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Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to offer a contract extension to one of their best players, but he remains intent on departing the club this summer.

The summer transfer window can be both a blessing and a curse. It provides the opportunity to sign new players, while others could be lured away to join other clubs.

Tottenham will be considering their options, but one of their biggest priorities is keeping Cristian Romero at the club. There have been concerns since Atletico Madrid entered the race to sign Romero that he will look to leave Spurs.

More recently, it was suggested Romero would stay at Tottenham if Ange Postecoglou remained in charge. However, with Postecoglou no longer managing Spurs, things are not looking good in relation to the Argentine centre-back.

Daniel Levy wants Cristian Romero to sign a new Tottenham contract

Marca (via Sport Witness) report that Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil is working to convince Daniel Levy to sell Romero to the LaLiga side. Gil has previous experience negotiating with Levy over the transfers of Kieran Trippier, Matt Doherty and Sergio Reguilon.

Levy is said to be trying to extend Romero’s contract by offering him an increased salary. There are only two years left on his current contract, but Spurs have maintained an asking price of €70m (£59m).

However, Romero wants to leave Tottenham and if he puts pressure on the Premier League side to sell, Spurs could be convinced to lower their asking price.

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Tottenham are in a weakened position, as it has long been reported that Romero’s future could be directly tied to that of Ange Postecoglou – the very manager Daniel Levy just sacked.

Spurs have messed up on Cristian Romero

The importance of having a World Cup winning centre-half in a team’s squad should not be understated. Romero has not been at the top of his game this season, but his quality as a defender has been undeniable since he made the switch from Atalanta to Spurs.

The fact that he is desperate to leave the club shows Tottenham have made some errors. Even if Spurs convince him to stay for another season, he could leave next summer for a reduced transfer fee. Unless Romero commits to Spurs long-term, there is no positive scenario.

Replacing a player of Romero’s calibre will be very tricky and if he does leave, an appropriate amount of resources must be spent to find an adequate replacement.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly offered two players to Fenerbahce, but Jose Mourinho has not yet decided if he wants to sign them.

The summer transfer window has arrived and Tottenham have a chance to add players to their squad. However, Spurs may opt for addition by subtraction and sell some players before making new signings.

Some of the Tottenham first-team squad are coming towards the end of their contracts, meaning Spurs need to sell quickly if they are to receive a transfer fee.

One of these players is Yves Bissouma, who has only one year remaining on his current contract. Another is Richarlison, who has an additional year, but he has constantly been linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham offer Richarlison and Yves Bissouma to Fenerbahce

One recent report revealed Jose Mourinho wants to sign Bissouma from Tottenham. Another source has now appeared to suggest the move could happen, but the former Spurs manager has not yet given it the green light.

Turkiye Gazetesi have claimed Spurs have offered Bissouma to Fenerbahce, but Mourinho has not yet made a decision on whether he wants the club to enter transfer talks for the midfielder.

As well as Bissouma, Richarlison has reportedly also been offered to Fenerbahce, after Edin Dzeko left the club.

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Richarlison previously rubbished rumours linking him to a move away from Spurs, after he was said to be interested in a move to the Saudi Pro League. However, his links to Fenerbahce appear to have been instigated by Tottenham, rather than a personal desire from him to sign for the Turkish outfit.

Richarlison and Bissouma had difficult seasons at Spurs

Richarlison has had a torrid time with injuries since making the switch from Everton to Spurs. This season alone, he missed 37 matches due to injury. He has shown he loves the club, but an eventual move seems inevitable.

Yves Bissouma has had injury struggles of his own, but his biggest problem has been consistency. On his day, he is a tough tackler and provides a strong presence in the centre of the park. However, he often lets the game pass him by and did not look at his best until near the end of the season.

Martin Keown has now stated that Thomas Frank will be stepping down by leaving Brentford for Tottenham this summer.

Ange Postecoglou has since been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager after just two seasons at the helm, with the club looking to appoint a new manager in the coming days.

Thomas Frank of Brentford has since emerged as Tottenham’s preferred choice, after holding several meetings with the club chairman, Daniel Levy.

The Brentford boss would be heading into the Spurs dugout to make them competitive in the Premier League, after Postecoglou’s poor domestic campaign last season, one that saw Tottenham finish in 17th place – their worst ever league finish in history.

