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Fabrizio Romano has revealed what he has heard from his sources regarding the future of Heung-min Son, and he has shed light on how Ange Postecoglou’s departure has affected the South Korean’s chances of staying at Tottenham.

Based on the sentiment on social media, it appears that many Tottenham Hotspur fans have already resigned themselves to the prospect of Son leaving the club.

For many, the confirmation about the forward’s future came as a result of what Thomas Frank said in his first interview as Tottenham boss, or rather more precisely, what the Dane did not say.

Frank did not mention Son among the players he is looking forward to working with, instead naming Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison as the senior Tottenham stars who he is excited to manage.

The 51-year-old’s statement comes amidst heavy speculation that Saudi Pro League clubs are ready to spend big on Son, who is now in the final year of his Tottenham deal.

Fabrizio Romano reveals Heung-min Son’s Tottenham future remains undecided

However, Romano believes that Tottenham fans should not lose hope of the club legend remaining at the club just yet, explaining that the Lilywhites have not made a final decision on the forward’s future.

Interestingly, the Italian transfer expert claimed that Son was guaranteed to stay at Spurs had Postecoglou not been sacked, but his future will be finalised after the 32-year-old has a conversation with Thomas Frank.

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When asked about Son’s future, Romano said on GiveMeSport’s YouTube channel: “Still, nothing is decided on the future of Heung-min Son, especially on the player’s side. Son has to speak with Thomas Frank, and then make a decision.

“If Ange Postecoglou remained Tottenham manager, Son was always going to stay at Tottenham. There is strong interest in the player from Saudi.”

Thomas Frank would have spoken to the Spurs board about Son

Whether or not Spurs have finalised their decision on their captain’s future, it seems implausible that Frank would not have discussed the forward’s situation with the Tottenham recruitment department.

Reports indicate that Frank has already detailed his priority transfer targets to Spurs since joining, and that decision could only have been made with clarity on whether Son would stay at the club.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what new Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank thinks about Cristian Romero and what Daniel Levy is anticipating amidst intense transfer interest from Atletico Madrid.

Most Tottenham Hotspur fans will already be tired of the Cristian Romero transfer saga, which has been rumbling on for several months.

Romero sent a cryptic message praising Ange Postecoglou as soon as Frank’s appointment was confirmed, which is perhaps a signal of the Argentine’s transfer intention.

Atletico are seemingly pulling out all the stops to land the centre-back, with Diego Simeone even publicly admitting his admiration for Romero earlier this week, which would have likely not gone down well at Tottenham.

Daniel Levy and Tottenham are determined to keep Cristian Romero

Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Atletico are extremely keen on taking the 27-year-old to the Metropolitano Stadium, but the journalist suggested that it is difficult to see the move happening this summer.

The Italian transfer expert explained that Frank values the Argentine’s leadership qualities and suggested that it will be extremely challenging for the La Liga side to convince Daniel Levy to sell the centre-back.

When asked about Romero’s proposed move to the Spanish capital, Romano told GiveMeSport: “Atletico Madrid loves the player, so they would love to bring the player to the club one day. Simeone is also a big fan.

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“From what I understand, with Tottenham in the Champions League and a new project now with Thomas Frank, I don’t see Tottenham losing a leader like Cuti Romero this summer.

“It will be very difficult to get the player in this summer transfer window, Daniel Levy wants to keep the player at the club. From what I’m hearing, Thomas Frank sees Cuti Romero as a crucial part of the squad from a technical perspective but also as a leader.”

Should Spurs risk Romero running down his contract?

While Tottenham may not entertain Atletico’s offers for the centre-back, the North London club will find it very challenging to convince the former Juventus man to commit to a new long-term deal.

It has been reported by a few sources that Levy will cash in on Romero if he does not sign a contract extension this summer.

Journalist Dean Jones has now revealed what his sources are telling him about the future of Heung-min Son, and whether the Tottenham forward is more likely to leave or stay this summer.

There have been some mixed reports about the future of the Tottenham captain over the last few days after Saudi Pro League clubs stepped up their pursuit of the superstar.

Earlier this week, Football Asian claimed that Son is more likely to stay at Tottenham, with the forward preferring to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS next summer following the 2026 World Cup.

