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Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on one of Antoine Semenyo’s Bournemouth teammates who enjoyed a fabulous season in the Premier League, but the Lilywhites have to break the bank to sign the player amidst intense competition from several Champions League clubs.

Thomas Frank has reportedly identified the key transfer priorities for Tottenham this summer as the Dane looks to rebuild the squad ahead of his first season in charge.

Frank is expected to be given a lot of money to spend this summer, and it has now emerged that he may turn to a player that Spurs were linked with a few months ago.

Back in March, it was reported that Tottenham are interested in Justin Kluivert, who has had an impressive campaign in the Premier League for Bournemouth, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 34 league appearances.

Tottenham will have to spend big to land Justin Kluivert

CaughOffside have now claimed that the Cherries attacking midfielder is indeed one of the names on Tottenham’s wishlist this summer.

The report says that Spurs have ‘entered the conversation’ for Kluivert after scouting the Dutchman extensively and they are now weighing up a move.

According to the outlet, a move to Tottenham Hotspur for the Netherlands international may depend on potential outgoings, with Andoni Iraola’s men demanding €50m–€55m (£42.5m-£46.8m) for the player.

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Bournemouth view Kluivert as a key part of their plans and would be under no pressure to sell unless their asking price for the player is met.

Three other Premier League clubs and one Bundesliga side want Kluivert

CaughOffside say that Tottenham are not alone in their admiration of the former Roma man, with Man United labelled as ‘long-time admirers’ of the versatile attacking midfielder.

The Red Devils have kept tabs on Kluivert right from his time in the Eredivisie and they believe that he could thrive in a more fluid setup under Rubem Amorim.

Liverpool have also scouted the Bournemouth star while Eddie Howe has him as a part of his summer wishlist at Newcastle.

Finally, the publication says that Bayer Leverkusen are also keen on landing Kluivert and have already initiated contact with the Cherries regarding a summer deal.

Tottenham Hotspur are pressing ahead with a move for Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, but two of the Lilywhites’ Premier League rivals have had offers sent back for the centre-back over recent days as the Serie A club’s asking price has now come to light.

With Cristian Romero continuing to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, it has been reported over recent days that signing a centre-back is one of Thomas Frank’s priorities this summer.

A few days ago, reports from Italy indicated that Tottenham had set their sights on Lazio defender Mario Gila, who has come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of years in Rome.

However, Spurs are expected to face intense competition for the Lazio man, including from two domestic rivals as well as from two of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Chelsea and Bournemouth offers for Tottenham target rejected

This update comes from Il Messaggero, who say that it is not just Tottenham Hotspur who have their eye on the 24-year-old, but also Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

Additionally, Chelsea and Bournemouth have not just signalled their interest in Gila, but have submitted bids, which have been turned down by Lazio.

It is revealed that the Cherries made a proposal of €40m (£34m) while the Blues offered €35m (£30m) for the Spaniard, but neither offer was good enough.

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Tottenham thus have to see off a lot of competition if they wish to bring Gila to N17 this summer.

How much do Lazio want for Gila?

Il Messaggero say that with Maurizio Sarri returning to Lazio this summer, the Italian coach has made it clear that the centre-back is part of his plans.

The 66-year-old has told the Serie A club’s hierarchy that he intends to fix the ‘flaws’ in Gila’s game and has urged them not to sell the player.

At least two different clubs have expressed an interest in signing Bryan Gil this summer, with the winger expected to hold talks with Tottenham Hotspur shortly to iron out his future.

While there have been a lot of rumours about whether various Spurs players will stay or be discarded at the start of the Thomas Frank era, one winger is certainly to leave.

Bryan Gil has confirmed he is departing Spurs, with the 24-year-old now having entered the final year of his contract in North London.

It has been reported that Girona are now unlikely to activate their €15m (£12.5m) option to buy Gil, and last month, some sources suggested that the Spurs winger is generating interest from Saudi Arabia.

Bryan Gil is tempted to swap Tottenham for a return to Girona

AS have now pointed out that the first order of business for the Spaniard this summer is to recover from his injury, which has kept him out of action since March.

The outlet says that Gil is only expected to regain his fitness towards the end of July, following which he will hold a conversation with Tottenham about his future.

