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Alasdair Gold has revealed that big changes are expected behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur this summer and has shed light on what the awareness is of within the club’s staff about the managerial position.

While some pundits have called for Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou, others have suggested that Postecoglou has done more than enough to deserve a third season.

While there is a split among the Spurs fan base, it seems based on the reaction on social media that the majority of the supporters are happy to give the 59-year-old a chance to build on the Europa League success.

However, according to reports over recent days, that is not the direction the Tottenham’s decision-makers are leaning. It has been alleged that Daniel Levy has already decided to sack Postecoglou, and an official announcement may not be too far away.

Alasdair Gold sheds light on feeling internally at Spurs about Ange Postecoglou’s future

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now also said that the final decision from Levy will come soon, pointing out that the delay has already sucked some of the jubilation of the recent Europa League success.

Interestingly, he says that he says that none of the staff at the club are aware of which direction the club go with when it comes to making a decision regarding the managerial position, with everyone in a ‘limbo’ regarding what the future holds for Ange Postecoglou.

Following the arrival of recently-appointed CEO Vinai Venkatesham, there are expected to be some big changes at the club across various departments this summer, with the club’s medical and sports science departments being under scrutiny.

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Earlier this week, Donna-Marie Cullen stepped down from the Tottenham board having worked closely with Levy for over a decade.

However, as things stand, none of the staff at the club are aware of whether Postecoglou will remain in charge for next season.

Reports continue to suggest that Thomas Frank, Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner are top candidates to replace Postecoglou.

Over recent days, it has been claimed that Tottenham have held talks with Frank about taking over from Postecoglou.

A senior player who ended his Tottenham Hotspur career with a Europa League winners medal could next be on his way to the MLS or Saudi Arabia on a cut-price fee.

Tottenham confirmed on Sunday that four players had exited the club following the end of their contracts.

One of those was Timo Werner, who has returned to his parent club RB Leipzig after an 18-month loan spell with at Tottenham.

While the German struggled to make an impact for much of his time in N17, he will always have the distinction of being part of the Tottenham first-team squad which finally broke the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy.

Timo Werner will leave RB Leipzig for a cut-price fee

German news outlet Bild have now pointed out that the 29-year-old will not remain at the Red Bull Arena beyond this summer as he just has a year left on his contract.

RB Leipzig are said to be keen to take his salary off their wage bill, which they are attempting to reduce by 20 per cent ahead of the new campaign.

As a result, the Bundesliga side are willing to sell Werner for a fee of just €4m (£3.3m) this summer and there are already some clubs expressing an interest.

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The outlet claims that a move to Saudi Arabia could be on the cards for the former Chelsea man while the forward is also ‘flirting with a move’ to Major League Soccer in the United States.

Tottenham fans will always remember Werner’s parting remark

The German international failed to pull up any trees during his 18 months at Tottenham and left fans incredibly frustrated at times with his lack of end product.

However, Spurs supporters will remember the cold manner in which Werner signed off following the club’s Europa League win.

The forward took to social media to write: “Like I said, I came to win titles. Thank you and good night!!”, with the post referencing his first interview as a Spurs player back in January 2024 where he expressed a desire to win silverware.’

Micky van de Ven is now a Europa League champion, but he has revealed that he did receive an approach from current European champions, Paris Saint-Germain before his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Micky van de Ven is undoubtedly one of Tottenham’s most valuable players at the moment and arguably one of the best young centre-backs in the world.

Spurs looked a completely different side defensively when the Dutchman was fit and starting alongside Cristian Romero in central defence, and the 24-year-old’s acrobatic goal-line clearance in the Europa League final will live long in the memories of the Tottenham faithful.

Some reports over recent months have suggested that Van de Ven wanted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe, which is not surprising given that he possesses unique skill sets, specifically his blistering pace of such a speed which is rare among central defenders.

Micky van de Ven admits previous approach by Paris Saint-Germain

The Dutchman was a relatively unknown quantity when Tottenham signed van de Ven two years ago, with some even feeling that he was overpriced at £43m, given that he was coming off just one good season in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg.

However, the deal looks like an absolute masterstroke by Spurs right now, with the Netherlands international having certainly justified his price tag and more.

The Tottenham man has revealed that around the time the Lilywhites came calling for him in the summer of 2023, his former agent, the late Mino Raiola also received a phone call from PSG.

