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The latest reports have revealed that Brentford are growing increasingly concerned about Tottenham’s interest in one of their key men this summer.

Ange Postecoglou has surely edged his name into Tottenham folklore after he ended the club’s 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League trophy.

The manager had stated earlier in the campaign that he always wins things in his second season, and that statement rings true after he brought an end to the club’s four-decade wait for a European trophy.

While it is all party and celebration at N17 thanks to their European run, Postecoglou’s future remains uncertain due to a poor Premier League campaign that saw Tottenham finish in 17th place, losing 22 out of 38 games.

Tottenham considering Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s future hangs in the balance

Of course, Postecoglou would point to the injury crisis at the start of the season, as well as the club’s deep run in Europe, as reasons why their league form faltered, but the club’s hierarchy is reportedly still on the lookout for a new manager.

This is according to TBR Football, who state that a host of managerial names have been assessed by Tottenham’s hierarchy as they weigh up potential alternatives to Postecoglou.

Brentford’s Thomas Frank is very much in the mix, and the publication highlights that the Bees are growing increasingly worried about Tottenham’s interest in their manager.

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Other options being considered include former boss Mauricio Pochettino, along with Roberto De Zerbi, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Kieran McKenna, and Marco Silva.

Brentford’s Thomas Frank impressing Spurs amid Postecoglou uncertainty

Brentford have enjoyed another successful spell in the English top flight, as Thomas Frank has guided the Bees to yet another top-half finish for the second time in three seasons.

The Dane continues to impress, and it is no surprise that he is under the radar of Spurs, given how well he has done with Brentford under a limited budget.

Ange Postecoglou, on the other hand, would be hoping that his recent European exploits are enough to earn him a third season in the Tottenham dugout, after boldly claiming that season three is always better than season two in movies.

The latest reports suggest that the Tottenham hierarchy is considering a decision on the future of the Australian manager, but one such decision will not come this week.

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed what Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to do to keep Cristian Romero at Hotspur Way.

The Cristian Romero transfer saga has been bubbling under the surface for some time now, with the Argentine international having previously expressed his desire to move to La Liga.

Atletico Madrid have already made their interest known, with talks reportedly held between Romero and Diego Simeone, as the Argentine coach is understood to be keen on bringing his compatriot to the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid have also been monitoring the situation closely, with reports suggesting that the Spanish giants are keeping tabs on Romero, especially amid claims that Xabi Alonso will be taking over at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Daniel Levy wants to keep Cristian Romero at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have secured a return to the UEFA Champions League for next season, and the club will be hoping that qualification for Europe’s elite competition will be enough to convince Cristian Romero to remain at Hotspur Way, despite the defender’s previous desire to leave for Champions League football.

Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has now lifted the lid on what Tottenham’s stance is regarding their star centre-back.

According to Romano, Daniel Levy is prepared to dig in and make any summer move for Romero as difficult as possible.

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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “Now, with Tottenham beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, it means that they will be in the Champions League, so the feeling around the project and also that the chairman of Tottenham will make it even more difficult for some of the more important players to leave Tottenham this summer. One of them is for sure Cuti Romero.”

Spurs remain hopeful despite Spanish interest in Romero

It has been reported that former Tottenham director Fabio Paratici could be returning to Spurs following his ban from football after his alleged involvement in financial irregularities in Italy.

Romano believes the Italian sporting director would be keen to work with Romero again, adding: “As mentioned, Cuti Romero was one of the players he [Paratici] wanted, had him at Juventus, first signing him from Genoa, then the player went to Atalanta, Tottenham signed the player from Atalanta, now he remains an absolutely crucial player for Tottenham.

“It is going to be a situation to follow because at the moment, there are no conversations ongoing to extend his contract but for sure now, Daniel Levy will try his best to keep Cuti Romero despite strong interest especially from Spain.”

The 27-year-old, who has two years left on his current deal, may have dropped a subtle clue about his intentions for the future. In a message to Tottenham supporters, Romero said: “We must continue” – a line that could indicate he is not actively seeking a move away.

With the summer transfer window still yet to open, more updates are likely to emerge in the coming weeks, and Romero’s situation remains one that will undoubtedly attract plenty of headlines.

Michael Owen has downplayed Tottenham’s Europa League success, insisting that the Lilywhites only got their hands on the trophy due to a UEFA rule change.

Everyone associated with Tottenham Hotspur has been in a celebratory mood over the last week after Ange Postecoglou’s men made history by ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought in Bilbao.

Some Tottenham players were quick to poke fun at the ‘Spursy’ tag after getting their hands on the trophy, and they will hope their success has put that term to bed, at least temporarily.

The Lilywhites did not just get their hands on the club’s first European trophy in 41 years, but they have also booked a place in the UEFA Super Cup clash in August, and have sealed passage into next season’s Champions League.

