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A highly regarded Serie A centre-back has emerged as a target for Tottenham Hotspur but they are not the only ones eyeing a move for the player this summer.

Cristian Romero continues to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid and should the Argentine depart, Tottenham are expected to be in the market for a top-class centre-back this summer.

So far, it has mainly been Premier League defenders linked with a move to N17, with Marc Guehi and Jarrod Branthwaite featuring prominently on Tottenham’s wishlist.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites could turn their attention to Ivory Coast international, who has been a consistent performer in Serie A over the last two years.

Tottenham eyeing a move for Evan Ndicka but will face competition

It has now been revealed by RMC Sport that Tottenham Hotspur also have their eye on Roma’s Evan Ndicka, who has impressed the Gialorossi since joining the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer two years ago.

Tottenham are thought to have been left very impressed by the 25-year-old’s displays at the Stadio Olimpico in the season just passed, and they have now launched an enquiry into a potential transfer.

However, they are not the only ones to do so, with Manchester United also alleged to have explored a move for Ndicka, who has two years left on his contract at the Italian capital.

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Many other Premier League clubs are also eyeing Ndicka

This is not the first time we have heard of the Lilywhites’ interest in the Roma man, with TBR Football reporting back in April that Tottenham are right in the thick of the race to sign Ndicka.

However, that report revealed that the Ivory Coast international was also on the radars of several other Premier League sides, including Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, and West Ham United.

Tottenham need a proven destroyer in midfield this summer, and we believe Joao Palhinha could be the perfect answer to that pressing need.

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be looking to strengthen three positions this summer, with centre-back, midfield, and the forward area all expected to be bolstered.

With UEFA Champions League football now set to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time since the 2022/23 season, Spurs must strengthen their squad this summer.

One area that remains a problem in this Tottenham team is the number six position, where Yves Bissouma and Lucas Bergvall currently occupy for Spurs.

It was reported that Spurs were in the running for Johnny Cardoso as a £21 million buy clause for the American was inserted in the deal that saw Giovani Lo Celso move to Real Betis two summers ago.

However, Cardoso looks set to remain in Spain according to recent reports, as Atletico Madrid have submitted a £25.5 million (€30 million) bid for the 23-year-old, with the possibility of players being included as well.

With Spurs set to miss out on Cardoso this summer, there is a need for them to turn their attention elsewhere and there could be a bargain signing lurking around at Bayern Munich.

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Tottenham should target Joao Palhinha after Bayern struggles

Bayern Munich and Tottenham are no strangers to doing transfer business, with Harry Kane and Eric Dier moving to the German champions from Spurs in recent windows, while Leroy Sane has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham this summer window.

However, Spurs could look to poach a defensive midfielder who is currently out of favour in Germany since he completed his move from Fulham to Bayern last summer.

Joao Palhinha is reported to be considering his future in Germany after the former Fulham man managed just 17 appearances in the Bundesliga last season, playing only 667 minutes.

It is said that the Portuguese international is set to have talks with Bayern’s sporting director and head coach Vincent Kompany to see if he would have a chance at the Bavarian club, before deciding on his next move.

Joao Palhinha would be a smart option for Spurs midfield

Should Palhinha look elsewhere for consistent football, Tottenham Hotspur have to be in the running for the defensive midfielder.

Last season, Tottenham finished on negative goal difference, after conceding 65 goals in the Premier League.

While many would be quick to point to the defence as the issue given the injury crisis, that is not necessarily the case, as the midfield of Tottenham was subpar for most of last season.

Yves Bissouma was inconsistent throughout the last campaign, and his game was filled with errors, which ultimately cost Spurs. When the midfield cannot shield the backline, then a team would consistently have to defend.

We have seen the importance of having a top-class holding midfielder, as the absence of Rodri alone from Manchester City caused them a lot of trouble last term.

Yves Bissouma could be on his way out this summer, and Spurs would need a replacement, which makes Joao Palhinha a great option given that he has Premier League experience following his impressive spell at Fulham, which earned him a move to Bayern.

Palhinha’s stats in the Premier League at a glance

Tottenham Hotspur are still without a manager as the Thomas Frank deal edges closer to completion, but the Lilywhites are looking to sign a £20m-rated homegrown midfielder.

Tottenham are yet to appoint a new manager since Ange Postecoglou was sacked last Friday. Thomas Frank is rumoured to be the favourite to take over at Spurs and according to one report, Frank has already told Spurs to sign Bryan Mbeumo.

However, not all of Tottenham’s current transfer targets have been selected by Frank. Spurs appear to be interested in a midfielder competing at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, who looks to be a potential club signing.

Spurs have enjoyed signing young midfielders in recent times. Teenagers Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall were both signed last summer and each picked up a reasonable number of minutes in their debut seasons at the club.