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When asked about PSG’s interest, van de Ven told Voetbal Primeur: “I know that they have reported to my agent Mino Raiola. It never got to the point where it would lead to serious matters.

“It was comparable to the time when Tottenham reported. At a certain point, clubs start to pull at you, and they start to report. But before it is serious, you are further away from home.”

When asked if he regrets not joining PSG, the defender responded: “I’m not looking at that now. I’m very much in my element at Tottenham Hotspur.”

Van de Ven on locking horns with PSG in UEFA Super Cup

The Dutchman and his Tottenham teammates will now go up against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup clash on August 13 in Udine.

Spurs have some good omens ahead of the Super Cup, but Van de Ven is not under any illusions about the challenge the Lilywhites will face in Italy in a couple of months.

When asked about taking on PSG for another European trophy, the Tottenham man simply responded: “They have a fantastic team of course. The manager (Luis Enrique) has done an incredible job.”

One experienced Tottenham man, who played a huge hand in the club’s march to Europa League glory is attracting interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.

While there has been a lot said and written about potential incomings at Hotspur Way this summer, there could also be many exits from Tottenham, particularly if the club decide to sack Ange Postecoglou and go in a different direction.

One man whose future is very much up in the air is Yves Bissouma, with the midfielder having just one year left on his current Tottenham contract.

A couple of months ago, some outlets treated it as a foregone conclusion that Tottenham would cash in on Bissouma, but the Mali international had a strong end to the season, playing an important role in the latter stages of the Europa League, including a starting role in the 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao.

Yves Bissouma is attracting interest from Leeds United and Everton

Ange Postecoglou has sung Bissouma’s praises for the way he turned around his form at the end of the season, but there is still no suggestion that the 28-year-old is about to be offered a new contract by the Lilywhites.

Ben Jacobs believes that the former Brighton man could be out of the door at Spurs this summer, suggesting Leeds United as a possible destination for the midfielder.

When asked about Bissouma’s future, the journalist told GiveMeSport: “He wants to stay in the Premier League. I’m told Leeds are another one to watch. They’re looking to add another midfielder. It will all come down to finances and wages for them too.”

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In a separate interview, Jacobs has also credited Everton with an interest in the Tottenham midfielder.

He said on his appearance on The Last Word Spurs on Monday: “Bissouma is aware of this volume of interest, even Everton, I’m told, could come into the mix because they’re going to be losing a couple of midfielders and also looking to strengthen in that area.”

Bissouma has a year left on his Tottenham contract

There appears to be no shortage of interest in the Tottenham midfielder, with some outlets previously suggesting that Aston Villa could make a move for Bissouma.

It was also claimed a little over a month ago that clubs from Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia have set their sights on Bissouma.

Should Tottenham decide to offload the midfielder, they will be hoping a bidding war will help drive up his price, however, expect Bissouma to have a big say on his next destination, given his contract situation.

A statement on the Premier League’s official website has made a big claim about Tottenham Hotspur and the so-called “Big Six” after the disastrous domestic campaign endured by the Lilywhites and Manchester United.

While the 2024-25 season will always be remembered by Tottenham fans as the year in which the club broke the longest trophy drought in their history, the team’s abject showing in the league cannot be completely glossed over.

Tottenham have had their worst-ever season in Premier League history, ending the campaign with 22 defeats and finishing just one spot off the relegation zone.

This abject showing is exactly why reports indicate that Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked by Spurs despite winning the Europa League trophy.

Premier League’s statement says the old “Big Six” is redundant

The Premier League have completed a round-up of the takeaways from the 2025-25 season on their official website, and they suggest that the “Big Six” might be a thing of the past.

They point out that unlike previous seasons where the six biggest clubs in the country always tended to finish in the top six, that has not been the case for the past few years in a row.

Their statement reads: “In five of the eight Premier League seasons between 2014 and 2022, the “Big Six” clubs filled every top-six spot in the table.

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“In the three years since 2022, not once have those six clubs occupied all of the positions from one to six. In fact, the same number of top-six places have gone to clubs not in the “Big Six” in the last three years as in the previous eight years combined (five).

“The historically bad campaigns for both Man Utd and Spurs signal the end of the “Big Six” era, as does Chelsea’s ongoing battle to retain their status alongside the disruptors Newcastle and Aston Villa.”