Michael Owen claims Tottenham only won due to UEFA rule change

Michael Owen has poo-pooed Tottenham’s achievement in Europe, opining that they would have never got their hands on the trophy if the Champions League clubs had dropped down to the Europa League as they did in previous seasons.

The former Liverpool and Man United striker questioned if Ange Postecoglou’s men played any decent team on their way to the title.

Own said on The Kelly and Wrighty Show on Optus Sport: “As a total neutral, I’m doom and gloom for Tottenham. The only reason they won that competition is because no Champions League sides now drop into the Europa League. Did they play anybody any good?

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“Even the final, it was probably the worst game of football I’ve ever watched; it was so bad. I rarely ever want to switch over the game, but that final, I mean…”

Why Micheal Owen is wrong to downplay Tottenham’s achievement

If all the pundits were so convinced that the new format of the Europa League makes it easy to win, then one wonders why none of them were tipping Tottenham to win it at the start of the competition.

Spurs beat Eintracht Frankfurt, who finished third in the Bundesliga this season, and Tottenham’s semifinal opponents, Bodo/Glimt, had been invincible at home, thrashing the likes of Lazio and Olympiacos.

A team can only beat what is in front of them, and Tottenham did just that. They will certainly not care about how poor the final was as a spectacle.

A reliable journalist has named Tottenham as one of the leading contenders to secure the services of Simone Inzaghi, who is yet to commit his future to Inter Milan.

As Daniel Levy contemplates whether to sack Ange Postecoglou, a number of high-profile replacements have allegedly been explored by the Lilywhites, including one of the most highly decorated managers in the Serie A.

It first emerged back in February that Fabio Paratici had urged Levy to appoint Simone Inzaghi as the next Spurs head coach.

This was backed up earlier this month by InterLive, who claimed that Inazghi’s name is ‘getting hotter’ in the race for the Tottenham hotseat.

Journalist confirms Tottenham are ready to pounce on Simone Inzaghi

The Inter Milan boss is currently preparing for a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain after Napoli pipped his side to the Scudetto in the final game of the season.

However, in the lead-up to the big game, the speculation over Inzaghi’s future shows no signs of slowing down and Inter journalist Fabrizio Biasin has now confirmed that Spurs are one of the clubs circling over the 49-year-old.

When asked about Inzaghi’s future, Biasin told Canale 5, (as relayed by L’Interista): “At the moment he has no agreement with any club. Many suitors, not only in Saudi Arabia, clubs also in Europe. Names? Among others, there is also Tottenham Hotspur.”

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Biasin reveals if he expects Inzaghi to leave the San Siro

The Italian journalist explained that the former Lazio boss will hold a discussion with Inter to finalise his future after the Champions League final.

Biasin suggested that his gut feeling is that Inazghi will remain with the Nerazzurri for at least one more season.

When asked how he expects the Inter boss’s future to pan out, he said: “After the Champions League final, he will meet with Inter to find an agreement to continue together. To talk about normal things like contract, market and so on. If they find an agreement, we will move forward together. My feeling is that he will remain the coach of Inter.”

Tottenham Hotspur have enquired about the availability of a young Brazilian defender, but they face competition from two other English clubs, who have also made advances towards the player.

Tottenham are expected to sign a left-back to offer competition to Destiny Udogie this summer, with Ben Davies’ contract at the club running out next month.

There is also some speculation over the future of the Italy international as Udogie is reportedly attracting interest from Man City, although some outlets have warned that Pep Guardiola’s men have to break the bank to sign the Spurs left-back.

Amidst this uncertainty, it has now emerged that Spurs have turned their attention to a South American full-back, who is making waves in the Brazilian top-flight.

Tottenham battling Man United and Bournemouth for left-back

According to a report in Brazilian outlet Trivela, Tottenham Hotspur are fans of Botafogo left-back Cuiabano, who has emerged as one of the best players in his position across the Brasileiro Serie A over the last two seasons.

However, Ange Postecoglou’s men have competition to contend with for the 22-year-old, who is also on the radar of Manchester United and Bournemouth ahead of the summer.

All three clubs have probed a deal for Cuiabano ahead of the summer by reaching out to the defender’s camp as well as to Botafogo.

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In addition to the Premier League trio, clubs from Turkey and France have also made contact to seek information about the left-back’s situation.

How much will Spurs have to pay for Cuiabano?

Trivela say that even though the young Brazilian is on the radar of many European clubs, it is Tottenham, United and the Cherries who have made ‘more advanced enquiries’ by asking about Cuiabano’s salary demands and about his willingness to move to England.

Interestingly, it is revealed that Cuiabano’s agent recently travelled to Europe, which included a trip to England, but it is not known if he spoke to any of these clubs.

