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Paul Robinson has now offered a reason why Tottenham might not sell Heung-min Son to a Saudi Pro League club this summer and may instead offer their captain a contract extension.

Tottenham have sacked their Europa League-winning head coach and they may also soon part ways with their captain, who proudly hoisted the trophy aloft in Bilbao.

Son has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports indicating that the Lilywhites may cash in on the 32-year-old if a big-money offer arrives from the Middle East.

The South Korean’s recent comments have added further fuel to the speculation, with Son refusing to rule out a Tottenham exit this summer.

Paul Robinson does not think Tottenham will benefit from Heung-min Son’s sale

While getting a big fee for a player who will turn 33 next month would be tempting for Tottenham Hotspur, Paul Robinson pointed out that Saudi clubs are not as willing to throw huge money at older superstars as they once were.

The former Spurs number one suggested that if the Lilywhites are only able to get a modest transfer fee for their captain, they will get more value from keeping him around in the squad as they embark on a new era.

When asked about the speculation over Son’s future, Robinson told Football Insider: “I think with Tottenham and the Saudi Pro League, I’m not so sure they’d necessarily get the offer that they would want with Son coming into the last year of his contract.

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“The Saudi Pro League, the recruitment has been excellent in the last 12 months, and they’re looking at younger players a lot. “The South American market is utilised, and it’s not a retirement home for ex-Premier League stars who are trying to cash in.

“That league’s getting better, it’s getting stronger. So, for Tottenham to cash in on Son, it would be unwise. You look at the value that he brings to the squad, you look at the value that he has in the dressing room, and his reputation among the players, his relationship with the supporters.

“Another big thing with him is the commercial value as well, he’s got his own individual commercial value as an international player, he’s huge to Tottenham and the support that they’ve got there.

“I think for what they would get for him, with 12 months left on his contract, to keep somebody like him around in a Champions League campaign, while trying to compete domestically as well, whilst also trying to restructure a squad to have some kind of stability in there who knows the club and the relationship that they’ve got.

“Listen, there’s always a big enough fee that will turn Tottenham’s head. But I think when you’ve got to weigh up the commercial value and what he brings for the next 12 months to the squad, I wouldn’t be surprised if he extends for another year.”

Son is prepared to work with Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham is now confirmed and he will be accompanied to Spurs by three members of his staff at Brentford.

It was reported by TBR Football this week that Son is open to working with Frank at Tottenham as the forward believes that he still has a lot to offer the Lilywhites.

The outlet explained that the South Korean is also open to an exit, with a decision expected on his future once he has met with the Danish coach.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on a Nottingham Forest wide-man, but they face intense competition for the player, including from their North London rivals, Arsenal.

With question marks remaining over the future of Heung-min Son, Tottenham could enter the market for a top-class wide forward this summer.

Over recent weeks, we have heard that Spurs are plotting a move for Bournemouth winger Antonie Semenyo, who they view as a potential heir to Son.

A fresh report has revealed that a prolific Nottingham Forest forward, who registered 17 goal contributions in the 2024-25 season, has also emerged as a target for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham want Anthony Elanga but could face intense competition

TBR Football have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs who have been watching Anthony Elanga closely this season, but they are far from the only ones.

Arsenal have also taken a keen interest in the Forest man as they aim to bolster their forward line this summer, while Chelsea and Aston Villa also have their eye on the 23-year-old.

The report adds that Newcastle United are also ‘confirmed admirers’ of Elanga, with the Magpies failing with a move for the winger last summer.

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It is revealed that while the Sweden international is happy at the City Ground, he is very much aware of the growing interest in his services.

How much would Tottenham have to pay to sign Elanga?

TBR Football explains that Forest are of the opinion that Elanga is one of the best players in his position across the Premier League.

They are thus expected to demand a fee in excess of the deals that Matheus Cunha and potentially Bryan Mbeumo will go for this summer.