Tottenham are scouting Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney

According to The Sun, Tottenham are considering signing Hayden Hackney, who could leave Middlesbrough after their failed promotion bid. It was reported earlier in the year that Tottenham were competing with two European clubs to sign Hackney.

The 22-year-old is currently in Slovakia for the UEFA U21 Euro Finals, where Spurs scouts will be keeping a close eye on his displays.

The player is valued at £20m, but Middlesbrough do not want to sell him and could increase their asking price depending on how well he performs on international duty.

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Porto attempted to sign Hackney in January. However, Middlesbrough rejected their £9m bid. Stuttgart and Crystal Palace are also interested, but Tottenham’s scouts are said to be ‘running the rule’ over Hackney.

Who is Spurs transfer target Hayden Hackney?

Hackney came through the ranks at Middlesbrough and has spent his whole career at the Championship club, except for a loan spell at Scunthorpe United.

He primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, thus explaining his modest goal contribution stats from the past season. He registered five goals and three assists in 43 league appearances.

While Hackney now plays for the English youth team, he has made two appearances for Scotland under-21s, as he is eligible due to his Edinburgh-born mother.

In his last outing for England U21S, Hackney scored the opening goal in a 4-2 win over Portugal. He could be in action again on Thursday, as England take on Czechia, which will be broadcast in the UK on Channel 4.

Tottenham’s surprise decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou has raised eyebrows, but Daniel Levy’s silence on the matter has spoken even louder. Here are three possible reasons Levy has stayed silent on Postecoglou’s sacking at Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the sacking of Ange Postecoglou on 6 June for performance-related reasons, following a poor run of league form that saw the Australian coach pick up 78 points from his last 66 Premier League matches.

The decision meant Postecoglou became the 15th Tottenham manager to be dismissed under Daniel Levy since the chairman took charge in 2001.

It also ended the tenure of the only manager to deliver silverware to the club in the last 17 years, following Spurs’ triumph in the UEFA Europa League.

Understandably, Postecoglou’s sacking has drawn a mixed reaction from the Tottenham fanbase, many of whom did not believe the sacking was justified. Spurs’ official statement insisted the decision had not been made lightly, stressing it was not an emotional call.

However, one notable absence in that statement was any word from Daniel Levy himself – something that raised suspicion, especially given that the Spurs chairman has made a habit of addressing fans in such moments.

From Ryan Mason’s departure to previous managerial exits, Levy’s comments have been a consistent feature. So why the silence now?

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Daniel Levy may be preparing his Tottenham exit

It may seem a stretch to suggest Daniel Levy is heading for the exit door at Tottenham, but the lack of his voice in the club’s announcement has inevitably fuelled that very speculation.

After all, if a chairman cannot bring himself to acknowledge the sacking of a manager who won the club their first trophy in nearly two decades, it begs the question – is he on his way out?

Back in 2023, The Telegraph reported that Levy would not step down from his role until he had succeeded at the club. With a European trophy now secured under Postecoglou, some are wondering whether that counts as success in Levy’s book – and whether he is now preparing to depart on what he may see as a high.

Of course, the reality is more complex. With Levy holding a 30% stake in ENIC, walking away is not so straightforward.

But talk of a shifting power dynamic within the club has grown louder, especially after ENIC director Peter Charrington was recently installed as a non-executive director at Spurs. The suggestion is clear – major internal changes could be coming, and a new chairman may well be one of them.

Postecoglou sacking may have gone against Daniel Levy’s wishes

Another plausible theory behind Daniel Levy’s silence is that the decision to sack Postecoglou may not have been one he supported.

While Levy remains the most powerful individual at the club, his control is not absolute. He owns just 30% of ENIC, while the majority lies with shareholders and the Joe Lewis family trust. If he was in favour of keeping Postecoglou but was outvoted, it could explain why he did not issue a statement.

While that might be the case, some reports have suggested that Postecoglou was not a signing that Levy was completely sold on.

Instead, it was Scott Munn, the club’s chief football officer, who is believed to have convinced Levy to bring in the Australian manager in the first place.

If Ange Postecoglou’s arrival was not driven by Levy, then it is possible that the club’s chairman did not want to issue a statement on a manager he was not totally sold on.

That could very well be another reason why he distanced himself from the announcement altogether.

Daniel Levy is avoiding backlash from Tottenham fans

There is also the simple theory that Daniel Levy did not include a statement because he feared the backlash. His popularity among Tottenham fans is at an all-time low, and any public comment may have only worsened tensions.

Levy has long been a target of supporter protests, and with many still bitter over the club’s lack of sustained success, there is a growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.

Thomas Frank of Brentford has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Postecoglou, and there appears to be an appetite for the Thomas Frank move among Spurs fans.

