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The summer of 2025 is going to be pivotal when it comes to Alfie Devine's Tottenham career. It could in fact be make or break for him.

Devine will be one of a number of loan players to return to Hotspur Way at the beginning of July following time away during the 2024/25 campaign and the ultimate goal will be to wow new head coach Thomas Frank. Do that and there could be a place for him in the Dane's plans from August onwards.

If he's not to be part of Frank's first-team thinking then either another loan move could be in the offing or potentially a permanent move away. Recent reports have suggested that Championship side Sheffield United want to sign Devine permanently this summer.

The Warrington-born ace may only be 20 years of age but it feels like he has been a Tottenham player for quite some time. Making the move to N17 from Wigan Athletic back in the summer of 2020, the attacking midfielder wrote his name into Spurs' history books after scoring as a 16-year-old in the team's 5-0 win over Marine in the FA Cup.

Devine has spent plenty of time on the Tottenham bench in previous seasons but he still only has two senior appearances to his name in the white of Spurs. It unfortunately just hasn't happened for him in the senior team and this summer could be a key period when it comes to either making it at Tottenham or not.

The ex-Port Vale loanee has featured in Tottenham's past two pre-season campaigns, subsequently impressing Ange Postecoglou in the process with his performances. However, it was ultimately decided that he would be better served by joining Port Vale on loan in the summer of 2023 and later moving up a division to Plymouth Argyle halfway through the year, before heading to Belgium to link up with Westerlo last August.

Devine needed that regular first-team football to his name and he will certainly return a more experienced player following 32 appearances for Westerlo across the season. Set to turn 21 in August, it looks to be a case of now or never for him at Tottenham.

Opportunities should once again be there for him in pre-season, especially with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison working their way back to fitness from knee injuries and question marks over whether Wilson Odobert will be available for the first friendly against Reading after his recent participation at the UEFA European U21 Championship for France. Devine could in fact be in contention to start in the No.10 role for Frank at the Select Car Leasing Stadium and the same goes for fellow youngster Jamie Donley.

Donley's outstanding season at Leyton Orient means Devine now has even more competition for a place in the Tottenham squad. What could possibly work in his favour is that Frank's assistant Justin Cochrane, who has returned to Tottenham after previously working in the academy, also worked with Devine in the England set-up for two years and was known to be a fan.

All he can do going into the 2025/26 season is take his opportunity when it arrives, which is exactly what he has done in the previous two pre-season campaigns. Perhaps a bit of a forgotten man at Tottenham almost five years on from his Marine goal and after two seasons away on loan, Devine will be doing everything possible to make a huge impression on Frank and his coaching team in the weeks ahead.

Manchester United are persisting in their negotiations with Brentford after their second offer for Bryan Mbeumo was rejected.

United tabled an improved bid exceeding £60million for Mbeumo, but it did not meet Brentford's valuation. Discussions are ongoing between the two clubs to reach a middle ground, it has been reported, with the forward hot property this summer.

Mbeumo has voiced his ambition to make a move to Old Trafford, despite attracting attention from other clubs, including Tottenham. With Thomas Frank replacing Ange Postecoglou as head coach, Spurs have continued to be linked with a move for the Bees frontman.

Earlier this month, United made an initial offer of £55million for Mbeumo, which Brentford turned down. The improved proposal for the 25-year-old was also rebuffed and talks between the two clubs are ongoing.

Last season, Mbeumo netted 20 goals and provided eight assists in the Premier League, primarily operating on the right wing but also featuring centrally on occasion, reports the Manchester Evening News. United have already secured the services of Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5million as their first acquisition of the summer transfer window. Adding Mbeumo would further bolster Ruben Amorim's attacking talents. .

Mbeumo is set to enter the final year of his contract with Brentford, although the London club holds the option to activate a one-year extension in his deal, strengthening their negotiating position. United are keen to finalise a deal for Mbeumo promptly so he can join the squad for the start of pre-season training at Carrington, scheduled to commence on July 7.

Tottenham remain interested in reuniting new head coach Frank with his star man at Brentford, and will monitor the situation with United if they fail to come to an agreement with the Bees. Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has also been linked with a move to Spurs as Frank looks at adding additional quality in the forward areas.

We may be a month and a half on now, but that incredible night in Bilbao will still be making Tottenham Hotspur fans smile now.

We are edging ever closer to the new Premier League season and with it a Champions League campaign for Spurs to look forward to as a result of that UEFA Europa League triumph, but while we wait we can still reminisce about that epic night in San Mames.

