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John Terry believes Tottenham have a major issue under new manager Thomas Frank, and he has not held back in revealing why he hopes they do not succeed.

Thomas Frank is laying the building blocks ahead of the 2025/26 season this summer, with his Spurs backroom staff now fully sorted.

The former Brentford manager has even given Tottenham fans a glimpse of how he plans to use Joe Newton, the club’s analyst, to devise opponent-specific tactical plans throughout next season.

The transfer market, under Frank’s guidance as Tottenham boss, has also shown early signs of serious intent, with nearly £89 million already spent on three players.

On top of that, a deal is currently in motion for Morgan Gibbs-White, after Spurs activated his release clause – if Tottenham are able to overcome Nottingham Forest’s legal complaints.

John Terry says Tottenham have a problem under Thomas Frank

Several former players have suggested that Thomas Frank could do well at Tottenham, with the most recent being Steven Caulker.

The former Tottenham defender labelled Frank a “brilliant manager”, adding that exciting times could be on the horizon for the N17 club under the Dane’s leadership.

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John Terry, however, is not among those hoping for Spurs’ success next season. The Chelsea legend did not attempt to hide his dislike for the north London club, although he did still offer praise for Frank, calling him a good manager, but insisted there is a lingering problem at Tottenham.

When asked, “How do you think Spurs will do?”, Terry told talkSport: “Hopefully not too well. I think he is a really good manager, but the problem is I do not think they are in a good place based on where they finished last year.

“I look at Spurs and go, the foundations and the facilities are incredible, but I think it is time for a change and someone to come in and give it a really good go.

“I am happy for them to stay where they are. I hate Spurs and Spurs hate me, it is really simple. It is pure hate. I hope they stay where they are, if I am being honest.”

Of course, John Terry’s hate for Tottenham comes as no surprise, given the former England international is a Chelsea legend, and the rivalry between the two clubs is one of the fiercest in English football.

However, regardless of what Terry might think, Tottenham must improve on their domestic performance this season, as anything worse than 17th next term would see the club relegated – a scenario that simply cannot be entertained.

Tottenham legend Rafael Van der Vaart has been a fan of Mohammed Kudus for a long time, and he shared what he heard about the winger from Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars in 2023, which will make Spurs fans very excited.

Spurs were linked with a whole host of Premier League attackers over the last month, but in the end, the Tottenham fans were delighted with the signing that the Lilywhites have managed to get through the door.

Kudus has joined Spurs from West Ham for £55m, and the deal represents a bargain, given that the Hammers wanted at least £60m for Kudus.

Some sources even suggested that West Ham wanted to add a Tottenham tax to the Kudus deal, but in the end, Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy managed to use their strong negotiating position to push through a favourable deal.

Marc Overmars expected Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus to become a €100m player

Back in 2023, Rafael van der Vaart revealed that then Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars had told him that he expects the Ghana international to become a €100m (£87m) player in the future.

The former Spurs midfielder explained that even though the winger was not pulling up any trees at the Eredivisie giants at the time, Overmars had seen enough to be convinced that he could become one of the best attackers in the world.

Van der Vaart told Studio Voetbal (via Voetbalzone): “I first saw Kudus during a friendly. He (Marc Overmars, Ajax’s sporting director) said: ‘Raf, honestly. This is my best signing ever. This is going to be worth a hundred million’. He believed in him.

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“He hasn’t shown it yet, of course, but he hasn’t really been deployed to his full potential. We only saw what he could do at the World Cup. He actually has everything a footballer needs in his position: strength, speed… He’s the very best player Ajax has.”

Kudus put pressure on West Ham to push through Spurs transfer

According to reports, Kudus handed in a transfer request to West Ham to push through a move to Tottenham.

The winger even allegedly showed up to pre-season training late on two occasions to force the East London club’s hand to accept Spurs’ offer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been ramping up their transfer activity ahead of the start of the new season under new head coach Thomas Frank.

A £55million transfer for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham was nearly followed by a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White, which has since been held up by Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham had earlier brought in Kevin Danso on a permanent basis following his loan spell and also took up the option for Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich to keep him in North London.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently admitted that Europa League champions are in the market for a midfielder once they try to seal the Gibbs-White deal to further improve the Tottenham first-team squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Adam Wharton is admired by Tottenham Hotspur

It was reported earlier this week that Tottenham are interested in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, who has been identified as a dream signing.

Respected football journalist Alasdair Gold was asked for his understanding of the prospect of Wharton making the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Gold highlighted the fact Tottenham have been long-term admirers of the 21-year-old since he was a player at Blackburn Rovers prior to his initial £18m move to Palace in February 2024, which could rise to £22m depending on add-ons.

