To The Lane And Back

Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Arsenal and Manchester United for the signing of Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume

Tottenham Hotspur’s problems in midfield last season were clear for all to see. They barely controlled and dictated the temp of games under former boss Ange Postecoglou, often making it chaotic.

The players also failed to remain fit and struggled to string consistent performances week in week out in the Premier League. The injury crisis at the club did not help Postecoglou and he was shown the door by Daniel Levy earlier this month. Now, Thomas Frank is the man in charge and he will want to bring some balance and control to the side by stabilising his midfield unit.

Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski were the only midfielders to emerge from last season with some credit. The rest of them were persistently inconsistent, especially Yves Bissouma. On course to enter the final year of his contract, Bissouma is expected to be sold this summer. If the Malian international is cashed in, the Hotspur Way chiefs must sign a competent replacement before the 2025/26 season commences.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United for the signing of Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume. At this stage, Arsenal are frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old, having scouted him multiple times this past season.

Lucien Agoume, who joined Sevilla from Inter Milan for €8 million last year after a loan spell, featured in all but three of the Spanish side’s league games last season. He received praise for his defensive prowess, physicality and ability to anchor the midfield, while also contributing with a goal and three assists for Sevilla. Following his eye-catching displays, both in La Liga and during loan spells at Troyes and Brest, the Frenchman has drawn comparisons with his compatriot and 2018 World Cup winner N’Golo Kante.

The aforementioned report adds Sevilla are going through financial difficulties and they could be under pressure to sell Agoume, with Inter Milan inserting a 50% sell-on clause in his contract. They want a fee closer to £20m to earn a profit, but could be compelled to settle for less due to their precarious financial situation.

The defensive midfielder has been performing well for France in the Under-21 European Championships, so there are high chances of his stock rising before the tournament ends. While Arsenal are leading the race for his signature, Tottenham must not give up on their pursuit of Agoume.

Due to his ability to dictate play from deep and break up opposition’s play, Agoume would be an instant upgrade on the error-strewn Bissouma. The former Inter Milan man represents a relatively low-risk target for the Lilywhites with significant upside, a player who would not only compete with the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr but also add much-needed depth to their squad.

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Ahead of their return to the elite European competitions, Spurs must do everything possible to beat their bitter North London rivals to Agoume’s signature. And if they manage in doing so, it’d represent a massive coup of sorts.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank must look to finish strong in the Premier League as the club kickstarts a new era at N17

Tottenham are in a very tricky situation following the Europa League success the club endured last month. The Lilywhites went through all the highs and lows in the same season under Ange Postecoglou. From finishing just a place above the relegation zone in the Premier League… to becoming European champions at the end of the campaign, Spurs fans went through all the emotions as months went by.

Now, the North London club has a massive chance to kickstart a new era at N17 under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites clearly cannot finish any worse than 17th in the league, so whatever they achieve in the Premier League will be seen as an improvement. That does not mean that the Danish tactician gets a free pass in his first season with the club.

The ex-Brentford boss has massive shoes to fill in at N17 after replacing the manager who ended the Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a major trophy. The Europa League success was not enough for Big Ange to save himself from the sack, so Thomas Frank must aim higher if he wants to survive at Spurs with Daniel Levy watching on from close quarters.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank needs to build on the UEL success

Daniel Levy has come out with all guns blazing and suggested that Tottenham are aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League in the near future. This statement will not do any favours for Thomas Frank as he will be under pressure to get positive results from minute one. However, the realistic approach should be that the North London club show slow progress and climb up the Premier League table steadily.

Now, ex-Spurs player Darren Bent has also given his verdict on what Tottenham need to aim next season. Speaking on talkSPORT (via X), Bent said,

“I don’t quite get what the barometer is because they were appalling in the league last season, but they did win a cup. So, if Thomas Frank comes in and they don’t win a cup this year and he finishes 10th, are they gonna pat him on the back and say ‘good job’? No.”