It is alleged that Nuno Espirito Santo’s men will want more than £60m for the former Man United man if any side were to make a concrete approach for the player.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be very excited with what one senior coach has said about Luka Vuskovic ahead of the defender’s linkup with the Spurs squad for the first time this summer.

The young centre-back would have been waiting for the opportunity to showcase his quality at Hotspur Way from the time he signed for the Lilywhites two years ago, and having turned 18, he will now finally get the chance to do so this summer.

The Croat came on leaps and bounds during his loan spell at Westerlo last season, with reports indicating that the Spurs decision-makers have been very impressed with Vuskovic’s development.

Vuskovic made his senior debut for Croatia earlier this week, which is further evidence of just how highly he is thought of in his home country.

Tottenham will love what Croatia coach said about Luka Vuskovic

HNK Gorica manager Mario Carevic, who has watched the Tottenham Hotspur defender from a young age, has now revealed that Luka Vuskovic was always cut from a different cloth from the rest.

He insisted that Vuskovic is blessed with leadership qualities that cannot be taught, and revealed that the youngster possesses a skillset that one rarely sees in centre-halves.

Carevic told Sportske Novosti (as relayed by Sport Witness): “I’ve have known Luka practically since birth and he has a specific character. He has great leadership qualities, he was a leader in the Hajduk juniors and is three years younger than all his teammates. You have to have the courage to impose yourself as a leader.

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“As for his playing qualities, he has incredible technique, excellent with both feet, and reacts in a completely different way than other defenders in some situations where he doesn’t take risks.

“You can see his total security and control of all those situations. He also has a good feeling for the goal. He is the future of Croatian football, he is a miracle.

“I talked to a lot of scouts from big clubs when he was leaving Hajduk. They said that this leadership trait cannot be learned, you have to be born with it. As a coach, I always like to have a centre-back who leads, who talks a lot, who is assertive, and he, regardless of his age, is already doing that in senior football.”

Mario Carevic reveals big clubs want to sign Vuskovic this summer

It was reported a week ago that Luka Vuskovic is attracting loan interest from the Bundesliga this summer as Tottenham contemplate his next move.

Carevic has now shared that some big clubs from Belgium are also keen on having the centre-back on board for the 2025-26 season in light of how he performed at Westerlo.

He added: “I know that all the big clubs from Belgium want him, Club Brugge wanted him already halfway through the season. The only question is what Tottenham will decide, whether it is good for him to change leagues or not.”

Alfie Whiteman has spoken about the ten years he spent at Tottenham Hotspur as a player without playing a single Premier League game, and his experience of working with some of the big-name stars who have been at the club.

It is often joked that the role of a reserve goalkeeper is the best career out there, with the privilege of being paid handsomely to train and travel the world, without needing to cope with the pressure of being on the pitch during matchday.

Whiteman is perhaps the best illustration of that, with the boyhood Spurs fan spending the last eight years at Tottenham, but failing to make a single appearance for the club.

Whiteman exited Spurs along with three other first-team stars two weeks ago, and he has now shed light on his experience with the Lilywhites.

Alfie Whiteman speaks about demanding Tottenham schedule

The 26-year-old has now pointed out that while his dream was always to get on the pitch, backup goalkeepers work just as hard as everyone else in training.

The Tottenham academy graduate has trained under the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou, and he made it clear that the backup players have a key role to play in the squad.

Whiteman told The Times: “Some people think it’s just training and then going home at 1 pm and watching movies, but it’s prepping for games tactically, intense training for the subs the day after while the starters are on recovery, it’s very hard work every day.

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“The games are what people see, but the day-to-day you feel part of it. It might not be in my appearances column on Wikipedia, but I don’t think you get to a final if you’re not one big team working to achieve something. I feel extremely lucky, but there is always that conflict because the dream is to be out there.”

Whiteman admits he learned a lot from the world-class goalkeepers at Spurs

Whiteman had the privilege of working with some of the best goalkeepers in the modern era throughout his stay at Hotspur Way.

He confessed that he learned a lot from watching the likes of Hugo Lloris go about their work and used the opportunity to pick the brains of many of his teammates.