However, since then, several sources have talked up the chances of the South Korean departing the club, with TBR Football even claiming that Thomas Frank has given the green light for Son to be sold if the 32-year-old does not accept a bit-part role next season.

Is Heung-min Son more likely to stay or leave Tottenham?

Even the reliable Alasdair Gold has said that Son is now closer to a Tottenham exit than he ever has been over the last 10 years.

Dean Jones has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have not yet made a final decision on the future of their captain, but remarked that an exit from N17 seems the most likely outcome for the forward.

The journalist said on Ranks FC Ultras Podcast: “Further up the pitch, Tottenham will have to decide what they do with Heung-Min Son. He could definitely leave, it’s not completely decided yet, but I would say it’s likely now that Son does leave. The only realistic place at the moment is Saudi and I don’t think that is ideal.”

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Thomas Frank’s words are very telling regarding Son’s future

Amidst the ongoing speculation over the Tottenham captain’s future, Thomas Frank made an interesting statement in his first interview as Spurs head coach, which hinted that the former Bayer Leverkusen player is not part of his plans.

Frank did not mention Son among the list of players he is looking forward to working with, instead naming Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and James Maddison as the senior players he is keen to link up with.

Tottenham’s interest in Antoine Semenyo is reported to have taken a hit, with Bournemouth’s steep asking price proving to be a major stumbling block in talks.

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been one of the players linked with Tottenham this summer, as the Lilywhites look to strengthen their forward line.

Semenyo was even labelled as an alternative to Bryan Mbeumo, who is said to be favouring a move to Manchester United instead of Spurs this summer window, despite the potential of linking up with Thomas Frank once more.

The Bournemouth winger certainly impressed last season for the Cherries, scoring eleven goals and registering five assists in 37 Premier League appearances – a career best return.

Tottenham enquire about Antoine Semenyo but price proves a hurdle

The Athletic have now provided a further update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Semenyo this summer window.

It is reported that Spurs have made an enquiry to Bournemouth about the wide forward, but are not proceeding with a move for Semenyo at present.

The 25-year-old is believed to be open to a switch to North London; however, Bournemouth’s valuation has seemingly stalled any immediate movement from Spurs, while also cooling interest from other potential suitors, including Manchester United.

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It is understood that the Cherries are demanding a fee in excess of £65 million, as they are in no desperate need to sell the player.

Spurs also tracking Mohammed Kudus amid Semenyo stance

Of course, Tottenham have other options on their list, and yesterday we reported that West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus is a player that is also being considered at Tottenham.

The Ghanaian international is also reported to have a steep release clause, with £85 million the figure set for Premier League sides looking to secure his services.

However, it has been claimed that a lower fee, around the region of £50 million, could be negotiated, especially if West Ham United are desperate not to breach PSR rules.

Indeed, Spurs are not the only ones keeping tabs on the West Ham man, as Chelsea, Manchester United, and clubs in Saudi Arabia are also monitoring the winger’s situation. It remains to be seen if Tottenham puts in a bid for the Ghanaian winger.

Tottenham Hotspur’s coffers have now been boosted by £17m after a forgotten man officially completed a permanent move from the Lilywhites to a Ligue 1 side today.

Thomas Frank is expected to be backed with big funds this summer as Tottenham aim to hand the Dane a squad that can cope with the rigours of both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Whatever transfer budget Daniel Levy hands the 51-year-old is likely to be boosted even further by player sales, with reports indicating that the likes of Richarlison and Yves Bissouma could be on their way out of Spurs.

There have also been suggestions that Tottenham could cash in on Heung-min Son amidst interest from Saudi Arabia, and the Lilywhites have now received a financial boost as the departure of one of their midfielders has become official.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves Tottenham for Marseille

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg left Spurs last summer to join Marseille in a season-long loan deal, which contained an obligation to buy at the end of it for the French club.

The Denmark international has had an impressive season for the Ligue 1 side, being a regular in the base of midfield for Roberto De Zerbi’s men, who achieved a second-place finish behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Marseille’s obligation to buy Hojbjerg has now been automatically activated according to The Daily Express, with the 29-year-old now sealing a £17m switch to the Stade Velodrome.

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Tottenham may potentially come up against the experienced midfielder in the Champions League next season, with the French club having secured passage to Europe’s premier club competition.

Will Spurs end up regretting their Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg decision?

