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Thomas Frank reported to Hotspur Way for the first time this week as the new Tottenham head coach and the club’s cameras followed the Dane around the training ground and captured his first interaction with James Maddison and Radu Dragusin.

Tottenham fans were waiting for nearly a week to hear from the new Spurs boss and they finally did so on Wednesday, with Frank giving his first interview to the club’s official channel.

The Dane’s first words have been received very positively by the Tottenham faithful, who are excited about the new era under the 51-year-old.

However, the former Brentford boss faces a challenge in winning over the squad, with some Tottenham players thought to be angered by the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.

Video: Thomas Frank goes on a Tottenham training ground tour

James Maddison and Radu Dragusin are both on the mend from injuries, which is why they were at the Hotspur Way gym.

Thomas Frank and new Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham met the attacking midfielder and the centre-back, and their interaction has been shared on the club’s social media platform.

Here is the transcript of the Spurs head coach’s conversation with Maddison:

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Frank: “Good to see you, how are you? Working hard?”

Maddison: “Yes. A little break with the family. Then I had a checkup with the specialist yesterday.”

Frank: “Everything okay?”

Maddison: “Yeah, it was good. Positive to be fair.”

The brief interaction Thomas Frank had with Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin:

Dragusin: “Good morning, Gaffer.”

Frank: “Nice to meet you.”

Dragusin: “Nice to meet you, too.”

Frank: “How are you?”

Dragusin: “All good.”

Frank: “On track?”

Dragusin: “Yeah, yeah.”

Watch the video below:

Frank has confessed to being a fan of James Maddison

In his first interview on the club’s channel, Frank names Maddison as one of three senior players he is excited to work with, which suggests that we will see the England international have a key role under the Dane.

Dominic Solanke and Rodrigo Bentancur were the other two players that Frank name-checked, with the 51-year-old remarking that he is sure Solanke will get a lot of goals for the Lilywhites.

He also admitted that he is looking forward to getting the best out of Tottenham’s young talents such as Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified a young Premier League centre-back as a potential option to replace Cristian Romero, but they will face intense competition for the player’s services this summer from some of the biggest clubs in the division.

Since Thomas Frank arrived through the door at Tottenham Hotspur last Thursday, predictably, several Brentford players have been linked with a move to N17.

The most intense speculation has been about Tottenham’s approach for Bryan Mbeumo, but some sources have also said that Spurs are considering a move for Yoane Wissa.

Additionally, it has been suggested that Thomas Frank wants to bring Christian Norgaard to Tottenham while various reports have also revealed that Spurs are among the contenders to sign Mikkel Damsgaard.

Tottenham enter race for Brentford’s Nathan Collins

TBR Football have now revealed that Tottenham have now joined the race for Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins, who Frank is said to be a big fan of.

The 23-year-old has come on leaps and bounds at the Gtech Community Stadium over the last 12 months, and it is alleged that the new Spurs head coach has identified the Bees defender as an option to replace Cristian Romero if the Argentine departs the club.

However, Tottenham are expected to face ‘stiff competition’ for Collins, who is also on the radar of both Liverpool and Arsenal.

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The Gunners are particularly interested in the Republic of Ireland international, with Mikel Arteta said to have been thoroughly impressed by his displays in West London last season.

Additionally, Newcastle are also said to be sniffing around Collins as Eddie Howe looks to add further reinforcements to his backline.

Which other centre-backs do Tottenham have their eye on?

It was previously claimed that Spurs were keen on Marc Guehi, but it emerged last week that Guehi has rejected Tottenham’s advances.

Over the last few days, some outlets have said that Spurs are stepping up their interest in Jarrad Branthwaite, who is thought to be valued at £70m by Everton.

Reports linking Guglielmo Vicario with a move back to Serie A have intensified, but fresh updates now suggest that Tottenham are determined to hold on to their number one.

It was reported a few days ago that one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most senior players, Guglielmo Vicario, is attracting interest from elsewhere.

Italian side AC Milan were said to have held a meeting with agent Gabriele Giuffrida, who represents Vicario, and it was alleged that the Tottenham number one was one of the few names discussed.

Of course, Vicario is no stranger to Italian football, as the 28-year-old shot-stopper used to ply his trade there before sealing a move to Tottenham, where he has become the club’s number one, replacing former captain Hugo Lloris.

AC Milan want Guglielmo Vicario but so do Tottenham

It was also revealed later that Vicario, who has spent two seasons at Tottenham since his move from Italy, is now top of the list for AC Milan, who believe Vicario would be an ideal replacement for the outgoing Mike Maignan. Tottenham allegedly value Vicario at more than £25.5m this summer.

It is claimed that while Milan’s preferred target is Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Tottenham number one is seen as one of the best alternatives on their shortlist should they miss out on their main target, with Milan’s change in management making it more likely that they move for the former Empoli man.