Whiteman added: “I was training with Hugo and he won the World Cup [with France in 2018]. I watched how he evaluated his performances and asked him lots of questions and got advice.

“I had a lot of interesting conversations with Joe Hart too. When he came to Spurs, he’d had a little bit of a turbulent time and seeing the human side, because I saw them almost as God-tier people who nothing could faze, made it seem a bit more, not normal, but attainable.

“You just have to believe in yourself as they do. When I look back at the goalkeepers I’ve been able to work closely with and learn from — Michel Vorm is someone I stay in contact with, Fraser Forster in the last couple of years — it has huge benefits.”

Tottenham Hotspur are now contenders to land Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest this summer after a big development regarding the midfielder’s future.

According to various reports, Tottenham are expected to sign reinforcements to their midfield this summer, with Yves Bissouma potentially on his way out of the club.

It was reported a few months ago that Gibbs-White was firmly on Tottenham’s radar, with Forest willing to cash in on him for €60m (£50.6m).

However, it subsequently emerged that Man City had emerged as the front-runner to land Gibbs-White, and the speculation linking the England international with a move to Spurs has since died down.

Tottenham handed a lifeline in Morgan Gibbs-White pursuit

However, The Daily Mail have some good news for Tottenham Hotspur, revealing that Man City, who previously showed ‘strong interest’ in the Forest star, are no longer as keen on the 25-year-old.

It is revealed that the interest of Pep Guardiola’s men in the player has cooled after the Midlands club demanded £70m for his services.

The report says that Gibbs-White now faces a decision on whether to sign a new deal at the City Ground or hold out for a Champions League club to approach.

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The outlet adds that in that respect, Tottenham’s interest in the player is ‘worth keeping an eye on’ this summer.

Can Spurs convince Gibbs-White to make a move to N17?

Even with the offer of Champions League football, it may be a challenge for Spurs to be able to attract the Forest star.

The midfielder would take some convincing to leave a side which finished seventh in the table for a side which finished 17th, a full 27 points below Forest.

Tottenham fans have been whipped into a frenzy following reports that the club have stepped up their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo in the wake of Thomas Frank’s arrival.

Tottenham Hotspur only confirmed the appointment of new manager Thomas Frank on Thursday, 12 June, but there has already been movement behind the scenes regarding their summer transfer business.

It has now been revealed that Tottenham have held early discussions with Brentford over a possible deal for Bryan Mbeumo, a player they have monitored for a while.

Spurs are understood to be long-term admirers of the versatile forward, who enjoyed a strong season at the West London club, where he scored 20 Premier League goals last campaign.

According to recent reports, Mbeumo is now intrigued by a move across the capital following Thomas Frank’s move to north London, as Spurs are believed to have received fresh encouragement over their pursuit of the 25-year-old.

Some are even reporting that Tottenham have submitted a £70m bid for Mbeumo in the last 24 hours.

Tottenham fans react to Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit

Spurs supporters who caught wind of the latest developments have not held back with their reactions, flooding social media with optimism and excitement over the possibility of landing Bryan Mbeumo.

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One fan wrote: “Imagine we beat United four times in one season, win a trophy against them, then take their main transfer target.”

The mood was similarly jubilant elsewhere, with another declaring: “LETS GOOO.” One supporter was already dreaming big, saying: “We are winning it all omdsssss.”

Others simply could not contain their excitement, as one fan boldly posted: “Champions of Europe pull,” while another added: “Oh god it might actually happen.”

The Thomas Frank factor was clearly felt too, with one fan saying: “THOMAS THE FRANK ENGINE PULL,” and another chiming in: “I really hope we pull this off, top top player.”

Mbeumo to Spurs makes sense on and off the pitch

A move for Bryan Mbeumo would certainly benefit both parties. For the player, it represents a chance to join a club offering Champions League football, while remaining in London – a transition that would be far smoother both on a personal and professional level.