One can certainly understand why the former Southampton man was let go last summer, as he was not a natural fit for Ange Postecoglou’s system, which required a technically gifted and press-resistant number six.

However, the irony is that Hojbjerg is arguably a natural fit for Thomas Frank’s system, with the midfielder being not too dissimilar in attributes to Christian Norgaard.

One Tottenham youngster is attracting plenty of interest from the big clubs around the continent on the back of his breakthrough season in the Premier League, but the Lilywhites do not intend to sell the player this summer.

It has been reported that Thoms Frank is prioritising additions in the middle of the park ahead of his first season at Tottenham.

The Dane is a big fan of some of the young players already at the club, with Frank admitting that he is looking forward to working with the likes of Lucas Bergvall in his first interview with the club’s official channel on Wednesday.

Bergvall swept all of Tottenham’s end-of-season awards in 2024-25, which is a phenomenal achievement in his first taste of Premier League football.

However, worryingly for Spurs, his impressive growth over the last 12 months has allegedly put him on the radar of many top clubs.

Tottenham could receive big offers for Lucas Bergvall this summer

According to a report in Fotboll Direkt, Bergvall is now attracting interest from several big clubs around Europe on the back of his breakthrough year in North London.

The outlet claims that Tottenham Hotspur value the 19-year-old at a minimum of €60m (£51.2m) but that sum is not seen as a problem for many of the midfielder’s suitors.

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While the report does not mention which clubs are after Bergvall, it points out that Pep Guardiola showered praise on the youngster publicly.

However, the outlet also mentions the fact that Tottenham only recently tied the Swede to a six-year contract and are thus in a very strong position to retain the player’s services.

Tottenham’s and Lucas Bergvall’s stance on a summer transfer

Football Direkt concludes that Bergvall is unlikely to be on his way out of Hotspur Way this summer as the Lilywhites will not entertain any offers for the midfielder.

The publication adds that the former Djurgardens man is not the least bit interested in entertaining the prospect of a summer departure.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Ligue 1 starlet, who registered 17 goal contributions last season, but they face competition from five other Premier League clubs for the player’s signature this summer.

It is clear that Thomas Frank is prioritising strengthening his attack this summer, with the Lilywhites linked with a whole host of wingers over the past few weeks.

Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo and Eberechi Eze are all on Tottenham’s radar if reports over the last two weeks are to be believed.

Additionally, some sources continue to suggest Spurs are among the leading contenders to land Xavi Simons. It has now emerged that another exciting wide man is also being eyed by the North London club.

Tottenham battle several Premier League clubs for Malick Fofana

According to ESPN, Tottenham have turned their attention to Lyon winger Malick Fofana who set Ligue 1 alight in the 2024-25 campaign.

Fofana registered 11 goals and six assists for the French club last term across all competitions, and unsurprisingly, this has seemingly brought the Belgium international to the attention of several clubs in England.

The report says that Tottenham Hotspur are one of half a dozen Premier League sides chasing the winger, with Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Fulham and Brighton also keen on landing the 20-year-old.

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According to the outlet, the Blues enquired about Fofana’s availability earlier this week and were informed that the winger would cost around £40m-£45m.

Fofana’s stance and Lyon’s price tag explained

ESPN reveal that several of the winger’s suitors view that fee as ‘significant’ considering the Lyon man’s lack of experience, but the French club believe that the player’s high potential justifies that asking price.

It is explained that Fofana ideally wanted to spend one more season developing at the Groupama Stadium before exiting the club next summer.

However, Lyon are desperate to raise funds to balance their books and have thus put the youngster in the shop window.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love what an Argentine outlet is reporting about the future of Cristian Romero after Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou.

According to reports, Atletico Madrid are continuing to push to land Romero this summer, and that was confirmed a few days ago when Diego Simeone publicly expressed his admiration for the Tottenham man.

It was previously reported that Romero would do everything possible to leave Spurs in light of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.

The Tottenham vice-captain is not too happy with the club’s decision to let go of the Australian, with Romero publicly praising Postecoglou just hours after Thomas Frank’s appointment was confirmed.

Thomas Frank’s arrival may convince Cristian Romero to say

However, a new report in TyC Sports has now talked up Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of hanging onto their vice-captain.

The outlet claims that Frank’s appointment could be a key factor which may convince the Argentina international to remain in N17.

