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A big claim has now been made over the future of Heung-min Son, who is allegedly considering leaving Spurs, not for a move to Saudi Arabia, but to join a former Tottenham head coach.

According to various reliable sources, Son is closer to a Tottenham exit this summer than he has ever been.

The Tottenham captain has just one year left on his contract, and when asked directly about his future last week, Son refused to rule out a potential exit from Spurs.

Over the last few weeks, Saudi Arabia has been mooted as Son’s most likely destination, with several Saudi Pro League clubs alleged to be eyeing the 32-year-old.

Son is willing to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce

However, Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has now claimed that the Tottenham Hotspur superstar might be set for a shock move to the Super Lig this summer.

He explains that Jose Mourinho has already met with the South Korean to speak to him about a move to Fenerbahce, with the pair thought to have a very good relationship.

Son has allegedly made it clear that he is open to moving to the Istanbul club this summer.

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Sabuncuoglu says that Tottenham are demanding €30m (£25.5m) for their talisman, and explains that should Fenerbahce be willing to pay the fee, talks with the forward can progress.

Heung-min Son is leaning towards Tottenham stay if the club want to keep him

However, despite all the speculation about Son’s potential Tottenham exit, Football Asian reported a few days ago that the forward is likely to stay put this summer.

The report claimed that Son is more likely to consider a move to Saudi Arabia next summer after the 2026 World Cup.

The outlet also asserted that should Tottenham decide to sell the 32-year-old, they will demand £50m for his services as they feel that figure reflects his value to the club both on and off the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur will not like what Diego Simeone has just said, with the Atletico Madrid boss deciding to go public with his admiration for Cristian Romero.

It has been an open secret that Atletico Madrid are keen to land Romero this summer, with the centre-back now having just two years left on his Tottenham contract.

However, the Lilywhites are not seemingly prepared to let their vice-captain go without a fight and are taking steps to tie down his future.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have not given up hope of tying Romero to a new contract, even though the Argentine wants to move to the Spanish capital.

Diego Simeone wants to take Cristian Romero from Tottenham

Tottenham’s chances of hanging onto the centre-back received a blow a few days ago when Romero praised Ange Postecoglou immediately after Thomas Frank’s appointment.

Many Spurs fans saw that as evidence that Romero wanted out of the club, and now Simeone has added fuel to the fire by going public with his desire to sign the 27-year-old.

The Atletico Madrid boss said in his latest press conference about the Tottenham star (via Ole): “Do I want Cristian Romero? Obviously! He’s a great player.”

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Daniel Levy will not take kindly to Atletico Madrid’s tactics

It is not a coincidence that Simeone’s admission comes days after Romero’s cryptic post. This is a coordinated campaign to force Tottenham’s hand to sell.

It was previously reported that Spurs would demand £60m for Romero while Atletico were only willing to pay £40m.

Tottenham fans are still waiting to hear from Thomas Frank, three days after he was confirmed as the club’s head coach and a new report has shed light on why the Dane is yet to speak to the club media.

Spurs confirmed on Thursday that Frank had signed a three-year contract to replace Ange Postecoglou at the helm.

The Tottenham Hotspur supporters are excited about the new era under the 51-year-old and reports indicate that Frank has already spoken to Tottenham regarding his transfer priorities this summer.

However, the fans are yet to hear from the former Brentford boss and there could be a very obvious reason for that.

Thomas Frank might not even be in London, let alone in Tottenham

Football.London have now said that the reason Frank has not spoken to the club’s media could be that he is still on holiday.

Given how early in the summer the appointment has happened, the outlet suggests that the Dane may not have returned from his end-of-season break.

Tottenham may not be willing to interrupt his hard-earned time off to undertake media duties, which he will do when he returns to the capital.

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Football.London point out that it was a similar case with Ange Postecoglou, who only gave his first interview as Tottenham’s head coach several days after he was appointed.

While Nuno Espirito Santo gave an interview as soon as his appointment was confirmed, that was because it happened later in the summer, with the Portuguese coach taking the job just days before the start of pre-season.

Spurs assistant coach has spoken since his appointment

While Spurs fans have not heard from their new head coach, they have heard from Frank’s right-hand man, who has followed him from Brentford.

