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Tottenham's transfer approach is going to be fascinating this summer as they look to get back to challenging towards the top of the Premier League. After mainly targeting young players for the future last summer, Ange Postecoglou stated prior to his dismissal that the club needed experienced players this time around.

Now set to embark on a Champions League campaign on top of their Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup commitments, the addition of players who have played at that level before and are comfortable there could hold the key to Tottenham achieving their goals come May. In what has been a very quiet transfer window for Johan Lange and the club with not many players linked due to the managerial uncertainty, transfer talk could be set to ramp up now Thomas Frank is in place.

One player who has been mentioned in regards to a Tottenham transfer in recent days is Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli. According to reports, Spurs have agreed a deal in principle to sign the 20-year-old.

So what exactly would they be getting in Pisilli? football.london takes a look at what his previous Roma managers have said about him.

Jose Mourinho on Pisilli's first Roma goal

“I gave lots of debuts in many other clubs, but at Roma many of them are kids who grew up here, who went to the stadium with their fathers, grandfathers, and when they get a chance to play for the senior squad, it is so emotional," he said.

“It is his first goal in the Stadio Olimpico, in the Europa League, in the net below where he used to sit in the stands. Such joy. I had to run off, or I would burst into tears too!"

Ivan Juric on Pisilli

“You fall in love easily. He’s young, he must grow, and he comes from an intellectual family. He’s also a little intellectual,” Juric told Italian publication Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia).

“He is calm and serene. He thinks and has a talent that I had never seen in young players like him. He has a clear perception of things from the first touch. If he continues like this, working hard without being overconfident, he’ll have a great career.”

Juric on Pisilli

“We have a lot of youngsters who are leaving me very pleased and they can still improve a lot," said Juric. “Pisilli is an incredible talent, he can do better because he runs too much at times and loses position.

“But I love to coach him, he’s an incredible talent, humble, he controls the ball by pointing forward. He can play in the middle or a bit more advanced.”

Daniele De Rossi on Pisilli

“Who impressed me? In-person, Pisilli," revealed De Rossi. "I didn’t know him well; he’s such a strong player. He’s still a youngster, but he made an impression on me. I’m guilty of not knowing him well.”

Luciano Spalletti on Pisilli

“Looking at Pisilli, he seems like a really good midfielder. He knows how to play in both phases, and he is someone who always shows up," said Spalletti after calling up the Roma ace to the Italian national side.

“De Rossi told me that he always scores in small-sided games, he’s always present. He has high frequency and has lots of energy. He is someone who can do a bit of everything. He can be part of our new history.

“I think he deserved to come here with us, and now everyone is realising it too. We have to test things out here: For now I only bring 23 players, I don’t want to have two more players who get five or six minutes, and they end up feeling left out.

“I brought [Daniel] Maldini and Pisilli in the 23 because I want to see them on the pitch, making a difference for the national team.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou could be in line for an immediate return to management just weeks after his shock dismissal in North London. Despite guiding Spurs to Europa League success, it wasn't enough to save the Australian from being axed from the post.

According to The Guardian and The Athletic, Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli has emerged as a potential target for their managerial position - should they make a change in the dugout for next season. The 59-year-old is said to be expected to receive offers after guiding Spurs to their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years, last month.

Matthias Jaissle is currently at the helm at the Saudi Arabian club and led them to the AFC Champions League but the 37-year-old has been linked with a return to Europe.

The Athletic have claimed that Al-Ahli have made contact with Postecoglou and is among the candidates to succeed the German in the Middle East.

Should he get the role, he would be in charge of some of best Premier League stars in recent years with the likes of Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy at his disposal.

It comes less than seven days after he was dismissed as Spurs boss with Brentford boss Thomas Frank replacing him. In a statement, the club said: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.

"Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.

"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the club.

"Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

"However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games.

"This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season.

"At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign.

"Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.

"It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.

"This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude.

"We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.

"We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.

"News on the appointment of a new head coach will be announced in due course."

Now that Thomas Frank is through the door at Tottenham Hotspur, everyone can start thinking about transfer links.

Spurs have not been linked with too many players so far this summer, mainly due to the uncertainty around the managerial situation in N17, with Ange Postecoglou sacked just last week and Frank arriving at the club earlier this week.

The likelihood is that transfer rumours will now ramp up, as Daniel Levy and Johan Lange look to give Frank the tools he needs to succeed in both the Premier League and the Champions League next season.