The ex-player added,

“So what is the barometer for Thomas Frank at Tottenham? I’d target another cup. I understand that Daniel Levy is going to want them in the Champions League. But I agree they should target domestic cups. But if you don’t win another cup and they finish 10th, do you sit and applaud? No.”

Darren Bent has suggested that he does not understand what can be considered as a successful first season for Thomas Frank at N17. The ex-player adds that Daniel Levy and the fans will not be happy if Spurs finish 10th in the league and not win a cup in the Dane’s first season. Winning the Champions League will be an unrealistic expectation, but Darren Bent insists that Thomas Frank should aim to finish in the top-half of the Premier League table, and also win a domestic cup competition if he wants to remain at the helm at N17.

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Now all eyes will be on how Thomas Frank goes about his business at Hotspur Way. The Lilywhites have a favourable run of fixtures in the first month of the Premier League campaign. And fans will expect that the North London club picks up some crucial points to gain an advantage over their rivals at the start.

Tottenham-linked Marcus Rashford ready to take pay cut to facilitate move away from his boyhood club Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur are heading into a new era under Thomas Frank, and they will be looking to bolster their squad this summer.

After last year’s chaotic season, Spurs desperately need reinforcements in almost every area of the pitch. And there are a few interesting players that have emerged on the North London club’s radar. They are keen on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, while Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney has been linked to Spurs as well.

However, perhaps the most interesting transfer story coming out of Tottenham in recent times has been regarding Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.

Marcus Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan during the January transfer window after Ruben Amorim made it clear that he was no longer part of his plans at Manchester United. The 27-year-old showed signs of renaissance at Aston Villa, netting two goals and suppling as many assists in 10 Premier League games, but lack of funds have meant that the Midlands club have not been able to sign him permanently.

It has left the England international’s future at Old Trafford uncertain, with Spurs emerging as one of the clubs that could provide him with an escape route from Man United. One possible hurdle for the Lilywhites to overcome in their pursuit of Rashford is that Daniel Levy would not be willing to match the forward’s £325,000-a-week current wages.

However, the Wythenshawe-born star is open to take a pay cut to facilitate a move away from his boyhood club this summer. The Man United outcast will need to take a massive pay cut for Daniel Levy to consider signing him, with Spurs skipper Son Heung-min currently taking home just under £200,000-a-week.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King, however, does not want Tottenham to sign Rashford as he is not fully convinced whether he is the right fit or not.

Rashford remains out of favour with Amorim ahead of new season. The Englishman’s wages of above £300,000-a-week would understandably be challenging for a lot of clubs after his stock has plummeted in the last 15 to 18 months.

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Tottenham remain keen on re-signing Kyle Walker-Peters on a potential free transfer from Southampton

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Thomas Frank as their new head coach. The Dane has replaced Ange Postecoglou and will be looking to bring in his players from former club Brentford.

Yoane Wissa is a player Thomas Frank wants at White Hart Lane, but the new Spurs gaffer is looking at other players as well to strengthen his squad. The North Londoners certainly need some help in defence, especially after last term’s lacklustre performances and injury issues.

Kevin Danso has been signed permanently from RC Lens after he did well on loan during the second half of 2024/25 season, but Cristian Romero’s uncertain future at the club means Daniel Levy is in the hunt for reinforcements in central defence. The Spurs honcho also is eyeing a fresh face in the full-back department after the release of Sergio Reguilon, which has left the current boss with just three recognised players in that position.

Several full-backs have been linked with a move to Tottenham in recent months, including Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters.

Kyle Walker-Peters left Spurs in 2020, initially on loan to Southampton before moving there permanently. He has gone on to make over 200 appearances for the Saints. However, the Englishman sees his contract expire on June 30 (Transfermarkt), and then, he will be free to find another club as his Southampton future hangs in the balance.