Journalist Tom Barclay of The Sun has now come out to pour cold water on reports linking Vicario with a move away from Tottenham. The journalist has stated that Spurs are not looking to sell their first-choice goalkeeper, despite interest from AC Milan.

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In a tweet on X, he wrote: “Understand Spurs not looking to sell goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this summer, amid rumours of AC Milan interest.”

Why Spurs must keep Guglielmo Vicario this summer

Of course, selling Vicario this summer would leave Tottenham in a tricky spot, as they would have to secure a replacement for the Italian.

While the 28-year-old has the odd mistake in him, he was still very crucial in Spurs’ Europa League triumph, where he made a couple of key saves, particularly from Shaw in the dying moments of their final clash, to keep Tottenham in the lead.

Tottenham Hotspur are not expected to follow through on their interest in an England international this summer despite repeatedly expressing their intention to sign him in the past.

According to reports, Thomas Frank is prioritising signing a top-class winger this summer ahead of his first season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

There has been a lot said and written about Tottenham’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo over the last week, with the Lilywhites battling Man United for the Brentford man’s services.

Additionally, Spurs have also expressed an interest in Antonie Semenyo, but it turns out that one experienced Premier League winger, who was previously on Tottenham’s radar, is no longer considered a target.

Tottenham have done a U-turn on Jack Grealish

It was widely reported that Tottenham tried to sign Jack Grealish in January, with the North Londoners even thought to have spoken to the Man City star’s representatives over a move to N17.

Over the last few weeks, some sources have claimed that Spurs hold a genuine interest in landing Grealish this summer, with the player valued at £50m by Man City.

However, if The Telegraph’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham have abandoned their pursuit of the England international.

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The report says that the former Aston Villa man will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer after being told he is surplus to requirements.

Pep Guardiola’s men expect Grealish to attract interest from the Premier League and abroad, but Spurs are not expected to enter the race for his signature.

Could Tottenham’s Grealish decision be down to Thomas Frank?

There is no doubt that Ange Postecoglou would have loved a player like Grealish, with the Australian giving his players the freedom to express themselves on the ball.

However, Frank has a much more system-based approach and prefers direct attackers, as evidenced by the fact that Tottenham are going after Semenyo and Mbeumo.

That is perhaps why the Lilywhites have called off their pursuit of the Man City star. Interestingly, Grealish could now unite with a former Spurs head coach, with The Telegraph claiming that Antonio Conte has shown an interest in taking the player to Napoli.

Tottenham Hotspur remain at very real risk of losing their vice-captain Cristian Romero this summer, and Fabio Paratici wants the North London club to replace the Argentine with a 24-year-old Serie A star.

According to reports, we will find out by the end of this month if Cristian Romero will join Atletico Madrid, with the La Liga club setting a clear deadline for the transfer.

In the meantime, it appears that Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the possibility of losing their vice-captain and have identified one Lazio man as a potential replacement.

Last week, reports from Italy indicated that Tottenham had set their sights on Mario Gila, who has developed into one of the most reliable and consistent centre-halves in Serie A over the last couple of years.

Fabio Paratici is keen to bring Mario Gila to Tottenham

TEAMtalk have now backed up what we have heard over recent weeks from other sources by claiming that Paratici is expected to return to Spurs in a formal role.

The Italian has already started working with the North London club on their summer transfer pursuits, including their quest to find a replacement for Romero.

The outlet alleges that Paratici, who possesses extensive knowledge of Italian football, has recommended Gila to Spurs as a suitable alternative for the World Cup winner.

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However, the publication points out that Tottenham will face considerable competition for the Lazio man this summer, including from London rivals, Chelsea.

Lazio have already turned down two offers for Gila

Just a few days ago, it was reported by Il Messaggero that a number of teams from the Premier League and Europe are keen on landing the 24-year-old.

The update suggested that Tottenham could face competition from Chelsea, Bournemouth, PSG and Real Madrid for Gila this summer.

It was even asserted that Lazio had already turned down offers of €40m (£34m) and €35m (£30m) from the Cherries and the Blues respectively for the Spanish centre-back.

Mikey Moore picked up an injury while playing for England’s Under-19s last week and Tottenham fans now have cause for concern about the winger’s fitness after what transpired on Tuesday.

The Spurs academy graduate, who had a breakthrough season in N17 last year, is now looking to win his second trophy in a space of months as England U19s set their sights on bringing home the European U19 Championship.

Moore was the best player on the pitch in the tournament opener against Norway on Saturday, proving unstoppable in the number ten role and finding the back of the net from the penalty spot as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.

However, worryingly, the 17-year-old’s evening ended in less than ideal fashion as he appeared to roll his ankle in stoppage time before staying down and receiving treatment on the sidelines.