Justin Cochrane has admitted that he is very excited to start his journey as Tottenham’s assistant coach, with the 43-year-old returning to the club many years after starting his coaching journey in the Hotspur Way academy.

Bryan Mbeumo has broken his silence about Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham Hotspur and the forward’s comments are very interesting amidst speculation that he might join the Danish coach at N17 this summer.

It remains to be seen if Tottenham’s attempts to hijack Mbeumo’s move to Brentford will be successful, with the Lilywhites hoping that the Frank factor could give them an advantage.

Although Spurs are allegedly willing to pay more for Mbeumo than Man United are, it has been suggested that the Red Devils are still the front-runners in the race for the 25-year-old.

The Cameroon international has now spoken publicly for the first time about Frank’s move across London and has given his two cents on how his former coach will fare under the added pressure at N17.

Mbeumo will always be grateful to Thomas Frank

The Brentford forward admitted that he owes a lot to the new Tottenham head coach, who was the one who brought him into English football.

Bryan Mbeumo admitted that Frank helped develop him both on and off the pitch and suggested that the 51-year-old has all the tools to succeed at Tottenham Hotspur.

When asked about Frank’s departure, the rumoured Spurs target told Sky Sports: “He’s done so much for me. He literally trusted me from the start [at Brentford] and he developed the team so well. He developed me as a human and a player so much as well.

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“I can only wish him all the best and I’m sure he’s going to do well. He knows everything; he’s really smart and knows what he wants to bring to the team, and how he wants them to play. He’s been fantastic for Brentford.”

When asked how Frank will deal with the added expectations at Tottenham, Mbeumo responded: “I think he’s going to have some time to adapt, obviously. [Champions League] games, more expectations, as you said, but I’m sure he’s going to do well. He knows how to talk to people. He knows how to build a group. And that’s why we’ve been playing so well.”

What do Tottenham think of their chances of landing Bryan Mbeumo?

According to reports over recent days, Spurs feel they have a ‘good chance’ of landing Mbeumo, now that Frank has arrived through the door.

However, the Lilywhites have work to do to win the race, with various sources claiming that Mbeumo already has a verbal agreement in place to join Man United.

The Cameroon international’s latest comments thanking Frank certainly do not suggest that he is expecting a reunion with the Dane soon.

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of hanging onto Cristian Romero have seemingly received a huge boost after a big Atletico Madrid transfer development.

A few days ago, Romero sent a big hint about his future by seemingly hinting that he is not a fan of Tottenham’s decision to replace Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank.

According to reports over recent days, Atletico Madrid are still circling over Romero, but Spurs have told the La Liga giants that they would have to pay £70m for the centre-back.

The latest transfer developments suggest that Diego Simeone’s men are now running out of patience in their pursuit of the Tottenham Hotspur man and are now looking to tie up a deal for an alternative target.

Atletico Madrid on the verge of signing a Romero alternative

Journalist Chobo Alvarez has now suggested on social media that Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie is now on the verge of completing a switch to the Metropolitano Stadium.

This is very significant from a Tottenham perspective, as according to Mundo Deportivo, Hincapie had been identified by Simeone as an alternative to Romero if a deal for the World Cup winner proved too difficult to complete.

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Meanwhile, Football Espana claim that the deal to take the Leverkusen man to Atletico would cost the Spanish club €50m (£42.5m). If that is true, the La Liga club would be unlikely to spend big on Romero this summer.

Tottenham could receive confirmation on Cristian Romero in two weeks

Following the appointment of Thomas Frank, Fabrizio Romano has said that things have gone very quiet regarding the Argentine’s situation at Spurs.

The journalist added that Tottenham will do everything in their power to hang on to Romero, with the centre-back being seen as a crucial part of the project at N17.

Meanwhile, it has emerged over recent days that Atletico have made it clear to Romero to make up his mind before the end of June.

We will thus likely find out within the next couple of weeks if the Tottenham centre-back will stay or leave this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed an interest in a Brazilian full-back, but they will have to overcome competition from two of the biggest clubs in Europe to land the player this summer.

Since Thomas Frank’s appointment was confirmed a couple of days ago, the transfer speculation involving Tottenham has gone into hyperdrive.

