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Tottenham may need to break their transfer record if they are to make Thomas Frank’s first signing a reality, with Bournemouth refusing to budge on their valuation of in-demand forward Antoine Semenyo.

Tottenham Hotspur cannot sign any new players until 16 June, when the summer transfer window officially reopens across Europe.

The early days of this window have been focused on finding a replacement for Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties on Friday, 6 June, after just two seasons as Tottenham boss.

Spurs now appear to be edging closer to appointing Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with an official announcement anticipated before the end of the week barring any late complications.

Tottenham told to £70m for Antoine Semenyo as they target Thomas Frank rebuild

Regardless of the club’s unresolved managerial situation, Tottenham continue to be linked with several players, and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is firmly on Spurs’ radar.

Semenyo enjoyed an impressive Premier League campaign last season, scoring 11 goals and supplying five assists, prompting interest from Spurs. However, Manchester United are also thought to be monitoring the situation.

Bournemouth are not keen on parting ways with Semenyo and are determined to make any potential transfer as difficult as possible for interested parties.

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TalkSport reports that Semenyo’s representatives have already met with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to discuss the possibility of a move this summer.

The Cherries are understood to be standing firm on their £70 million valuation of the Ghana international, a figure that would surpass the £65m fee Spurs paid Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke last summer.

Spurs have a Semenyo alternative lined up

It is hardly surprising to see Bournemouth standing their ground over Semenyo’s price tag, particularly as they are under no financial pressure to sell following a lucrative few months.

The South Coast side has already sanctioned the £50m sale of Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, while Milos Kerkez is expected to complete a big-money move to Liverpool in the coming days.

Tottenham captain Heung-min Son is set to make his mark outside of football, as reports reveal his long-anticipated arrival in Fortnite with a unique skin and his trademark celebration.

Indeed, Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, Heung-min Son, is a global superstar, as the wide forward has made a name for himself after a decade-long stay in the Premier League.

The 32-year-old winger has cemented his legacy as a Spurs legend after he helped the club win their first ever trophy since 2008, following the club’s barren spell.

Given his popularity across the globe, particularly in his country, Korea, the Tottenham forward has become one of the most marketable figures at N17 in recent years.

Heung-min Son set for Fortnite skin with ‘Click’ celebration

A report from Yonhap News Agency now states that Son’s reach is set to go beyond football, with the Tottenham captain coming to Fortnite as a skin from 21 June to 28 June.

It is reported that the Spurs number seven would be wearing a cybernetic armour, with the bundle expected to come with his signature “Click” celebration as an Emote.

According to the outlet, the bundle will also feature Forward Edge Bling back, which doubles up as a Pickaxe and changes colour based on the time of day in-game.

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Heung-min Son could leave Tottenham amid off-pitch ventures

Of course, it has also been revealed that the reason for this surprising collaboration between a football star and a battle royale game is that Fortnite are looking to boost its popularity in Korea.

For sure, this comes as no surprise given Heung-min Son’s popularity in Asia, where he’s regarded as a celebrity and a national hero thanks to his huge following.

In fact, Tottenham are expected to go to Asia for their preseason tour, which, of course, is not the first time the Lilywhites have headed to that destination, as they look to continue to increase their popularity in East Asia.

It has been suggested by Alasdair Gold that, despite suggestions to the contrary in the media, we might not see Fabio Paratici returning to Tottenham in an official role over the coming weeks.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that many outlets have insisted over the last couple of weeks that it is only a matter of time before Paratici returns to Tottenham in an official role.

The Italian’s FIFA ban expires next month and he is expected to make a swift return to his old club, with some reports indicating that Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s new era alongside Daniel Levy and new CEO Vinai Venkatesham.

However, it has now emerged that an official announcement about Paratici’s return may not be as close as some Spurs fans might have expected.

Fabio Paratici is unlikely to take up a formal Tottenham role

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has revealed why an official change of role for the 52-year-old may not be as inevitable this summer as some sources suggest.

He points out that even though Paratici’s FIFA ban is about to expire, the trial in Italy regarding Juventus’ capital gains scandal is still ongoing in the background.

The journalists suggested that until there is further clarity on that trail, the Italian is likely to remain in the background and advise the club in a consultancy role.

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Paratici could be calling the shots despite being a consultant on paper

One can argue that it matters very little when Tottenham officially announce a change in Paratici’s role into a full-time, formal one.

