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A player who arrived through the door at Tottenham late in the transfer window was one of Atletico Madrid’s top targets this summer, according to a new report from Spain.

Among the seven signings Tottenham made this summer, the Simons deal is the one that has got Spurs fans most excited.

It is easy to understand why, with the 22-year-old arriving at Spurs on the back of two excellent years for club and country, and appearing to be on the cusp of becoming a world-class player.

Johan Lange has said that Simons’ hunger and desire to improve were evident during the club’s conversations with the player, which is something that will be music to the ears of Tottenham supporters.

Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid to the signing of Xavi Simons

According to a report in Marca, Tottenham got the better of Atletico Madrid in the race to land the former Leipzig man, who was on the La Liga club’s radar.

The report says that Diego Simone’s side were looking to add a new attacking midfielder to their squad in the summer.

While they eventually settled for Nico Gonzalez, it is alleged that Simons was seen as the ‘perfect choice’ by Atletico.

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However, the report explains that the Spanish side could not afford to match Tottenham’s offer for the Netherlands international.

Tottenham also beat their London rivals to Simons

All through the summer, it was one of Tottenham’s London rivals who were installed as the favourites to land the 22-year-old, with reports indicating that Chelsea had even agreed personal terms with Simons.

However, Spurs managed to hijack Chelsea’s move for Simons in the final days of the transfer window, with the Blues not even submitting an offer for the player at the end.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly failed with a late move for one of Ligue 1’s most exciting wingers, and the Lilywhites are expected to try again in January.

It came as a surprise to some Spurs fans when Tottenham signed Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day instead of a winger.

We know that Spurs were scouring Europe for a winger in the final days of the transfer window, and one would assume that the position will become a priority for Thomas Frank’s men in January.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites failed with a last-ditch move to sign a Belgian international winger in the final days of the window, but they could try again in January.

Tottenham remain interested in Lyon star Malick Fofana

Malick Fofana’s stock has grown considerably over the last 12 months after the winger scored 11 goals and provided six assists last term.

It is perhaps a surprise that he ended up staying at Lyon, but it has now been revealed by CaughtOffside that Tottenham tried to sign the 20-year-old in the final days of the transfer window.

The outlet says that the deal for the Belgian fell through as Lyon did not have enough time to secure a replacement.

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However, Spurs are continuing to show interest in Fofana, with industry sources expecting the Premier League side to try again for the winger in January.

Tottenham will face competition for Malick Fofana

CaughOffside say that while Tottenham Hotspur are the ones showing the strongest interest in Fofana at the moment, they are not the only circling over the player.

It is revealed that Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the youngster’s situation ahead of the January window.

Additionally, Serie A giants, Inter Milan, are alleged to be ‘really keen’ on taking Fofana to the San Siro.

Tottenham Hotspur could rekindle their interest in one of the most sought-after Premier League stars after failing to get a deal over the line during the summer transfer window.

We have heard over recent days that the exit of Daniel Levy could usher in a new era at Tottenham, who want to sign elite players to give themselves a chance of competing for major honours.

It was reported during the summer that Tottenham wanted to test Villa’s resolve to hold onto Morgan Rogers, given the Midlands club’s financial issues.

However, in the end, Unai Emery’s men made it clear to the Lilywhites that their star man is not for sale. It turns out that the North London club have not given up their dreams of signing the England international just yet.

Morgan Rogers remains at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist

TEAMtalk now claim that Spurs could emerge as more serious contenders for Rogers when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

The outlet says that Tottenham made a late approach for Rogers but found that Villa were not willing to come to the negotiating table.

However, the Lilywhites are now ready to embark on a new era following Levy’s exit and are eyeing more ambitious and progressive investment in the transfer market.

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Rogers remains at the top of Spurs’ wishlist, and the club could swoop for the former Middlesbrough man to signal their ambition.

Tottenham are not put off by Aston Villa’s huge valuation of Rogers

TEAMtalk say that following an approach from Tottenham Hotspur, Villa are expected to slap a valuation of around £100m on their star attacker.

While that figure was considered out of Spurs’ reach during Levy’s reign, there is now a growing belief that the club could stretch themselves financially to bring Rogers through the door.