Martin Keown questions Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham

But Arsenal man Martin Keown does not believe that it is the right move for Frank, with the former defender labelling the switch a step down from Brentford.

Of course, with Spurs finishing so far down the table last season, only three clubs were worse than the Lilywhites, while sixteen others fared better.

Frank’s Brentford were one of those sixteen sides, as the Dane led them to a tenth-place finish last campaign, leaving them ten positions higher than Tottenham.

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Speaking on talkSport, Keown was quick to point out the drop down. He said: “This fella is dropping down by going to Spurs – they are tenth in the table Brentford, with a much smaller budget.”

Why Frank would be stepping up with Spurs

Indeed, it is very naive to label Frank’s move from Brentford to Tottenham a dropdown, especially when you consider the history of the two clubs.

Tottenham have constantly competed in the Premier League and are European champions, which would now afford Frank the chance to manage in the Champions League – a clear step up in his managerial career.

The Dane is also set to have a much bigger budget to work with, and given his track record, he should be able to keep Spurs competitive, given how well he has done with a shoestring budget at Brentford.

Tottenham Hotspur are due to begin their pre-season preparations at the end of July, but some first-team players will be unavailable due to other commitments.

There are nearly two months between now and when Tottenham are next in action. Spurs do not have a scheduled fixture until July 31, when they take on bitter North London rivals Arsenal in the Hong Kong football festival.

This provides time for Spurs to appoint a new manager and allow him to grow familiar with the Tottenham first-team squad.

Better still, there is no senior international tournament this summer, other than the Nations League finals, which finished on Sunday. This means Spurs will have plenty of available players in pre-season, which was not the case last year.

Tottenham will be without their international youngsters

It is not all positive news on the pre-season front. The European Under-21 Championship is on this summer and Spurs have three players competing.

Football London report that Archie Gray is part of the England squad, while Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel will be competing for France. The final will be played in Bratislava on the evening of Saturday, June 28. Therefore, if either side goes all the way, those players will be unavailable at the start of Tottenham’s pre-season tour.

This is because the players will need to be allowed time off in the summer to recover from last season, as well as the Euro U21s tournament.

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Spurs will not be worried about playing without their young internationals

Whoever becomes the new manager of Tottenham will be keen on getting to know their whole squad.

However, Gray and Odobert were not first-team starters last season, except when filling in for injured players. Then there is Tel, who is yet to be signed by Spurs on a permanent basis, so there is no guarantee he will be available at all.

Having as many players as possible to prepare for the new season is advantageous, but if last season has taught us anything, it is that players need time to rest to avoid picking up injuries.

Tottenham are making moves behind the scenes as they are reported to have stepped up their pursuit of one explosive Bournemouth forward.

Tottenham Hotspur look set to complete their 16th managerial appointment since 2001 this season, with Thomas Frank’s deal soon to be finalised.

Attention would then turn to on-pitch planning, as Spurs look to bolster their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season, with the Lilywhites expected to compete across multiple competitions.

While rival clubs have been busy completing signings, Tottenham have been left behind, as they are yet to make any other additions to their squad, since Spurs confirmed the permanent purchase of Kevin Danso from RC Lens.

Tottenham step up interest in Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo

Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports is now reporting that Tottenham have been stepping up their interest in Bournemouth winger, Antoine Semenyo.

The Ghanaian forward, who is capable of playing on both the right and the left, impressed at the Vitality Stadium last season, where he scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions for the Cherries.

Spurs have been linked with a move for Semenyo for some time now, with interest going back to the winter window.

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However, it is now being claimed by the journalist that Manchester United are also admirers of Semenyo, despite their interest in Bryan Mbeumo, which has seen the Red Devils put in a bid for the Brentford man.

Spurs also eye Bryan Mbeumo as competition heats up

Tottenham are also said to be showing interest in Bryan Mbeumo, with reports stating that Thomas Frank has asked the Spurs hierarchy to try to sign Mbeumo this summer, as he is keen to reunite with the 25-year-old.

Mbeumo’s numbers last season are certainly better than Semenyo’s, as the Brentford star notched 20 goals and eight assists in 38 Premier League games for the Bees.

However, as mentioned earlier, United is also in the race for the winger, who is said to be valued at around £50 million by Brentford.

Indeed, it is an interesting situation brewing between these two players and the two clubs, and it is one to keep an eye on.

