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Tottenham Hotspur will come face to face with their former talisman Harry Kane this summer, as part of the club’s plans for the 2025/26 season.

With just three games remaining before the curtain falls on the 2024/25 campaign, Tottenham Hotspur have already turned their attention to preparations for the 2025/26 season.

Earlier this year, Tottenham confirmed plans for a pre-season tour of Asia, where Tottenham and Arsenal are scheduled to face off in what will be the first-ever North London derby to be held outside of England.

Now, the club have announced another eye-catching fixture against Bayern Munich in Germany which will form part of their pre-season schedule ahead of the new campaign.

Tottenham to play Bayern Munich in pre-season friendly

On their official X account, formerly known as Twitter, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they will travel to Munich to face Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on 7th August at the Allianz Arena in the Telekom Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm UK time.

The club posted: “We’re heading to Munich to face FC Bayern in the Telekom Cup! 🏟️ Allianz Arena 🗓 7 August 2025 🕡 6.30pm (local time)”

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The meeting will mark just the seventh time in history that Spurs and Bayern Munich have faced each other, and it will also be a notable reunion with the club’s all-time top scorer Harry Kane.

Harry Kane to face Spurs for the second time since his exit

Harry Kane is Tottenham’s record goalscorer with 280 goals in all competitions to his name and left the club in the summer of 2023. This is not the first time the striker has come up against Spurs, having faced his former side in a pre-season friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last August.

The upcoming Telekom Cup clash will see the Bayern Munich striker take on his old side for the first time since lifting silverware in Germany, having finally ended his 14-year wait for a major trophy.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to lock horns with Barcelona for a Ligue 1 full-back, who has been put in the shop window by Monaco, who are hoping to make a big profit from his sale this summer.

Over the last couple of weeks, Pedro Porro has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, with Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Barcelona credited with an interest in the right-back.

According to some sources, the Spurs man is also on Manchester City’s radar, but it has been asserted over recent days that it would take an eye-watering offer to prise Porro away from Tottenham.

It turns out that the Lilywhites are now considering reigniting their interest in a right-back they should be interested in during the January window.

Tottenham set to battle Barcelona for Vanderson

This update comes from UOL, who say that Vanderson looks set to exit Monaco this summer, with both Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona said to be on the Brazilian’s trail.

It is revealed that both clubs have been tracking the 23-year-old for many months, and they have both announced that they are willing to open negotiations with Monaco this summer.

The Ligue 1 club are hoping to collect more than €35m (£29.5m) from the sale of Vanderson, who looks set to be the subject of a tug-of-war between the Premier League club and the La Liga side.

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Why Spurs may have an advantage over Barcelona

UOL point out that a new right-back is a much more pressing need for the Catalan club than the Lilywhites, which is why the former is likely to show more concrete interest in Vanderson.

However, it is revealed that tax laws could work to Tottenham’s advantage. With taxes in Spain being higher than in England, Monaco could lose 15% of the sale if they did a deal with the La Liga side.

As a result, Adi Hutter’s men would prefer to do business with the North London club rather than the Spanish giants.

Tottenham scouts were in attendance as Cristiano Ronaldo Jr made his Portugal Under-15 debut against Japan, with the youngster drawing a crowd of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Tottenham Hotspur are no strangers to buying and nurturing youngsters, and we have seen the Lilywhites hone more into that skillset this season.

In fact, in March, five of Tottenham’s starlets made Goal’s Next Gen list of the world’s best young talents, with Yang Min-hyeok, currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers, securing 43rd place.

Luka Vuskovic, on loan at Westerlo, landed in 26th, Mikey Moore came in at 22nd, while Lucas Bergvall ranked 16th. The highest-placed Spurs player was Archie Gray, who secured 13th spot.

Tottenham scouts watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr debut for Portugal Under-15s

Tottenham continue to be linked with youngsters like Roony Bardghji, and now reports from The Sun have revealed that Tottenham scouts were present when Cristiano Ronaldo Jr made his Portugal Under-15 debut against Japan.

Although the 14-year-old did not start the match, the son of one of the best players in football history was cheered onto the pitch when he came off the bench in a 4-1 win over Japan’s Under-15s on Tuesday.

The Portuguese youngster did not score a goal in the tie, but he was watched by several top clubs across Europe.

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Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League opponents, Manchester United, were in attendance, along with up to 10 Bundesliga clubs who are also rumoured to have been represented in the crowd.

Spurs among elite clubs scouting Portugal Under-15 talent

While Spurs and Manchester United scouts were present, it has also been revealed that Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim, Red Bull Salzburg, Inter Milan, Juventus and Atalanta all sent scouts to cover the game.

