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Tottenham Hotspur return to Europe for their final pre-season clash before their official season gets underway, as they take on Bayern Munich in the 2025 Telekom Cup.

So, here we are again, another Bayern Munich vs Tottenham friendly. Not sure why Spurs signed up to face them again after losing twice last year, but these fixtures are always a treat for the fans. There’s something to be said about testing yourself against Europe’s elite, even if it is just pre-season.

Thomas Frank’s men remain unbeaten in their pre-season campaign so far, and they’ll be eager to keep that run going. But facing the Bavarian giants on their turf is no easy task, even when it’s a friendly.

Spurs’ Asian tour was a real rollercoaster: from beating Arsenal for the first time in three years, to drawing 1-1 against Newcastle in an emotional farewell to club legend Heung-Min Son and losing James Maddison to injury.

Bayern, meanwhile, began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Lyon after their exit to PSG in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

What time does Bayern Munich vs Tottenham kick off?

Location: Munich, Germany

Stadium: Allianz Arena

Date: Thursday, 7th August 2025

Kick-off Time: 5 pm BST

Where to watch the friendly between Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur

Supporters can watch the match live on SPURSPLAY and FC Bayern TV PLUS, though availability may vary depending on your region.

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Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record

Tottenham faced Bayern twice just last year and lost both. The first came in Seoul, a 2-1 defeat, followed by a 3-2 loss in North London that saw Harry Kane return to N17 in red for the first time.

Beyond that, Spurs fans probably don’t need reminding of some brutal Champions League nights against the German side. Let’s just say ‘best not spoken about’.

Tottenham team news

Spurs will be without Heung-Min Son, who has reportedly completed a move to MLS side LAFC (still no official confirmation from the clubs) and did not travel with the squad from South Korea.

On the bright side, there’s a fresh face in midfield; Joao Palhinha, signed on loan from Bayern earlier this week, is set to debut against his former team.

Injuries remain a concern. James Maddison picked an off-the-ball injury immediately after being subbed on against Newcastle, and although the club haven’t confirmed a timeline, it doesn’t look good. Also ruled out are Bryan Gil, Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Manor Solomon, and Radu Dragusin.

Dominic Solanke hasn’t played since the win over Reading, but Thomas Frank said he was close before the Newcastle match. There’s a chance he gets a few minutes here.

Bayern Munich team news

New signing Luis Diaz is already off the mark in red, having featured in the win over Lyon. Expect him to start alongside Kane and Olise up front.

Out injured for Bayern are Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito and Aleksandar Pavlovic.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Davies; Bentancur, Bergvall, Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert

For the second half, we expect Van de Ven, Djed Spence, new signing Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson to come on.

Our prediction

It’s hard to see Tottenham winning this, considering the ridiculous amount of quality FC Bayern have across the pitch. However, that win over Arsenal flipped the narrative that Spurs can’t go toe-to-toe with top clubs.

Keep an eye on Joao Palhinha, the number 6 Spurs have been crying out for. It’s his debut, and fittingly, it comes against the club that let him go.

Speaking of former clubs, watch out for the man who knows Spurs too well, Harry Kane. Hurts to say this, but in red. Both the clubs’ fans will hope he plays more than the 15 minutes he managed last time.

Thomas Frank will want his side to push hard and get a look at the full strength of this Tottenham team before the UEFA Super Cup clash scheduled exactly a week after this fixture, whereas Vincent Kompany’s side will likely be a bit more relaxed. So, we expect Spurs to see out this game with a win.

Predicted score: Tottenham 3-2 Bayern Munich

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Tottenham have been busy in the transfer market this summer, but James Maddison’s latest injury may now force their hand as the need for an attacking midfielder becomes increasingly urgent.

Tottenham Hotspur have made five additions to their squad this summer, with Joao Palhinha the latest to join Kevin Danso, Kota Takai, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, all of whom have arrived on permanent deals.

On the surface, five signings seem like a solid bit of business, and for the most part, it is. However, Tottenham still look light in certain areas of the pitch, particularly across the midfield line.

