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Tottenham Hotspur fans finally know their official new captain after the departure of Heung-min Son to LAFC last week.

Tottenham Hotspur have since bid farewell to Heung-min Son, who had captained this Tottenham side since 2023, after he announced his departure in front of his hometown fans during Spurs’ pre-season tour of Asia.

Son’s legacy as a Tottenham legend has been sealed, as has his legacy as club captain, with the Korean ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major honour by winning the Europa League trophy last season.

The Korean forward has departed for LAFC after his decade-long stay at Hotspur Way and is now set to link up once more with former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris.

Cristian Romero named Tottenham captain for 2025/26 season

With Heung-min Son now gone, the captaincy at Tottenham has been left vacant, and manager Thomas Frank had already hinted that a new club captain would be named before the first competitive fixture of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed that, following the departure of former captain Heung-min Son, Cristian Romero will be taking the captain’s armband for the 2025/26 season.

Romero is no stranger to leadership, having been the club’s previous vice-captain, often filling in for Son whenever the South Korean was not in the starting eleven.

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Thomas Frank said the following on naming Romero as captain (Tottenham official): “I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain.

“He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season.

“I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch he’s always pushing the team.

“I want a leadership group as well. Of course, one will wear the armband and be the captain, but I would like to have as many leaders as possible, four to five in the leadership group who can help, because it’s the same with me, I can’t do everything on my own and need a superb coaching staff around me. I will name that leadership group after the window to give me time to assess everything.”

What Romero brings to Spurs as captain

Cristian Romero is a World Cup winner, a Copa America winner and a Europa League winner, which speaks volumes about his winning mindset.

With the captaincy now handed to Romero, it should put to bed any speculation regarding his future at Tottenham, particularly as Atletico Madrid were once keen on securing his signature.

The 27-year-old will now be gearing up to lead Tottenham in their first competitive clash against Paris Saint-Germain, where he will have the opportunity to lift silverware in his first outing as captain.

Tottenham Hotspur may have one ace up their sleeve in their attempts to beat their North London rivals to the signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

It emerged on Tuesday that Spurs are pushing forward with talks for Eze while the Arsenal are hesitating to substantiate their interest in the 27-year-old.

However, according to various sources, Arsenal are still very much active in their pursuit of Eze, who has previously signalled a willingness to move to the Emirates.

Some may assume that the attacking midfielder might choose Mikel Arteta’s side if he had the option between the two North London clubs, but Tottenham may have one advantage over their rivals.

Eberechi Eze is very close to Spurs first-team coach

Tottenham insider, Paul O Keefe, has revealed that Spurs assistant coach Justin Cochrane has a close relationship with the Crystal Palace star.

Cochrane is also part of England’s coaching set-up, and the pair would have worked together several times over recent years as Eze has been a regular in recent Three Lions squads.

O’Keefe suggested that the former Brentford assistant coach, who followed Thomas Frank to Spurs this summer, may be in the attacking midfielder’s ear over a move to N17.

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Tottenham may have another advantage over Arsenal in Eze race

Spurs fans would be hoping that Cochrane can convince the Eagles star to greenlight a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and there may also be one other factor working in Lilywhites’ favour.

It has been reported by TEAMtalk that Arsenal have doubts about spending big on another number ten, and one can understand why, given the options that Arteta has at his disposal.

Eze may not be guaranteed to start every game at the Emirates Stadium, while he will be the main man at Spurs, which could factor into his decision in the lead-up to a World Cup year.

A Tottenham Hotspur bench player is open to moving to Lille, but the Premier League club’s demands are making the transfer very difficult for the Ligue 1 side.

While there has been a lot of speculation regarding Tottenham’s backline, midfield and forward line after Thomas Frank arrived through the door, it appears that the Dane is happy with the goalkeeping options at his disposal for now.

The Lilywhites are seemingly not in the market for a shot-stopper, with Spurs set to enter the season with Guglielmo Vicario as their number one and January signing, Antonin Kinsky, as his understudy.