The outlet claims that Girona still have him on their radar and the Spurs man is tempted by the possibility of returning to the Catalan club, given that he had the trust of manager Míchel Sánchez last season.

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However, the La Liga side have made it clear that they will not pay £12.5m for Gil, thus complicating matters for the player.

European club among many sides interested in Gil

AS assert that the winger will have no shortage of options this summer as ‘many clubs have him on their radar’.

Gil is thus expected to sit down and analyse the offers that come his way over the coming weeks, with one of the offers expected to come from Olympiacos, who are keen on landing the Spain international.

The Greek club are managed by José Luis Mendilibar, who managed Gil at Eibar, and it is suggested that the winger may look favourably at the idea of reuniting with the Spanish coach.

Tottenham Hotspur may be about to suffer a major transfer blow as Danish starlet Victor Froholdt, who the Lilywhites are allegedly keen on signing, is now edging closer to a move to a Bundesliga side.

It has been reported over recent days that Thomas Frank is prioritising reinforcing the Tottenham midfield this summer.

Over the last few weeks, various outlets have said that Spurs are long-time admirers of 19-year-old Victor Froholdt, who is making waves in the Danish top-flight and is thought to be valued at around £20m this summer.

It emerged last week that Eintracht Frankfurt were ready to challenge Tottenham for Victor Froholdt’s signature, with a transfer battle taking shape between the two sides, both of whom will be competing in the Champions League next season.

Victor Froholdt has agreed to join Eintracht Frankfurt

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now taken to social media to reveal that the German club have now made significant progress in their pursuit of the teenager.

He claims Froholdt has now agreed personal terms with Eintracht on a five-year deal, with the midfielder giving the green light for a transfer to Deutsche Bank Park.

However, Tottenham Hotspur may still have a glimmer of hope of clinching the deal, with Plettenberg making it clear that Eintracht are yet to strike a deal with Copenhagen.

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In fact, he claims that negotiations between the two clubs are only getting started.

Why Tottenham may have an advantage in Froholdt pursuit

If Spurs pushed ahead with a move for the Copenhagen man, they might have a decent chance of beating Eintracht to the player’s services.

Given Tottenham’s strong Danish connection, with Johan Lange and now, Thomas Frank, one would think that they would be able to persuade the youngster to move to N17.

However, it is unclear if Froholdt is a priority for Spurs this summer. Based on Plettenberg’s latest update, it does not seem as if the Lilywhites have made a serious attempt to land the Denmark international yet.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has hinted that we may not have heard the last of Tottenham’s interest in Xavi Simons, with RB Leipzig’s star’s next destination still unclear.

According to various reports, Thomas Frank is expected to be backed with big funds this summer as Tottenham aim to build a squad that can cope with the rigours of Champions League football.

Over recent weeks, it has been claimed that the North Londoners are ready to flex their financial muscle in the transfer window by securing a Dutch starlet, who has been making waves in the Bundesliga.

Spurs have allegedly prepared to push ahead with a move for Xavi Simons, who is valued at £67m by RB Leipzig.

Tottenham have not started Xavi Simons talks

Last week, it was reported that Chelsea have entered the race for Simons while Arsenal and Liverpool are also eyeing the player.

That came as a huge blow to Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of landing the 22-year-old, but Ben Jacobs has now said that the Lilywhites have not yet abandoned their pursuit of the Netherlands international.

He explained that Spurs are still contemplating whether or not to push ahead with an offer for the Leipzig star.

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Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “So Simons and Premier League clubs could genuinely be one to watch. And I can confirm that Spurs like the player, but they’ve not started talks. They’ve not decided they’re going to bid yet. And again, keep an eye on the price. We’re going to hear a lot of Xavi Simons stories.”

Will Tottenham make a move for Eberechi Eze?

Simons’s versatility means that he can feature on either flank or as an attacking midfielder in Frank’s setup, but the same is true of another player who has been heavily linked with a move to N17: Eberechi Eze.

It has been reported over recent days that Frank has approved the signing of Eze, who has a release clause of £68m in his contract.

With both players being of a very similar profile and expected to cost the same, it will be interesting to see which of the two Tottenham prioritise this summer.

Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey has revealed that the challenge that Manchester United are facing from Tottenham for the services of Bryan Mbeumo is a formidable one, with the Red Devils no longer sure of getting a deal over the line.

It appears as if the Lilywhites mean business in their pursuit of the Brentford star, with many outlets claiming that Tottenham are willing to outbid Man United for Bryan Mbeumo.

In fact, some sources have stated that Spurs have already launched a £70m offer for Mbeumo as they aim to reunite the forward with Thomas Frank.

However, despite this offer, Man United are still reportedly favourites to land Mbeumo, who is alleged to have given a verbal agreement to the Red Devils regarding a move to Old Trafford.

Bryan Mbeumo no longer certain to head to Man United as Tottenham linger

Graeme Bailey has now said that United now have a genuine cause for concern about their deal for the Brentford star being hijacked by the Lilywhites.

He explained that while Rubem Amorim’s men saw off competition from Newcastle for the 25-year-old, overcoming Tottenham Hotspur’s challenge is proving much harder.

Bailey told United In Focus: “Tottenham are in touch with Mbeumo’s camp and whilst a bid is being denied, there is clearly something happening – I was told earlier this week that Spurs were on to watch as they were waiting in the wings, safe to say they have taken to the stage now and are ready to compete with United.

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“United are not going to get into whether they are worried, but I can say that within football a number of people no longer believe he is certain to move to Old Trafford.

“United had clearly seen off the likes of Newcastle previously, but this Spurs interest with the chance of staying in London is different and certainly a genuine option for him now.”

Spurs are optimistic but Mbeumo’s statement was revealing

It was claimed by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney over the weekend that Tottenham believe they have a good chance of landing Bryan Mbeumo, now that they have acquired the services of Frank.

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

That certainly does not sound like a player who is expecting to reunite with the 51-year-old, which could be a cause for concern for Tottenham.

Luka Vuskovic is generating plenty of loan interest ahead of the new season, but a new report has revealed why Tottenham Hotspur are not in a hurry to decide on the centre-back’s future.

Vuskovic had already amassed a big reputation when Tottenham paid £12m to sign him from Hajduk Split two years ago, and since then, his development has only further served to cement his reputation as one of the best young centre-backs in European football.

The 18-year-old had an outstanding season on loan at Westerlo in 2024-25 and on the back of 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.

Reports over recent weeks have claimed that Bundesliga clubs are showing interest in landing Vuskovic on loan, but a new update has revealed why Tottenham are not in a hurry to decide on the youngster’s future.

Thomas Frank wants to run the rule over Vuskovic this summer

The Mirror have claimed that not only clubs from Germany but also clubs from Belgium and France have expressed an interest in a temporary deal for the centre-back.

In fact, it is revealed that Club Brugge and Hamburg have even contacted Vuskovic’s representatives to gauge the player’s interest in a season-long loan.

However, Spurs are not in a rush to make a decision on the 18-year-old and have refused to rule out the possibility of the youngster being a part of their first-team plans.

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Tottenham believe that they have a major talent on their hands and they intend to manage his development carefully to ensure he fulfils his potential.

New head coach Thomas Frank wants to take a close look at Vuskovic during pre-season before a decision is made regarding the next step for the defender.

Tottenham have held meetings with several of their loanees

The Mirror say that it is not just Vuskovic’s future that Tottenham Hotspur are considering carefully, but also that of all the players who spent last season out on loan.

The outlet claims that even before the end of the 2024-25 season, Spurs held a series of meetings with the agents of their loanees to review their progress over the course of the campaign.

Given Frank’s proven track record of developing young players, the Dane is expected to cast his eye on many of the club’s academy players in pre-season before a decision is made on their futures.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has said that Tottenham Hotspur have a clear alternative in mind if they fail to get a deal for Bryan Mbeumo over the line this summer.

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.

It has been alleged that Tottenham are willing to outbid Man United for Mbeumo, although the player’s preference remains to head to Old Trafford.

Some outlets have claimed that Mbeumo is now more intrigued about joining Spurs after Frank’s appointment.

Tottenham will turn to a Premier League winger as Bryan Mbeumo alternative

According to reports over recent days, Frank is now personally trying to persuade Mbeumo to come to N17, and Spurs fans are waiting with bated breath to see if the Dane will be successful in his efforts.