Even as a consultant on paper, the Italian may already be calling the shots on the club’s key decisions, given the relationship and trust he has forged with Daniel Levy.

Tottenham Hotspur allegedly attempted to swoop for a young midfielder, who is regarded by many as one of the best young talents in Argentine football, but the North London club’s pursuit of the teenager is set to end in disappointment.

Spurs demonstrated through their acquisition of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central two years ago that they are keeping a close eye on the best emerging talents from Argentina.

While the Veliz deal has not worked out the way Tottenham would have wanted, that has not deterred their interest in another teenage starlet who is taking the Primera Division by storm.

It first emerged back in March that Spurs have set their sights on River Plate sensation Franco Mastantuono but as one would expect, the North London club are hardly alone in their admiration for the teenager.

Mastantuono has a release clause of £40m in his contract and he is also thought to be on the radar of other big clubs across the Premier League.

Tottenham set to miss out on Franco Mastantuono

TBR Football have now confirmed that not only was Franco Mastantuono on Tottenham’s radar, but the Lilywhites actively ‘made a play’ to land the youngster over recent weeks.

The outlet says that Manchester United also expressed strong interest in Mastantuono while Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United also explored a move for the player.

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However, the 17-year-old is now bound for the Santiago Bernabeu as he has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer, thus handing Tottenham Hotspur and his other suitors a major blow.

The report says that the Argentina international will complete a move to the Spanish capital in August when he turns 18.

Tottenham fans want to see experienced additions rather than youngsters

Mastantuono is not the only midfield prodigy the Lilywhites have their eye on, with reports claiming that Tottenham are plotting a move for Copenhagen’s Victor Froholdt.

Some outlets have claimed that Spurs are also confident of winning the race for Swedish starlet Roony Bardghji, while it has been reported that Tottenham are fans of Man City academy graduate James McAtee.

A former Man United star has insisted that it should be a no-brainer for Bryan Mbeumo to reject the Red Devils’ advances in favour of a switch to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

It emerged a few days ago that, as Thomas Frank edges closer to becoming the Tottenham head coach, Spurs were prepared to hijack Man United’s move for Bryan Mbeumo.

Several sources had claimed that Frank had urged the Tottenham hierarchy to pay £60m to land Mbeumo, but the Lilywhites are considered outsiders in the race to sign the Brentford forward.

Over the last 24 hours, it has emerged that Man United are in the driving seat to land Mbeumo, with Spurs highly unlikely to hijack the deal.

Ben Foster tells Bryan Mbeumo to join Tottenham over Man United

Former United goalkeeper Ben Foster has insisted that the choice in front of the 25-year-old is straightforward, telling him to join Tottenham Hotspur and continue working under Frank if he wants to develop as a player.

He suggested that a move to Old Trafford would only be better for his bank balance, and warned him that he would have to deal with an extremely high-pressure environment.

Foster told The Cycling GK podcast about Mbeumo: “If you want to be part of something that’s going to make you probably a better footballer and work hard, be part of a team, then go to Spurs with Thomas Frank.

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“If you are happy picking up your wages knowing that there’s going to be an awful lot more pressure, a lot more eyes on you, judgment, but with their record in the last couple of years of failures, then go to Manchester United.”

Have Spurs already moved on from Mbeumo pursuit?

It has been reported over recent days that Tottenham may make a move for a Crystal Palace star who they have identified as an alternative to Bryan Mbeumo.

In fact, it has been alleged that Frank himself has told Tottenham to sign Eberechi Eze if they are unable to sign Mbeumo.

It would thus appear that the Lilywhites are not too confident of getting a deal for the Bees star over the line despite their impending appointment of Frank.

Alasdair Gold has noticed something interesting about Tottenham’s announcement of Ange Postecoglou’s departure, which perhaps shows that Daniel Levy did not want to own the decision as he did with other managerial sackings in the past.

The debate on whether Tottenham Hotspur were right to pull the plug on the Australian’s project continues to rage on, with some feeling that he deserved the chance to build on his Europa League success, while others insist Spurs had no choice but to sack Postecoglou.

Ultimately, the Lilywhites decided that the team’s league showing was simply unacceptable, with Tottenham explaining that the decision was made as a result of the team picking up just 78 points from their last 66 league games.