Given Spurs' injury issues under Postecoglou last season, the squad definitely needs strengthening. The Australian chose to prioritise the Europa League this season, which paid healthy dividends with the Lilywhites ending a 17-year trophy drought, but their domestic form suffered, with Tottenham finishing 17th.

That ultimately got Postecoglou the sack, with a statement on the club's website highlighting that it was "crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond".

Tottenham have continually been linked with Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze since last summer, when there was talk of a deal being done. The player is thought to be keen on a move, but he will cost in the region of £65million.

Then, given Frank's move from Brentford, there have also been links now with Bryan Mbeumo, who is looking to make the next step in his career.

Manchester United have been tipped to sign the Cameroonian, with talk of a £60million bid, but Spurs are also said to be interested, with Frank keen to convince the frontman to move with him to N17.

But those two deals could hand Frank a massive, but ultimately enjoyable headache.

Both are attacking players who can play across the frontline in support of a central striker. At Brentford, Frank regularly utilised a 4-2-3-1 formation with Mbeumo playing off the right.

That right hand forward position has been taken by Dejan Kulusevski or Brennan Johnson this season, although Kulusevski is also strong in the No.10 role. However, that's where James Maddison likes to operate.

Then there's Eze, who was often part of a three-pronged attack at Palace, playing on the left of the three alongside Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min plays off the left currently, but as football.london reported earlier this week, the South Korean is more open to leaving Spurs this summer than ever before, having lifted a trophy with the club now.

The likes of Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert could also play there, although there is no clue as yet as to whether or not Tel will be playing his football at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

Finding space for what would be the four strongest players in Eze, Kulusevski, Maddison and Mbeumo in three roles simply cannot be done, and that's without factoring in Son, Johnson, Tel, Odobert and even Richarlison.

It is a major dilemma, particularly given Spurs will likely have to shell out around £135million to sign the Premier League duo. But having strength in depth is imperative and they are the sort of players Spurs will need to be able to call upon from the bench in massive Champions League games.

Tottenham have been offered an update on a potential move for Manchester City's Jack Grealish - amid ongoing transfer links with the playmaker.

Spurs are one of the club linked with an interest in the England man this summer, with Newcastle United also one of the clubs mentioned. His time at the Etihad Stadium looks to be up with the player not included in the squad for the Club World Cup - which is about to get underway in the United States.

talkSPORT named Tottenham, along with Everton, as the two clubs showing an interest in Grealish, with the club looking to add a left-sided winger after the departure of Timo Werner.

Grealish has two years remaining on his contract with City - having signed from Aston Villa for £100million in 2021. He reportedly earns around £300,000 per-week.

The Guardian report that City are looking for a fee of around £50million for the 29-year-old in the current transfer window, which re-opens on Monday. However, they are yet to receive any formal offers.

It is added if there continues to be a lack of interest around a permanent deal, then the club might be willing to consider a loan deal. If City would be willing to contribute to Grealish's wages in any temporary deal is still to be seen, which could be a key point for potential suitors.

Grealish struggled for game-time for City during the 2024/25 campaign. He scored one goal in 20 Premier League appearances throughout the season, with most of those outings coming from the subs bench.

The City man will be one of many potential targets that new Spurs manager Thomas Frank is likely to look at over the next few weeks as he assesses his squad and where it needs strengthening.

City's stance on Grealish means that it may be a deal for later in the transfer window. The club are likely to wait to see if there's any better options before sanctioning a loan move.

Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli is the latest player to be linked with a summer transfer to Tottenham Hotspur as the club get their plans in place for the new season. It is a hugely important summer for the football club as they look to build on their Europa League final success.

Despite guiding Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years, Ange Postecoglou is no longer in charge and has been replaced in the hotseat by Thomas Frank. Spurs will certainly have a new look about them next term following the managerial switch and the same may apply when it comes to the XI Frank fields on a matchday.

According to reports, the north London club have agreed a deal in principle to sign Roma ace Pisilli. The 20-year-old is currently representing Italy at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship and it will likely be after the tournament has concluded in Slovakia when a deal is completed if that is to be the case.

So who exactly is Pisilli? football.london takes a look below.

Born in Rome in September 2004, Pisilli is viewed as a classic No.8 and is very impressive both going forward and with his defensive work. Someone who is very highly regarded at Roma, he is excellent on the ball, reads the game well and can quite easily switch play with his long-range passing ability.