In fact, even an Arsenal legend has suggested that Bryan Mbeumo should opt for Tottenham over Manchester United.

Perry Groves said: “Then you are looking at Manchester United who knows they need a centre forward, it has been reported that they are in for Bryan Mbeumo as well.

“If Manchester United come in for him and Spurs are in for Mbeumo, where do you think he goes… If that comes as a choice, football wise he should go to, it pains me to say it, he should go to Spurs because of Champions League football, and you want to play at the highest level.

“But financially that is why Spurs are going to struggle to get to that, even with Antonio Conte, obviously Postecoglou had a bit of a moan about it, Jose Mourinho that next level, because all the top teams pay their top players 250,000 pound a week but Spurs are never going to do that.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney has just got a lot harder after Manchester United stepped up their interest in the Middlesbrough man.

Tottenham are expected to reinforce their midfield this summer, with Yves Bissouma, who is into the final year of his contract, potentially on his way out of the club this summer.

Additionally, it is well-documented that Spurs are short of homegrown numbers, and may thus need to shop for English talent this summer.

As a result, it was suggested a few days ago that Tottenham are ready to make a move for Hackney, who is valued at £20m by Boro.

Manchester United ready to offer Tottenham competition for Hayden Hackney

According to a new report from GiveMeSport, Boro are ready to cash in on their star midfielder after failing to win promotion to the Premier League.

However, the report says that Tottenham Hotspur have been joined in the race for the 22-year-old by Manchester United, with Rubem Amorim identifying the young Englishman as a target as he looks to upgrade his options in the middle of the park.

The Red Devils will now try to lure the youngster to Old Trafford but several other clubs are also thought to be monitoring the player’s situation.

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The report says that West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are now also contemplating whether to make a move for Hackney this summer.

Spurs may have to pay a higher fee for Hackney than they expected

GiveMeSport say that while Boro initially wanted £20m for Hackney, the Championship side are now hopeful that they can get a bigger fee, even though the player only has two years left on his contract.

The Middlesbrough hierarchy are hoping that a bidding war emerges for the midfielder over the coming weeks and drives his price up.

Additionally, they could use Hackney’s impressive recent performances for England’s Under-21 side to demand a higher fee from suitors.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, and now transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on the situation.

In the past few weeks, links between Tottenham Hotspur and Antoine Semenyo have been rife, as the Bournemouth man is reported to be a transfer target for the Lilywhites.

It has since been revealed that Spurs have stepped up their pursuit of Semenyo, as they eye a move for him this summer.

However, they are not the only club interested in the services of the Ghanaian, with Manchester United also reported to be monitoring the situation, but it has been claimed that Spurs are the ones who have done the most work on Semenyo in recent weeks.

Indeed, Tottenham’s interest in Semenyo is not without reason, as the Bournemouth man impressed last season with the Cherries, scoring 11 goals and registering five assists in 37 Premier League appearances.

He is also capable of playing on both the left and the right, which certainly adds to his appeal, as the Lilywhites look to bolster their attacking options.

Fabrizio Romano has now shared what he knows about Tottenham’s links with the Bournemouth winger. The respected journalist has stated that Tottenham do appreciate Semenyo; however, it is still too early for any sort of negotiations.

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He also revealed that Bournemouth are looking to keep him at the club during the summer transfer window. He said, as relayed by GIVEMESPORT: “Semenyo is appreciated, yes, but at the moment it is still early for a negotiation… and Bournemouth will try to keep him.”

Spurs face a £70m fee for Semenyo this summer

Of course, the Cherries are in no rush to part ways with Antoine Semenyo this summer despite interest from Tottenham, as the winger still has four years remaining on his current deal.

It has been reported that Daniel Levy has made contact with Semenyo’s representatives, who have stated that Bournemouth would not be budging on their £70 million asking price for the Ghana international.

If Spurs are to sign the winger for that price tag, it would make him their most expensive signing in history, surpassing the £65 million they paid for Dominic Solanke last summer.