It has been revealed over recent days by some sources that the decision to appoint Postecoglou was made by Scott Munn rather than Levy.

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now identified one discrepancy in Tottenham’s announcement about Postecoglou’s sacking which adds further credence to the idea that Levy did not want to take responsibility for this decision.

Gold pointed out that just like with the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, who was hired by Fabio Paratici, Levy did not put his name to the official announcement regarding the Australian’s departure.

The journalist wrote: “The decision to remove Postecoglou, based on the poor Premier League position and points tally, was voted through and people within Tottenham were surprised when Levy did not put his name to it in the official statement as he had done for Conte, Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino among others.

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“The only recent occasion when the chairman did not have his quotes in a managerial sacking statement was when Espirito Santo departed in 2021. That was left to former – and potentially future – managing director of football Fabio Paratici.

“The Italian had convinced Levy to appoint the Portuguese by showing him footage of his more attacking Valencia side so perhaps it was only fair that Paratici should have his name attached to his exit after it failed within months.”

Daniel Levy and the Tottenham board have made the braver call

Whether or not one agrees that the decision to sack Postecoglou was the right one, it is undoubtedly true that it was the much bolder call to make.

The easier decision and the less financially costly option would have been to stick with the Australian, especially given that the sentiment of Spurs fans had shifted dramatically since the Europa League final.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the picture to sign a potential replacement for Cristian Romero, but convincing him to leave his current team could be a problem.

Tottenham are in the market for a new centre-back, with Atletico Madrid looking to sign Cristian Romero. According to one report, Tottenham believe Kevin Danso can replace Romero. However, this does not mean Spurs will not seek to sign another central defender.

Tottenham will have more defensive options, as Luka Vuskovic links up with the Tottenham first-team squad. Also, Ashley Phillips and Alfie Dorrington have returned from their loan moves at Stoke City and Aberdeen, respectively. However, the possibility of them starting as soon as next season is slim.

One option Spurs have considered as a new signing is Lazio defender Mario Gila. In April, Lazio were said to be willing to let Gila leave for a fee shy of £40m.

Tottenham continue pursuit of Mario Gila

According to Il Messaggero, as relayed by LaLazioSiamoNoi, Tottenham remain interested in signing Mario Gila, while Chelsea and PSG are also considering him.

Gila is aware of this interest and is indifferent about staying at Lazio. However, he has a good relationship with new manager Maurizio Sarri. Gila has confidence in Sarri and believes his return to the Serie A outfit could help him take a key step further in his development.

Therefore, Spurs may struggle to convince the 24-year-old to swap the Olimpico for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Spurs transfer target Gila is a key player at Lazio

Gila has already made significant progress since making the switch from Real Madrid to Lazio three years ago. Last season, he made 43 appearances for the club in all competitions.

The centre-half is not afraid of getting stuck in. He picked up nine yellow cards in the league last season and the only Lazio player to average more tackles per game was Nicolo Rovella

Tottenham Hotspur could be offered the chance to sign a defender they have been interested in for a number of years this summer, and Heung-min Son knows him well.

The shortcomings of the Tottenham first-team squad were clear for all to see last season. Injuries across every area meant it was a rare sight for Ange Postecoglou to field a full-strength team and this had consequences, as Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League.

The centre of defence was a key problem for Tottenham and it showed. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were often unavailable, leading to Spurs having the fifth-worst defensive record in the league, conceding 65 goals.

To make things worse, Romero wants to leave Tottenham. If he leaves the club, signing a centre-back will be a priority. A new addition in this position would be Spurs’ second of the transfer window, as Kevin Danso made his Spurs move permanent when the window opened.

Tottenham could sign Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich

According to TBR Football, Spurs could look to bring South Korean international Kim Min-jae to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The defender has been offered to the North London side, as well as other Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.

This is because Jonathan Tah has joined Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen, meaning one of Kim or Dayot Upamecano could leave the club. However, Upamecano could be about to sign a new contract, making Kim the more likely option to depart the Bundesliga champions.

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Kim reportedly wants to play in the English top flight and contact has already been made with a number of clubs. Tottenham, along with Chelsea and Manchester United, have all been keeping an eye on Kim since before he joined Fenerbahce four years ago.

Bayern signed Kim from Napoli for £51 million, making him the most expensive Asian player in history. However, the German outfit could be willing to lose money on the 28-year-old if it means sealing his exit.