Tottenham’s domestic showing this season was unacceptable

It is fascinating to see a lot of Spurs fans on social media riling against the idea of the club sacking Postecoglou, which was perhaps to be expected, given how long the fan base has been starved of silverware.

However, one cannot overlook how unprecedentedly poor Tottenham’s league campaign was, with 22 defeats being an acceptable number for a club of the Lilywhites’ resources, irrespective of any extenuating circumstances.

Some supporters seem to forget that the last Spurs manager to win a trophy, Juande Ramos, took two points from his first eight games of the 2008-09 season following his trophy success.

Tottenham Hotspur could be ready to raid Inter Milan this summer, with reports claiming the club is considering a double swoop worth around £68m, and incoming figurehead Fabio Paratici could be central to it all.

Tottenham Hotspur are still awaiting the return of former sporting director Fabio Paratici, with the Italian’s worldwide ban from football set to expire in the coming months.

Should the 52-year-old seal his return, he is expected to play a key role in a number of decisions which Tottenham will take this summer, including transfer dealings and possibly even a say on Ange Postecoglou’s future as manager.

It is now being reported that Paratici’s presence could offer Spurs a decisive edge, as the club has been linked with a pair of Inter Milan players in recent days.

Tottenham consider Inter Milan duo Bisseck and Frattesi in £68m deal

InterLive are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur’s activity in the summer window could involve Serie A giants Inter Milan, with the expected return of Fabio Paratici a major reason for this development.

According to their report, Spurs are keen on signing Yann Bisseck, who is valued at around £34m – a fee the north London club are believed to have no problem meeting.

The centre-back, who is also being monitored by Manchester United and West Ham, has been a key part of Simone Inzaghi’s team this season, as he has featured in 46 games, scored three goals and assisted three times in all competitions.

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It is claimed that Inter Milan will only make a final decision on the 24-year-old’s future after the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup, which is set to take place this summer.

Spurs also eye Davide Frattesi as midfield tensions simmer

Fabio Paratici has longstanding links within Italian football, and many of the players Paratici signed for Tottenham came from Serie A during his initial stint.

That trend appears to be continuing, as it is further claimed that Spurs could ‘concretely enter’ the race for Davide Frattesi, particularly if the midfielder’s relationship with Inter Milan deteriorates further in the coming months.

This is not the first time Tottenham have been linked with Frattesi, as back in the January transfer window, the north London club were offered the chance to sign the Italian midfielder.

It has now been revealed that Frattesi and Inter Milan came close to a falling-out during that window, with reports now suggesting the issues between club and player have not been fully resolved.

Should Tottenham wish to secure Frattesi’s signature, they would need to pay an estimated €40m (£34m), meaning a double swoop for both Bisseck and Frattesi would cost the club in the region of £68m.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has just revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have taken a huge step towards landing Angel Gomes over the last few days.

Even though there is no clarity on who Tottenham’s manager will be over the coming weeks, the Lilywhites are seemingly pushing ahead with moves for their transfer targets.

It has been revealed over the last few days that Spurs have started working on a deal to sign Angel Gomes, who is now a free agent after his contract with Lille ran out.

Last month, some outlets claimed that despite facing a lot of competition for the England international, Tottenham are optimistic about their chances of landing Gomes.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now become the latest to talk up the possibility of the 24-year-old ending up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

He claimed that the North Londoners have already submitted an offer to Gomes’ entourage and over the last past few days, they have grown in confidence that the contract offer will be accepted by the player.

Jacobs told GiveMeSport about Tottenham’s transfer plans: “Gomes is another possibility, and Tottenham have made an offer. What I’ve heard in the last kind of 48 hours is that Tottenham have grown in confidence that their offer might be accepted.”

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Gomes has rejected offers from Tottenham’s London rivals

It was previously claimed that although Man United are keen on re-signing the midfielder, Spurs are in the driving seat to beat United to Gomes’ signature.

Football Insider claimed just over a week ago that Gomes had rejected multiple offers from West Ham, and was leaning towards a move to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur’s past transfer dealings could be the club’s biggest constraint in the summer transfer window.

The summer transfer window is now open, and for the Lilywhites, they can begin to make signings before the window closes again on 10 June, before reopening on 16 June and closing finally on 1 September.