His impact in the final third can be seen by the fact that he has 39 goals and 19 assists in his 152 games in all competitions for Roma and their Primavera sides. Pisilli joined the Italian giants at the age of eight and progressed through their system before making his first-team debut in May 2023, with former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho handing the midfielder his bow for the final minute of their 2-0 home defeat against Inter Milan.

Following his Roma debut at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, Pisilli mainly featured for Roma's Primavera team the following year but he was a regular in the matchday squad in Serie A. His only league appearance that season came in an away defeat at Bologna as he was introduced off the bench for nine minutes by Mourinho.

His other appearance that season was in the Europa League against FC Sheriff, a game in which he scored his first goal for his boyhood club. Following a change of management at the start of 2024 with club legend Daniele De Rossi replacing Mourinho in the job, the 2006 World Cup winner immediately noted Pisilli.

“Who impressed me? In-person, Pisilli," revealed De Rossi. "I didn’t know him well; he’s such a strong player. He’s still a youngster, but he made an impression on me. I’m guilty of not knowing him well.”

The 2024/25 campaign turned out to be Pisilli's breakthrough season in the Roma first team as he went on to play 41 times in all competitions. The youngster made 28 appearances in Serie A, with 11 of those starts, and he also contributed with two goals and one assist.

Last season highlighted that he does have a knack of picking up a yellow card after receiving seven cautions in his 28 league games. His performances in the opening weeks of the term alerted Italy boss Luciano Spalletti and he duly handed the Roma man his first senior call-up for the national team for October's UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Prior to making his Italy debut in the closing stages of the 2-2 draw with Belgium, the player spoke to the media and thanked his previous Roma managers for their role in his journey to the senior Italy side.

“I want to thank De Rossi, Mourinho and [Ivan] Juric. It’s thanks to them that I’ve had the opportunity to be here," he said (via One Football). "As for the youth teams, it’s always an honour to wear the national team jersey. They are all experiences that have helped me. De Rossi and Mourinho gave me the chance to play, which was the most important opportunity."

Now with Italy U21s as they look to win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia, Pisilli's next appearance for his club side could potentially be in the Premier League if Tottenham are to complete a deal for the highly-rated ace. However, a Roma exit may not be so straightforward for the player due to his connection with the club.

“It was a very strong emotion, really beautiful: setting foot in the Olimpico was something wonderful," he said in an interview with DAZN. "Most of my friends are Roma fans, so even just the fact that they were watching the game and wrote to me 'I can’t believe you got in' was incredible.

“Playing for Roma is a dream come true, because when I was little I wore the Roma shirt and played in the park near my house. Now I wear the Roma shirt and play at the Olimpico, so it’s something I’ve always dreamed of since I was a child and it’s really beautiful.

“Being able to play and sweat for this shirt is truly indescribable for me. Being an example is something very beautiful and it’s a great responsibility.”

Following the additions of fellow youngsters Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert 12 months ago, Pisilli could be the latest addition as Tottenham look to give Frank a team for years to come.

Thomas Frank has finally been announced as Tottenham's new head coach and attention will immediately turn to what business Spurs can and will do in the summer transfer window.

The rumours around potential signings have been thin on the ground as a result of not knowing who would be in charge, but now that is known, interest will ramp up.

Tottenham will be looking to strengthen their squad for Frank ahead of a 2025/26 season in which they will compete in the UEFA Champions League following their Europa League heroics under Ange Postecoglou.

Injuries hit Spurs hard in the 2024/25 campaign, with not enough strength in depth to compete domestically and in Europe too, with Postecoglou making the decision in late January/early February to prioritise the Europa League.

Tottenham will have to be aware of Financial Fair Play and Profit & Sustainability Rules ahead of the transfer window reopening on Monday, June 16, but technical director Johan Lange is likely to be busy between now and the beginning of September.

Here football.london writers take a look at who Spurs should be signing.

Lee Wilmot

Tottenham desperately need a No.6 midfielder, someone who can break up play and also get the team moving forward. There are bound to be links with Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard now Thomas Frank is in charge.

A player I would like to see come in would be Aleksandar Pavlovic from Bayern Munich, but that might be a pipe dream considering he is highly regarded at the Allianz Arena and had it not been for injuries probably would have made more than the 18 starts in the Bundesliga this season.

He is in the 99th percentile for pass completion vs other midfielders in Europe's top five leagues this season and the 97th percentile for progressive passes and would be a brilliant signing.