That is potential evidence that the Dane has held discussions and finalised some of the club’s transfer targets. The most significant news has been reports of Tottenham launching a huge offer for Bryan Mbeumo.

According to some sources, Frank wants Spurs to prioritise signing a centre-back, a defensive midfielder and a winger this summer.

However, it has now emerged that a full-back who Tottenham Hotspur previously had their eye on is still on their wishlist following the Dane’s arrival.

Tottenham battling Man United and Barcelona for Vanderson

It has been suggested over recent weeks that Spurs have their eye on Monaco right-back Vanderson.

Some outlets have even suggested that Tottenham are front-runners to land Vanderson, but a new update has now revealed that the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the Brazilian will not be straightforward.

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This update comes from journalist Rudy Galetti, who says that not only Spurs but also Man United and Barcelona have enquired about Vanderson.

Galetti asserts that it would take an offer of €30m (£25.5m) to price the 23-year-old away from Monaco this summer.

Do Tottenham need another right-back?

In Pedro Porro and Djed Spence, Tottenham have two very talented right-backs, and Archie Gray has also shown that he can do a job in that role.

A left-back to compete with Destiny Udogie is a much more pressing need for the North Londoners ahead of the new season.

While Tottenham’s interest in Antoine Semenyo is thought to be serious, it has been revealed that the Lilywhites may have to battle a big Premier League rival for the Bournemouth man’s signature.

With Heung-min Son’s future at Tottenham currently under a cloud, the Lilywhites may have to enter the market for a top-class wide-forward.

There have been some suggestions over recent weeks that Spurs may replace their captain Son with Semenyo, who enjoyed a fabulous season with the Cherries, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in 37 Premier League games.

Just a few days ago Sky Sports claimed that Tottenham have already done a lot of groundwork on a deal for Semenyo.

Tottenham will not have a free run at Antoine Semenyo

It has now been reported by i News that Tottenham’s interest in the Ghalan international is genuine, with the North London side said to be big fans of the exciting winger.

However, it is explained that they are not Semenyo’s only admirers, with Newcastle United also fans of the player among several other clubs.

Worryingly for Tottenham Hotspur, it is suggested that the other clubs in the race may be able to offer the 25-year-old a bigger package than the Lilywhites can.

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It was previously alleged that Liverpool are also keeping an eye on Semenyo’s situation.

How much would Spurs have to pay to land Semenyo?

Some sources have suggested over recent days that Tottenham have to pay £75m to land Antoine Semenyo, with Bournemouth having no intention of letting the attacker leave on the cheap.

If Tottenham met the Cherries’ asking price for the winger, that would make the Ghanian the North London club’s record signing, beating out the £65m they paid Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke a year ago.

A new report has shed light on the kind of budget that Thomas Frank will have at Tottenham to rebuild the squad this summer as the Lilywhites embark on a new era under the Dane.

Ahead of the Europa League final, it was widely reported that Tottenham have to sell before they can buy this summer, with the club’s high transfer debt preventing them from being able to flex their financial muscle.

However, winning the Europa League has changed the North London club’s fortunes, with Tottenham’s coffers expected to be boosted by around £180m, owing to their participation in next season’s Champions League.

That will certainly help Frank this summer as he oversees a rebuild of the squad and a new report has now suggested that one more factor could play into the Dane’s hands.

ENIC are now taking a greater interest in Tottenham

BBC Sport have now claimed that being back in Europe’s premier club tournament will ensure that Frank will have a ‘substantial budget’ to utilise in the transfer market.

Interestingly, the outlet suggests that there is also a growing sense at N17 that owners, the ENIC Group, are taking ‘a greater interest’ in Tottenham Hotspur’s operations.

It is claimed that this move could potentially impact the North London club’s expenditure in the summer.

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ENIC have invested just £122.1m into Tottenham since buying the club in 2001, which amounts to just £5.3m per season, and Spurs fans will be hoping that is about to change.

What reports indicate about ENIC’s plans this summer

Last week, The Telegraph reported that the summer shake-up at Tottenham at board level could be a prelude to funds being pumped into the club by ENIC.

The outlet claimed that ENIC are keen to retain control of Spurs, but also raised the possibility that funds can come in terms of external investment.