Brennan Johnson was the hero for Tottenham - Johnson again ole, ole - on the night, scoring the only goal of the game in Bilbao as Spurs beat Manchester United to end a 17-year trophy drought and lift their first piece of European silverware in 41 years.

But it was not just the final, there were plenty of incredible nights along the way as Ange Postecoglou bowed out as one of the club's most successful managers, despite a dismal Premier League campaign.

That night in Bilbao and the Europa League run as a whole will live long in the memory for Tottenham supporters and you can relive every moment with a special commemorative magazine.

Together To Glory is a special 100-page glossy magazine dedicated to that Europa League final and the run that saw Spurs claim a long-awaited piece of silverware.

The magazine is full of spine-tingling pictures of that night in Bilbao - including a sensational shot of Micky van de Ven's clearance off the line - that also looks back at the run to the final, with wins over AZ Alkmaar, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt in the knockout stages.

There's a big interview with captain Son Heung-min and an in-depth look at the academy players who played a huge part in the success. There's also a section dedicated to that incredible afternoon back home in N17, when 220,000 fans packed the streets for the open-top bus parade

One of the biggest decisions in Thomas Frank's first summer at Tottenham Hotspur looks set to be the one over Cristian Romero.

It seems to have been a theme for new Spurs head coaches that they must contend immediately with an uncertain future for their star player. In 2023 that was the landscape that greeted Ange Postecoglou with the Harry Kane saga lasting for much of the summer before the England captain eventually made the move to Bayern Munich.

Frank has arrived at a time when he faces the double whammy of losing two of Tottenham's stars in captain Son Heung-min and vice-captain Cristian Romero. Son is in a similar scenario to Kane in that his contract has now reached its final 12 months after Spurs took up the option to extend it beyond this summer.

football.london has previously reported that Son is more open to leaving the club this year than he has been before after finally achieving his dream of lifting silverware at Tottenham. With ten years of service to them, Spurs are expected to let the South Korean star decide his future rather than attempt to push him towards the door to ensure they get a last chance of a decent transfer fee.

Son is understood to have interest in playing in MLS while clubs from the Saudi Pro League remain keen on trying to take him away from the Premier League. First the captain must meet with Frank at Hotspur Way as the players return to pre-season training in stages from this coming week onwards and the duo will discuss the future and a season ahead at Tottenham that contains Champions League football, the competition Son suffered heartbreak in in 2019.

With Romero, the situation is different to Son's and that of Kane. The Argentine still has two years left on his contract at the north London club which is key to what comes next this summer because the club hold the power for now.

For his part, Frank wants to keep Romero for a big season ahead and Tottenham are not going to let the Europa League player of the tournament and someone Lionel Messi labelled 'the best defender in the world' go for the kind of transfer fee normally forked out for average Premier League fare.

Romero had injury issues last season which meant he only started 18 games in the competition, as Postecoglou also protected him for the European games, but the World Cup winner and two-time Copa America winner is someone who lifts others when he plays and that was clear in the Europa League as he was not just the player of the tournament but man of the match in the final in Bilbao.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has not been shy in publicly declaring his desire to sign his compatriot and it will be a sign of strength from Spurs and backing for their new head coach if they keep a player he believes can lead his defence into a new era were the La Liga side to actually put their money where their manager's mouth is. For talk in Argentina of a bid already being accepted by Tottenham is believed to be wide of the mark.

Before his departure, Frank's predecessor Postecoglou had made it very clear that it was vital Tottenham kept Romero within their ranks.

"I think Romero is absolutely important to keep at this football club. You just saw the way he’s been in the last [few weeks] and he hasn’t been fully fit to be fair with his toe, but you’ve seen he’s a World Cup winner. He is a winner," said the Australian. "You saw that in all the big games we’ve had and the lads certainly respect him very highly.

"He makes them walk a bit taller, so yeah from my perspective it is a no-brainer that making sure players like him [stay], because if he goes, who do you replace him with? There are not too many out there like him. It will be very important for the club to try and retain him, and retain him for the longer-term I think."

Romero and Postecoglou had a strong bond and the Argentine showed his public displeasure at the 59-year-old's sacking by releasing his view on him within an hour of Frank's appointment as the new head coach.