Some have speculated about whether Kinsky might displace Vicario as Tottenham’s number one, given that Frank’s system relies on the goalkeeper to often beat the opposition’s first line of press with balls over the top to the full-back or midfielders.

Tottenham keeper Antonin Kinsky is wanted by Lille

L’Equipe have now claimed that the Czech goalkeeper is of interest to Lille, who are looking for a new number one.

Their current goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier, is about to join Paris Saint-Germain, and they have identified Kinsky as a potential replacement.

Lille have made a loan approach for the Tottenham Hotspur man, and it is asserted that the 22-year-old is interested in a temporary switch to Stade Pierre Mauroy.

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However, the outlet claims that Spurs are being ‘very greedy’ in their demands, which is forcing Lille to look at other options, including Marseille’s Jeffrey De Lange, and Ricardo Velho, who plays for Portuguese tier 2 club Farense.

Tottenham cannot afford to let Kinsky leave

One can understand why Kinsky is in favour of a loan move as the youngster needs game time in order to develop into a finished product.

However, if Tottenham let the 22-year-old go at this stage of the transfer window, it would leave the club with very little time to secure a replacement.

Given that Spurs are also in need of reinforcements across many other areas of the pitch, they may not be too keen on the idea of loaning out Kinsky.

A new report has shed light on how much Tottenham Hotspur are willing to spend on Eberechi Eze and whether the North London club are prepared to activate the midfielder’s release clause, which expires in a few days.

Since it first emerged this morning that Tottenham had reopened talks with Crystal Palace over a deal for Eze, the transfer story has dominated the headlines.

Spurs fans are understandably very excited about the prospect of Eze’s arrival, but the Lilywhites still have work to do to get the deal over the line.

A few hours ago, journalist Alex Crook revealed that Eze’s £68m release clause is active until Friday, and now, a new update has shed light on what Spurs are willing to do to clinch a deal for the 27-year-old.

Tottenham’s stance on Eberechi Eze transfer fee and release clause

GiveMeSport have now also confirmed that the England international’s £68m clause will expire on the eve of the new Premier League season.

The outlet claims that Tottenham reached out to Palace to understand the release clause in case they decide to trigger or match it.

The report adds that the North London club are prepared to do a deal worth around £60m for Eze, who has two years left on his contract at Selhurst Park.

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It is explained that it is Thomas Frank who is driving Spurs’ pursuit of the Eagles star, with the Dane said to be a big admirer of the versatile attacker.

Spurs are trying to beat Arsenal to Eze’s signature

GiveMeSport make it clear that the Gunners are still very much active in their pursuit of the Crystal Palace star.

The publication says that while Eze has signalled a willingness to move to the Emirates, he is also ‘keen’ on the Spurs project.

Tottenham Hotspur will make their long-awaited return to the Champions League this season, and fans will once again be treated to the sight of Gareth Bale.

The Welshman announced himself on the world stage when he scored a stunning hat-trick against Inter Milan at the San Siro in 2010, despite losing the match 4-3.

Despite a tough 2024/25 Premier League campaign in which they finished in seventeenth place, Ange Postecoglou guided Tottenham to Europa League glory in the final against Manchester United in Bilbao.

The winner of the Europa League secures qualification to the Champions League, which will now see Thomas Frank looking to compete on multiple fronts for Tottenham this season.

Gareth Bale confirmed for punditry duty with TNT Sports

Bale will be back on the television screen for the 2025/26 season not only in the Champions League, but also the Premier League to act as one of the broadcaster’s punditry panel.

The 36-year-old is said to have impressed during his appearance on TNT Sports for the Europa League final and will help to fill the void left by Rio Ferdinand after the former defender decided against signing a new deal.

Bale will appear on TNT Sports’ Premier League on Saturday lunchtimes, which could see him called up for duty for Tottenham’s trip to Manchester City on August 23rd.