Yoane Wissa believes Thomas Frank is ready to take the next step in his career, but warns that moving to a bigger club like Tottenham Hotspur comes with its own challenges.

Tottenham Hotspur are now edging closer to securing the services of Thomas Frank, as it is reported that a deal could be completed in the next 48 hours.

Should everything go as planned, then Thomas Frank would be gearing up to be the 16th manager to take charge of Spurs since Daniel Levy’s time as chairman.

The Brentford manager would be tasked with the job of taking Tottenham up the Premier League table, after the Lilywhites finished last season in 17th place, ten places below his Brentford side.

Yoane Wissa shares thoughts on Thomas Frank’s potential Tottenham move

Brentford forward and Tottenham target Yoane Wissa, who grabbed 19 goals in the Premier League last season, has now opened up on how he thinks Frank would do at a bigger club.

Indeed, this comes following strong links between Frank and Spurs, and Wissa believes that his manager is ready for the step up to a bigger Premier League side.

However, the forward was also quick to highlight a few issues that the 51-year-old manager would have to overcome, as he states that the ego in the Tottenham dressing room could be an issue.

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He said on the Obi One Podcast last month: “Yes, he is that good. I think it will just be the ego, I think that is the only thing in a big club. You need to be able to deal with egos, because at Brentford no one has an ego. It is easier for him to manage.

“Everyone is willing to work hard. In the big clubs, if you do not perform well you do not get time. I think it is the next stop for him though, because he has shown he is capable.”

Can Thomas Frank manage the egos at Spurs?

Of course, Wissa raises a few good points about dealing with egos at a big club, and while that could be an issue, it is important to note that young managers have often made such a jump.

Enzo Maresca made a significant leap from managing at Leicester City in the Championship to taking charge of Chelsea last season, and so did Vincent Kompany, who went from Burnley to Bayern Munich.

New claims have poured cold water on reports that Thomas Frank has already agreed to become the new Tottenham boss, despite a ‘here we go’ from Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham Hotspur are still without a manager since they sacked Ange Postecoglou on Friday, 6 June, after his two seasons as Spurs boss.

This morning, we reported that Tottenham’s search had come to an end, following an update from Fabrizio Romano, who appended his famous ‘here we go’ to the Thomas Frank to Spurs deal.

The Italian journalist stated that an agreement between Spurs and Frank had been reached on contract terms and staff, and that Brentford are expected to release Frank for a fee in the region of £10m.

Thomas Frank deal not yet agreed between Tottenham and Brentford

However, a new report from Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas now claims that an agreement between Brentford and Spurs for Frank has not been reached yet.

According to the reporter, it is understood that talks are expected to continue this morning over compensation, as several backroom staff are also under discussion, including Justin Cochrane.

His tweet on X reads: “An agreement between Brentford and Tottenham for Thomas Frank has not been reached yet. Talks are expected to continue this morning over compensation, with several backroom staff also under discussion, including Justin Cochrane.”

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Spurs still expected to finalise Frank deal this week

Indeed, it is only a matter of time before Spurs finalise their deal with Brentford over a fee for Frank, which is expected to be in the region of £10m.

Frank himself is open to a move to Tottenham, as it has since been reported that personal terms have been reached between Spurs and Thomas Frank.

Tottenham and Thomas Frank have already drawn up a transfer plan for the summer window, with key targets and positions agreed before the managerial appointment is even confirmed.

Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham Hotspur is nearing its completion, with reports over the past few days stating that an agreement has been reached with the Dane and an announcement could be made later this week.

Tottenham have not been active in the summer window in recent days and have already missed out on a couple of transfer targets, including Liam Delap, whom Chelsea managed to sign ahead of Spurs earlier in the window.

Johnny Cardoso could also be heading elsewhere, despite Tottenham holding a £21 million option to buy the Real Betis midfielder, with Atletico Madrid already submitting a bid for the American international.

Tottenham and Thomas Frank agree on transfer targets and summer budget

Tottenham will hope to seal a deal for their new manager before making new acquisitions this summer, and recent reports have confirmed that other elements have already been agreed upon with Frank.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that there is an agreement between Tottenham and Thomas Frank on the overall project.

The salary of the Dane, as well as the length of his contract, have all been agreed as Spurs work to complete a deal in the coming days.

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According to Romano, it is also understood that an agreement has been reached on the budget, the positions, and the players Frank would look to target once the deal is finalised between both parties.