"Ange, thank you for these two incredible seasons. You're a fantastic coach, but above all, a great person who deserves the best," he posted. "From day one you paved the way despite the many obstacles that always existed and always will exist. Beyond everything, we won a trophy and went down in the history of this beautiful club, which is the only thing that matters. I wish you the best because you deserve the best, and thank you for everything."

Romero does have plenty of affection towards Tottenham but is also not afraid of speaking his mind about the club's failures in interviews to the media back home in Argentina. He has been critical of decisions made by the Spurs hierarchy over recent seasons and admitted recently that he wants to play in La Liga at some stage. If Romero really wants to leave Tottenham this summer then the Argentinean public and then the rest of the world are likely to hear about it from his own mouth.

His conversations with Frank in the weeks ahead will be key. The Dane is different to Postecoglou but he is also a players' coach with an infectious personality and positivity. You'll struggle to find a single player the 51-year-old has managed over the years who didn't relish working with him.

Romero's aggressive way of playing will sit well within Frank's system and the new Spurs boss is keen to build his young defence around a constant winner in the Argentine as they take on the extra challenge of the Champions League. If Son does depart this summer then Romero is the likely candidate to take over the captaincy.

The decorated centre-back, who captained Argentina this month in their win in Chile, will also need to see that Tottenham are showing the same ambition he holds and this summer's transfer window around him could be as crucial as what they do with him.

This is a chance for Tottenham to show some strength and back Frank, the man they believe can lead them on all fronts and not leave another new manager facing yet another complete rebuild at the club. For Romero will likely be wondering what the point would be in sacking the man who finally ended the club's 17-year trophy drought if not to throw everything at the new man to succeed.

July 1 marks a key date in the football calendar as a number of players will become free agents. That will very much be the case at Tottenham as the likes of Fraser Forster, Alfie Whiteman and Sergio Reguilon will no longer be classed as Spurs players from Tuesday following the conclusion of their contracts.

With some stars set to be officially out of contract and available on free transfers, it is a market many clubs could look to explore as they get their plans in place for the 2025/26 campaign. Tottenham have been active in the market this summer after signing Mathys Tel permanently and securing a deal for Kawasaki Frontale defender Kota Takai.

However, fans now want the club to step up their transfer dealings for new boss Thomas Frank as rival clubs have already made big moves in the summer market. So are there any free agents Tottenham should consider come Tuesday? football.london takes a look below.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Dominic Calvert-Lewin confirmed his departure from Everton on Sunday amid question marks over whether he would remain on Merseyside or not. His exit comes after nine years with the club.

Injuries have proved troublesome for the 28-year-old in recent seasons but he has displayed during his time with the Toffees that he knows where the back of the net is, most notably in the 2020/21 season under Carlo Ancelotti where he scored 16 goals in 33 Premier League games. On his day, Calvert-Lewin is a very good striker who can hold the ball up well and dominate in the air.

As a homegrown player, he could be a very good option for Tottenham to compete with Dominic Solanke. However, his injury record may put a few clubs off, with Spurs themselves having a wretched record of injuries last term.

Kyle Walker-Peters

Tottenham could do with a bit of extra cover in the full-back positions ahead of the 2025/26 season. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence are the right-back options available to the head coach, with the latter also able to cover - and perhaps delivering his best performances - at left-back when he has started ahead of Destiny Udogie.

Former Tottenham player Kyle Walker-Peters is another player who can operate either as a right-back or left-back following his time with Southampton. The 28-year-old will be a free agent come Tuesday and he could prove to be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham.

Not only can he play for Frank down either flank, Walker-Peters would also help Tottenham out with their club-trained player numbers when it comes to the Champions League as goalkeeper Brandon Austin looks set to be the only player in that category when the club really need four to ensure they can name a full 25-man squad in Europe.

Nelson Semedo

Nelson Semedo is another right-back who is set to be available on a free transfer with his stay at Wolves coming to an end. The 31-year-old has a wealth of Premier League experience to his name and he also played 44 times on the international stage for Portugal.

Semedo could be a good option to provide cover at right-back but the fact he turns 32 in Novembers means he maybe isn't the age profile Tottenham are looking at as they plan for the future. His non-homegrown status would also prove problematic unless Spurs make some key changes in that area ahead of the new term.

Kawasaki Frontale have confirmed Tottenham target Kota Takai is to bid farewell to the fans and begin the process of "a transfer to an overseas team" at a time when reports of an agreement for the sale of Cristian Romero are believed to be wide of the mark.

football.london understands that new head coach Thomas Frank wants to keep Romero and that claims from Argentina that Atletico and Spurs have agreed a fee for the 27-year-old are not true. Diego Simeone has made his desire to sign the World Cup winner very public but as of yet the La Liga side have not been able to agree a move for the defender, who has two years left on his contract at Tottenham.