There is more likelihood of Spurs getting someone like Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart, however. The German side failed to qualify for European competition for next season, something Spurs can offer with the Champions League, and while his pass completion record is down in the 73rd percentile, he is not afraid to try passes and is in the 99th percentile for progressive passes.

Real Madrid have been linked with a move for him, as have Liverpool, however, and Spurs may need to act quickly to get a deal done.

Sam Truelove

One player who continues to be linked with a move to Tottenham is Eberechi Eze. I just feel the Crystal Palace talisman would be perfect at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and offer the Lilywhites' attack something different.

Capable of playing on the left or in the attacking midfield position, Eze scored 14 goals and assisted 11 more in 43 appearances for the Eagles last campaign. The Englishman scored the winner against Manchester City in the FA Cup final and now feels the right time for him to move on from Selhurst Park.

Available for around £65million, Eze is a player who could blossom further under Thomas Frank. It would be money well spent in my book.

Alasdair Gold

I'd love it to be Eberechi Eze. He's a game changer and Tottenham need more of those. Frank could utilise him in a couple of positions and he's the kind of player who deserves to be on the Champions League stage.

It's a lot of money, £65million, but in today's market it's a steal for a proven Premier League performer with 25 goal involvements last season and Eze will have that same winning mentality now as the rest of the Spurs squad thanks to Palace's FA Cup victory over Manchester City. He showed on that day at Wembley that he's a man for the big stage.

Whether Spurs would move that quickly to make him the first man through the door is another thing but they should, because he's a guaranteed star for them and transforms their attack.

Rob Guest

The first thing Tottenham should do when it comes to transfer incomings is decide on whether Mathys Tel returns or not. Spurs remain in talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for the attacker and his participation at the European U21 Championships could impact when a deal is potentially completed if they are to re-sign him.

Tottenham do have that option to purchase Tel for £47.5million this summer, with a six-year contract already agreed on. However, it may be wise to either agree on another loan deal or submit a bid for a much lower fee than the aforementioned figure.

Rather than see the deal drag on until the end of the window, all parties would no doubt like a quite resolution. It would certainly be better for the player to sign on the dotted line as soon as possible just so he can have the majority of pre-season with his Spurs teammates.

Given the agreement in place and the current talks, Tottenham should wrap this deal up first and then move on to other transfer incomings.

New Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank could be given the chance to reignite transfer interest in a target who has previously turned him down as he looks to build his squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank was confirmed as the new Spurs head coach this week, with the Dane replacing Ange Postecoglou at the helm. Following the change, the new boss will now have the chance to add players to his squad in the summer window, which reopens on Monday.

Spurs have already been linked with an interest in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The forward has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, but reports say that Frank could look to hijack that deal and bring his former player with him to Tottenham.

Mbeumo is, however, said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford, meaning that Spurs could have a fight on their hands. Should they be unsuccessful in hijacking the deal, then the club could already have an alternative option, and he’s reportedly available at a much cheaper price.

According to Dutch outlet ED , PSV are willing to cash in on winger Johan Bakayoko for a £17 million fee this summer. The 22-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract with the Eredivisie club, hence the cheaper price.

This season, he has scored nine goals in 30 league appearances. He is a player that would have been watched closely by Frank, with the manager making a move for the winger in 2023.

Brentford had a £30 million bid accepted by PSV, but the player himself turned down the chance to move to the Gtech Community Stadium. Speaking about the failed transfer after, Frank outlined the difficulties for a club like Brentford.

“We want players who can step directly into the starting XI, and, in the current market, the prices are ridiculous, so that makes it difficult,” he said, via The Athletic .

“Then we sign young players who, over time, can be good enough for the starting XI. So it’s a balance. But we are willing to wait (for the right player). We want to build a good squad we believe can get better and is sustainable over time financially. That’s very important for us.

“We have a lot of good stories about the players we’ve developed and how much we have grown as a club. We play in the Premier League; we are a good team, and we have a fantastic culture. All that we can compete on, but we struggle with the wages. It is a challenge we embrace.

“The top eight (clubs) are impossible to compete with — financially out of the question. The next eight, so we have the top 16 teams, are also very difficult for us to compete with. The good news is we have a very well-run club which means we are not that restricted (by financial fair play rules on spending money).

“But we don’t have £100million to spend on one player and that is just the way it is because we are a smaller club.”

Around a year after turning down the opportunity to move to the Premier League, Bakayoko hinted that he was ready to make the next step in his career.

Speaking to ED last summer, he said: "It is also possible that I will leave next year, but I still have to discuss it carefully with my agent. It will also partly depend on PSV, where I will play next season.