Of course, Tottenham are expected to be busy this summer, with reports revealing that Spurs are looking to strengthen three positions ahead of the new campaign.

However, the Lilywhites have already been handed a quadruple blow this window, one that would leave fans worried, as a few of their targets now look to be heading elsewhere.

Tottenham still owe £330m in unpaid transfer fees despite Champions League windfall

Securing UEFA Champions League football has improved Tottenham’s chances of signing a higher calibre of player, with the lure of top-level European football set to be an extra bargaining chip.

The financial reward of at least £40million is expected to be added to Tottenham’s coffers as a result of securing a place in next season’s Champions League, is another huge boost for the north London club.

BBC Sport have now revealed Tottenham’s biggest constraint in the summer window could be unpaid transfer fees proving to be the main obstacle.

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Tottenham can strengthen their squad, however, they still owe more than £330million in unpaid transfer fees, a considerable proportion of which are due in summer 2025 and may limit their spending power.

Spurs still active in transfer window despite debt concerns

Regardless of the constraint, Tottenham have already completed their first piece of business this summer, with the club finalising their £21million obligation to buy Kevin Danso from RC Lens, a clause that was inserted in the centre-back’s winter move.

The club have also made their first sale of the window, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg completing his move to French side Marseille for £17million.

A few players have also left on a free transfer, with Sergio Reguilon, Fraser Forster, Timo Werner and Alfie Whiteman all departing following the expiration of their contracts.

Tottenham Hotspur have just learned that a deal for Jarrod Branthwaite will be difficult to complete, but not impossible as Everton’s transfer stance on the centre-back has now come to light.

Amidst the continued speculation over Cristian Romero’s potential departure from Tottenham, it has been widely reported that Spurs may make a move for Marc Guehi this summer.

However, it was reported by The Times on Monday that Spurs may turn their attention to Branthwaite after Guehi had rejected a move to Tottenham.

The race for the Everton man is expected to be hotly contested this summer, with some sources previously claiming that Manchester United were determined to beat Tottenham to Branthwaite this summer.

Jarrad Branthwaite is wanted by Tottenham and Man Utd

The Daily Mail have now backed up Tottenham’s interest in the 22-year-old, claiming that the Lilywhites are expected to test the waters for the young defender.

They say that their London rivals, Chelsea, are also weighing an approach for Jarrad Branthwaite, but both clubs have been told by Everton that the defender is not for sale.

David Moyes has made it clear to the Toffees hierarchy that the England international needs to stay at the club ahead of their first campaign at their new stadium.

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However, that does not mean that there is no chance of the centre-back leaving the Merseyside club as the outlet also sheds light on the player’s transfer stance.

The Mail explain that despite Everton’s firm stance, Branthwaite wants to make a step up this season.

It is revealed that the centre-back is keen on playing Champions League football next season to ensure that he finds a regular place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, which is something Tottenham can offer after their Europa League final win against Manchester United.

The publication points out that Everton are being realistic and are ready to sell their academy graduate for an offer of around £70m this summer, particularly given that they are not in a comfortable position with respect to PSR.

Heung-min Son could be on the move this summer, with fresh reports indicating Tottenham Hotspur may finally part ways with their long-serving captain.

The future of Heung-min Son has been a major talking point in the past few weeks, with several different reports doing the rounds.

Before the final of the Europa League, it was reported that there was a chance that Son would remain at Spurs for an extra season, despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

The Tottenham captain has achieved his dream of lifting silverware in the Lilywhites of Spurs after he hoisted the Europa League trophy high up in the air under the lights in Spain at the San Mames Stadium.

Heung-min Son set to leave Tottenham despite new contract

A new update on the Korean’s future has now emerged, with the Telegraph reporting that Heung-min Son is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

It is claimed that Spurs are looking to generate transfer funds as they aim to refresh their squad ahead of their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign.

Son signed a one-year contract extension in January 2025, but could now be heading out the exit door, with Tottenham believing they could generate a transfer fee from the Korean, amid interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.

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Spurs may cash in as Son’s form dips

Son featured in 46 games for the Lilywhites last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting 12 – a far cry from his usual standards, as the winger nursed a foot injury that kept him sidelined at times in the previous campaign.

Spurs are said to be looking to make a few marquee signings this summer, with Eberechi Eze and Jack Grealish a few names being floated about.