Kim Min-jae would be a good signing for Spurs on every front

Kim has played his part for Bayern this season, making 27 appearances and keeping nine clean sheets in the Bundesliga. He also appeared 13 times in the Champions League, as his side reached the quarter-finals, before being eliminated by eventual finalists Inter Milan.

He is not only a top player, but a favourable option for Daniel Levy due to his country of origin. Spurs have built up a huge Korean fanbase thanks to Heung-min Son, but his days at Spurs could be numbered, with his contract expiring next summer. Some supporters may remain loyal to Spurs even after their hero leaves, but there are no guarantees.

Tottenham signed Yang Min-hyeok last July, but he is unlikely to feature in the first team next season, having recently been on loan at QPR in the Championship. Whereas, Kim could go straight into Tottenham’s starting lineup. He would be a strong signing for the club for reasons both on and off the pitch.

Heung-min Son has been one of the most important players at Tottenham Hotspur during the past decade, and now he has set a record only Lionel Messi can beat.

Son experienced a number of short-term injuries, which were disruptive and likely caused him to lose momentum. The foot injury he picked up in April meant he was only just back in action for the Europa League final. As a result, he only managed to appear as a substitute, after replacing Richarlison with 25 minutes left to play.

However, Son has performed at a high level over the years. He is a two-time player of the year at Tottenham, has won the Premier League Golden Boot, and is also a FIFA Puskas winner, after he dribbled past Burnley’s entire team and scored his greatest ever Spurs goal.

Son’s Europa League final shirt sells for more than £40k

Every Spurs supporter knows how much Son has done for the club and he has plenty of loyal followers. One of these was willing to break the bank to receive a signed, match-issued Son shirt from the Europa League final.

Match Worn Shirt auctioned the jersey, which was won by a South Korean Tottenham supporter, who, according to Vavel, spent an eye-watering £41,221 to secure their now prized possession.

This became the third most expensive item to ever be sold on the site. The only shirts to have sold for more belonged to Lionel Messi, with the most expensive costing £49,446.

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Match winner Brennan Johnson’s shirt was also sold at auction, with some of the proceeds going to the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation.

Next season will be key for Heung-min Son’s Tottenham future

Tottenham extended Son’s contract at the beginning of the year. However, this only keeps him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until next summer. The past season was a difficult one for the club captain, but he still managed to statistically be one of Tottenham’s best attacking players.

With the Korean international turning 33 next month, his future lies in the balance, but if he is able to find his form next season, he may be given the chance to sign a new contract.

Jamie O’Hara has spoken about the impending arrival of Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur, and the pundit is desperate for Daniel Levy to deliver the main target that the Dane reportedly wants at Spurs.

Although an announcement from Spurs regarding their new head coach is yet to arrive, it appears an open secret that Frank is set to replace Ange Postecoglou at the helm.

It is fair to say that some initial scepticism from Tottenham Hotspur fans has now turned to excitement about what the Dane can potentially achieve, but the supporters will want to see Daniel Levy back his new head coach in the transfer window.

According to reports, Frank has asked Spurs to beat Man United to the signature of Bryan Mbeumo, who is expected to cost £60m.

However, some outlets have said that Tottenham are extremely unlikely to hijack the Mbeumo deal, even with Frank at the helm.

Jamie O’Hara believes Bryan Mbeumo would be a major coup for Tottenham

O’Hara has now admitted that he is very excited for the Brentford boss’s arrival at N17 and he is hoping to see the Lilywhites poach the Bees’ best players.

The former Spurs midfielder is especially keen to see Mbeumo at N17, opining that the Cameroon international would be a great addition to Tottenham.

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The pundit told talkSPORT: “I’m excited (about Frank). I think if he comes in and does a good job, he can nick a couple of players from Brentford. I’d take Mbeumo all day. I know he has said that he wants to go to Manchester United.

“But, that deal is not done yet. Maybe he has got on the phone with Thomas Frank, and maybe we can nick him. That would be a great signing.”

Thomas Frank may not raid Brentford for any players

However, a report on Tuesday from Football Insider contradicted what we have heard from other sources over recent days by claiming that Frank has no immediate plans to raid Brentford for any of their players.

The report asserted that Brentford may seek assurances from Spurs about not poaching their players should the North Londoners decide to haggle over Frank’s £10m buyout figure.