One problem position is the number ten role. With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski currently sidelined, the squad lacks a natural creator in that part of the pitch, and the knock-on effects have already been evident in pre-season.

Tottenham set to move for new attacking midfielder after James Maddison setback

TBR Football have now reported that Tottenham Hotspur are intent on adding a new number ten to the squad before the summer transfer window shuts.

It is believed that James Maddison’s latest setback has only reaffirmed the club’s stance that another attacking midfielder is a necessity this window.

A few weeks ago, Tottenham looked to address their number ten problem when they submitted a bid for Morgan Gibbs-White.

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However, the Gibbs-White opted to renew his contract at Nottingham Forest, handing Spurs a major blow in their pursuit of a creative midfielder.

Maddison had only just returned from a knee injury sustained in May and, after barely 30 minutes of action in pre-season, appears to have suffered a recurrence of the issue. His fitness concerns have left Tottenham short of options in the creative midfield department, one that they must now address.

Spurs need midfield reinforcements despite internal experiments

So far, Thomas Frank has experimented with several players in the number ten role, including Pape Matar Sarr, who bagged a brace in that position against Wycombe, and Lucas Bergvall, who has also been trialled there during training sessions.

While those makeshift options may serve as temporary cover in the short term, it would be risky for Tottenham to head into the 2025/26 season relying on such solutions without bringing in a proven creator.

Micah Richards and Gary Lineker have both reacted to Tottenham’s signing of Joao Palhinha, with the pundits explaining why they think it is a great deal for the Lilywhites.

Palhinha has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for €30m (£26m), with the 30-year-old set to shore up Thomas Frank’s midfield.

The Portuguese international’s arrival means that the Lilywhites have finally managed to plug a position which was widely identified as a weakness in their squad.

As Spurs Web previously relayed, Tottenham expect Palhinha to be a regular in their starting eleven despite signing the 30-year-old on loan.

Michal Richards and Gary Lineker impressed with Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha signing

The hard-tackling midfielder is, of course, no stranger to Premier League fans, with Palhinha outperforming everyone in ball recoveries during his two years in Fulham.

Tottenham are getting the player just a year after Bayern paid £47m to sign him from Craven Cottage, and both Lineker and Richards are extremely impressed with the deal.

Blow is a transcript of the conversation they had about Tottenham’s summer business on The Rest Is Football podcast:

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Lineker: “Interesting start to the season in terms of who they’ve bought and even in their pre-season friendlies, Spurs. Just hearing that Palhinha’s loan move has been confirmed.”

Richards: “What a signing.”

Lineker: “Really solid Premier League player, really good. So an impressive start, I think, for Thomas Frank. Beat Arsenal, of course, I know these pre-season friendlies mean absolutely nothing, but it’s still good for your confidence.

“Kudus has come, Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel as well — he was on loan last season, of course, they’ve taken that option to buy. So, you know, good business for Thomas Frank.”

Why the Palhinha deal is a huge coup for Spurs

The fact that Spurs signed the 30-year-old on an initial loan deal means that there is very little risk involved.

According to reports, Tottenham opted for a loan deal for Palhinha to have more flexibility to spend funds elsewhere.

Tottenham have approached Manchester City over a potential move for Jack Grealish, with the club looking to find a worthy replacement for Heung-min Son, who is now close to sealing an exit.

Heung-min Son has played his final game in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt after joining a decade ago, following his announcement that he would be leaving the club this summer.

Son is in talks with MLS side LA FC over a potential switch to the United States, where he could reunite with former club captain Hugo Lloris.

A deal is progressing fast, and a move is said to be edging closer for the Tottenham talisman. Should he leave, Tottenham would be eager to fill the void the winger is set to leave.

Fabrizio Romano is now reporting that Tottenham have made contact with Manchester City over a potential move for Jack Grealish, as the club looks to weigh up a deal.

The contact is understood to have been made in recent days, with Spurs keen to understand the situation surrounding the winger, who has seen his minutes dwindle at the Etihad Stadium.

However, Romano makes it clear that there are no current advanced negotiations between Spurs and Man City.