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It has not been confirmed as of yet whether Bale will be part of the panel for Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup final against PSG on Wednesday evening.

Bale’s Tottenham wish after trophy win is yet to happen

Speaking after the Europa League final, Gareth Bale called on Tottenham to keep investing in the playing squad ahead of the new season.

With James Maddison having suffered an ACL injury, Tottenham are desperately short of a creative influence in midfield and also missed out on a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White who remained at Nottingham Forest.

Despite it having been in pre-season, Tottenham’s 4-0 defeat at Bayern Munich last week was yet another stark reminder of the gulf between the top European clubs in Spurs at this moment in time.

If Daniel Levy expects Thomas Frank to be able to compete adequately in the Premier League and Champions League this season, he must be backed in the current transfer window and the clock is ticking.

Tottenham’s first five fixtures of the 2025/26 season

Thomas Frank is said to have made it clear to Daniel Levy how many Tottenham signings he wanted before accepting the job, and it’s far fewer than you might think.

When Thomas Frank swapped Brentford for Tottenham Hotspur following the departure of Ange Postecoglou, many assumed he was walking into a fractured dressing room. Most of the squad had been firmly in Postecoglou’s corner, and the mood looked like a potential hurdle.

However, pre-season performances have hinted at a smooth transition, with the Dane quickly winning over the group. It helps that Frank inherited a side fresh off a Europa League triumph, as Postecoglou himself once noted, this is now a squad that knows how to win.

From his Brentford days, Frank built a reputation as a shrewd squad-builder and exceptional man-manager. He guided the Bees from the Championship to the Premier League, turning many of his former players into stars.

Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and David Raya are a few examples of players who thrived under him in the Championship, and they all later went on to earn the club huge profits and themselves big moves.

It’s worth mentioning that he achieved all this on a shoestring budget. At Tottenham, armed with a far bigger budget, a stronger pull in the market and Champions League football to offer, the ceiling for what he can achieve is far higher.

Thomas Frank only wanted three to four Tottenham signings

According to TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey, Frank told Daniel Levy before taking the job that he wanted just three or four additions to the squad. The 51-year-old identified a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder, and another forward as the priority positions.

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Bailey explained to TBR Football that Frank’s message to Levy was essentially: “Give me two, three, maybe four players, and we can really challenge.” He wasn’t after a complete squad overhaul, just targeted reinforcements in key areas.

A genuine holding midfielder was top of the list, while a creative number 10 was also on the agenda even before James Maddison’s injury. Another forward option remains desirable, although not a priority at the moment.

So far, Spurs have sealed permanent deals for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, alongside new arrivals Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Kota Takai. With just 21 days left in the window, there’s still work to be done to complete Frank’s wishlist.

Tottenham fans will be hoping that those three or four signings aren’t already completed, but with rumours over a Spurs move for Savinho, it would appear that Daniel Levy and co are still active in the transfer market.

Who else could Tottenham sign before deadline day?

The arrival of Joao Palhinha ticks off the defensive midfield requirement, but Frank still needs at least one attacking midfielder. Maddison’s injury and Morgan Gibbs-White’s last-minute snub have left Spurs short of creativity in the middle of the pitch.

Talks are already underway with Manchester City over Savinho, with a deal potentially costing around £50 to £60 million. If that falls through, Harvey Elliott and James McAtee are seen as alternatives, though Spurs are believed to be pushing hard for Savinho.

Up front, any departure for Richarlison will force Tottenham into the market for a striker. Will Lankshear has left on loan, and Tel isn’t yet ready to lead the line in England.

Nicolas Jackson has been linked, while Real Madrid’s Rodrygo was considered but priced out of reach at £100 million. With Manchester City ready to swoop, he would almost certainly choose Pep Guardiola’s side over Spurs.

With the clock ticking down to the September 1 deadline, Tottenham cannot afford to leave it too late. If Frank is to get the players he asked for, the next week will be very crucial.