Tottenham will soon come face-to-face with their former manager, Ange Postecoglou, as the Australian makes a swift return to the Premier League dugout with Nottingham Forest.

Ange Postecoglou has made a rather quick return to management, just months after being dismissed from Tottenham Hotspur.

The 60-year-old has now taken up the reins at Nottingham Forest, following the sacking of former Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

Postecoglou had been linked with a number of roles across the Premier League and Europe, with Turkish side Fenerbahce also registering strong interest in the Australian.

When Ange Postecoglou is set to face Tottenham in Premier League return

With the former Spurs boss now back in the Premier League, Tottenham supporters will already be keeping an eye on when he will go head-to-head with Thomas Frank at Spurs.

According to the fixture schedule, Postecoglou’s first meeting with Tottenham is set for 13 December 2025 at the City Ground, giving him time to settle into his new role before facing his former club.

The return fixture is pencilled in for 21 March 2026, although as always, broadcast adjustments could still alter those dates.

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Postecoglou set for Europa League title defence with Nottingham Forest

Postecoglou has plenty to look forward to as Nottingham Forest manager, beginning with his first game this weekend against Arsenal, an opponent he knows very well.

Tottenham fans will no doubt be hoping that he can snatch a victory against their bitter rivals, as the Australian looks to mark his Forest tenure with an early statement.

Tottenham’s chief executive officer, Vinai Venkatesham, who has now become the main man at the North London club after Daniel Levy’s departure, has shed light on his working philosophy.

According to reports, it was Levy who persuaded Venkatesham to join Tottenham as the CEO, but in a surprise move, the former Spurs supremo has now been ousted by the Lewis family.

Venkatesham has already got stuck in and made some important decisions in his first few months at the club. In fact, it was reportedly the Spurs CEO who persuaded Cristian Romero to sign a new contract.

However, the former Arsenal chief has now seen his role change, and he has underlined how he will proceed as the man calling the shots at Spurs.

Vinai Venkatesham explains his working philosophy

Some sources have claimed that the changes at the boardroom level, including the hiring of Venkatesham, were done with Levy’s exit in mind by the Lewis family.

That suggests that the Lewis family very much saw the 42-year-old as someone who could take charge of the club, but the Spurs chief has now suggested that even though he might be the face of the club’s decisions, it will be a team effort.

When asked about the changes to his role, Venkatesham told Tottenham’s official website: “Well, I think it’s fair to say it’s been a very, very busy three months.

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“There’s not been much in the way of weekends or evenings. There’s not been much in the way of sleep. So, it’s been a very busy start, but everybody’s been really welcoming inside and outside the Club – very warm, very welcoming – so, I feel really, really settled in.

“I’m enjoying it, and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead, but the really important thing to be clear on is this is not just about me, and it’s certainly not all about me. Everything that we achieve at the Club will be part of a team, and I mean that.

“So, naturally, I guess, as Chief Executive, my name ends up in the media, and I end up sitting here and doing an interview with you, but we’ve got 800 people at the Club, and we need everybody in the Club pulling together to drive us forward. This is certainly not all about one person or a small group of people.

Venkatesham says it will be business as usual at Spurs

Despite the huge change at the top, the Spurs CEO insisted that there will be continuity at the North London club in terms of the technical staff.

He reiterated that success on the pitch remains the club’s focus and that the staff will be backed to deliver trophies to N17.

When asked what comes next for Tottenham, Venkatesham said: “As I said at the start, it is business as usual in many ways. When I joined, I talked about wanting to do three things. The first is doing everything I can to support our excellent technical teams on the ground, both on the men’s side and the women’s side, to give us the best chance to be successful on the pitch.

“That continues to be a focus. I said my second focus was going to be around our people at the Football Club, making sure that we’re doing everything we can to empower them to be at their best, to drive the Club forward, and have the best people with the best culture to deliver against our ambitions.

“And the third one was our relationship with our supporters – make sure that they’re right behind us, make sure that they understand what we’re trying to do, communicate better with our supporters and ultimately, make them proud of what their Football Club is trying to do and what our Football Club over time will deliver.”