Tottenham Hotspur are finding it tough in the early stages of the transfer window, with Brighton now handing them a major blow by swooping for two of the Lilywhites’ transfer targets.

As the Thomas Frank era gets underway at Tottenham Hotspur, one would expect the North Londoners to be busy this summer as they aim to tweak their squad to fit the Dane’s approach.

Some sources have said that Spurs could target as many as five signings this summer in the quest to build a squad that can cope with the rigours of Champions League football.

However, two bright young talents that Tottenham were keen on are now heading to the South Coast, according to a new report.

Striker wanted by Tottenham is now heading to Brighton

It was previously reported Spurs were big admirers of Olympiacos forward Charalampos Kostoulas after the 17-year-old had a breakthrough season in Greek football.

TBR Football have now confirmed that Spurs were indeed keen on landing the highly-rated teenager, while Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Aston Villa also had their eye on him.

However, according to the outlet, Kostoulas is now heading to the Amex Stadium this summer after Brighton struck a £30m deal with Olympiacos.

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The versatile forward is now expected to travel to the South Coast for a medical before putting pen to paper on a contract with the Seagulls.

Tottenham miss out on highly-rated Italian centre-back

It had also emerged over recent days that Spurs were scouting Hellas Verona centre-back Diego Coppola at the European U21 Championships.

However, TBR Football say that the 21-year-old, who has been capped twice for the senior Italian side, is now also on his way to Fabian Hurzeler’s side.

According to the outlet, Brighton have agreed terms with Hellas Verona on a £8.5m deal for Coppola, beating Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool to the services of the player, whose stats suggest that he is among the best defenders in his age group across Europe.

Football finance expert Dan Plumley believes that Tottenham’s decision to move to a new stadium in 2019 could soon pay dividends for Daniel Levy and ENIC.

Over the last 12 months, there have been plenty of rumours doing the rounds regarding a potential sale of Tottenham Hotspur.

It has been rumoured that a group of private investors from Qatar have shown interest in a takeover of Spurs, but much to the consternation of the Tottenham supporters, nothing has materialised so far.

Just last week, one source claimed that Spurs were in talks over selling a minority stake in a deal which values the whole club at £5 billion.

Dan Plumey claims Tottenham owners could soon get a massive payoff

Plumey is in no doubt that Spurs are one of the most highly valued football clubs in the world, explaining that the revenue-earning potential of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium makes them very attractive to investors.

Reacting to a report from Football Benchmark, who ranked Tottenham in their top 10 most valuable clubs in the world, at a value of €3.659bn (£3.12bn), the finance expert insisted that a takeover from Qatar is very much on the cards.

Plumey told Football Insider: “I’ve always said on record over the last few years, and that valuation for Spurs and pushing that into the Football Benchmark top 10 as an example, is purely around stadium income and the upshot of that.

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“We’re starting to see the benefits already of that stadium move for Spurs, and we said years ago, what that could bring to them. They are in that bracket. I know they’ve had a poor season on the pitch apart from Europa League success, but they are in that bracket of clubs that would command that kind of valuation in and around £3-4 billion; they’re in that group of clubs.

“And if you look at who else is in that group of clubs, there are not many of those at the minute that are likely to change hands, and there’s certainly not one that you could look at in terms of what a sovereign state might be after.

“So, Qatar and Tottenham always seemed plausible to me, and of course, I think it’s still there in the background from what we’re hearing, and it does put them in that bracket, as I say, of clubs that would command that valuation.

“I think it’s likely that we still see those noises or at the very least, that deal is something that would be attractive to somebody. I stand by the fact that I think Tottenham’s an attractive investment proposition.”

Why a Tottenham takeover might not be around the corner

Tottenham’s value as a club is only going to increase over the next five to 10 years as the club’s stadium debt reduces.

There is thus no reason for Levy and ENIC to accept a low-ball offer right now. Based on the way the Tottenham chairman negotiates, we know that he will likely hold out for a massive offer.

Spurs fans who are expecting a takeover to be completed soon are thus likely to be disappointed. What is far likelier in the short term is a minority investment into Tottenham, with the potential sale of around 10 to 25 per cent of the club.