Now, according to a report from Football London, the main reason behind Tottenham’s willingness to sign Walker-Peters on a potential free transfer from the Saints is to add another club-trained player to their Champions League squad. Currently, they have just one club-trained player in goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

The England full-back was a part of the Tottenham academy from 2013 to 2015 before graduating to the senior squad. He made 24 first-team appearances in all competitions, enjoying his breakthrough under former boss Mauricio Pochettino. At Southampton, Walker-Peters has become one of their best players in recent years. He was one of the rare bright spots in an otherwise torrid campaign for the South Coast club that ended in relegation this past term.

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The aforementioned report adds Spurs need a total of four club-trained players in the squad for their Champions League adventure next year, and Walker-Peters is open to a return to his boyhood club. Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in the versatile full-back as they look to take advantage of Tottenham’s immediate priority of reinforcing other areas of the pitch.

As Walker-Peters is interested in a return to North London, Spurs can take their time in getting other areas sorted before landing his signature. On a potential free transfer, the 28-year-old could prove to be an extremely valuable acquisition for Frank.

Sporting Charleroi midfielder Adem Zorgane has emerged as a target for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are finally looking to make moves in the transfer window following the arrival of new boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs have already wrapped up the signings of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel on permanent deals, with both players impressing on loan last term. But now, the Lilywhites are eager to invest in new faces to back Thomas Frank ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The Lilywhites need to strengthen in almost all areas of the pitch, but the midfield unit needs a revamp urgently. Under Ange Postecoglou, the central midfielders struggled to control games regularly. Experienced players failed to perform in the middle of the park when it mattered the most, with youngster Lucas Bergvall standing out.

Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur are entering the final year of their contracts. Spurs are planning to cash in on Bissouma rather than hand him an extension. Selling the Malian international would create space in the squad for a fresh face to come in and compete.

Now, according to a report from French outlet DZ Foot, Tottenham are interested in signing Sporting Charleroi midfielder Adem Zorgane. The 25-year-old is valued at nearly €10m, with Belgian giants Royal Antwerp also keen on his services.

Signed from Paradou AC in 2021, Adem Zorgane has been a consistent performer for Sporting Charleroi and racked up 140 appearances, netting 10 goals and registering 25 assists. He enjoyed a strong 2024/25 season, making five goal contributions in 30 league appearances.

After spending four years with Sporting Charleroi, the Algerian international has recently expressed his desire to leave. Charleroi CEO Mehdi Bayat has also admitted that the player will have to leave at some point in the near future. The aforementioned report adds Tottenham scouts were particularly impressed with Zorgane’s display against KVC Westerlo in May, when Charleroi bagged a 4-3 win and their star skipper registered a crucial assist.

Tottenham should have no concerns matching Charleroi’s €10m valuation of Zorgane. Strong, agile and physical, the Algerian is an excellent ball-winner and covers a lot of ground for his team. He is tenacious in the challenge and keeps things simple in the middle of the park. The 25-year-old is the kind of profile Spurs are missing, someone who can sit in front of the defence and dictate the tempo of games.

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While he may be a bit conservative in his passing range, Zorgane’s presence could give the Tottenham midfield much-needed balance and allow the likes of Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison to thrive in advanced areas. For just €10m, the North Londoners could land an absolute bargain and improve the depth of their squad.

“Burnley are now interested in signing Solomon,” Mick Brown exclusively told Tottenham News.

“A few of their better players have been linked with moves away, which is a concern, but they want to strengthen the squad as well. Scott Parker is looking at attacking reinforcements and he is on their list.

“Of course, the interest from Leeds is there because he had a very successful loan spell with them. Those two aren’t going to be the only interested clubs because of how impressive he was.

“It doesn’t look like he’ll be a regular for Tottenham, so they can provide the opportunity to play regularly in the Premier League which might tempt him to move. From Spurs’ point of view, it will depend on which club makes the best offer.”

Tottenham Hotspur urged to part ways with Yves Bissouma in the summer transfer window

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is one of several players that might face the axe at N17 in the coming weeks. The Mali international endured a ‘stop-start’ campaign for the Lilywhites this season and failed to make the starting spot his own under Ange Postecoglou, despite the injury crisis at the club.