It is suggested that the Dane’s arrival could be a ‘breath of fresh air’ for Spurs after their 17th-place finish last season, with the Lilywhites now getting started on a brand new project.

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With Tottenham back in the Champions League next season, it is suggested that these factors could lead to Romero ‘deciding to stay’ at Spurs for one more season.

Will Cristian Romero sign a new contract?

According to reports over recent weeks, Tottenham are pulling out all the stops to tie Romero down to a new contract, with the centre-back now having just two years left on his deal.

However, it has been suggested by a few sources that Spurs may cash in on Romero this summer if he refuses to extend his deal.

That does not mean that the North Londoners would let the 27-year-old leave on the cheap, with Tottenham expected to hold firm on their £60m asking price for the centre-back.

Tottenham Hotspur will take on Burnley in their first match of the 2025/26 Premier League season, but how will Thomas Frank’s starting line-up look?

There are less than two months to go until Tottenham get their first Premier League campaign underway with new manager Thomas Frank at the helm.

Spurs will begin the new season as the last one ended, appearing in front of their home support at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They will be hoping for a better result after losing 4-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of the league season.

Burnley will take on Tottenham on the opening day of the season. Despite being pipped to the Championship title by Leeds United on goal difference, Scott Parker’s men set the record for the fewest goals ever conceded in the division, as well as the most consecutive clean sheets.

How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Burnley

Spurs have already made two signings during the current transfer window. However, both players, Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, had already been on loan since January.

Therefore, there are no new faces in the Tottenham first-team squad. This is likely to change, as Frank looks to make the North London team his own.

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Predicting a starting lineup for a game in mid-August is no easy task, but here is our best effort at taking an educated guess on Tottenham’s team to take on Burnley:

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

A recent report revealed Tottenham could offload Vicario, with the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper, or even promoting Antonin Kinsky to the starting lineup. Many Spurs supporters have reacted in favour of Vicario departing, as he has struggled to hit the heights of his early performances at the club.

However, Tottenham are not looking to sell Vicario, despite interest from AC Milan. At this point in time, Spurs have not been heavily linked with a new goalkeeper and it would be surprising to see Kinsky starting, so Vicario may well be the man between the sticks on August 16.

Right-back: Pedro Porro

Trying to decide whether Porro is a world-class right-back or a defensive disaster has not been easy. For much of last season, he was slammed for consistently positioning himself too far forward, leaving far too much space behind him for the opposition winger.

However, Porro has shown that when he gets his positioning right, he is actually a competent defender. As well as this, he is a big asset in attack and the best crosser of the ball in Tottenham’s team. It has been a while since the Spaniard was linked with a move away from Spurs and so there is every reason to believe he will continue to start under Frank.

Centre-back: Mario Gila

Diego Simeone has said he wants to sign Cristian Romero and this is unsurprising considering how many sources believe he is on his way to Atletico Madrid. A replacement may well be needed and Fabio Paratici wants Spurs to sign Mario Gila.

Signing him may be difficult, as Gila has a good relationship with Maurizio Sarri. However, when Paratici wants someone, he is usually successful in his pursuit. The Italian was one of the key men behind bringing Romero to Hotspur Way and he could be the one to secure his replacement.

Centre-back: Micky van de Ven

The only reason the Flying Dutchman will not start Tottenham’s opening Premier League fixture is if he is injured, which, based on last season, could well be the case. However, if he is fit, starting van de Ven is a no-brainer. His athleticism and rock-solid defending is a joy to behold and there is no way he will be demoted to the bench.

Left-back: Destiny Udogie

Last season had its ups and downs for Udogie. It seemed as though Djed Spence might become the first-choice left-back under Ange Postecoglou, but it was the Italian who had a strong end to the campaign and started in the Europa League final.

Spurs may consider signing a new full-back this summer, but there is little evidence at this point to suggest Udogie will not be the first choice next season.

Central midfielder: Rodrigo Bentancur

Predicting who will start as a deeper-lying midfielder is not easy, because there have been far more transfer rumours focusing on further up the pitch. With this in mind, Bentancur may keep his place in Tottenham’s Premier League starting lineup.

The 27-year-old is currently the best holding midfielder at Spurs. Truth be told, he looked better under Antonio Conte than Postecoglou, as he was given more positional freedom. However, if recent transfer speculation is true, he is likely to continue playing as more of a pivot player. This is because Spurs are looking to bring in at least one attacking midfielder.