From sell-out stadiums to special edition kits, Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour of Asia proved to be both a footballing and financial success.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer preparations have certainly been eventful under new boss Thomas Frank. The first game of the Frank era saw Spurs beat Reading 2-0 in mid-July, before an unusual double-header a week later brought a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers and a goalless draw against Luton Town.

The squad then packed their bags for Asia, where the money started to flow in. They faced Arsenal in the first-ever overseas North London Derby, edging a 1-0 win at the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

From there, Spurs travelled to Seoul for a 1-1 draw with Newcastle in what turned out to be Son Heung-min’s final match for the club, and fittingly, in front of his home crowd.

The tour wrapped up with a tough reality check in Europe, as Bayern Munich handed Spurs a 4-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena.

All told, Tottenham’s schedule was slightly more packed than most non-Club World Cup sides, who tend to play around five games in pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur make £10m from Asian tour

According to Football Insider, Tottenham are believed to have earned around £10 million from their two-game tour of Asia alone. That figure will no doubt leave Daniel Levy smiling, with several factors contributing to the impressive total.

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The historic overseas North London Derby in Hong Kong was staged at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park, where ticket prices ranged from around HK$399 (£38 approximately) to a staggering HK$2,499 (£237 approximately), and the match sold out. Furthermore, open training sessions proved lucrative too, with tickets priced between HK$99 (£9) and HK$299 (£28).

In Seoul, Son Heung-min’s farewell appearance brought a sell-out crowd of 66,000, with the majority donning Spurs colours in a show of affection for their national hero.

Additionally, the club capitalised with the release of special edition kits worn exclusively for the two Asian fixtures, and they became instant hits across the region.

And it wasn’t just tickets and merchandise bringing the money. Spurs announced a partnership with premium pet food brand Frontier Pets, who came aboard as the club’s Official Pre-Season Tour Sleeve Partner, Official Pet Food Partner, and Official Partner of ‘Tottenham Hotspaw’, which is their supporters’ club for dog owners.

Spurs give back to the community in Asia

While Tottenham’s Asian tour was a commercial success, the club also made a point of giving back. In Seoul, they partnered with Best Buddies, one of the world’s largest organisations supporting people with additional needs.

The Club also donated special edition shirts from the tour to charities including Animals Asia, Bring Me a Book, and Best Buddies, with Spurs players and staff engaging directly with fans and communities throughout the trip.

Spurs have always made charity work a part of their overseas tours, and it’s great to see that tradition continue. It’s no surprise their global fanbase keeps growing.

Troy Deeney cannot understand why Tottenham Hotspur gave up their chance to sign an England international despite the injury to James Maddison.

With Maddison joining Dejan Kulusevski on the treatment table, Thomas Frank does not have a natural number ten at his disposal.

The Dane has been playing Pape Sarr as his most advanced midfielder in the last couple of pre-season matches, and many Spurs fans cannot believe Tottenham have not signed an attacking midfielder yet.

It was reported that Spurs made contact over Grealish’s availability last week, but it does not appear as if the Lilywhites ever made a concrete move for the Manchester City star.

Troy Deeney says Tottenham are daft for not pursuing Jack Grealish

Gabby Agbonlahor has said Grealish is a ‘no-brainer’ for Spurs, and Deeney agrees with that assessment, insisting that the 29-year-old would have improved Thomas Frank’s starting eleven.

Unfortunately, although Jack Grealish was ‘very much open’ to joining Tottenham, he has now sealed a transfer to Everton on loan instead.

The former Watford striker questioned why the Lilywhites did not show more intent in signing the City star after Maddison was ruled out for much of the season.

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Deeney told talkSPORT: “With Maddison going down, they have to look at that No.10. I still think it’s a perfect landing spot for Jack Grealish, personally. I think it’s a wonderful landing spot.

“We’re being told Tottenham have played down their interest in Jack, but you’re talking about someone who has won. Whatever people want to say about Jack, he’s been at City, he’s used to winning, he knows the level, knows the standard, and he’s an upgrade on everything Tottenham have got there.