"I can handle a place at the top. If I were to leave Eindhoven, it would only be to a club that plays for trophies, just like PSV. Becoming champion is what I want. And win the Champions League. I have the qualities for that.

"PSV has won the title and achieved something again in Europe. That mission has been completed, but now we have to see whether there will be a next mission and what the club has left for me."

Frank’s move to Spurs is likely to give him some more room financially in the transfer window, as well as Bakayoko’s openness to take the next step, pointing to a different outcome if Frank tries to sign the player again this time around.

Justin Cochrane will return to Tottenham as Thomas Frank's right-hand man armed with plenty of knowledge of the squad the Dane will inherit.

Cochrane is one of the most highly-regarded coaches in the game right now and his move to Spurs was a blow to Brentford, who had been eyeing him up as a potential successor to Frank. The 43-year-old is also part of Thomas Tuchel's England set-up and is expected to remain so on a part-time basis while at Tottenham.

The former Manchester United development coach spent almost a decade at Spurs' academy as a coach before becoming England U15s head coach and completing his UEFA Pro Licence. Cochrane was also a UEFA technical observer last season, among a group of experienced coaches and former players who work with the UEFA performance analysis unit to produce reports on every one of the organisation's national-team and club competition.

That meant that Cochrane analysed Tottenham during their Europa League run and was actually featured in the matchday programme for the final in Bilbao.

That's because he had the task of examining the role of the full-backs in Tottenham's round of 16 second-leg victory against AZ Alkmaar and this is what he wrote about Pedro Porro and Djed Spence as well as the impact of the inverted full-back system.

"The full-backs are often narrow, which creates more passing options and makes the opposition close the inside, opening up passing lanes for the wide players to go one-on-one," he said. "The narrow full-backs also create central overloads. Once the ball goes wide, there is often a run into the half-space from an inverted full-back or the high No.8 if the full-back is lower.

"The full-back who goes inside must be technically good and able to operate in tight areas. They need to be offensive. The problem they face is the distance of their recovery if the ball has been lost. A full-back must have the ability to receive and play in tight spaces between lines - to play like a midfielder - a key attribute for playing as an inverted full-back.

"The timing of runs forward into the half-space is also important, while recovery runs are too. A player has to get back into position if the ball is turned over. We saw Spurs’ full-backs doing all three of these. When full-backs do invert, how does that affect the other players?

"The centre-backs no longer have an easy pass to a full-back and can sometimes pass straight to a winger. The other midfielders fill the spaces, but there is not a clear pattern. In the Spurs vs AZ game, James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall often dropped into the spaces and looked for a forward pass."

Thomas Frank is now the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. The Dane was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou's replacement on Thursday evening, penning a three-year contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 2024/25 season was certainly a mixed one from a Tottenham perspective and the hope will be that Frank can take the club forward and have them battling for a top-four finish once again. It wasn't all disappointment for Spurs last term as they did go on to lift the Europa League trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Cup football will once again be very important to the club, with Frank having the opportunity to manage in the Champions League for the first time as a result of the team winning UEFA's second club competition.

Now that Frank is in position and will be getting straight down to work, all eyes will be on what the club do in the transfer market as they bid for a fast start. So far, Brentford duo Nathan Collins and Bryan Mbeumo have been linked with moves to Tottenham and a reunion with the 51-year-old.

So who exactly could Frank, Johan Lange and Tottenham target from Brentford this summer as they look to improve their playing squad? football.london takes a look below.

Nathan Collins

Collins has been linked with a move to Tottenham already. Talk of a potential move across the capital may start to crank up now given Cristian Romero's message in his emotional Instagram post about Postecoglou's departure.

Making a name for himself at Stoke City and Burnley prior to moving to Wolves in 2022, the 24-year-old has been a regular in the Brentford backline in the past two seasons, notably playing every single minute in the Premier League in 2024/25. Something which very much highlights his reliability, consistency and his fitness, he could be a smart addition for the Lilywhites due to their lack of numbers in the position across last term.

Vitaly Janelt/Christian Norgaard

Tottenham are still on the lookout for a No.6 to really take their midfield to the next level. Yves Bissouma is not the answer there due to his fluctuating form and he himself may move on this summer due to his contract status.

Both Vitaly Janelt and Christian Norgaard have been permanent fixtures in Frank's Brentford team and both give the team stability and protection. As Janelt only turned 27 last month and Norgaard is now 31, the former may be the better option for Spurs if they were to raid Brentford for a holding midfielder.