The Portuguese Under-15 players did indeed catch the eye, with Braga forward Rafael Cabral stealing the show by bagging a hat-trick.

Rafael Cabral is Braga’s top scorer in the youth league with 13 goals this season, and given the talent on display in the Portuguese side, the Tottenham scouts would have plenty to think about as they head back to north London.

It has been reported that Tottenham fans are set to flood Bilbao in their thousands later this month, with travelling support for the Europa League final expected to significantly outweigh that of Manchester United.

It does not get any bigger for Tottenham Hotspur this season than the Europa League final on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

The final is set to take place at Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium in Spain, with Manchester United confirmed as Tottenham’s opponent in what will be the sixth all-English European final in history.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have already got the better of the Red Devils three times this season, and if they are to finish the job in Spain, they will need to beat Ruben Amorim’s men for a fourth time.

Tottenham fans to outnumber Manchester United in Bilbao

UEFA have already confirmed the official ticket allocations for the final, with Tottenham receiving 14,770 tickets – a package that includes 25 pairs of wheelchair user tickets, along with 15 pairs of easy-access seats.

While both clubs have officially received 15,000 tickets each, The Daily Mail are now reporting that a further 15,000 Tottenham fans without tickets are expected to make the trip to the Basque Country.

In contrast, only around 2,000 Manchester United supporters are believed to be travelling without tickets, creating the prospect of a significantly one-sided crowd in the city.

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Despite this, the report also notes that there is little expectation that those without tickets will be able to gain entry to the stadium for what could be a season-defining encounter.

Spurs and Manchester United coordinate Europa League final security plans

The publication also revealed that security personnel – including officers from Greater Manchester Police, the Met Police, and the UK Football Policing Unit – will be present in Bilbao and have been working closely with Spanish authorities to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Officials from both Manchester United and Spurs are said to be collaborating behind the scenes, with a strong desire to avoid the kind of chaos that marred recent UEFA Champions League finals in Istanbul and Paris.

It has been stated that two separate fan zones are expected to be set up, and although the locals are fiercely passionate about their football, they are also known for their warm hospitality, so tensions with residents are not anticipated.

Tottenham fans would be hoping their side can get over the line in Spain this time around, after they suffered heartbreak in their 2-0 UEFA Champions League loss to Liverpool back in 2019.

Ange Postecoglou is over the moon for two Spurs youngsters who are out on loan as the pair eye creating history later this month, with the Tottenham boss expecting the duo to return to Hotspur Way this summer with much more self-belief.

Several Tottenham Hotspur youngsters have impressed out on loan across various divisions this season, but two players in particular have done as well as they could have hoped for and are hoping to have a fairytale end to the season.

Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley have not only been regulars in Leyton Orient’s starting line-up but have been among the club’s most consistent performers, playing a key role in their promotion push.

The duo will now get a chance to walk out at Wembley for the League One playoff final on May 25 as the O’s are looking to secure promotion to English football’s second tier for the first time since 1982.

Ange Postecoglou is delighted for Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley

Postecoglou admitted that he watched the second leg of Orient’s playoff semifinal against Stockport County, with the tie ending 3-3 on aggregate and Keeley emerging as the hero in the shootout.

The Tottenham boss is delighted with the experience that the pair have gained this season and is looking forward to seeing them tested in a high-stakes contest at Wembley later this month.

When asked what he thinks of the pair helping Orient reach the Playoff final, Postecoglou said (via Football.London): “Yeah, I watched the game last night, it was a cracking game and super pleased for both of them. You know, when players go on loan, obviously, the key for it is for them to get match minutes and development.

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“I think both of those guys have, but it’s even better if they’re part of something that could be special for them in terms of success. I think that helps as well in terms of their own self-belief and being part of something successful. So yeah, super pleased with them, it’ll be a great occasion and hopefully they get through.”

When asked if he can see them competing for a first-team squad next season at Tottenham, Postecoglou responded: “I think with all these things, they’re for the off-season when guys come back. Right now our focus is fairly on what’s happening in the next two weeks.”

Both Keeley and Donley could arrive at Tottenham with international experience

It is not just in club football that the Spurs duo have made strides in. The pair could both be fully capped international footballers before they return to Hotspur Way this summer.

Donley made his debut for Northern Ireland in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland in an international friendly back in March.

Keeley has now received his first senior call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg next month.

Jason Cundy has launched an astonishing attack on the current Tottenham side and the Premier League season they are having, rubbishing the idea that winning the Europa League would save the Lilywhites’ campaign.