Harry Kane has admitted that he was shocked by the news of Daniel Levy’s departure and praised the former Tottenham chairman for how he has built up the club over the last two and a half decades.

Tributes have been pouring in from everyone associated with Spurs, with the news of Levy’s departure taking everyone by surprise.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted that he was shocked by Levy’s exit and confessed that he is in the dark as to what led to it.

Heung-min Son sent a classy message to Levy, thanking him for all that he has done for him during his decade in North London, and now, his former striker partner has weighed in.

Harry Kane claims Daniel Levy transformed Tottenham

Many Spurs fans applaud Levy for the work he did on the business side, but feel that he failed in delivering successful teams.

However, Kane, who came through the academy at Hotspur Way and saw the club grow into the behemoth it is today, believes that Levy had delivered both on and off the pitch.

When asked about the 63-year-old’s departure, the striker told The Independent: “Obviously it was a bit of a surprise, if I’m honest. I didn’t expect it, didn’t see that coming.

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“Daniel has been a fantastic chairman for Tottenham in the 20-or-so years he’s been there. Considering where the club was and where it is now, I think there’s been a big change, not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well.

“At any stage, there’s always going to be change in clubs, and change in the higher positions.”

Kane says Tottenham are entering a new chapter

There have been plenty of reports over the last few days suggesting that the Lewis family want to usher in a new era of on-pitch success at Tottenham.

Kane wished Levy well in his next projects and suggested that his exit marks a new chapter for his boyhood club.

The Tottenham legend added: “Obviously, I don’t know too much about why or what happened. All I can say is I wish Daniel all the best in whatever’s next for him.

“We obviously built a relationship over the time we had together. I’m sure at some stage we’ll catch up. Overall, for Tottenham, it’s a new chapter they’re trying to create now.”

The Lewis family are going to take a significant step during Tottenham Hotspur’s London derby against West Ham United this Saturday to show that they are very much invested in the North London club’s fortunes.

After sacking Daniel Levy, Tottenham’s owners have suggested that they want to usher in a new era at the club, where on-pitch success is prioritised.

That was also backed up by the club’s CEO, Vinai Venkatesham, who assured fans that the Lewis family are very much invested in Tottenham’s fortunes and are extremely hungry for success.

However, Spurs fans will want to see if they can back it up with actions, and according to a new report, they are ready to send a signal to the supporters this Saturday.

The Lewis family will attend the derby at the London Stadium

The Telegraph have now claimed that the Lewis family want to make a ‘public show of power’ to signal that they are hungry for trophies.

The family are thus expected to attend the game between West Ham and Spurs, which will be the first match of the post-Levy era for the North London side.

Members of the family have barely attended any games over the years, but they want to be seen in front of the cameras at the London Stadium, which they see as significant, given the events of the last few days.

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ENIC do not want to sell Tottenham

It emerged a couple of days ago that two consortia had approached ENIC regarding a potential takeover of Spurs.

Tottenham revealed on Sunday that they rejected both approaches to buy a stake in the club, reiterating their commitment to steer the Lilywhites to success.

Tottenham fans have been quick to react after Mathys Tel produced a brilliant strike on international duty, with many questioning why the young forward has been left out of Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad.

Tel has endured a frustrating spell as a Tottenham Hotspur player in recent weeks, with the forward left out of the club’s Champions League squad despite his obvious promise and talent.

Thomas Frank decided to overlook the youngster, instead turning to Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison and new loan arrival Kolo Muani to lead the line in Europe.

The UCL squad surprised sections of the Tottenham fanbase, many of whom felt Tel deserved a place in the squad at the very least, and the forward has been left with a clear point to prove whenever opportunities come his way.

Tottenham fans hail Mathys Tel after stunning strike

Tel is one of several Tottenham players currently away on international duty, and the 20-year-old made his mark for France under-21s in their clash with Serbia on Monday, September 8.

The forward netted with a superb curling effort from the right, a finish that drew comparisons with Heung-min Son, and his display has left many Tottenham supporters wondering why Frank did not consider Tel good enough for the Champions League squad.

One fan took to social media to write: “Surely this guy gets a chance under Frank? Finishing ability is unreal.” Another added: “People ready to give up on this kid, btw.”