According to the outlet, Botafogo will demand €10m (£8.3m) to sell Cuiabano, which would make him very affordable for the three English sides.

Ian Wright has shared what he did after the full-time whistle went in the Europa League final last Wednesday, with the former Arsenal man being in attendance at San Mames to watch Tottenham break their trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will get a reprieve from the constant banter from the opposition fans about the club’s lack of silverware after the North Londoners finally managed to get over the line and secure their first piece of silverware in 17 years.

The Europa League win could be a springboard for the club to push on, with Tottenham’s coffers boosted significantly as a result of Champions League qualification.

Some outlets have reported over recent days that Spurs are expected to flex their financial muscle by making statement signings ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Ian Wright admits he had to escape undetected after Spurs win

Despite his Arsenal allegiances, Wright said that he is delighted for Tottenham fans to be able to finally experience that winning feeling after such a long time.

However, he confessed that he had to sneak out quietly from San Mames once the final whistle went and Spurs had come out on the right side of the result.

Speaking on the Kelly and Wrighty Show on Optus Sport, the former Arsenal striker said about Tottenham’s Europa League win: “I couldn’t believe it, do you know what? I was there and I just had to sneak out like a thief in the night.

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“I went to watch it, I can’t believe I went to watch Tottenham and Man United, but you can’t help but be happy for the Tottenham fans, and I’m happy for Ange because if you hang in there, you get something, and that’s what he did.”

Tottenham cannot let this opportunity slip

Things would have been extremely bleak for Spurs if they had lost the final as not only would they have struggled to attract top players without Champions League football, but they would have also not had the resources to sign big names.

The Europa League win has given the club a get-out-of-jail-free card while also having the added benefit of debilitating Man United, who would have been direct competitors to the Lilywhites in the transfer market.

Atletico Madrid are seemingly not wasting any time in trying to get a deal for Cristian Romero done, with a new report shedding light on why the La Liga club are in a hurry to sign the Tottenham centre-back.

Some Tottenham Hotspur fans may have renewed hope that their vice-captain can be convinced to stay after the club got their hands on the Europa League trophy and secured passage into next season’s Champions League.

However, the reports from Spain continue to suggest that Tottenham’s Europa League win has not deterred Atletico Madrid’s confidence in landing Cristian Romero.

It has been claimed that Romero has already informed Daniel Levy of his intention to leave Spurs, with the 27-year-old thought to be keen on linking up with his compatriot Diego Simeone at the Metropolitano Stadium.

An approach from Atletico Madrid for Cristian Romero is imminent

Sky Sports have claimed on their transfer blog that the La Liga giants could make a move for the Tottenham man as early as this week.

Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin is thought to be keen on kickstarting talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy soon as Simeone wants to bring the centre-back through the door before the Club World Cup gets underway in little over two weeks.

However, it is explained that after Tottenham secured passage into the Champions League, it is unknown whether Levy is as willing to discuss the sale of Romero any longer.

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The outlet goes on to point out that Atletico are only willing to pay around £38m for the World Cup winner, while according to some sources, Spurs want as much as £59m for the centre-back, who has two years left on his contract in North London.

Could Ange Postecoglou’s future have an impact on Romero’s?

Ange Postecoglou has warned Daniel Levy that Romero is irreplaceable, urging the club to do whatever they can to hang on to the experienced defender.

Some publications have claimed over recent days that Tottenham’s decision on Postecoglou’s job could impact Romero’s decision, with the pair thought to share a very good relationship.

As rumours abound that Tottenham are showing a keen interest in landing Leroy Sane on a free transfer, we take a look at whether such a deal will be feasible, given the North London club’s strict wage structure.

It emerged on Monday Tottenham have been offered a chance to sign Leroy Sane on a free transfer after Bayern Munich were unable to agree a new deal with the winger.

It was explained that the Bundesliga club had offered the former Manchester City man a three-year deal on reduced terms, but his representatives have rejected that offer.

It has subsequently been claimed by some German outlets that Tottenham are showing the most concrete interest in Sane and that the 29-year-old would be open to joining the Lilywhites after they secured Champions League qualification.

How much does Leroy Sane earn at Bayern Munich?

According to Capology, the 29-year-old’s current deal at the Allianz Arena, which is about to expire, is worth €288,462 (£242,055) per week without bonuses.

That amounts to an annual salary of €15m (£12.5m) with an additional €5m (£4.2m) in bonuses.

It is unclear how much Leroy Sane would demand to join as a free agent this summer, but if the two-time Premier League winner seeks the same level of compensation that he gets in Bavaria, that would mean that Tottenham Hotspur would have to make him their highest-paid player.

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The highest earner currently on Spurs’ books is captain Heung-min Son, who takes home £190,000 per week or £9.8m per year.