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Tottenham have long admired Grealish, even before his big-money switch to the former Premier League champions, and with the club currently assessing several wide options, the Manchester City man has emerged once again as a name of interest.

Spurs eye experienced winger amid youth-focused transfer shift

Grealish is in his 30s, which could be a concern for the Lilywhites if they are to sign a player of his age as a potential replacement for Son, who is 33.

That goes against their usual transfer strategy, although there has been a shift in focus with more experienced players joining the Lilywhites this summer.

Tottenham have also been linked with younger wingers like Rodrygo in the past few days, with some outlets even claiming that a bid has been made for the Real Madrid wide forward.

Grealish, on the other hand, could very much be available on a loan deal, and it would be more likely that Tottenham are enquiring for that, as it is unlikely they replace Son with a player they could be offloading in three years.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken a big step in their rumoured pursuit of Jack Grealish after James Maddison suffered a serious injury.

Maddison was in tears when he was stretchered off in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle in South Korea, and the early diagnosis is not encouraging for the attacking midfielder.

Thomas Frank admitted that Maddison’s injury looks bad, confirming that he has injured the same knee that kept him out for the latter part of last season.

It has been reported over recent days that Tottenham are expected to push forward their plans to sign an attacking midfielder after Maddison’s injury, and it looks like the Lilywhites are not wasting any time in securing a replacement.

According to Sports Mole, Tottenham have submitted ‘an immediate enquiry’ about Grealish after Maddison’s latest setback.

The report says that the Lilywhites have made contact over a move for the Man City star, who is not in Pep Guardiola’s plans at the Etihad Stadium.

It is revealed that Napoli were previously the front-runners to land Grealish this summer, but that is no longer the case.

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Tottenham Hotspur have now leapfrogged Antonio Conte’s men to the front of the queue to land the England international.

Man City are open to loaning out Jack Grealish

Sports Mole say that Man City are open to both loan and permanent bids for the former Aston Villa man this summer.

The report claims that Pep Guardiola’s men will listen to any ‘reasonable offer’ for Grealish, but the outlet does not say how much they value the 29-year-old at.

The publication adds that it is unclear at the moment if Tottenham are pursuing a loan or a permanent move for the City star.

Tottenham Hotspur have been flooded with interest for Luka Vuskovic, and Thomas Frank is reportedly open to letting him leave temporarily.

Tottenham Hotspur have been securing loan deals for a few of their youngsters ahead of the new season in a bid for them to continue their development.

Mikey Moore has been loaned out to Rangers, while Ashley Phillips has returned to Stoke City ahead of the new campaign.

Tyrese Hall only just managed to get his first-ever loan move this season; meanwhile, Will Lankshear has also been given another opportunity to showcase his talent out on loan.

Tottenham receive multiple loan bids for Luka Vuskovic

Still, Tottenham are reported to be open to letting several other youngsters out on loan, including Luka Vuskovic. TBR Football are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur have received several loan offers for Luka Vuskovic ahead of next season.

The 18-year-old centre-back has impressed so far in pre-season, grabbing a goal and an assist in his debut match against Reading.

It is understood that clubs from across Europe, including Germany, France, Italy, Holland and Spain, have all made contact with Tottenham about signing Vuskovic temporarily.

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Tottenham now have the luxury of picking their preferred destination for the youngster, who they would be desperate to get more minutes this season.

Alasdair Gold reports that some clubs have asked about including an option-to-buy in the loan, but Tottenham have informed all interested parties that such a clause will not be entertained.

Spurs squad depth could be tested by Vuskovic departure

Tottenham’s centre-back cover, which was once stacked earlier this summer, now looks to be losing its depth.

Should Vuskovic leave on loan, Tottenham would have Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso as centre-back options, with Ben Davies also capable of doing a job there.

However, it has been reported that Tottenham are still actively looking to sign another centre-back this summer, as they fear the injury record of Van de Ven and Romero, who tend to miss extended periods of a season because of injury setbacks.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a 16-year-old forward and are considering a creative deal, but they face competition from their Premier League rivals for the player.

