurs, no disrespect to Brentford, it is a completely different ball game.

“It is a completely different football club. But I think, like I said, he has earned his stripes, so to speak. And I think this is the right one. I think it is the perfect one.”

Lennon urges Bryan Mbeumo to choose Spurs over Manchester United

The former winger’s belief that it is a completely different job, being manager at Spurs when compared to Brentford, is one that Wissa believes in too, as Yoane Wissa also warned Frank about the prospect of managing egos in the Tottenham dressing room.

Regardless, the new Spurs boss would back himself to do a solid job at N17. However, while the manager would be hoping to settle into life in north London quickly, transfer talk continues to take precedence, with reports linking Tottenham with a move for Bryan Mbeumo following the appointment of the former Brentford manager.

Lennon was also asked about the transfer saga and the advice he would give to Mbeumo, who has to pick between Tottenham and Manchester United.

The former Tottenham man was quick to tell the 25-year-old to choose Spurs this summer. He added: “If I was him, Spurs I will do… I think, well, firstly it is his former manager which I think will help, and I just think, I do not know, the difficult system with Manchester United is a difficult one.

‘I think to play as him he could play that role, no doubt he could play that role, I think he is brilliant. But I think he is just the perfect match to play in a 4-2-3-1, the way Spurs play. I really think he would suit the thing and I think it would be a great step for him.”

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has shared his thoughts following the club’s Europa League triumph over Manchester United – and he hopes this is only the beginning of a new, successful chapter.

For many Tottenham Hotspur fans, few moments in the past 17 years can top that night in Spain, Bilbao, where they won the Europa League after beating Manchester United 1-0.

A Brennan Johnson toe poke was all that was needed on the night, as Spurs finally got their hands on a piece of silverware for the first time since 2008, when they last won the League Cup.

Several great Tottenham teams and players have come and gone, but ironically, it was the worst Spurs side to play in the Premier League that saw the club end its 17-year wait for a piece of silverware, and their 41-year wait for a European trophy.

Hugo Lloris reacts to Tottenham Europa League win

Of course, that holy grail moment for Tottenham has been long in the making, as several past stars and coaches contributed one way or the other to the most recent success.

One of such stars is Hugo Lloris, who spent 12 years at Spurs, and although he was one of several Tottenham players who went elsewhere to win silverware, the former Spurs captain has now opened up on the club’s recent success.

Lloris was quick to praise this group’s recent achievement, but stated that he hopes this is something they can build on, with the captain believing that if they do, they should be able to compete in multiple competitions.

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He said as relayed by the Mirror: “I am really pleased. I am really happy for the club. For the people at the club, for the players. We ran for so many years after this trophy, finally the club got rewarded and it is well deserved.

“Hopefully it will make their shoulders a little bit lighter for the future and I think it is also the moment to build on this success for Spurs. Even if I am not a Spurs player, I still follow the news, the team and the results.

“I think Ange Postecoglou deserves a lot of credit, the players as well, it is not easy to win that kind of competition. It is also another way to get the Champions League.

“There was a lot of frustration and disappointment about the Premier League season but at the end, the last few years everybody was talking about trophies and finally they got one so that is really good. I hope now they are going to build a momentum and get even more competitive in all the competitions they are involved in.”

Spurs must now build under Thomas Frank

Indeed, despite Postecoglou delivering a piece of silverware to Hotspur Way, the manager has since been sacked by chairman Daniel Levy, following his poor Premier League campaign, which had him finish fourth from bottom, after losing 22 matches in the English top flight.

Following his dismissal, Tottenham have since appointed Thomas Frank as head coach to lead them into a new era where they would be hoping to compete on multiple fronts and, of course, add more pieces of silverware to their trophy cabinet.

There has been a lot of debate in the English media over whether James Maddison ranks among the elite in the Premier League, and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers certainly thinks the Tottenham star does.

Maddison has come in for a lot of criticism from pundits for last season, but most Spurs fans will agree that he was one of the club’s best players whenever he was on the pitch.

The 28-year-old will now have to wait to find out if he has a prominent role under new boss Thomas Frank.

Some outlets previously suggested that Tottenham may cash in on Maddison if Postecoglou is sacked, but that appears unlikely given that the attacking midfielder finished the season with a formidable return of 12 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Morgan Rogers rates Tottenham’s James Maddison very highly

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers was doing a blind ranking of the best number tens in world football in a TikTok challenge with Puma.

Brazilian legend Neymar took the top place in the Rogers’ list, but his rankings will irritate Arsenal fans as Maddison was placed higher than Kai Havertz.

That suggests that despite being a lightning rod for criticism from pundits, the Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder is still rated very highly by his peers.

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Could Maddison be the next Spurs captain?

There is a big question mark over Heung-min Son’s future at Tottenham, with reports indicating that Tottenham could cash in on their captain amidst interest from Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Cristian Romero also continues to be heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid and Spurs are waiting to find out if the Argentine will remain with the club after Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.