“Maddison won’t play this season, and they have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White. So the fact that they’re playing their interest in Jack Grealish down, to me, is daft.”

Deeney rates Spurs’ signing of Joao Palhinha

Thomas Frank has admitted he is delighted to have Joao Palhinha on board, but some may point to the fact that the 30-year-old struggled to get game time at Bayern Munich last season.

Despite his struggles at the Allianz Arena last term, Deeney is convinced that the former Fulham man is not a gamble and that he will improve Tottenham’s midfield.

The 37-year-old added: “Tottenham need to figure out what that midfield looks like, and I don’t think Paulinho is a gamble. When we’ve done Spurs games, I’ve always been worried about their midfield. I don’t know who their holder is, who their enforcer is. I think you know what you’re getting with Paulinho. He’s proper.

“I get that he hasn’t played as much and he’s not in that vein of form, but I don’t think he’s put any miles on the clock in Germany and he’s not injured. He’s a great player and in my opinion he’s an upgrade on Rodrigo Bentancur.”

Tottenham Hotspur made an audacious offer to sign a Barcelona forward, but the Lilywhites’ bid has been sent back by the Catalan giants.

During the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, Thomas Frank hinted that Tottenham are not done adding to their forward line this summer.

Some big-name forwards have been mooted as targets for Spurs over recent days, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have turned their attention to a familiar name.

It was reported that Tottenham failed with a move for Ferran Torres back in January, and the North Londoners have seemingly made another attempt to secure the former Man City star this summer.

Barcelona reject Tottenham’s offer for Ferran Torres

This update comes from Fichajes and claims that both Spurs and Newcastle made the same offers for Torres.

The outlet states that the Premier League duo put €50m (£43m) on the table for the 25-year-old, but Barca decided to turn those down.

This is because the Spain international’s improved showing in the second half of last season has seen him earn the trust of manager Hansi Flick.

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However, the report adds that Torres retains admirers in the Premier League, with Aston Villa also eyeing the player alongside Spurs and the Magpies.

Barcelona and Torres’ transfer stance revealed

Fichajes say that despite the ‘financial temptation’ of Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle’s offers, the Catalan side have decided to keep hold of the forward.

This is because they do not want to create unrest in the squad with needless departures, with Flick wanting stability ahead of the new season.

Additionally, Torres himself has made it clear that he wants to stay, with the former Man City man even ready to extend his contract at Camp Nou.

Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the race to sign a Brighton midfielder, who is on the wishlist of many of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.

Tottenham have already added to their stocks in central midfield this summer, with Thomas Frank admitting that he is delighted to have Joao Palhinha on board.

However, over the last few days, some sources have claimed that Spurs may add another defensive midfielder to their squad despite landing Palhinha.

The Lilywhites have now reportedly turned their attention to a Brighton man, who has emerged as one of the most talented number sixes in the Premier League over the last two seasons.

Tottenham ready to battle Premier League clubs for Carlos Baleba

This update comes from CaughtOffside, who say that Tottenham are now eyeing a deal for Carlos Baleba, who was on the radar of Manchester United.

The Red Devils were previously at the forefront to land the 21-year-old, who Ruben Amorim has identified as a ‘priority target’.

The Portuguese coach believes that Beleba’s strength and ball-winning abilities will improve his midfield, but the Manchester club allegedly face competition from Spurs, who are eyeing the Brighton man as a potential replacement for Yves Bissouma.

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The report adds that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United are also monitoring the former Lille man.

A big offer is needed to sign Carlos Baleba

CaughtOffside say that the Seagulls have no intention of cashing in on the midfielder and are well protected since the player’s contract runs until 2028.

The South Coast club have made it clear that it would take an offer of around €60m–€70m (£52m-£60.6) to prise Baleba away from the Amex Stadium.

The publication says that it is not clear if any of the 21-year-old’s suitors would be prepared to pay that fee, but they add that the player would be attracted by the idea of moving to a bigger club and competing for silverware.