Tottenham’s transfer strategy has changed this summer, with the club signing players with Premier League experience, as evidenced by the arrivals of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha.

Spurs’ failed move for Morgan Gibbs-White is further proof that the Lilywhites are looking for players who are proven in the English top-flight.

However, that does not mean that Tottenham have abandoned their approach of signing talented young starlets, with Mathys Tel and Kota Takai also coming through the door this summer.

Tottenham want to sign Kevin Filling and send him on loan

The strategy of signing young gems has worked well for the Lilywhites, with the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Pape Sarr proving smart additions.

According to a report in Expressen (as relayed by Fotboll Transfers), Thomas Frank’s men are turning their attention to another talented Swede, AIK Fotboll starlet Kevin Filling.

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It is alleged that Spurs are now circling over the forward, but it is pointed out that the player will not be eligible to move to North London until he turns 18 in November 2026.

As a result, Tottenham are considering signing Filling and loaning him back to AIK this summer.

Spurs’ Premier League rivals also like Filling

However, a deal for the teenager may not be straightforward for Spurs to complete, as Man United have also taken notice of him.

The report says that the Red Devils are considering signing Filling and then loaning him out to INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport, who play in the Swiss top flight.

Their plan is for the 16-year-old to continue developing in Switzerland until he is ready to make the move to Old Trafford.

Ben Davies has revealed what he thought when Tottenham Hotspur appointed Thomas Frank as their head coach and has shed light on what the Dane and the coaching staff have worked on in pre-season so far.

It is clear already from Tottenham Hotspur’s performances in pre-season that Frank has put his imprint on this Spurs side.

The Lilywhites have much better organised defensively than they were under Ange Postecoglou, with clean sheets evidently being a priority for the Dane.

The noises coming from the Tottenham dressing room indicate that Frank has managed to win over the Spurs players, but the proof will be in the pudding once the season starts.

Ben Davies reveals his reaction when Thomas Frank was appointed at Tottenham

Davies is no stranger to managerial changes at Tottenham, having played under Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou.

The Welshman admitted that he was happy when Frank was appointed, revealing that he always thought Brentford were set up very intelligently.

When asked if this summer feels different at Spurs, with a new manager arriving and with the club going into the campaign as Europa League champions, the defender told Football.London: “In one aspect yes, in other aspects no. It’s new faces, new environment and new ideas that are coming in. It’s always exciting when that does happen because, as I said, you learn new things.

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“Even when you’ve been around the game as long as I have, you see things from a different perspective. It’s always good to learn from the new guys coming in, especially Thomas, who had an amazing time at Brentford, and I think one of the things you saw from that team was how intelligent they were. How they properly fought against the odds at times to succeed. I’m looking forward to working and learning under him.”

When asked about needing to adapt to yet another new manager’s ideas, Ben Davies said: “It’s part and parcel of being a footballer in this day and age. You are going to have a lot of managers, and it’s just the transient nature of how the game has become. Having someone like Pochettino, like I did for five years, is not really happening at many clubs anymore.

“That’s not to say that it’s not strange when it happens, and as players, you feel partially responsible for that, but it’s something you have to get used to. With a new manager, it’s a chance to learn more and develop as a player.”

Davies reveals what Frank’s message has been this summer

Thomas Frank has said that he wants Tottenham to have more balance than they did last season, with the 51-year-old emphasising the need for the side to be good in all phases of the game.

Davies has now explained that the Danish coach has been focused on the small tactical details which Spurs can add to improve both defensively and offensively.

When asked about the ideas that Frank has brought to Tottenham, the Wales internaitonal responded: “When we all came in we had a sit down meeting and it was basically about what was expected this year and where he thinks we can improve as a team and where the low-hanging fruit is for us to be better in the league than last year.

“We have been working on that in pre-season, some different tactical aspects, a bit more structure in the team. I think hopefully we will see the results of that pretty quickly. The thing he said to us, which is more important than anything, is that we are in four big competitions this year, and we have proven we can be up there with anyone. We have to have a go in each and every one of them.

