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Thomas Frank has offered a clear update on when Tottenham will appoint a new captain, giving supporters a definitive timeline ahead of a huge season opener.

Thomas Frank is currently preparing his Tottenham Hotspur side for one of their biggest games yet, with Spurs set for the chance to lift silverware in their very first competitive match of the season.

UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain await Europa League winners Tottenham in Udine, Italy, as both sides prepare to lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Frank heads into this fixture on the back of a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich in his final pre-season game, and it comes shortly after the departure of former club captain Heung-min Son to LAFC.

Spurs will name new captain before UEFA Super Cup final

At present, Tottenham remain without an official club captain, with Thomas Frank yet to confirm who will take the armband following Son’s exit.

It was widely expected that Frank would announce his captain in the days before the PSG game, but he has now outlined a different schedule.

Speaking to Football.london, Frank revealed that the new captain will be named on Wednesday, while the club’s leadership group will be finalised by the end of the month.

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He said: “The captain will be named tomorrow in the team and the leadership group will be known by the end of the month.”

Romero leading the race for Spurs captaincy

The former Brentford boss has already made it clear what he expects from his Spurs captain, stating that he wants someone capable of unifying the squad.

Son served as captain with distinction and was supported by players such as Cristian Romero and James Maddison, both of whom have worn the armband in his absence.

Thomas Frank has addressed recent speculation surrounding Antonin Kinsky’s future, providing a firm update that will reassure Tottenham supporters ahead of the new season.

Over the past few weeks, Tottenham Hotspur have experienced more departures than arrivals, with club captain Heung-min Son making a high-profile switch to LA FC, while several academy talents have secured loan moves ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Among the players linked with an exit was Antonin Kinsky, with reports suggesting that Lille had earmarked him as a potential target this summer.

The French club recently lost their first-choice goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to Paris Saint-Germain, prompting them to identify Kinsky as a possible replacement.

Thomas Frank sends message about Kinsky’s Spurs future

Speaking ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Thomas Frank moved to shut down talk of his goalkeeper leaving N17 in this transfer window.

The Tottenham manager was unequivocal, insisting that the Czech international remains an important part of his plans and can play a big role this season.

He told Football.london: “Antonin Kinsky, I am very pleased with him. There is good competition. Last season we needed four keepers. In my opinion, he has got a great career ahead of him and here at Tottenham this season.”

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Tottenham’s goalkeeping depth could prove vital

Antonin Kinsky featured regularly in Tottenham’s pre-season, often sharing minutes with Guglielmo Vicario, particularly in matches against Reading and Luton Town.

Those appearances suggest Frank is prepared to offer the 21-year-old valuable game time across the campaign, especially with the club competing in multiple competitions.

Vicario endured injury problems last term, missing several months with an ankle issue. Should the Italian suffer a similar setback, it will be crucial for Tottenham to have Kinsky ready to step in.

An injury expert has made a worrying prediction about Dejan Kulusevski’s Tottenham rehabilitation, suggesting that we might not see the Swede back in action until the end of this calendar year.

James Maddison has already been ruled out for the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an ACL injury during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle in South Korea.

The injury puts Thomas Frank in a difficult situation as reports indicate that the only other number ten in the Tottenham squad, Dejan Kulusevski, is expected to miss the first month of the Premier League season.

When pressed on the Swede injury, Frank said a few days ago that Kulusevski is “out for a long time”, and a new update has now suggested that it might be a while before we see the former Juventus man on the field again.

Dejan Kulusevski could be missing from Tottenham XI for a while

This update comes from Physio Scout, who often provide great analysis on injuries across the Premier League, and they have given an update about the Tottenham man, which is not encouraging.

They claim that Kulusevski likely suffered a patella fracture after his knee-to-knee collision with Marc Guehi back in May.

While the typical recovery time from the injury is around five to eight months after surgery, they say that it can take eight to 10 months if it is a complicated injury.

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Based on the noises coming out of Tottenham Hotspur, Physio Scout predicts that Kulusevski may not return until November or December.

Spurs fans are baffled by Tottenham’s inaction in the transfer market

Given the injuries to Maddison and Kulusevski, many Spurs fans are baffled that Tottenham have not signed an attacking midfielder so far this summer.

Several Premier League number tens have been linked with moves to Spurs over recent weeks, but the Lilywhites do not appear close to finalising a signing at the moment.

With the new Premier League season now on the horizon, the North London club are running out of time and would need to have a strong finish to the transfer window.

As Tottenham Hotspur continue to step up their pursuit of Manchester City star Savinho, contrasting reports have presented very different versions of events.

It was only a couple of days ago that reports first emerged that Spurs are eyeing a move for Savinho, and the deal appears to have moved very swiftly over the last 48 hours.

According to reports, Tottenham’s first offer of £43m for Savinho has been turned down, but the negotiations between the two clubs are continuing.

Various sources indicate that Savinho is keen on joining Spurs as he wants regular game time leading into a World Cup year.

Tottenham may have hit a dead end with Savinho despite reports

Football Insider have now revealed that the negotiations between the two Premier League giants over the Brazilian are ‘progressing quickly’. The report describes the talks over the 21-year-old as being ‘advanced’, which would fill Tottenham Hotspur fans with optimism.