There is no way to sugarcoat how poor Spurs have been this season. The club’s injury crisis does not explain their shortcomings fully, with results failing to improve since the return of key players.

Tottenham have set a new club record for the most defeats in a single Premier League season, and the record could get even worse, with two more league games left to go.

While there is genuine excitement among the Spurs fan base at the moment, with the Europa League final fast approaching, their club’s performance in Europe has papered over how historically bad the Lilywhites have been domestically.

Jason Cundy claims no team as bad as Tottenham have stayed up

Jason Cundy has now stuck the boot into Tottenham Hotspur and his fellow panellist Jamie O’Hara, insisting that the current Spurs side is the worst team to ever avoid relegation.

That is not statistically true, with Spurs having amassed four more points than West Brom’s total of 34 in the 2004/05 campaign, the lowest a team has ever recorded and still stayed up.

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However, Cundy went all in with his attack on Postecoglou’s men, insisting that this Tottenham side is as bad a team as he has seen in the English top-flight

He told O’Hara on talkSPORT: “You are the worst team in Premier League history thus far, not to go down. You’re a disgrace!”

When O’Hara pointed out that Tottenham can still qualify for the Champions League via the Europa League, Cundy responded: “You don’t need glory because you lot, by the way, you are an absolute disgrace to Premier League football!

“You think I’m joking? You are an absolute shambles of a team. This time last year, you wanted to lose a game [against Manchester City]. This time this year, you don’t care whether you win. Mate, this is not life in the Premier League.

“You’re the rag and bone, mate. You are the worst team this season, currently, in the Premier League, other than the three teams that went down. You’re a disgrace!”

Cundy insists Europa League win will not make Tottenham’s season

O’Hara had claimed that Tottenham’s season will be better than Arsenal’s if they win the Europa League, but Cundy dismissed those claims out of hand.

He told his co-host that he was deluding himself, insisting that the cup would merely save Spurs’ season.

Cundy added: “Listen, you try to have this argument with me every day about [how] it’s a better season than Arsenal’s. Do not fool yourself. You’re kidding [yourself], you’re lying to yourself. You know what, mate? It saves your season. It doesn’t make your season. It saves it.”

David Ornstein is confident about what is likely to happen regarding Ange Postecoglou’s future this summer as the Australian seeks to become the first Tottenham manager since Juande Ramos to win silverware at Spurs.

Tottenham have had a disastrous season domestically, with Spurs setting a new record for their most defeats in a single Premier League season.

That is perhaps why some outlets have claimed that Postecoglou is expected to leave no matter what happens in the Europa League final.

However, a little over a week ago, Football Insider asserted that Postecoglou still has a chance to save his job if Tottenham beat Man United in Bilbao.

David Ornstein sets the record straight on Ange Postecoglou

Amidst the contrasting updates regarding the 59-year-old’s future, David Ornstein has now revealed what his sources have told him about the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur changing managers in the summer.

The Athletic reporter asserted that Spurs are likely to replace Postecoglou irrespective of the result of the final, with the Tottenham hierarchy believing that the Aussie has not got as much out of the current squad as he should have.

When asked if he can see Ange Postecoglou remaining at Tottenham, Ornstein said on Sky Sports Back Pages podcast: “I think it’s unlikely. I think the direction of travel is for Spurs to make a change in the summer, irrespective of the outcome of this match.

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“I do take the point on the emotion, and we saw what happened with Manchester United [under Erik ten Hag], although that may serve as a warning why clubs shouldn’t repeat what they did.

“I just think it’s got so bad for Tottenham in the Premier League this season, and they feel that they’ve invested heavily into the squad. Yes, there are a lot of young players. Yes, there have been injuries. But the view of the club seems to be that he hasn’t got what he should’ve out of the team this season, and that’s putting it politely.

“And therefore, whatever happens in this Europa League campaign, I think that a new coach coming in over the summer is a very high possibility.”

League form is a much better measure of progress than cups

While there is no doubt that the game is about winning trophies, particularly for a club of Tottenham’s size, luck has a much bigger role to play in cup runs than in league campaigns.

A team’s league form is a much better indication of where they stand, as sides tend to get found out over a 38-game season.

Tottenham have only got progressively worse in the Premier League since Ange Postecoglou joined two years ago, and there have been no signs of improvement over recent months despite the return of key players from injury.

Richard Keys has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with one of the biggest names in world football – Xavi Hernandez – over becoming their next manager.

There remains a big question mark on the future of the current Spurs boss, with reports indicating that Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked even if Tottenham win the Europa League.

Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Thomas Frank have been mooted as Tottenham’s top targets, but some other big names have also been linked with the Spurs hot seat over recent weeks.