The Premier League side are not believed to be willing to let Romero, who was named player of the tournament in the Europa League, leave for anything less than a fee worthy of one of the best defenders in the game. Lionel Messi once named the 27-year-old two-time Copa America-winning centre-back as the best in the world.

In incoming Tottenham news, the north London club are about to tie up a £5million deal for 20-year-old Japan international defender Takai and his current employers have confirmed that a move is about to happen.

In a statement, Kawasaki Frontale said: "We would like to inform you that Kota Takai will be leaving the team at the end of the activity on Saturday, July 5 in order to complete the necessary procedures and preparations for a transfer to an overseas club. We will notify you further regarding future plans as soon as they are officially decided.

"After the match against Kashima Antlers in the 23rd round of the J1 League on Saturday, July 5, Kota Takai will be giving a speech to the supporters. In addition, Takai will not be participating in the Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 6."

That would suggest that the centre-back will be joining up with Frank's pre-season sooner rather than later and in time for the tour to Hong Kong and South Korea next month.

football.londonreported last week that the centre-back was set to join Tottenham. The 6ft 3ins defender has played 78 times for Kawasaki, scoring four times and laying on one assist. He has played 57 times in the J1 League and played a big role in his club winning the Japanese Super Cup last year and was named the J.League's Young Player of the Year.

He also got plenty of experience in the AFC Champions League as an integral part of the Kawasaki side that reached the final last month.

PSG ran riot against Inter Miami in the Club World Cup on Sunday and unlikely as it may seem that victory was actually good news in a way for Tottenham.

The Champions League winners were already 4-0 up at half-time and it remained that way in the round of 16 encounter thanks to a double strike from Joao Neves, an own goal from Tomas Aviles and then a goal before the interval from Achraf Hakimi after his initial shot was deflected on to the crossbar. Inter Miami had Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, both now 38, up front but they could only provide moments of excitement for their fans, particularly in the second half, amid the PSG dominance.

The victory puts the Paris side into the quarter-finals next weekend and despite the terrifying nature of their performance, that is good news in a way for Tottenham, who will play Luis Enrique's side in around six weeks' time.

Thomas Frank's first competitive match at the helm of Spurs will be the UEFA Super Cup final as the Europa League winners face the Champions League victors in Udine on Wednesday August 13. PSG will provide a fearsome first test for the Frank era at the club but there is a reason Spurs will want their opponents to be successful in the competition currently taking place in the USA.

For if PSG get through their quarter-final, then they will take part in the semi-finals to be played on either June 8 or 9. A victory there would take Enrique's team through the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday July 13 at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

Now the way FIFA rules work after tournaments is that players must have at least three weeks off before returning to their clubs. So if PSG were to reach the final of the Club World Cup then the three weeks of rest, if they take the bare minimum, would see the French club's players only returning to pre-season training from August 4 or 5 onwards.

They may well get longer after a longer than normal and gruelling season with so many matches. Even if they don't then that would leave just nine days to get sharp for the game against Tottenham in Italy. That could be a small advantage for the north London outfit to take into a game against the best side in the game right now and they'll take anything ahead of that big match.

It could be an emotional day for a number of Tottenham Hotspur players as their time with the club comes to an end.

Earlier this month it was confirmed that 12 players would be leaving Spurs at the end of their contracts with the club as a retained and released list was unveiled.

Football contracts run from July 1 until June 30, meaning the 12 players on the list will be enjoying their final day in the white half of north London today.

A handful of first team players were on the list, with a number of youngsters also named as departing the club.

Sergio Reguilon played 56 times for Tottenham after joining the club in a £27.5million deal from Real Madrid, following an impressive loan spell with Sevilla.

The Spaniard joined at the same time as Gareth Bale returned to the club on loan and was the starting left-back for some time before falling out of favour and failing to get back into any of the head coach's plans.

Fraser Forster is also departing the club after three years with the club as a back-up goalkeeper. Alfie Whiteman is the other name linked with the first team to leave the club today having never played for the club in a ten-year association with the Lilywhites.

Max Robson was one of a number of youngsters to leave the club and he posted an emotional farewell message on his Instagram page after the news was confirmed this month.