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Palace value Wharton at £100m and Gold believes that such a hefty transfer fee would see Tottenham set their sights on investing that amount of money in a more experienced player.

He wrote in his Q&A for Football.London: “Wharton is certainly a player that Tottenham have liked for a few seasons and they considered making a move for him when Palace signed him from Blackburn early last year for a deal worth up to £22m.

“Could I see Spurs paying a £100million fee for him? I would be surprised if Tottenham shelled out that amount right now and if they did pay such a sum it’d probably be for someone more established than having played 36 Premier League games.”

A move for Wharton this summer would be surprise

With Tottenham having already shelled out £55million for Kudus and will have to pay £60m to trigger Gibbs-White’s release clause, it seems unlikely that Daniel Levy would be prepared to part with a club-record transfer fee for Adam Wharton.

Wharton has four years left to run on his existing contract at Selhurst Park which puts the Eagles in a strong negotiating position.

There is no doubt that Wharton is one of the brightest prospects in England, but Tottenham could really do with some experience if they are to look to challenge in the Premier League and Champions League.

Tottenham are not slowing down in the transfer market, and their next move could be for a prolific Ligue 1 striker, despite having already held talks with Yoane Wissa.

Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer business is gathering pace as the Lilywhites are finally splashing the cash, and this time it is not just on youngsters.

Of course, the current Spurs squad is filled with young, talented players with huge potential; however, the need for experienced heads is clear to see.

Tottenham now look to be addressing those needs, as Mohammed Kudus has joined Spurs, signing a six-year deal, after spending the last two seasons in the English top flight.

Tottenham preparing Evann Guessand bid despite Yoane Wissa talks

Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest is also expected to move to Tottenham after the Lilywhites triggered his £60 million release clause, but the transfer is set to be delayed as Forest are taking legal action against Spurs.

While that move is expected to be sorted, Tottenham are still very much active in the summer window, with reports linking them with a move for a striker.

It has been claimed in recent weeks that Spurs are expected to go ahead with a move for Yoane Wissa, despite the signing of Mohammed Kudus.

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Now, a fresh report from Africa Foot claims that Tottenham are preparing a bid for OGC Nice striker Evann Guessand.

The centre-forward, who grabbed 13 goals and provided nine assists in 33 Ligue 1 games, is attracting interest not just from Spurs, but also from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

Spurs weighing up £22m move for Guessand

It is understood that Spurs are readying a €25m (£22m) offer for the 24-year-old striker, but it remains to be seen if a move for Guessand will affect one for Wissa.

The Brentford man is said to be available for a whopping £50 million this summer, even with just a year left on his contract.

But that price tag would come as no surprise, as Wissa has Premier League experience, having scored 45 Premier League goals in 137 matches.

With Wissa, turning 29 in September, and Guessand, 24, alongside the steep asking price from Brentford, Tottenham sure have a decision to make on the forward they bring in this summer.

After a slow start to the summer window, Tottenham Hotspur have been ramping up their transfer activity.

Following the early arrivals of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, there had been an eerily quietness to any other transfer incomings until earlier this week when things went into overdrive.

Tottenham’s deal to sign Mohammed Kudus further bolstered their attacking options under new head coach Thomas Frank as he looks to build upon last season’s Europa League success under former boss Ange Postecoglou.

The saga of Morgan Gibbs-White’s transfer to Tottenham rumbles on with Nottingham Forest unhappy over the approach and have ceased all communication with Spurs while they consult with their lawyers.

Yves Bissouma is not Fenerbahce bound

While there has been plenty of news on potential incomings to the Tottenham first-team squad, by contrast, outgoings have been very quiet.

Yves Bissouma has been linked with Fenerbahce and Juventus in recent days with the midfielder’s future in North London appearing to be in doubt.

Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on Fenerbahce’s rumoured interest in Bissouma and has claimed there has been no contact from the Turkish giants to date.

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Fenerbahce, who are managed by former Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho are instead currently focused on other transfer targets.

Romano took to social networking platform X, to write: “No active talks between Fenerbahçe and Spurs for Yves Bissouma so far, as Fener are focused on different targets.”

Yves Bissouma could struggle if he remains at Tottenham

Bissouma was in remarkable form when Ange Postecoglou joined the club with the Mali international putting in impressive displays against the likes of Manchester United, however, the wheels came off following his red card at Luton.

At 28, frustratingly, his inconsistencies with his performances still continued throughout the 2024/25 campaign, but did save one of his best outings in the Europa League final win over Manchester United in Bilbao.