Speaking of Janelt last year after he won Brentford's players' player of the year gong, Frank said: “Vitaly has been hugely important for us during the four seasons he’s been here. He’s impacted massively the success we have had.

"This season he has started 36 games and came on in the 37th. He and Ethan [Pinnock] are unsung heroes. They never hit the headlines that much. Vitaly is the glue that makes everyone better: he never stops running, he is a leader and he is extremely important.”

Mikkel Damsgaard

Frank is also a huge fan of fellow Dane Mikkel Damsgaard. Coming to the attention of many with his sublime free-kick for Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final against England, the attacking midfielder really struggled to make an impact in his first two seasons at Brentford before wowing in 2024/25.

Damsgaard finished the season with three goals and 11 assists in 43 games in all competitions, duly picking up Brentford' supporters' player of the year and players' player of the year awards last month. Damsgaard's form was that good he even won Brentford's player of the month award four times in a row between October and January.

The 24-year-old is an outstanding player but Tottenham already have options in the attacking midfield role in James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. The Dane does give Frank options, though, as he can play on either flank and as a central midfielder.

Bryan Mbeumo

Mbeumo is the player Tottenham fans would love Frank to sign from Brentford this summer. Always a key player for the Bees following his move from Troyes in 2019, the Cameroon international went up another level or two in the 2024/25 season.

Unable to hit double figures in his previous three Premier League campaigns, Mbeumo registered 20 Premier League goals and he also contributed with nine assists across all competitions. Only 25 years of age, he could be a major player in the final third for Tottenham if they could beat Manchester United to his signature in a reported £60million deal.

Yoane Wissa

Tottenham may have splashed out big money on Dominic Solanke last summer but they may possibly be on the lookout for a new frontman ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. That may all depend on what happens with Richarlison after three difficult seasons in N17.

If Tottenham do want to bring in a new striker to add to Frank's squad, Yoane Wissa could be the perfect addition Just like Mbeumo, Wissa contributed 20 goals across the season and was a major player in Brentford's excellent form.

Wissa does turn 29 in September, though, and Spurs may want a younger player as they build towards the future. If they want someone for the here and now to add to the club's striker options, the DR Congo ace would be a good acquisition.

Kevin Schade

Tottenham could certainly do with upgrading their options out wide next season amid question marks over a number of players. It remains to be seen what the future holds for players such as Son Heung-min, Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Manor Solomon heading into the new term.

Kevin Schade enjoyed a very impressive season and made his mark with 12 goals and three assists across all competitions. Mainly playing from the left-wing but also able to play as a striker and from the right, the German has pace to burn and there could still be even more to come from him as he develops as a player.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly launched a £70m bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, directly challenging Premier League rivals Manchester United for the attacker's signature.

The future of the 25-year-old has come into question as the summer transfer window opened, which was to be expected following his 20-goal haul in the Premier League last term.

Mbeumo had given United encouragement to make him their next recruit before his boss of six years at the Bees, Thomas Frank, moved to Spurs to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Now The Mirror are reporting that a first official step has been made towards reuniting player and manager with Spurs technical director Johan Lange offering up £65m plus £5m in add-ons to land the Cameroon international. It comes only hours after claims of first contact being made.

This alleged offer blows the one made by Old Trafford chiefs out of the water. Our sister title The Manchester Evening News say that rejected sum was £45m up front with £10m in add-ons.

In their hijack attempt, Spurs have the bonus of now possessing that personal connection to Mbeumo in the form of their new boss.

Before the summer whilst still in his old post, Frank had warned rivals that Mbeumo was 'going to be expensive', without revealing the exact fee Brentford are demanding.

It is claimed that Mbeumo still prefers a move to United but his connection with Frank is evidently strong is the new Spurs boss is intent on making the Cameroon international his first signing in the new job.

Especially after the 51-year-old vocalised his wish to continue working with the winger, before any of the latest developments came to light.

"I'm the head coach [of Brentford]. I want my best players to stay forever," the now-Spurs manager told Sky Sports.

"I know that Bryan is very happy being here at Brentford, he's thriving, doing well and playing fantastic. What happens in the future? I don't know.

"I've said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time, we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the world that aren't selling clubs.

"But I'm very happy he's here, and I'm convinced that Bryan will still be happy playing football here."

Should the bid fail, it has been reported that Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo will be another Premier League winger the club look towards to strengthen.