He said: "After 15 incredible years at this football club, the time has come for me to say goodbye and move on to the next chapter in my career.

"This club has been my home, my family, and a place that has shaped me in ways I will always be grateful for. I want to thank the staff, my teammates, and everyone behind the scenes who has supported me every step of the way. Your dedication and belief in me has meant everything to me.

"Although I’m moving on, I’ll carry Spurs with me always. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love. Forever grateful. Thank you."

The full lilst of players leaving Spurs today is: William Andiyapan, Fraser Forster, Jahziah Linton, Maxwell McKnight, Sergio Reguilon, Max Robson, Alfie Whiteman, Jaden Williams, Timileyin Adekunle, Elliot Krasniqi, Dante Orr, Charlie Warren.

Thomas Frank arrives at Tottenham at a time when the future remains unclear for a number of players as they approach the final year or two of their contracts.

The Dane will play a key role in what comes next for the players, whether that is in making it clear he has big plans for certain stars within his system or whether there is no real long-term role for them in the 51-year-old's new era at Spurs. He could also play a part in convincing any of those who might want to leave the club that a season under him in the Champions League might just be worth sticking around for.

Those who were out on the fringes under Ange Postecoglou may come into the fold in the Frank set-up while others might find they are less important in the latest new era at the club.

Here are nine Spurs players who will either face contract talks or not in the months ahead.

Son Heung-min

The obvious one here because the Tottenham captain's future remains unclear. Ultimately after 10 years of service and becoming the first skipper to lift a trophy in 17 years and European one in 41 years, Son deserves to decide what his future holds after the club took up the option to extend his contract into its final 12 months.

Frank will have a part to play though when he meets the South Korean superstar. He will explain how much football the attacker, who turns 33 as pre-season training kicks off, will or won't get in the season ahead. There is also another crack at the Champions League to be had if he wants to stay.

Mikey Moore

football.london reported at the weekend that Tottenham have offered Moore a new contract to replace his current deal until 2027 ahead of his 18th birthday in August, which has kickstarted negotiations between all parties.

Clubs across Europe and England are keeping an eye on what happens with Moore both in terms of a loan for next season or perhaps something more permanent down the line in case a deal cannot be agreed.

Tottenham will want to make sure they lock the youngster down for the long term and Frank will play his part in deciding what happens next season for Moore and whether he gets a loan move to get him regular football. Spurs' struggles with a lack of club-trained players could squash that with the teenager able to be used in both the Premier League and Champions League without taking up a squad place due to his academy status.

Rodrigo Bentancur

It seemed telling that Frank mentioned Bentancur in his first interview at the club as a player had been thinking about getting in his team.

Spurs are expected to look to tie down the 28-year-old Uruguayan to a new deal beyond his current remaining 12 months and Frank's feelings on his importance to his team going forward will have played a part in that.

Cristian Romero

All eyes are on what happens next with Romero and whether any club can offer the sort of money to turn Tottenham's head for a centre-back who was named the player of the tournament in the Europa League as well as man of the match in the final in Bilbao.

The Argentine has indicated a desire to play in La Liga at some point, with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone very publicly stating his desire to sign the World Cup winner. However, with two years left on his contract Spurs are going to require any serious offer to contain a big number.

It's worth remembering that Spurs have got Champions League football this season for Romero to enjoy and while the defender was close with former head coach Ange Postecoglou, Frank is also a great communicator and loved by all of his players. If he can charm Romero then you can't entirely rule out a new contract for the Argentine.

Yves Bissouma

While Bentancur got a mention from Frank, Bissouma with 12 months also remaining on his contract did not. After a difficult season, the Mali international eventually came good in Europe in the final weeks of the campaign as he had to step in for the injured Lucas Bergvall.

Inconsistency has plagued his time at Tottenham though and right now it's difficult to see the rationale for extending his contract. However, that's where a new manager can change everything and Frank might be the one to unlock something better from Bissouma if he doesn't depart this summer.

Ben Davies

The likelihood is that the experienced Welshman will either leave at the end of his contract in 2026 or potentially could yet depart this summer if an offer comes in for his services, despite Spurs taking up the option to extend his deal but its final 12 months.

Davies has given 11 years of service to Tottenham so far and, like Son, should be given the chance to decide what comes next for his career. He was more of a utility man under Postecoglou but he might find a better fit within Frank's system as a rare experienced head. The coming weeks will soon show what's to come.