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A third supporter wondered: “I just want to know why Frank does not see him as worthy of the bench in UCL. Maybe he just is not performing in training. Weird.”

Others were equally effusive, with one saying: “I swear if we give up on this kid, he’s got world-class potential.” Another remarked: “What a player, hopefully sooner rather than later he can do this for us.”

A final supporter reminded others of Mathys Tel’s talent: “His goal catalogue has multiple goals like this in it and people are convinced there is no player there. He just needs games.”

Tel responds to Tottenham squad snub

Mathys Tel has since admitted he was left disappointed by Frank’s decision to omit him from Tottenham’s 22-man Champions League squad. However, he was keen to stress that he remains focused on his development.

The French forward explained that he has worked hard on his mentality and is determined not to let setbacks define him, instead choosing to stay positive and make the most of any opportunities in the starting eleven.

Speaking to the media about missing out, Tel said: “It is clear that when you are not on a squad, it definitely hurts, but I am someone who stays pretty positive, no matter the situation, because I think I have worked a lot on my mental side, so today it is definitely a disappointment; I would have liked to be there.

“But the coach’s choice is the coach’s choice; we can only respect it, and we will work to come back in the best possible way.”

Although one particular Mohammed Kudus statistic may seem worrying on the surface, it sums up exactly why Tottenham took a risk on him.

Tottenham Hotspur are amongst the top four sides in the Premier League this season, following the Lilywhites’ strong performances in the opening three fixtures.

Two wins, a defeat, five goals scored, and just one conceded have Tottenham in fourth place on the Premier League table, with only Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool boasting a better record than Thomas Frank’s side.

Of course, Frank has his players to thank for the early success on the pitch, as their impressive displays have been key to earning those victories, with Guglielmo Vicario in particular making the most saves of any goalkeeper in the Premier League so far.

Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus tops a worrying dribbling stat

Further statistics from WhoScored have now revealed a standout figure regarding Tottenham’s new signing, Mohammed Kudus.

According to the outlet, it is understood that Kudus has recorded the most incomplete dribbles of any Premier League player since the start of last season.

The Ghana international sits top of the list with 110 incomplete dribbles, a tally that spans his time at both West Ham United and Tottenham following his £55 million move in the summer.

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Kudus dribbling numbers underline Spurs’ gamble

This stat highlights exactly why Tottenham decided to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, as the 25-year-old thrives as a high-risk, high-reward player.

Last season, Kudus attempted more dribbles (195) than any other player in the Premier League. His dribble attempts made up 12.9 per cent of his on-ball actions, and he had a dribble success rate of 47.2 per cent, which ranked highly amongst the most active dribblers in the division.

As a side note, Dejan Kulusevski was the only Tottenham player among the 22 players to attempt 100 or more dribbles last season, but his 31.9 per cent success rate was the lowest of that group.

Three teams are now in the running to land Tottenham icon Dele Alli, with the midfielder’s future once again up in the air as he searches for a fresh start after a turbulent spell abroad.

Dele Alli’s time away from Tottenham Hotspur has been anything but glamorous, as the Englishman has endured difficult spells at three different clubs where he has struggled to make any lasting impact.

The 29-year-old has had to deal with personal battles off the pitch, but while he has shown resilience to come back strong in that regard, the footballing side of his career has yet to find stability.

The latest setback for Alli came just months after he joined Como in the winter window, but less than eight months later, both parties agreed to terminate his contract, leaving him once more without a club.

Dele is attracting transfer interest after Como exit

Alli is now on the lookout for a new home following a short-lived stint in Italy, where he featured for only ten minutes under Cesc Fabregas before being sent off with a red card.

According to the Daily Mail, the former England international is believed to be attracting interest from clubs back home, with a return to English football very much on the table.

It is understood that Birmingham City, Wrexham and West Bromwich Albion have all emerged as frontrunners to sign Alli, as he looks to revive a career that once promised so much.

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Dele Alli’s Tottenham legacy and possible next move

Alli played the best football of his career at Spurs, where he delivered iconic moments in front of Tottenham fans and was once tipped to become England’s next big star.

His later spells in English football, however, failed to match those heights, with his time at Everton proving particularly underwhelming and doing little to restore his reputation.