Spurs transfer plan includes marquee signing and potential Brentford reunion

Of course, finalising a deal with Thomas Frank is what has been top of the bucket list at Tottenham, which explains their lack of activity in the summer window so far.

A deal with the 51-year-old is now close to completion, which means the Lilywhites would now turn their attention back to on-field matters.

It has long been reported that Tottenham are looking to make additions in defence, midfield, and attack this summer.

It was also claimed that a marquee signing is on the agenda for the Lilywhites, who are said to be considering a move for either Jack Grealish or Eberechi Eze.

Rumours also suggest that Frank could reunite with two Brentford stars, with reports claiming that a move for Nathan Collins and Bryan Mbeumo is one the Dane would like Tottenham to pursue.

Still, nothing has been finalised, and with the window now shut until it reopens on the 16th, Spurs fans will need to be patient before seeing any signings completed.

Thomas Frank is set to replace Ange Postecoglou as the new Spurs head coach after Fabrizio Romano’s ‘here we go’ update.

Another managerial appointment has long been expected at Tottenham Hotspur this week, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou after only two seasons.

Tottenham Hotspur have had several managers on their shortlist, including former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, Fulham manager Marco Silva, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, and Brentford head coach Thomas Frank.

Frank has long been considered the frontrunner to land the Spurs job, according to multiple reports, with talks between Thomas Frank and Daniel Levy said to have been progressing well.

Thomas Frank is on the verge of being confirmed as Tottenham head coach

Yesterday, it was revealed by The Athletic that Spurs had made official contact with Brentford and that a deal with Frank would be finalised in the next 48 hours.

Fabrizio Romano has now given a further update and has appended his famous ‘here we go’ to the Thomas Frank and Spurs deal.

According to the journalist, it is understood that an agreement is done with Thomas Frank on contract terms and staff, and that Brentford are set to release Frank for a fee in the region of £10m.

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He tweeted: “Agreement done with the manager on contract terms and staff, Brentford set to release Frank for fee in the region of £10m. He’s the replacement for Ange Postecoglou.”

Thomas Frank to become 16th Tottenham manager under Daniel Levy

An official announcement by Tottenham Hotspur has not been made, but it has long been reported that a deadline for the Thomas Frank announcement has been set for this week by Spurs.

The Danish manager is now set to become the 16th manager under Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy in the last 24 years.

It certainly is a big jump for the former Brentford man, who is now managing a “big six club” for the first time in his career, after an impressive spell at Brentford, where he led them to two top-half finishes in the last three seasons.

Thomas Frank looks set to become the next Tottenham Hotspur manager, and now it has been revealed that the 51-year-old has made a demand from Daniel Levy during talks, with the club granting his request.

A new manager is set to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur in the coming days, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou on Friday.

Sustained success remains the objective at N17, as Tottenham have struggled for consistency in recent years, having appointed and sacked fifteen different managers since 2001.

A strong warning has already been issued to the next Spurs manager by former boss Tim Sherwood, who was also dismissed by Daniel Levy, with Sherwood urging the incoming man to gain full clarity on what the club truly wants out of the project.

Thomas Frank makes one demand from Daniel Levy during talks

Thomas Frank is on the verge of becoming the next Tottenham Hotspur manager, after productive discussions with Daniel Levy in recent days led to an agreement.

Tottenham are now expected to trigger the £10 million release clause in Frank’s Brentford contract, which would allow them to finalise the appointment, with Brentford understood to be willing to let Thomas Frank move on.

TBR Football have now revealed what the Brentford manager demanded during talks with the Spurs chairman.

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According to the report, while Frank does not expect to have the final say on all transfers, he does want to be involved in the decision-making process, and Tottenham have agreed to those terms.

While it was reported that Daniel Levy was never entirely convinced about appointing Ange Postecoglou, TBR Football has made it clear that the opposite is true when it comes to Thomas Frank.

Among a shortlist that included Marco Silva, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi, it is Frank who has left the strongest impression on Levy, with the report stating that it was not even close.

Graeme Bailey added: “Daniel Levy has been set on Thomas Frank for weeks – he has done a lot of work on several options, from bringing Pochettino back, to Marco Silva, to Roberto De Zerbi, but the Brentford boss has been so impressive, in the end, it has not been close.

“I am told there has been little doubt in Levy’s mind that Frank is the right man for quite a while and his talks with him only confirmed his opinion.”