Richarlison

Injuries have been the scourge of Richarlison's time at Tottenham. The Brazilian, who became a father for the first time this summer, has often made an impact whenever he has played but just 36 Premier League starts across his three years in N17 is not good enough.

With two years left on his deal, Spurs will listen to reasonable offers for the 28-year-old, but he will be looking to make an impact under Frank with the World Cup coming next year. If he can do that then who knows what lies ahead if his injuries are now truly behind him.

Josh Keeley

Spurs are expected to try to agree a new contract with the 22-year-old goalkeeper in the coming weeks after a big season on loan at Leyton Orient in League One.

It's a packed goalkeeping department at Tottenham so Keeley is going to have to make a big impression on Frank in pre-season. He's got the ability to do it if a new loan move is not sorted out before the work really gets under way.

Dane Scarlett

Another player on the two years left list when it comes to contracts. With a couple of homegrown players likely to stick around because of those homegrown requirements in the Champions League, it could be a shoot-out between Scarlett and Will Lankshear to remain with Frank and the squad this coming campaign.

For Scarlett, this feels like the season when the 21-year-old needs to show that all of the praise he's received from previous Tottenham managers about his potential was justified. If Frank is impressed then a new contract could follow.

Tottenham have offered Mikey Moore a new contract and negotiations have begun over the final deal, football.london understands.

The 17-year-old attacker is one of the brightest talents in Spurs' academy and really made his breakthrough last season under Ange Postecoglou, with 19 appearances around a period of illness late last year, including 10 in the Premier League with three of those starts.

Moore, who can play on either wing or in a central attacking midfield role, played his part in Tottenham's run to the Europa League trophy, starting three games and coming off the bench in another two.

He scored his first goal for the club with an excellent individual effort to put the seal on the 3-0 win against Elfsborg in the group stages and it was his performance against AZ Alkmaar earlier in the same stage of the competition that really got everyone talking.

Spurs midfielder James Maddison told TNT Sports after that game: "From minute 45 to 65 I thought we had Neymar on the left wing. He was brilliant. Just demanding the ball and fearless. [He has] that young, fearless mentality and you never want to take that away from him. He’s a young kid, a brilliant lad, a lovely boy.

"He takes in information, and he’s got bags of ability, so I’ll be there as an older player, hopefully with some wise words to help along the way. He’s got all the ability. It’s just about knuckling down and working hard, which he does to be fair to him."

Spurs boss Postecoglou said of the player: "It’s exciting. Every challenge we throw at him he thrives on. He’s a great kid and working hard every day. It's exciting for us and the football club."

Now football.london understands Spurs have offered Moore, who was at the European Under-19s Championships with England this month, a new contract to replace his current deal until 2027 ahead of his 18th birthday in August, which has kickstarted negotiations between all parties.

There is plenty of interest in Moore both in terms of a loan for next season from clubs in England and across Europe and also clubs lurking for something more permanent down the line in case a deal cannot be agreed, with Juventus among those linked in recent weeks. Tottenham are expected to ensure that is not the case with a long-term contract.

New head coach Thomas Frank will decide what happens next season for Moore and whether he gets a loan move to get him regular football, but Tottenham's lack of homegrown players could dash any such thoughts with the teenager able to be used in both the Premier League and Champions League without taking up a squad place due to his academy status.

One thing is clear, though, and that is that Spurs want Moore to remain and become the talent they expect him to in the years ahead.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min told football.london about Moore last season: "He's a fantastic boy and obviously he's coming from the academy. You as a club, you look after him even more. Everybody is so welcoming and looking after him, so do I, because he's such a lovely kid and working hard every single day, coming with the first team with that age it's not easy, you know, like sometimes you're very shy.

"But he's showing good personality and working hard, which is very important to me. When you see the young players are working hard in the first team and you just want to help, you just want to help him. When I was young, and now he's coaching at Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy, he was helping me a lot in my Hamburg time.

"Now I want to be that guy as well, you know, just having him around me and just talking about things, because we are playing in a similar position that if I can help him a little bit with advice, then I'm always open to it.

"Mikey is also coming to me most of the times and asking questions, which is very fun. I enjoy talking to him. He's a fantastic boy and then I'm definitely sure that he can be a fantastic player. There's no doubt because he has such amazing quality.

"As we always say about young players, let's don't give him too much pressure on his shoulders. Just let's enjoy how he develops, how he improves every single day, every single season and as a fan, as supporters, we should just enjoy watching him and he will be, I think, one of the top players."