The 28-year-old arrived at Hotspur Way in 2022 after enduring a successful stint at Brighton and Hove Albion. But it is fair to say that the midfielder has failed to replicate the consistent performances that he put in for the Seagulls week in week out in the Premier League. He looks lost in the middle of the pitch and the weight of the jersey seems to hold him down from performing freely on the biggest stage.

The Malian was relied upon heavily by Big Ange during the initial months of the 2023/24 season. However, a drop in form midway through the season saw the 28-year-old lose his place in the starting eleven for good under the Australian tactician. But it is important to note that Bissouma played a massive part in the latter stages of this season to ensure Spurs won the Europa League and ended their 17-year wait for a trophy.

Tottenham should cash-in on Yves Bissouma in the summer

Tottenham star Yves Bissouma is facing an uncertain future at N17, despite showing glimpses of his true potential in recent months under Ange Postecoglou. The Spurs No.8 is linked with a move to Fenerbahce, as Jose Mourinho intends to add a holding midfielder to the club’s ranks for next season. Not only Fenerbahce, but Aston Villa and a number of Saudi clubs are also interested in the 28-year-old’s services.

Now, Alasdair Gold has also urged the North London club to cash-in on Bissouma as Spurs look to kickstart a new era at N17. Writing for Football.london, Gold said,

“The Mali international came good in the final few Europa League matches but this was a difficult season for Bissouma. He’s just not consistent enough and turns 29 this summer while reaching the final 12 months of his contract. It feels like the time to part ways unless Frank firmly believes he can unlock fully what Postecoglou could only do occasionally despite his mutual affection for the midfielder.”

Alasdair Gold acknowledged Yves Bissouma’s rise in form during the last part of the campaign to help Tottenham win the Europa League. However, the reliable journalist believes that the 28-year-old is inconsistent and he also turns 29-years-old in a few weeks. Gold also pointed out that the Lilywhites must cash-in on the Malian as he only has one year left in his contract.

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It remains to be seen what the future holds for Bissouma as Spurs get ready for a massive squad overhaul in the summer. Fans are expecting the ex-Brighton star to head for pastures new in the summer as the Lilywhites look to add a quality replacement to their ranks for next season. However, Spurs fans will not forget Bissouma’s contributions during the last part of this season as he helped the club win its first trophy in 17 years.

AS Monaco star Vanderson has a choice to make in the summer amid Tottenham transfer links

It was clear for all to see that the injury crisis at Tottenham impacted the performances on the pitch. One of the major reasons for the club’s disastrous Premier League campaign was the lack of squad depth that the Lilywhites had under Ange Postecoglou. The North London struggled to field the same starting eleven for consecutive games for most parts of the season due to the injury crisis at N17.

Yet, Spurs managed to defy all odds and won the Europa League to end the campaign on a high amidst all the scrutiny. Now, Daniel Levy must make sure that reinforcements are brought in quickly so that the Lilywhites can build on the Europa League success heading into next season.

Many areas of the pitch need to be addressed in the coming weeks at N17. But the focus should be on revamping the defence as the North London club clearly lacked depth in the backline for most parts of the season. Big Ange was forced to play inexperienced in different positions at the back as many key defenders were forced to sit on the sidelines through long-term injuries.

Tottenham still in the running for AS Monaco star Vanderson

Tottenham are looking to bolster their defence in the summer as many key players failed to perform consistently last season. The Lilywhites will be competing against top teams in the Champions League next season, and the need to have a full-strength squad is necessary as they will look to go far in the competition.

It was reported earlier that Spurs were interested in AS Monaco full-back Vanderson for next season. The Brazil international has made a name for himself in Ligue 1 and has been a key part of the setup at the French club under Adolf Hutter. Now, the Lilywhites have taken notice of that and want to bring him to N17 in the summer as Pedro Porro’s replacement.

