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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."

Mauricio Pochettino has firmly refuted any suggestions that he was approached by Brentford for their managerial vacancy. Despite widespread speculation linking him with a move back to the Premier League, Pochettino made it clear that no discussions took place.

Speaking to FOX Sports, Pochettino revealed: "This club never contacted me. I never talked to them."

He also discussed rumours associating him with a second spell at Tottenham, downplaying such talk as mere media conjecture. Earlier this month, Pochettino asserted: "Since I left in 2019, for the position of the manager or the head coach, my name has been appearing on every list! If you are seeing the rumors I've seen, there are 100 coaches on their list! Don't be worried about that. If something happened, you will see, but we cannot talk about this type of thing."

Further addressing the speculation, he reiterated: "If something happened, for sure you will see, but we cannot talk about this type of thing, because I think today, it's not real. It's not realistic. Look at where I am, where we are. And the thing is, the answer is so clear, no? But we're talking about it because it's my club, like Newells or Espanyol."

Mauricio Pochettino has never been coy about his ambitions for a return to Tottenham Hotspur. He shared back in March: "I am going to repeat. In the bottom of my heart I still feel the same.", reports the Mirror.

"I would like one day to come back. Not because of my ego it's because my feeling is I would like one day to win with Tottenham."

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"I think now Tottenham is a club with an expectation to win because if you see the facilities – training ground or stadium – now you can see it is about winning trophies. That is why I would like one day to come back.

"But if that doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. With all the possibilities again to build something special, that is my feeling and it didn't change. It's six years since we left and it's always going to be a special club for me."

Kota Takai will need time to settle at Tottenham Hotspur as he gets to grip with the game and the language but he has the composure and potential to become a star, a Japanese football expert has told football.london.

Spurs are attempting to complete a £5million deal for the 20-year-old Japan international to arrive from J.League side Kawasaki Frontale next month. The 6ft 3ins defender has played 78 times already for Kawasaki, with 57 of those games coming in the J.League and he played a big role in his club winning the Japanese Super Cup last year and was duly named the J.League's Young Player of the Year.

Takai has also got plenty of experience in the AFC Champions League as an integral part of the Kawasaki side that reached the final last month. He made his Japan senior debut just after his 20th birthday and has appeared in four World Cup qualifiers so far. It would have been more but for an adductor injury suffered in October last year and it's worth noting that many in the Japan squad ply their trade in European football.

We asked freelance football editor and former Goal.com Japan chief editor and DAZN news Japan chief editor Tasuku Okawa a range of questions about Takai and he gave us plenty of insight into the player Spurs will get when they wrap up the move for the young centre-back.

Here's what he had to tell us about the defender and how he will fit into Thomas Frank's squad.

What has been the reaction in Japan to Takai's imminent move to Tottenham?

As the transfer has not been officially announced yet, it remains at the level of a 'strong rumour', but everyone assumes it is a done deal. There is a high level of anticipation among football fans, and excitement.

On the other hand, because Takai is still young and hasn’t had much experience with the national team, his name is not yet widely recognised by the general public — especially those who don’t closely follow football. So it’s not making huge headlines or causing a major stir at this point.

Media coverage has also been relatively limited so far. However, once the move is officially confirmed, we expect a significant increase in exposure. One point that has been positively received, even at this early stage, is the reported transfer fee around 1 billion yen (approx. £5 million), which would be the highest in J.League history. The fact that Tottenham are willing to pay a record-breaking fee has been viewed favourably, especially from the perspective of the Japanese club benefiting financially.

Have Takai or his manager spoken about the reports?

No, nothing concrete has been made public yet. In fact, Takai himself has been evasive when asked. Everything will likely be revealed once an official announcement is made.

How would you describe him as a player? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

His strengths are that he is tall and dominant in the air. He notably matched up well against Cristiano Ronaldo in the recent AFC Champions League match and held his own. However, most of the reputation in the air largely comes from his play in J.League where the players are generally smaller, so we will need to see how he can adapt in Premier League.

He has good pace and strong defensive awareness and is technically solid on the ball. He’s capable of carrying the ball forward and delivering line-breaking passes. He has grown through the Kawasaki youth team, as did Kaoru Mitoma, which is famous for technique.

Takai's weaknesses are that he is still young and needs more experience to refine his defensive moves, including the strengths I mentioned above. When it comes to language, his English is limited, so how quickly he can grasp tactical instructions is uncertain.

Personality-wise, he’s calm and perhaps a bit unconventional. He might need time to adjust to a very different environment. He’s not very talkative and doesn’t speak to the media much. He has a laid-back demeanour, which could make integrating into a new team a bit of a challenge — though with a young Spurs squad including players like Archie Gray and Lukas Bergvall, there may be a smoother path for connection.

Is he comfortable on the left in a centre-back pairing, and can he also play as a right-back?