It has been reported that Tottenham will also explore moves for elite managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp, while other sources have suggested that the Lilywhites are eyeing Inter Milan boss Simeone Inzaghi.

Tottenham have held talks with former Barcelona manager

Over the last week, some pundits have put forward Xavi as a perfect fit for Tottenham, with the Spanish legend being out of work since departing Barcelona last summer.

According to Richard Keys, Tottenham Hotspur do hold a serious interest in the 45-year-old and have even spoken to him about taking over at N17.

However, the beIN SPORTS presenter explained that the former Barca boss is not ready to return to the game just yet.

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Keys revealed in his personal blog: “I heard from a really good source last week, Spurs have spoken with Xavi. That makes a lot of sense. Sadly for Spurs, I’m also told he’s not ready to return to coaching yet. Or perhaps he’s even smarter than we thought?”

Would Xavi be a good appointment for Tottenham?

Xavi ticks a couple of important boxes for Tottenham as he plays possession-based football and is also a high-profile name, which would get the supporters excited.

However, it would also be a major gamble as the 45-year-old is not proven in the Premier League, while he did not pull up any trees at Barcelona either.

One Spurs star has swept all of Tottenham Hotspur’s Player of the Season awards after a brilliant first campaign with the North London club.

When Lucas Bergvall arrived at Spurs last summer, perhaps even he would not have expected that his first year in the Premier League would go as well as it has.

Despite the huge step up in quality, intensity and physicality from the Allsvenskan, the youngster took just a few months to get up to speed and has been Tottenham’s most consistent performer since establishing himself in the starting eleven.

The Sweden international was rewarded with a new six-year contract earlier this month, and astonishingly, he has now swept all of the club’s end-of-season awards.

Lucas Bergvall wins three prestigious Tottenham awards in first season

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Bergvall has secured the OSC Player of the Season, the One Hotspur Player of the Season and the One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season.

The youngster will be over the moon with this monumental achievement in his first season at Spurs, but he will be heartbroken to miss Tottenham’s biggest game of the campaign through injury after being ruled out of the Europa League final.

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Spurs fans will be excited about how good the 20-year-old can become, especially given that he hardly appears to have any weaknesses in his game.

Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are in awe of Bergvall

It is not just the Spurs fans that the Swede has shocked with his progress, but also his manager and some of his teammates.

Ange Postecoglou has identified Bergvall as someone Tottenham can build around over the coming years, praising the youngster for the hard work he put in to adapt to the demands of Premier League football.

Guglielmo Vicario admits that there is a real feeling of togetherness at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the Europa League final, with the goalkeeper remarking that everyone at the club is determined to create history next Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur have been battered and bruised in the league for much of the season, with Spurs having created a new club record for most losses in a Premier League season.

However, all that will be forgotten if the Lilywhites can overcome Manchester United and get their hands on the club’s first piece of silverware since 2008.

The players and the coaching staff know that they have an opportunity to write their names in the history books, and Vicario admits the group are determined to achieve something special.

Guglielmo Vicario says Tottenham want to create history

The Italian pointed out that there is a real family feel at the club and admitted that Spurs deserve to have something to show for the hard work that they have put in over the last few years.

The 28-year-old lavished praise on Ange Postecoglou for what he has given to this side and suggested that Tottenham want to beat United by playing the kind of football that the Australian has instilled in the side.

Vicario said (via Hayters): “I think the most important thing is, for us as a group, is to try to create history in a certain way and try to do it our way, especially on what we’ve tried to create it over the last two seasons under Ange.

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“He gives us everything, and we try to replicate this every day, not accepting some losses, but trying to do our best but sometimes you have to understand, sometimes the opponents are better than you, and this is, for me, the toughest thing to accept.

“But I think we tried every day, in every session, in every game to to deal with that as a big family, as a big unit, and sometimes we couldn’t cope with that but the important thing now is we have a big, massive game ahead, and we’re looking forward to do it as a family.”

Vicario says league struggles should not diminish European achievement

Over recent weeks, Postecoglou has railed against those trying to downplay Tottenham’s Europa League journey.

Vicario has now also backed up his manager, insisting that Spurs’ league struggles do not diminish what they have been able to accomplish in this competition and admitting that the players are determined to bring the trophy back to N17.

The Spurs number one added: “What we did in the European Cup cannot be diminished for sure, because we have the opportunity now to play a final, and I don’t know how many times during a career this can happen.

“So it’s a big opportunity for us players and for everyone involved with this football club, for the fans. We have this desire to bring the trophy here, because for us, it will mean to be on the photos on the wall inside the stadium. So it’s something we will look forward to trying to do.”