However, the deal to sign the 23-year-old is not as easy as it sounds. As per UOL, Barcelona have intensified talks to sign the full-back after being aware of the player’s preference to join the Catalan club in the summer. The aforementioned report also suggests that AS Monaco are looking to recoup €35m for the defender and prefer selling Vanderson to Spurs instead.

It remains to be seen how Daniel Levy approaches this deal. The Lilywhites cannot afford to waste any more time on convincing players to join the club in the summer, as time is running out in the transfer market. Other clubs have already started strengthening their squads for next season, so Spurs need to act fast and land their intended targets under Thomas Frank.

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Signing Vanderson in the summer would be a good move by Spurs. The Brazilian likes to venture forward and tends to make overlapping runs when the winger cuts inside. He thrives while playing for a team that presses high, and the 23-year-old is not shy of getting into challenges to win the ball back. Thomas Frank prefers his full-backs to be effective on both ends of the pitch, which indicates that the deal for the AS Monaco star should be a priority.

Tottenham are facing competition from Manchester United in pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

Thomas Frank will work closely with chairman Daniel Levy to get transfers across the line at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Danish tactician, who has moved across the capital after seven years at Brentford, will want to strengthen every area of the pitch after Spurs’ struggles in the Premier League last season. The focus is expected to be in attack, as doubts are raised over Dominic Solanke.

Having arrived at N17 in a club-record deal from Bournemouth in 2024, Solanke was expected to fill the void left the by the legendary Harry Kane up top. However, the 27-year-old struggled in doing so, lacking the cutting edge that he possessed during his final season at Bournemouth. His fellow forwards Richarlison and Son Heung-min also underperformed, especially the former whose injury concerns in the capital continued.

Thus, there is a clear need to bring an upgrade on Richarlison—a striker who not only covers for Solanke but also keeps him on toes throughout the campaign. With Richarlison heading for a potential exit in the summer, Daniel Levy must sign a quality replacement that would uplift the quality of Spurs’ attack.

It was reported earlier this summer that Tottenham were interested in signing Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic. The Turin giants are open to selling the Serbian international for a fee of around £20million. The North Londoners have retained an interest in the 25-year-old, yet thrashing out a deal would not be straightforward.

This is because Spurs are not the only club keen on signing the Juventus striker. According to an exclusive report from FootballTransfers, Manchester United have held direct talks with the representatives of Dusan Vlahovic ahead of a possible move. It is the striker’s camp who are understood to have approached Manchester United, with the Serbian pushing for his dream move to the Premier League this year.

Vlahovic is on course to enter the final year of his contract (Transfermarkt), and with no concrete talks over a renewal, the Serie A heavyweights are open to offloading him in a bid to get his hefty wages off their books. Despite his underwhelming season in Serie A, the 25-year-old still netted 15 goals as Juventus narrowly finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League. The Belgrade-born star’s stock still remains high, as evidenced by interest from Premier League clubs.

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It remains to be seen what the future holds for Vlahovic. If Spurs are indeed interested in him, Levy needs to get his act together and beat Man United to his signature. At 25, the ex-Fiorentina man’s best years are possibly ahead of him and he would be an upgrade on the injury-stricken Richarlison. With his physicality, pace and aerial ability, he’d bring a different dimension to the Tottenham attack and flourish under the guidance of Frank, who prefers playing with two strikers.

However, with Vlahovic leaning towards a move to Old Trafford, the North Londoners will need to do some persuading to join their project.

“Romero will be the new captain if Son departs the club,” John Wenham exclusively told Tottenham News.

“If Romero stays, that could lead to Bentancur renewing his contract, and that would be the new bedrock of Tottenham moving forward.

“I know we’ve seen those comments from Diego Simeone. However, at the moment, it doesn’t look as though Atletico are willing to pay what Romero is worth. This is a player being eyed up as the next Argentina captain.

“Therefore, selling him on the cheap is not an option, and it doesn’t look like Atletico are willing to pay the amount of money Romero is worth.”