The outlet says that Man City are reluctant to sell Savinho, having signed him from Girona just a year ago. However, Pep Guardiola’s men will not stand in the player’s way if he wants to make a move to North London.

Unfortunately, this positive report has been followed by a negative one.

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The Athletic report via their Transfer Deal Sheet feature that Tottenham approached Man City about signing Savinho for a package worth around €50m on Monday. However, City do not want to sell the Brazilian and regard the matter as closed.

What does this mean for Spurs interest in Nico Paz?

It was previously reported that Tottenham are considering a move for Como starlet Nico Paz, who has had an outstanding debut season in Serie A since his switch from Real Madrid last summer.

However, this update from Football Insider says that Spurs have abandoned their pursuit of Paz after stepping up talks over Savinho.

It is explained that Thomas Frank’s men are particularly keen on the Man City star, as although he is a winger by trade, he is seen as someone who can operate as a number ten if required.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs remain cool on Paz even if the Savinho interest hits a dead end.

An update from Brazil has revealed what Savinho’s thoughts are regarding a move to Tottenham and how soon a deal is likely to be concluded between the North London side and Manchester City.

It is fair to say that the despair around the transfer window has turned into excitement for Spurs fans over the last 24 hours.

That is thanks in large part to the fact that Tottenham are now trying to tie up a deal for Savinho, just a year on from his move from Girona to Manchester City.

It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Monday that Savinho’s move to Tottenham is very much on as the player is in favour of the transfer, and that has now been backed up by an update from Brazil.

Savinho has already said ‘yes’ to Tottenham

This update comes from Globo Esporte who say that the 21-year-old has already said ‘yes’ to a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Brazilian has cleared the way for the transfer to be agreed between the two clubs, as he is very keen to ensure he gets regular game time leading up to next year’s World Cup, so that he can catch the eye of Carlo Ancelotti.

The report adds that it is only a matter of time before the clubs agree on a package of around €70m (£60.5m), including bonuses, with the deal not expected to drag on too long.

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Pep Guardiola has to give a green light to Savinho’s move

The update from Globo Esporte says that Tottenham kicked off talks over a deal for the 21-year-old last week, and it did not take long for the winger to make his mind up.

Interestingly, it is explained that all that is missing right now is Pep Guardiola’s blessing, which will decide whether Savinho completes a move to N17.

Tottenham have finalised their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, with several key players returning to the travelling party ahead of Wednesday’s clash in Udine.

For Tottenham Hotspur, this week is all about the UEFA Super Cup as they prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, 13 August in Udine, Italy.

Thomas Frank will be aiming to secure victory in his first competitive match as Tottenham boss, with Spurs targeting their second European title in just three months.

Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from their FIFA Club World Cup defeat to Chelsea, after the Blues denied the Parisians another piece of silverware with a convincing 3-0 win, following PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph earlier this summer.

Tottenham name 22-man squad for UEFA Super Cup final vs PSG

With the highly anticipated clash now just days away, Tottenham have confirmed their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup final as they prepare to lock horns with the French champions.

Here is the official squad list submitted by Tottenham for the match:

Key talking points from Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup squad

It is interesting to see Dominic Solanke included in Tottenham’s squad despite currently nursing an injury. His selection suggests there remains a possibility that the centre-forward could feature against the Parisians.

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Richarlison and Mathys Tel could also lead the line should Solanke be unavailable to start, while there are notable omissions with Dane Scarlett and Luka Vuskovic both left out of the travelling party.

It is understood that Scarlett is currently working out a loan move this summer, while Vuskovic is also expected to be loaned out by Tottenham this summer.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has revealed that Eberechi Eze’s future is not settled just yet, and there is still a chance of Tottenham Hotspur causing an unexpected twist.

Arsenal have emerged as the front-runners to land Eze over recent weeks, and the speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham has gone quiet over the last month.

However, they have resurfaced once again over the last few days, with GiveMeSport claiming over the weekend that Thomas Frank had greenlit the signing of Eze.

The outlet claimed that Crystal Palace had encouraged Tottenham to make an offer for the attacking midfielder as they hope to get a bidding war going between the two North London clubs.

Tottenham’s interest in Eberechi Eze could ramp up

Miguel Delaney has now made it clear that the Gunners are still the favourites to land the Palace star, with Mikel Arteta’s men expected to press forward with a move for the 27-year-old over the coming days.

However, he adds that Tottenham’s interest in the England international could ‘ramp up’ following James Maddison’s ACL injury.

Delaney wrote in his Inside Football email newsletter: “There are a few sagas ongoing right now, from Alexander Isak to Benjamin Sesko, but connected sources expect the Eze pursuit to ramp up in the next few days.

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“While those close to the situation still expect the Crystal Palace forward to eventually end up at Arsenal this window, everyone is waiting to see whether Tottenham Hotspur will make a move after the unfortunate injury to James Maddison. That could ramp things up.”

Tottenham encouraged to resurrect Eze’s interest

According to sources, Tottenham have not made a concrete move for Eze yet despite holding discussions earlier in the window.