Ben Jacobs has now claimed that should Tottenham Hotspur not be able to clinch a deal for the Cameroon international, they would immediately turn their attention to Bournemouth’s Antonie Semenyo.

The journalist said on Last Word on Spurs: “I’d go so far as to say if Mbeumo doesn’t come off [for Spurs], Semenyo is the number one choice.”

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Several reports have claimed over recent days that Tottenham are at the front of the queue to land Semenyo, but the Ghana international will not come cheap, with the Cherries allegedly demanding £75m for Semenyo.

What does this mean for Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze?

It was previously claimed that Tottenham had identified Eberechi Eze as an alternative to Mbeumo, but Semenyo appears to have leapfrogged the Crystal Palace man in Spurs’ wishlist.

That could be a sign that Frank is not as keen on Eze as his predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, who appeared to be a big fan of the Eagles star.

That makes sense as the Dane’s system is reliant on fast transitions and the likes of Eze and Jack Grealish, who take a lot of touches on the ball, might not be good fits for his approach.

A new report has outlined what Thomas Frank’s main focus at Tottenham Hotspur will be this summer as the Lilywhites embark on a new era under the Danish coach.

In the days since the 51-year-old’s appointment, the transfer speculation involving Tottenham Hotspur has gone into hyperdrive.

According to reports, Frank has already informed the Spurs hierarchy of his priorities this summer as he looks to rebuild the squad he inherited from Ange Postecoglou.

After securing passage to the Champions League, it has been claimed over the last two days that Frank will be given plenty of money to spend this summer.

Thomas Frank wants to focus on strengthening one department at Tottenham

The Athletic have now said that the Danish coach will be backed by the Lilywhites in the transfer window ahead of his first season in charge.

Interestingly, the outlet says Frank has decided to ‘particularly focus’ on straightening Tottenham’s forward line, with the new Spurs head coach wanting to add more firepower upfront.

The publication backs up what we have heard over recent days by stating that the 51-year-old is trying to persuade Bryan Mbeumo to follow him to N17.

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However, as things stand, the Cameroon international’s preferred destination is thought to be Old Trafford despite Frank’s arrival at Tottenham.

What Tottenham’s transfer priorities say about Heung-min Son’s future

Not only are Tottenham pushing ahead with a move for Bryan Mbeumo, but we have also heard over recent days that Spurs have done some work on a deal for Antonie Semenyo.

Additionally, on Saturday, Tottenham struck a deal to sign Mathys Tel permanently from Bayern Munich for a fee of just under £29.6m.

The urgency that Spurs and Frank are showing in adding more firepower to their forward line suggests that they might be preparing for their captain to exit the club.

Tottenham Hotspur had to part ways with a decent chunk of change to bring Thomas Frank to the club, but a new report has revealed that there is a major discrepancy between what Brentford and Spurs are saying about the compensation paid.

While the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou was not at all popular with the Tottenham fan base, the supporters are now genuinely excited for the start of the new era under Frank.

Additionally, Spurs have managed to bring Frank’s A-team along with him from Brentford, including his highly-rated assistant, Justin Cochrane, who started his career in the Tottenham academy.

The Dane has got Brentford to punch above their weight consistently over the last seven years and now has an opportunity to show what he can do at the club with much better resources.

Tottenham and Brentford sources disagree on Thomas Frank compensation

Several outlets, including The Sun and The Guardian, have said that Tottenham Hotspur had to part ways with £10m to bring Frank to N17.

The Athletic have now revealed that they have been informed by sources at Brentford that Spurs did pay the full £10m to take the 51-year-old to North London.

However, the outlet claims that their sources at Tottenham are adamant that the total compensation figure was closer to £5m.

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This discrepancy is hard to square and hints at a complex agreement, with the fee potentially including performance-based add-ons as we see with player transfers.

Where does Frank rank among the most expensive managerial signings?

If Tottenham did pay the full £10m for Frank, that would make him one of the most expensive managerial signings in history.

In fact, only four managers in history have cost more than Frank has for Spurs, which perhaps shows how keen the Lilywhites were to get their man.