Tottenham have tabled a stunning £70 million bid for Bryan Mbeumo, blowing Manchester United out of the water in a move that could reshape the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Bryan Mbeumo has been gathering pace over the past few days, as reports have linked the Lilywhites with the Brentford man, who impressed last season, scoring 20 goals in the Premier League.

It was reported a few days back that Spurs were expected to rival Manchester United for the signature of Mbeumo, as they edged closer to signing former Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

Frank has now joined Tottenham, and it is understood that initial contact has been made with Mbeumo, who is now reported to be intrigued about the possibility of moving to north London following the appointment of the Dane.

Tottenham submit £70 million Bryan Mbeumo transfer bid

Spurs fans are excited about the latest links with Mbeumo, with many urging Tottenham to sign the “top” player.

Now, a fresh report from the Mirror has revealed that Spurs have put in a bid for Mbeumo, one that is worth more than what Manchester United have placed.

A £70million bid is reported to have been put in by Tottenham, as they look to hijack Manchester United’s move for the Brentford forward.

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According to the outlet, Spurs’ offer is worth £65million plus £5million in add-ons, £10million more than United’s.

Spurs push for marquee Mbeumo signing as Manchester United stall

It is claimed that Tottenham want to make a marquee signing this summer, and with a £70 million offer tabled for Bryan Mbeumo, it looks like Daniel Levy has identified his statement signing for this window.

It is understood that, as it stands, United are not preparing to lodge any more offers higher than their £60million bid, as their previous offers are said to have been rejected by the Bees.

Brentford on their part are said to value Mbeumo at £70million and are not willing to step down their valuation.

With Tottenham now reaching the expectations of the West London club, it remains to be seen what move the Cameroon international makes, as it is reported that United is his preferred destination.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Bryan Mbeumo, but beating Manchester United to his signature is going to be difficult.

Tottenham have confirmed Thomas Frank’s appointment as manager and with that comes the opportunity to target players he has previously worked with. Bryan Mbeumo worked with Frank for six years at Brentford, and he has been linked with a move to Spurs.

A recent report revealed Thomas Frank wants Bryan Mbeumo at Tottenham. In order to grant their new manager’s wish Tottenham looked to hijack Mbeumo’s potential move to Manchester United.

On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that Mbeumo is now more intrigued by Spurs after the arrival of Frank, while the London factor could be a draw for the Brentford star.

However, others have claimed that Frank is unlikely to poach any of Brentford’s players this summer. As well as this, Tottenham are said to be unlikely to sign Mbeumo due to his strong links with Manchester United.

Football Insider have revealed Mbeumo could still join Tottenham due to the belief added by Frank’s arrival. However, it would be a ‘stunning development’ if Spurs could land a deal, as Manchester United are still in the driving seat to sign the Cameroon international.

Transfer correspondent Peter O’Rourke told Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast: “It’s going to be difficult to beat Man United to Mbeumo.

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“United are well down the line on this move, and the player himself wishes to make that move to Old Trafford rather than other potential clubs.

“Thomas Frank could be a big pull for Mbeumo, but United are very optimistic that they’ll be able to land the Cameroon international.

“They’ve had one bid rejected and talks are ongoing with Brentford. They just need to reach a compromise over his fee and then that deal will get done.

“The other factor is that Spurs won’t be able to match United on wages they could offer.

“So Man United are still in the driving seat to get this done, despite suggestions that Tottenham could hijack their move.”

Who are Tottenham’s Bryan Mbeumo alternatives?

Spurs are interested in signing Bradley Barcola from PSG. However, this could be a difficult deal to get over the line, as he would cost more than £40m. Also, Tottenham face competition from Bayern Munich to sign Barcola.

Mbeumo and Barcola are not the only wingers capturing Tottenham’s interest. Spurs are considering a move for Dorgeles Nene. The RB Salzburg winger picked up 24 goal contributions last season and can play on either wing.

Tottenham are also said to be looking at both Antoine Semenyo and Tyler Dibling as Mbeumo alternatives.