Moore did not feature for England U19s against Germany

There has been no official update either from Tottenham Hotspur or from the England camp about Mikey Moore’s apparent ankle injury.

Worryingly, the teenager did not even find a place on the bench on Tuesday as England played out a thrilling 5-5 draw against Germany.

Given how well Moore did in the tournament opener, it is certainly not conceivable that he was simply dropped from the squad by manager Will Antwi, with his absence clearly down to injury.

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Tottenham fans will be hoping that it is not a serious issue and their eyes will be firmly on England’s final group game against the Netherlands on Friday to see if the attacker makes the cut.

Thomas Frank faces a big Mikey Moore decision at Tottenham

Moore is expected to be rewarded with a new contract at Spurs when he turns 18 in August on the back of his impressive showing for the first-team last season.

Moore has already expressed his excitement about working with Thomas Frank, with the youngster keen to catch the Danish coach’s eye in pre-season.

Tottenham’s disastrous 2024/25 campaign set new Premier League lows, and now a supercomputer has delivered its verdict on what next season might hold for the north London club – and it does not look any better.

The 2024/25 Premier League season was Tottenham’s worst ever domestic campaign in England’s top flight, as Ange Postecoglou’s men broke all the wrong records.

Tottenham lost 22 matches in the English top flight last season, which is the most in their entire history, and also the most by any manager who has taken charge of the Lilywhites, with Ossie Ardiles previously holding that unwanted record with 19 defeats in 42 league games.

The club also recorded their lowest ever Premier League finish, as Postecoglou guided Tottenham to a 17th-place spot. Their previous worst had been 15th.

Tottenham now know their Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season, but a supercomputer has made a worrying prediction ahead of the new campaign.

Supercomputer predicts grim Premier League finish for Tottenham

Tottenham also ended the season with just 38 points – their lowest ever total in Premier League history. The previous record had been 44 points.

Of course, if any manager were to surpass these unwanted records, then Tottenham would be staring relegation in the face.

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Regardless, a supercomputer has now run its projections and forecasted how Spurs would fare in the 2025/26 Premier League season.

It is not good news, as the AI model expects Tottenham to finish just two places higher than they managed last term, predicting a 15th-place finish.

Spurs are also forecasted to pick up only 43 points and to lose a staggering 17 games in the league next season.

How the rest of the Premier League shapes up

If these forecasts are anything to go by, then there is every chance that new head coach Thomas Frank would be shown the exit door after just one season at the helm.

As for the rest of the league, Tottenham’s bitter rivals Arsenal are expected to go another season without a Premier League trophy, with the supercomputer predicting the Gunners to finish in third place.

Liverpool are tipped to be crowned champions once again – for the second season in a row – while Manchester City are projected to come second, missing out on top spot by just three points.

Thomas Frank has finally given his long-awaited interview having taken the reins at Tottenham Hotspur, with the Dane giving supporters a glimpse into his mindset and ambitions for the club.

Thomas Frank was named as the man to take Tottenham forward, having reached an agreement with Brentford in the wake of Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal.

The club will be hoping that the former Brentford manager can help steady the ship and significantly improve their fortunes in the Premier League, following a dismal campaign in which the Lilywhites finished just one place above the relegation zone, having lost 22 top flight matches.

Frank arrives with a reputation for building resilient teams and maximising limited resources, and he now takes on a squad with higher expectations but also greater scrutiny.

Thomas Frank gives an insight into what we can expect at Tottenham

The Dane has now sat down with the Spurs media team for his first official interview since completing his move from Brentford.

The new Tottenham head coach expressed how delighted he is to be taking charge at the club, stating that he is eager to get started with what he described as an amazing group of players.

He told the club’s official site: “I’ve only heard good stuff about all the people here, the training ground, the players. It’s a good squad. It’s an exciting, massive club with massive potential. So, it’s just super, super exciting.

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“I had very good conversations and meetings with (Daniel Levy, Vinai Venkatesham, and Johan Lange) where we discussed everything in depth – details about the Club structure, processes – and of course I came with my views on things, how I saw it, my ideas, and the way I want to do things and how I try to build a team and a club.

“Of course, it’s not just me. I think it’s very important to say: yes, the Head Coach is an important person, but if I don’t have good people around me, it’s impossible. You can’t do anything alone, in my opinion.

“If you want to do something quick, you can go alone. If you want to do something big or achieve something big, you go together. So, it’s definitely about doing things together – me, the staff, the players.

“I think alignment is key – from top to bottom. Of course it starts from Daniel, Vinai, Johan, and me – and the more the four of us can be aligned, just like a unit, an unbreakable unit, the stronger we’ll be.

“There’ll be ups and downs – right now, it’s a fairytale. Everyone’s happy, the sun is shining, it’s fantastic.

“We haven’t played one game yet. Hopefully we’ll win a lot. We’ll work very hard every single day to make sure we create as many magic moments for the fans and put them together and at the end of the season we’ll have had a very good season.”