Will Tottenham show ambition by breaking their wage structure?

It has been reported over recent days that the Tottenham recruitment team will prioritise adding experience to their squad this summer.

Meanwhile, in his final press conference of the season on Sunday, Ange Postecoglou stressed the need for Spurs to sign proven performers to supplement the young talent at the club.

Tottenham could end up pocketing more Champions League prize money than Arsenal next season, despite finishing 17th in the Premier League, thanks to the quirks of UEFA’s financial distribution model.

A lot has been made about how Tottenham Hotspur are set to return to Champions League football, despite their poor league performance that has seen them end the season in 17th place.

Arsene Wenger has made his opinion on Champions League qualification clear, stating that the Europa League winners should not be allowed to compete in the Champions League; instead, the winners should remain in the Europa League the following season.

Tottenham Hotspur are champions of Europe following their 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League, and could even earn more than their bitter north London rivals, according to the latest reports.

Tottenham set to earn more Champions League money than Arsenal

The Sun has now revealed that despite finishing second in the Premier League, Arsenal are behind Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City on the earnings board – and they could also fall below Tottenham based on a few key factors.

At present, under the UEFA cash model, all six Premier League sides will earn a qualification starting bonus of £15.72m.

Manchester City, who are currently ranked second in the five-year coefficient table despite their early exit from the Champions League this season, earn the biggest share of the “European” part of the pot, worth £28.23 million.

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The Manchester club also take the third biggest slice of the “non-European” pot, based on the coefficient over the past 10 seasons, which is worth a further £9.18 million, adding up to a total of £53.13 million.

Premier League champions Liverpool are next on the earnings board among the English sides, picking up £51.64 million before kicking a ball.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are ahead of the Gunners in both coefficient tables and will earn £48.82 million.

Tottenham, who earned a spot in the Champions League by virtue of their exploits in Bilbao despite finishing 17th in the Premier League, will earn £44.62 million if Portuguese league runners-up Benfica fail to negotiate their two qualifying rounds, or £269,000 less if the Lisbon side do reach the league phase.

But when the £3.38 million guaranteed for reaching the Super Cup is added, that could take Tottenham up to £48 million – a fraction above bitter rivals Arsenal in the overall windfall.

Spurs fans have the last laugh over Arsenal

Indeed, Tottenham fans would be delighted with how their dismal league campaign ended, as their side managed to secure a place in the Champions League despite being 17th in the league.

The Spurs faithful can now give it large to their north London rivals Arsenal, who have yet to win a major honour in the past five seasons, let alone a European trophy.

With the latest financial breakdown revealing that Tottenham could still better their rivals in terms of earnings, fans of Arsenal would be left with little to celebrate, while Spurs fans continue to have the last laugh.

Tottenham Hotspur have just endured one of their worst Premier League campaigns in recent memory, but Chris Sutton believes next season could bring a significant turnaround.

The 2024/25 season is over, and for Tottenham Hotspur, their Premier League campaign is one they will want to forget.

Spurs ended their league season with a 4-1 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a result that marked their 22nd loss of the season – a club-record high.

The club also registered their worst ever league finish in the modern Premier League era, ending the season in 17th place on the table, just one spot above the relegation zone, and failing to hit the 40-point mark after managing only 38 points from 38 matches.

Chris Sutton backs Tottenham for Premier League top-six finish

It can only go up from here for Spurs, who will be desperate to improve their league performance next season – and Chris Sutton is “absolutely convinced” they will.

The football pundit, speaking on BBC 606, believes that Tottenham’s participation in the UEFA Champions League next season will be a major boost, after they earned their spot in Europe’s top competition by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final.

According to Sutton, both the prize money and the attraction of Champions League football will be crucial, particularly during the summer transfer window when Spurs will look to strengthen their squad.

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“Because the winner – Champions League football, the money which comes with the Champions League,” said Sutton.

“The loser, it is a catastrophe because, you know, the lack of finance which they will get in.

“But the recruitment is going to be key for Manchester United over the summer.

“Same for Tottenham, but I am absolutely convinced Tottenham will finish in the top six next season.”

Europa League win hands Spurs transfer boost

Of course, Tottenham’s financial position has been significantly strengthened following their Europa League run, which saw them go deep into the competition, where they ultimately won it.

It has been revealed that Spurs earned a mouth-watering eight-figure sum from their exploits in the Europa League.

The club is also set to receive additional income from their participation in the UEFA Super Cup on 13 August, where they will face the winner of the UEFA Champions League.

Further revenue is expected to come during the Champions League campaign, as Spurs are guaranteed £16 million for making it into the UCL next season.

Indeed, the Lilywhites must build on their Europa League triumph by making astute signings in the summer window, if they are to maintain sustained success and improve on their poor 24/25 league campaign.