Many have pointed to Frank’s work at Brentford as evidence that he could be the right fit for Spurs going forward.

Tottenham Hotspur have been stepping up their interest in Brentford head coach Thomas Frank over the past few days.

On Friday, Tottenham decided to sack Ange Postecoglou as head coach following two years in charge of the club.

Despite guiding Tottenham to a Europa League final win over Manchester United last month, the Australian was unable to keep his job ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, having secured Champions League football.

Tottenham explained their reasons for sacking Postecoglou in a detailed statement, which did, however lack any comment from Daniel Levy.

The Spurs chairman is now on the lookout for the nineteenth person to lead from the touchline, and it appears that the search is nearly over.

Tottenham close to Thomas Frank head coach appointment

Tottenham have wasted little time in seeking a replacement for Postecoglou with Thomas Frank firmly in the frame as his successor.

BBC Sport are reporting that Tottenham’s new CEO Vinai Venkatesham and Levy have been heavily involved in the discussions with Brentford with those talks now progressing well.

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It is said that there is a growing expectation that Frank could be appointed as Tottenham head coach by the weekend, or even within the next 48 hours.

Frank wants to bring members of his coaching staff to Tottenham

Frank has worked closely with a number of the Brentford backroom staff and talks are underway between the two clubs over how many of the team which the Dane will want to take with him.

Tottenham will have to pay Brentford £10m to release Frank from his contract with the figure set to rise dependent on how many of his team also head out of the exit.

One of those who has been discussed about heading to Tottenham is Justin Cochrane, who previously worked at the club before his departure in 2018.

Amidst reports linking Swedish sensation Roony Bardghji with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, it has now emerged that a European club have launched an offer for the Copenhagen winger.

There has been a lot of debate over Tottenham’s transfer policy over the last couple of years, and some reports have indicated that the Spurs recruitment team have decided to prioritise signing experienced additions over youthful exuberance this summer.

However, the report made it clear that the change in policy does not mean the Lilywhites will not be shopping for some gems like the ones they have found over recent years, namely, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Luka Vuskovic.

One man who is on their wishlist is the young Swede, with several outlets reporting that Tottenham may test the waters with an offer for Bardghji this summer.

Bardghji has refused to sign a new contract at Copenhagen, and with his contract running out in January 2026, his days at the Danish club appear to be numbered.

Portuguese clubs submit an offer for Roony Bardghji

It turns out that it is Porto who have made the first move for the 19-year-old, with Fabrizio Romano taking to social media to reveal that the club have now submitted an offer for the attacker.

Romano does not disclose the value of Porto’s offer or indicate whether it is likely to be accepted, making it clear that the deal is not yet advanced.

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He also adds that many clubs around Europe are keen on landing Bardghji, although he does not name any of the other interested suitors.

How much would Tottenham have to pay for Bardghji?

Given the Sweden Under-21 international’s contract situation, Copenhagen are reportedly willing to sell him for a cut-price fee at the moment.

It was revealed by GiveMeSport recently that Tottenham can land Bardghji for £10m and the teenager would be open to uniting with fellow Swedish starlet Lucas Bergvall at Hotspur Way.

Heung-min Son’s future at Tottenham Hotspur has been the subject of plenty of debate over the past couple of weeks.

The 32-year-old’s loyalty to the club paid off when Tottenham won the Europa League final against Manchester United last month, which was his first piece of silverware since moving to North London from Bayer Leverkusen in 2013.

Since making the move from Germany, Heung-min Son has cemented his legacy as a club legend and a spot firmly in the record books. The South Korea captain has the most assists for Tottenham of all time and also sits in sixth place for the most Spurs appearances in history.

Son was delighted when he addressed the fans at the Europa League celebration parade outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and admitted he was proud of the group who lifted the trophy in Bilbao.

The celebratory scenes have not lasted long after Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou as manager on Friday, which left Son praising his former manager on social media following his dismissal.

Heung-min Son’s future at Tottenham is unclear

Rumours have been surfacing of interest in Son from Saudi Arabia this summer which coincides with the club looking to generate transfer funds to reshape the Tottenham first-team squad ahead of their return to the Champions League.

Tottenham are not in a rush to sell Son despite Saudi interest with Paul O’Keefe revealing that any exit would be down to the captain to decide his future.

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Son answers question on if he will stay at Tottenham

Son is currently on international duty with South Korea and came off the bench in the 75th minute of their 4-0 win over Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier.

Following the match at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Son was asked for an answer on his future at Tottenham amid the circulating reports and refused to rule out leaving the club this summer.

He told Yonhap News Agency: “I still have one more year left on the contract.

“Rather than saying anything at this moment, I think we should all wait and see what happens. But no matter where I end up, I will always do the best I can. It will never change.”