While Jamie O’Hara is excited by Mohammed Kudus’ arrival at Tottenham, the former Spurs midfielder admits that he has one major concern about the winger.

The reaction from Spurs fans to Tottenham’s £55m signing of Mohammed Kudus has been overwhelmingly positive.

According to reports, senior figures at Spurs are convinced that Thomas Frank can make Kudus a star, given how the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have developed under the Dane at Brentford.

The Ghanaian’s versatility offers Frank a lot of options in the forward line, and Spurs fans will be eagerly waiting to see what sort of formation he employs in Tottenham’s first pre-season friendly, which is just a week away.

Spurs fan Jamie O’Hara is worried about Kudus’ mentality

Kudus had an outstanding first season at the London Stadium after joining West Ham from Ajax in 2023, but he failed to hit the same heights last season.

Jamie O’Hara admits that he is concerned that the winger’s tendency to blow hot and cold may be indicative of a mentality problem.

When co-host Jason Cundy said that Mohammed Kudus tends to go ‘missing’ at times, Tottenham fan O’Hara responded on talkSPORT: “That’s my concern with him. He’s a really good player, he’s got a huge amount of talent, he can play pretty much across the front three. He can play everywhere. I just worry…

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“I think Thomas Frank is a good manager for him because I think he will get the best out of him, and he will push him. He is at a big club with Champions League football. I just hope he doesn’t become one of these players who’s got a bit of a mentality (issue).”

After highlighting Mohammed Kudus’ red card against Tottenham last season, the talkSPORT pundit added: “I just hope he doesn’t become a player who’s got an issue like that. He’s got to come in and be a leader; he’s got to come in and hit the ground running.”

Why Tottenham fans should not worry about Mohammed Kudus’ disciplinary record

Some Spurs fans may remember back to how the 24-year-old lost his head and got sent off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and worry if he is a hothead.

However, Kudus has a very good discipline record across his time at West Ham and Ajax.

The one against Spurs was his only red card in his two seasons with the Hammers and the only other time he has previously been sent off is back in the 2019-20 season.

Former Premier League centre-back Anton Ferdinand has made a claim about Tottenham’s acquisition of Mohammed Kudus, and about how the winger would have done at Arsenal.

After more than a month of heavy speculation, where Tottenham were linked with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Eberechi Eze and Antonine Semenyo, the Lilywhites have finally managed to get a big-name attacker through the door.

Spurs have opted to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, with the winger becoming the first player to move from the Hammers to N17 since Scott Parker in 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are understandably excited about the arrival of the Ghanaian, who can play as a number ten or on either flank, thus leaving Thomas Frank spoilt for options upfront.

Anton Ferdinand believes Arsenal should have signed Mohammed Kudus

In the days before Spurs completed the signing, it was reported that Chelsea were looking to hijack Tottenham’s move for Kudus.

Some sources even claimed that Arsenal were keen on landing Kudus, but in the end, according to Fabrizio Romano, Kudus had his heart set on a move to Spurs.

The Gunners are now pushing ahead with a move for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke instead, but Ferdinand believes that the Ghana international would have been a better off signing for Mikel Arteta’s side.

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Speaking about Kudus’ arrival at Tottenham, the former West Ham centre-back told GiveMeSport: “He’d be on fire in the Arsenal team. I think he does better in that Arsenal team than Madueke and players like that.”

Tottenham expect Thomas Frank to work his magic on Kudus

According to reports, the Tottenham decision-makers expect Thomas Frank to turn Kudus into a ‘world star’, given how the likes of Bryan Mbeumo developed under him at Brentford.

That is why Fabio Paratici, who is said to be an admirer of Kudus, was said to be extremely keen to bring the 24-year-old to Hotspur Way.

The fact that Kudus only had his eye on a move to Tottenham suggests that the winger was sold by Frank’s vision for him at N17.

Tottenham Hotspur are battling two other Premier League sides for Yoane Wissa, who has now made a decision on his future at Brentford.

Over the last few days, several outlets have reported that Tottenham are pushing ahead with a move for Wissa, with Thomas Frank reportedly keen on bringing the striker to N17.

However, according to a recent update by The Standard, Brentford are desperate to hold onto Wissa, with the new Bees head coach Keith Andrews seeing the centre-forward as a key part of his set-up.

It has now emerged that DR Congo international is taking matters into his own hands amidst the growing interest in his services.

According to a new report in talkSPORT, the former Lorient man is now ‘pushing’ to exit the West London club this summer as the race for his signature intensifies.