“Early doors, it is just about trying to get everyone to buy into the ideas. There has not been anything which is too in-depth so far. There are little nuggets you can pick up here and there. From working with these guys, you can see the value that they put on certain aspects of the game.

“How, as I mentioned before, there is low-hanging fruit where you can pick up goals which turn into wins which can turn into a lot of points come the end of the season for minimal effort if you are in the right headspace for it. Without going into too many details of what that is, I feel like I have picked up a few things.”

Mohammed Kudus has already begun to look at home in North London, and now the Ghana international has revealed the teammate who played a key role in helping him settle in quickly at Tottenham.

So far this summer window, Tottenham Hotspur’s focus has shifted from signing young players with talent and potential to players who have experience at the top level.

One such signing is former West Ham United man Mohammed Kudus, who has played at the top level in Europe, having had impressive stints with both Ajax and West Ham United before sealing his move to Tottenham.

So far, Kudus has looked on par with the rest of his Spurs teammates, and that could be as a result of already having experience featuring in the Premier League over the last two seasons.

Kevin Danso helped Mohammed Kudus settle in at Tottenham

Of course, settling into a new club is never straightforward, and now Mohammed Kudus has shed light on the player who played a key role in helping him adapt to life at Tottenham.

Speaking in an interview with football.london, Kudus explained that although everyone in the dressing room has made an effort to help him integrate, it was Kevin Danso who made the transition easier due to their shared Ghanaian roots.

“Everybody has helped me a lot. The guys try to speak to me to get the connection on and off the pitch. So far, it has been smooth,” he explained. “Kevin [Danso] is a Ghanaian so we speak our local dialect (Twi,) so it has been easier to connect.

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“We talk about everything. Football, life. He just tries to help me because he has been here before me.”

Kudus pays tribute to Heung-min Son after Spurs exit

Mohammed Kudus also paid tribute to captain Heung-min Son, who he will not get to play alongside for much longer, as the 33-year-old has called time on his 10-year spell at Tottenham to complete a move to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles.

Kudus made it clear that he holds Son in the highest regard, speaking on the respect and admiration he has for the South Korean forward, whom he came up against during the World Cup.

“I have so much respect and admiration for him. We played against each other in the World Cup. I just love how he plays,” he said.

“He has done a lot for the club and I’m grateful to have come here and played with him. He has been a great example for us, from how he trains and carries himself, so big up to him.”

Tottenham’s George Abbott has now completed a season-long loan move to a side that he impressed against in a pre-season friendly last month.

Tottenham have been very busy in loaning youngsters out over the last couple of weeks, with Mikey Moore joining Rangers and Ashley Phillips returning to Stoke City.

It has emerged over recent days that the Potters are also set to sign Jamie Donley, who had an outstanding spell with Leyton Orient in League One last season.

Just like Donley, Abbott will now get a chance to play at a higher level this season after impressing on loan at Notts County last term.

George Abbott joins Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Tottenham

Abbott was one of the standout performers in League Two last term, and the youngster also impressed in Tottenham’s pre-season clash against Wycombe Wanderers at Hotspur Way last month.

Abbott only played against Wycombe due to Rodrygo Bentancur’s illness, and he was very tidy in that game. It looks like he impressed his opponents so much that they have decided to sign him.

It has now been confirmed that the 19-year-old will move to Adams Park Stadium on loan for the season, with the Spurs academy graduate now having an opportunity to prove himself at League One level.

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Wycombe manager is delighted to land Abbott from Spurs

Wycombe boss Mike Dodds has revealed that the Tottenham youngster is a player they have followed for a long time.

He also suggested that Abbott had no shortage of suitors this summer and admitted that he is over the moon that the midfielder chose the Chairboys as his destination.

Dodds told Wycombe’s official website: “George is a really exciting player in the middle of the park and we’re delighted that he’s made the decision to come here over other clubs to continue his progress in his career.

“He had an excellent loan spell last season and is a player we’ve known about for a long time in youth football, so to bring him here is another really positive step forward in our recruitment this summer.”