Despite this, there remains a chance Frank will favour Lucas Bergvall over Bentancur. The youngster is not as good in defence and is prone to making the occasional key error, but on the whole, he is an exceptional talent, considering his age.

Attacking midfielder: James Maddison

If there were a line diagram to measure Maddison’s performances since making the switch from Leicester to Tottenham, it would be all over the place. He started brilliantly, but picked up an injury and struggled to get back to his best.

However, last season he was tied with Heung-min Son for most Spurs Premier League goal contributions. Also, Maddison took on a deeper role later in the campaign, which helped him stay involved in matches. He still has plenty to offer Tottenham and it is likely he will at the very least be in with a shout of starting during the next term.

Attacking midfielder: Eberechi Eze

Things seem to have gone a little quiet on the Eze front. He has been linked with Tottenham this summer and Thomas Frank has urged Spurs to sign Eze if Bryan Mbeumo joins Manchester United. While capable of playing on the wing, Frank could attempt to fit him into his system as an attacking midfielder.

Eze scored both goals when Crystal Palace defeated Spurs 2-0 last month and has a release clause of £68m. There is no guarantee he will join Tottenham, but he will be a top signing if he does.

Right-wing: Dejan Kulusevski

Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. The 24-year-old has mainly been playing as part of a front two, but under Frank, he would be more likely to start on the wing. However, West Ham want to sell Kudus to a Saudi Arabian club, while Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in him, making a move less likely.

Therefore, Kulusevski may retain his spot in Tottenham’s starting XI. He was the standout player for Spurs in the first half of last season, but he struggled to get going in the second. If he can revive his form, there is every chance the Swede will excel under his new boss.

Striker: Dominic Solanke

Solanke’s first season at Tottenham was fairly mixed. He was consistently good in his hold-up play and really in most areas, other than in front of goal. Nine goals and three assists in the Premier League is not what you expect from a club record signing.

However, the fact Spurs spent so much on Solanke, and also Richarlison a few years ago, could mean they will be reluctant to splash the cash on yet another striker. Perhaps under a new manager, Solanke will hit the heights he reached at Bournemouth.

Left-wing: Antoine Semenyo

Solanke only spent one season with Semenyo at Bournemouth, but the pair could soon be reunited. Tottenham have hatched a plan to sign Semenyo, although bringing him to North London could mean breaking the club’s transfer record for the second consecutive season.

The winger registered 11 goals and five assists in the league last season and even though we will not be cheap, Spurs could break the bank to secure him.

Should Spurs fail to sign Semenyo, Tel is another option to play on the left flank, while there is no confirmation yet of Son departing the club.

Amidst reports that Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Arnaud Kalimuendo, a fresh update has now revealed what Stade Rennais have decided about the striker’s future.

With reports indicating that Tottenham are expected to cash in on Richarlison this summer, one would expect Thomas Frank’s men to be in the market for a striker to offer competition to Dominic Solanke.

It emerged a couple of days ago that Spurs have stepped up their pursuit of Kalimuendo, who is coming off a prolific season in Ligue 1, which saw him find the back of the net 18 times.

The update claimed that while Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United had also expressed an interest in the 23-year-old, it is Tottenham Hotspur who had stepped ahead with talks over a summer deal for the player.

Stade Rennais make Kalimuendo transfer decision

Ouest-France have now become the latest to report on Spurs’ interest in the prolific Frenchman.

The outlet says that Tottenham are ‘hot’ for the frontman as the Lilywhites look to add more firepower to their attack ahead of their return to the Champions League.

The report confirms that Spurs have spoken to Kalimuendo’s representatives, but interestingly, it is asserted that they are not the only ones to do so.

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Most consequentially, the publication asserts that Rennes are trying to trim their squad and are in favour of sanctioning the centre-forward’s sale, which comes as a massive boost to the North Londoners.

How much will Arnaud Kalimuendo cost Tottenham?

Ouest-France say that Tottenham have competition from one unnamed club for the Ligue 1 star, with the duo currently fighting it out for the player’s services.

The report asserts that Rennes have made it clear to Spurs and Kalimuendo’s other suitors that they expect more than €30m (£25.6m) for the youngster.