The outlet backs up what we have heard previously by revealing that Nottingham Forest have already had an offer rejected by the Bees for Wissa this summer, but the two clubs are thought to be continuing talks.

Additionally, Newcastle United are also keeping close tabs on the 28-year-old’s situation as they consider making a move.

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However, the outlet says that Wissa is keen to reunite with Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Lilywhites expressed an interest in bringing him through the door.

Why Spurs might not be favourites to land Wissa

It is claimed by talkSPORT that Brentford have slapped a £50m price tag on the striker, even though he only has a year left in his contract.

Despite Wissa’s keenness to join Spurs, it is asserted that Forest might become favourites to land the player if Morgan Gibbs-White’s move to Tottenham is finalised.

The Midlands club’s coffers will get boosted to the tune of £60m if the midfielder joins the North Londoners, and they could use the fee to secure the services of the Brentford star.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped a fresh update on what could come next for Tottenham in the transfer window, with the club’s midfield options firmly in the spotlight after their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown some ambition so far this summer window, in terms of new signings, having spent well over £100 million on four players.

This week alone, Kota Takai was introduced as a Tottenham player after his £5 million move from Kawasaki Frontale, while Spurs also splashed cash on Mohammed Kudus, bringing him in from West Ham United for £55 million.

It was set to be a solid outlay of £120 million in the space of a week from the north London side, as they activated Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause, only for the move to be delayed due to legal action taken by the Nottingham Forest hierarchy.

Tottenham eye new midfielder after Morgan Gibbs-White deal

Regardless, Tottenham still remain confident that they will sign Gibbs-White, despite the anger from Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

It has been reported that Tottenham are expected to continue their transfer business even after all these signings, with a forward still firmly on their radar.

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed Spurs’ priority after completing those attacking additions. Romano has explained that Tottenham are eyeing a move for a new midfielder, although there is full focus on finalising the Gibbs-White deal first before moving on to any other targets.

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He said as relayed by GIVEMESPORT: “They can add a midfielder too, but now their focus is on sealing all the details with Gibbs-White. There will be nothing more this week.”

Spurs linked with midfielders as Yves Bissouma faces uncertain future

Over the past few days, Spurs have been linked with a host of midfielders in the holding position, which comes as no surprise, with reports stating that a bid for Yves Bissouma is imminent.

Thus far, Tottenham have been linked with a move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is said to be eyeing a return to the Premier League after having held talks with the Old Lady.

A move for Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha has also been discussed, as the Portuguese midfielder struggled for game time in his debut season in the German top flight.

Tottenham forward Richarlison has emerged as a shock target for Palmeiras, with reports now suggesting that talks have been opened with the player’s agent amid confusion surrounding his contract situation at Spurs.

Richarlison’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, with contrasting reports doing the rounds in the past few weeks.

Earlier this summer window, it was claimed that Richarlison was eyeing a move away from Tottenham to a club where he could feature regularly as a centre-forward, with the Brazilian forward said to be aiming for a place in the national squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Richarlison, who scored five goals and registered two assists last season, has also attracted interest from clubs in both Europe and the Middle East.

Palmeiras open talks with Tottenham forward Richarlison

Before the opening of the summer transfer window, reports had stated that Richarlison was attracting interest from clubs in Brazil, although those links were quickly ruled out.

Now, a fresh report from RTI suggests that once again, sides in South America are keeping close tabs on the Tottenham forward. It is claimed that Palmeiras have opened discussions with Richarlison’s agent.

According to the report, the club’s president is already in direct contact with the player’s representative, Giuliano Bertolucci, and discussions have begun regarding the terms of a possible move for Richarlison.

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Palmeiras are understood to have been long-time admirers of the Brazilian international and had even attempted to sign him on loan in the past, although that proposal was rejected by Tottenham at the time.

A more ambiguous claim has now surfaced from the outlet, suggesting that Richarlison, who has two years remaining on his current deal at Spurs, could terminate his contract and leave as a free agent, although there has been no official word from the club or the player on such a scenario.

Other South American clubs join Richarlison chase amid Spurs doubts

It is also being reported by Bolavip that Vasco da Gama president Pedrinho has made direct contact with Richarlison regarding a potential return to Brazil.

The report states that the Vasco president, accompanied by another senior board member, held a phone conversation with the Tottenham man to gauge his current situation and future intentions.

The Brazilian club are believed to be under the impression that Richarlison is unlikely to remain at Spurs for the coming season.

However, Vasco are not the only South American side in the race. Fluminense, Flamengo, and Palmeiras are all monitoring the forward’s situation closely, while Saudi Arabian sides Al Ahli and Al Ittihad have also reportedly expressed interest.