One man who wants to see that change is Jermain Defoe, who opined that Eze is a natural Tottenham player, given the flair and the creativity he possesses.

Tottenham Hotspur have fallen short with their opening offer for Savinho, but a move to North London is still very much on the cards for the Manchester City star, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Since it first emerged a couple of days ago that Spurs are eyeing a move for Savinho, the transfer appears to be moving very quickly.

According to various sources, Tottenham are currently locked in talks with Manchester City over a surprise deal for Savinho, just a week before the Premier League season starts.

This morning, Spurs Web relayed a report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who revealed that Spurs and Man City are negotiating a deal worth €50m (£43.2m) for Savinho.

Savinho wants Tottenham move despite rejected offer

Fabrizio Romano took to social media today to reveal that Tottenham Hotspur’s opening £43m offer for the former Genoa man has been sent back by City. However, the journalist added that Spurs have not given up on the deal yet, with negotiations still ongoing between the two clubs.

Consequently, Romano revealed that Savinho is keen on completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he added that City will only do a deal on their terms.

Romano took to YouTube this evening and revealed some extra information on the transfer interest. Apparently, Savinho wants to play every game next season and feel like a very important player.

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Personal terms will reportedly not be a problem for Spurs and Savinho.

Spurs set to miss out on another City star

While Spurs appear to be pushing forward with talks over a deal for Savinho, they have seemingly opted against signing another Man City star.

It had been reported over recent days that Tottenham had made contact over a move for Jack Grealish, but the 29-year-old now looks set to join another Premier League club.

Tottenham supporters have been quick to share their delight after one of the club’s brightest academy talents secured a new contract, ensuring his future remains tied to north London.

Tottenham Hotspur have already moved to send some of their promising youngsters out on loan this season, with Mikey Moore among those making temporary moves away from the club.

The 18-year-old winger has joined Scottish giants Rangers, who are set to compete in next season’s UEFA Champions League should they make it past the qualifying round, in search of valuable first-team experience at the highest level.

The deal is a season-long loan without any option to buy, which means Moore is expected to return to Hotspur Way next summer, ready to take the next step in his development.

Tottenham fans react to new Mikey Moore contract

Tottenham Hotspur have now announced that Mikey Moore has signed a new long-term contract with the club, although the specific length of the deal has not been disclosed.

With his future secured, Moore will continue his spell at Rangers until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Spurs fans have reacted positively to the news, voicing their joy at the club holding on to one of their most highly regarded prospects.

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One supporter wrote: “OUR FUTURE, OUR STARBOY, OUR WONDERKID. 🏴🤍”, while another simply said: “Good news”. Other comments included: “Congratulations”, “Future star in the making” and “Finally, some good news!!”.

Several also took the opportunity to wish Moore a happy birthday and well wishes for his time in Scotland, with one post reading: “Mikey Moore’s future looks bright, happy birthday and good luck out at Rangers!”

Others commented: “Our future number 10”, “he is the future of Spurs”, and “wish he wasn’t loaned out, to be honest.”

Why this is a significant step for Moore and Spurs

Moore has already enjoyed some eye-catching moments in a Tottenham shirt, notably becoming the club’s youngest ever Premier League player when he made his senior competitive debut aged 16 years and 277 days, featuring against Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May 2024

The focus for the winger now will be to refine his game and develop further during his time with Rangers, putting himself in the best possible position to push for a first-team role at Spurs next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have plenty of promising starlets on their books, who fans will be hoping can make the breakthrough to Thomas Frank’s team in the coming years.

Supporters have seen the likes of Troy Parrott unable to make the step up to the Tottenham first-team squad and instead head out on multiple loan spells, with the Republic of Ireland international having now found his feet in the Netherlands.

Another talent from Ireland also caught the North Londoners’ eye when Tottenham signed Mason Melia from St Patrick’s Athletic in February.

Melia is currently back on loan at St Patrick’s Athletic until January 2026, having signed a deal with Spurs which will run until the summer of 2031.

Mason Melia scores brace for St Patrick’s Athletic

Tottenham paid £1.6m to sign Melia in a deal which could rise to £3.2m in add-ons depending on performance-related targets.

Melia was once again among the goals at the weekend when he scored a brace in the League of Ireland clash against Sligo Rovers, which saw St Pat’s come out as 3-0 winners.

The 17-year-old’s first goal came nine minutes after half-time when he found himself unmarked in the penalty area to head the ball into the bottom of the net from a corner.

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Melia got his second of the game just four minutes later when he picked up the ball on the edge of the box and easily rounded a defender and the keeper, to tap home to make sure of all three points.

Tottenham’s talent factory needs to pay dividends in time

For many years, we have seen some of the club’s highly-rated academy players fail to make the step up, however, in recent times, there has been more of a focus on sending out the promising talent on loan spells to further their first-team footballing experience.

Antonio Conte certainly had little appetite for promoting from within during his time as Spurs manager, with the Italian instead preferring to sign experienced players.

Dane Scarlett is one young forward who needs to have a solid season out on loan, having struggled to score regularly at Oxford United last season and ended up being recalled by Spurs in January.