Although he's right-footed, he has played on the left side of a centre-back pairing when partnered with Jesiel [at Kawasaki] and has said he doesn’t see it as a problem.

He has also been used as a full-back for the Japan under-20s. Thanks to his speed, he could be a decent option there if needed. He also covers a lot of ground even as a centre-back, and he has shown he can handle playing in a back three — as he has done for the senior national team.

What's the view on him as an international player for Japan?

He’s seen as a potential future starter of the national team. With Takehiro Tomiyasu often side-lined due to injuries, there’s hope that Takai can step into a more central and reliable role.

How long do you think he will need to adapt to the Premier League?

Honestly, it's hard to say. The J.League and Premier League are entirely different, especially when it comes to the physical demands. The Premier League is arguably the toughest in the world in that respect.

Typically, Japanese players step up gradually, moving through leagues like the Eredivisie, Belgian Pro League, Bundesliga, or Scottish Premiership, Championship — before reaching the Premier League. Takai would likely perform well immediately in those stepping-stone leagues, but Premier League might require a longer adaptation period. He may begin as a backup option at Spurs.

Even Tomiyasu, who was a standout centre-back in Japan, has often been used at full-back in the Premier League, and the same could happen with Takai depending on team needs.

Takai has played AFC Champions League matches but may now face Champions League competition. How will he handle the step up?

There's a huge gap in quality between the AFC Champions League and the UEFA Champions League, so it’s difficult to predict how he will adapt. That said, Takai has a calm, almost nonchalant personality. He doesn't get overly tense or emotional, which might actually help him on the mental side. He gives off the impression of someone who won't be overwhelmed by the big stage and could handle it with composure.

Things have gone quiet in the transfer market for Tottenham Hotspur but this week will start to bring natural changes to Thomas Frank's squad.

Spurs technical director Johan Lange has been attempting to secure signings for the new head coach but is yet to bring new faces through the door at Hotspur Way to put pen to paper. There will, however, be a string of signings that naturally take place on Tuesday this week to mark the start of July as player contracts, both incoming and outgoing, reach their final day on June 30.

That means Mathys Tel's transfer from Bayern Munich will become official, costing Spurs £29.8million (€35million), plus a potential further £4.2million (€5million) in add-ons. Kevin Danso's £21million move to Tottenham from Lens will also officially go through on Tuesday once his loan deal from the French club concludes at the end of Monday.

There is also the arrival finally of Luka Vuskovic, who was signed from Hajduk Split back in 2023 but has had to wait two years and turning 18 before he could officially make the move to north London following loans in Poland and Belgium. Reports at the time put the overall package for the young Croatian centre-back at around £12million.

That means Tuesday marks roughly that start of a £63million outlay for the three new players for Frank. Of course in today's market, some Tottenham supporters will no doubt point out that some clubs have already paid out that amount on single players, let alone across three of them.

Spurs are yet to conclude the final details of a £5million deal for 20-year-old Japan international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale and a seven-figure sum for Leeds United 16-year-old Oliver Boast could result in the teenager being announced within the latest academy intake this summer, as other such signings over the years have been.

It's not just players coming into the club, as Tuesday will mark the conclusion of various players' time in N17. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will officially join Marseille in a move that overall will have netted Spurs around £17million (€20million). Then there are players like Sergio Reguilon, Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman who no longer are employees of Tottenham once Tuesday ticks around. Timo Werner's loan deal also officially comes to an end and he will return to RB Leipzig.

So if we're taking Hojbjerg's £17million off the outlay then Tuesday brings the start of £46million in transfer funding for Tottenham, but far more is expected at a club that has Champions League football to contend with this coming season and a chairman in Daniel Levy who has made it clear that he expects Frank to compete on all fronts across this campaign.

All eyes are on what comes next at Spurs as the big clubs they expect to compete with, like their defeated Europa League opponents Manchester United as well as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all moved forcefully and decisively in the transfer market already to ensure they have not sat still after last season.

Thomas Frank will get his Tottenham career up and running with a pre-season friendly against Reading. With space in the calendar ahead of their friendly away at Luton Town on Saturday, July 26, Spurs will now travel to Berkshire seven days earlier to take on the Royals at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

All eyes will be on the match against the League One side as fans will be desperate to get a glimpse of what a Frank Tottenham side will look like heading into the 2025/26 campaign. The Tottenham squad will very soon meet the Dane for the first time as pre-season training will commence at Hotspur Way at the beginning of July.

That will give everyone the opportunity to catch Frank's eye and hopefully force their way into his starting XI for the Premier League opener against Burnley. As ever, pre-season will be a time where the vast majority of the squad are used and some of the club's talented youngsters are given a chance in the starting XI.

Jamie Donley and Alfie Devine will be looking to do that after successful loan spells last season, with Luka Vuskovic another player who could wow in pre-season as he finally links up with Tottenham for the first time.