Tottenham’s coaching shake-up continues to take shape as Thomas Frank edges closer to the job – but who are the trusted lieutenants set to follow him into N17? Let’s meet the six potential candidates.

The deal between Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank is currently at its final stages, as reports state that an announcement is expected in the coming days.

Spurs are set to pay Brentford a £10 million release clause to land Thomas Frank, in a deal that would see several other members of the Dane’s backroom staff join him.

But who are these people, and what are their roles? Let us meet the six members of Thomas Frank’s backroom staff who could be making a switch to Hotspur Way this summer (Football London).

Who could join Thomas Frank at Tottenham?

Former Manchester United coach could also join Spurs

It has also been reported that a former set-piece coach of Arsenal, Manchester United and Brentford could be joining Thomas Frank in his move to Tottenham.

Andreas Georgson is a 43-year-old set-piece expert who only just left Manchester United and was also part of the setup at Arsenal.

He could be joining the Lilywhites this summer, as they continue to make a refresh to their coaching team.

Thomas Frank is yet to be confirmed as Tottenham boss, but the 51-year-old has already given the green light to a move for a marquee signing.

Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to completing the appointment of Brentford manager Thomas Frank, with an announcement expected in the coming days.

As such, transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham have started to heat up ahead of the Dane’s appointment, with several outlets reporting that Frank has started to communicate his transfer targets with Spurs.

It was revealed that Thomas Frank would be part of the transfer process at Tottenham, but he would not have the final say, with the club ultimately deciding who to pursue or avoid.

Thomas Frank backs Eberechi Eze transfer if Tottenham miss out on Bryan Mbeumo

Frank is said to be keen on bringing Bryan Mbeumo with him to Spurs, according to some reports, but it has also been stated that a move for Mbeumo is unlikely, as he is in talks with Manchester United.

GIVEMESPORT are now reporting that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is being urged by Thomas Frank to land Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze if Spurs cannot win the race to strike a deal for Bryan Mbeumo.

It is understood that the 51-year-old is on board with the prospect of Spurs pushing hard in their pursuit of Eze, especially if they are beaten to Mbeumo’s services and are forced to turn their attentions towards alternative targets.

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Spurs weighing up Eze deal as United circle Mbeumo

Eberechi Eze is said to have a release clause of £68 million, which means any side that matches that clause is free to enter into talks with the winger, a move Crystal Palace can do little to hamper.

Mbeumo, on the other hand, is being priced at about £50 million, as Brentford rejected United’s offer within that price range, with reports now claiming that a £60 million bid is being prepared by the Manchester club.

Mbeumo outperformed Eze in terms of goals last season, with the Cameroon international grabbing 20 in the league, while Eze managed eight goals and eight assists in 34 appearances – four fewer than Mbeumo.

While United are frontrunners to land Mbeumo, Tottenham are reported to be hoping that Thomas Frank can help persuade the wide forward to make the switch to north London.

Tottenham are on the verge of appointing Thomas Frank as their new manager, but despite speculation, they are not expected to pursue one of his most trusted Brentford players, Bryan Mbeumo.

Should Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of their preferred managerial target, Thomas Frank, that could open the floodgates for more transfer activity, as Spurs are yet to complete any new signings, since they announced the permanent purchase of Kevin Danso, after his winter loan spell.

It was recently revealed that during talks with Daniel Levy, Thomas Frank made a demand to be involved in the process of signing players, even though the club would ultimately decide who joins Tottenham and who does not.

Several reports have already surfaced regarding Frank’s first transfer request, with rumours stating that the Brentford manager has asked for Tottenham to bring one of his key stars along with him, Bryan Mbeumo.

Tottenham unlikely to pursue Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo

The Daily Mail has now confirmed what we know by stating that Tottenham are closing in on a deal to sign Thomas Frank as their new head coach.

However, the publication has now revealed that reports of Bryan Mbeumo following the Dane to Hotspur Way are very unlikely.

It is claimed that the likelihood of Tottenham entering the race for Brentford forward Bryan Mbuemo is minimal, as he has been closely linked with a move to Manchester United.

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It is claimed that any idea of Spurs looking to hijack the deal from Manchester United is highly unlikely at this time, even with Thomas Frank on board.

Spurs remain active in the summer transfer market

Regardless of whether Tottenham go for Bryan Mbeumo or not, the Lilywhites are still expected to be busy this summer window.

It has been stated that Tottenham are keen on landing a marquee signing and that Spurs hold interest in signing Grealish from Manchester City.

It has also been revealed that three positions are set to be strengthened this summer and that five new faces could be expected at Hotspur Way this window.

With a few months still left in the summer window, it would be interesting to see who the Lilywhites sign.