What next for Spurs under new manager Thomas Frank?

Frank is set to begin work immediately, with preparations already underway for both the summer transfer window and pre-season activities.

Tottenham are not involved in the Club World Cup, which has allowed the players a short break, but they are expected to return to Hotspur Way in the coming weeks as pre-season training resumes.

Spurs have scheduled several high-profile fixtures for their pre-season tour, including the first ever north London derby to be held outside of England, with Hong Kong set to host the match.

Thomas Frank has now hailed Ange Postecoglou’s impact at Tottenham, declaring that he is ‘going in on the foundation’ the Australian built during his time in charge.

Tottenham Hotspur have a new head coach in their dugout for next season, after Spurs decided to sack Ange Postecoglou, following his poor Premier League season, when the Lilywhites finished in 17th place in the table

Regardless, the Australian did give Tottenham some of its most cherished memories in living memory, after he guided them to their first-ever piece of silverware in the last 17 years, winning the Europa League and delivering on his second-season trophy promise.

Following his sacking, a new era at Spurs has since begun, with Tottenham confirming the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Thomas Frank thanks Ange Postecoglou

Of course, for Thomas Frank, this is a major step up in his career, as he is set to manage one of the traditional big six clubs in the Premier League for the first time.

Daniel Levy insisted he is convinced Frank is the man to take them forward, after he emerged as their number one choice among 30 other candidates.

Tottenham can call themselves champions of European, something that would not have been possible if not for Ange Postecoglou. Thomas Frank, in his first interview as Tottenham manager, has now given the Australian his flowers.

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The former Brentford boss was quick to congratulate Postecoglou, stating that he is a Tottenham legend and that he is humbled to take over from him.

However, he made it clear that the club must remain ambitious and take it one step further, becoming serial winners.

Frank told the club’s official site: “Congratulations to Ange, he will forever be a legend in Tottenham, and congratulations to him for that. I think it is very important to understand that we all stand on the shoulders of others.

“So I am going in on the foundation that Ange built and his coaching staff, and I am very humble about that, and I will do my very best to continue the great work he put in.

“The feeling and the excitement and the joy and the happiness you can see in the fans’ faces and the pictures you saw was wow.

“Hopefully, we can create more of those moments, that will be the ultimate dream to do that and build on that, and they, you know, hey, no one can say they are not winners. The team and the players are winners. Now we need to do our best, we need to become serial winners in the future.”

Thomas Frank set for first test as Spurs chase more silverware

Indeed, Thomas Frank will not have to wait long before competing for his first piece of silverware, as Tottenham are set to play in the UEFA Super Cup, thanks to their Europa League triumph last season.

An in-form Paris Saint-Germain side awaits the Lilywhites in Udine, Italy, on Wednesday 13 August, in what would be Frank’s toughest competitive clash as Spurs manager.

However, if Tottenham are to become serial winners like their head coach said in the interview, these are the sort of games they will have to win.

With the manager’s interview now done, attention would turn to on-the-pitch matters, as Spurs begin preparations for the 2025/26 season.

Claus Norgaard, who has worked as assistant manager at Brentford for the last two and a half years, has now explained why he did not follow Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Tottenham have managed to secure Frank’s A-team, with three of his assistants following the Dane from Brentford to Tottenham.

Undoubtedly, the biggest of those captures for the Lilywhites was Frank’s right-hand man, Justin Cochrane, who was reportedly in line to replace Frank as Brentford’s head coach had he stayed at the West London club.

Spurs have also appointed Chris Haslam (Head of Performance) and Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst) from the Bees, while Andreas Georgson, formerly of Manchester United, has also joined the club as assistant coach.

Claus Norgaard could not make things fit at Tottenham

Georgson’s arrival is perhaps a bit of a surprise to some as he takes the place of Claus Norgaard, who has been the assistant manager at Gtech Community Stadium since December 2022.

The 45-year-old has now revealed that he could not make things fit at Tottenham Hotspur and wished Frank the best in his new adventure in North London.

When asked about parting ways with the 51-year-old, Norgaard told Bold: “Everything has happened with great respect for each other. I have the best memories with Thomas after working closely together for two and a half years.

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“There were several things that came into play when Thomas moved to Tottenham. Personally, I couldn’t make it fit in that well. When you take a job like the one Thomas has taken, it requires enormous dedication. Now we’re parting ways, and I greatly appreciate our collaboration over the many years.”

Spurs legend is excited by the arrivals of Thomas Frank and Justin Cochrane

One man who is over the moon with the new coaching regime at Tottenham is Jermain Defoe, who had an opportunity to watch Frank and his assistants work in close quarters last season.

Defoe admitted he was mightily impressed by how clear Frank and Cochrane are with their messaging, and backed the pair to get the best out of the Spurs squad.