The Boy Hotspur

Good morning all, and welcome to another instalment in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinions on and insights from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Today, we examine some exciting ‘In The Know’ information surrounding the brutal sacking of Daniel Levy. The much-discussed former CEO appeared to have been feathering his own nest at Spurs, and once the results of an internal review were in, the jig was up.

Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest are plotting a raid on Tottenham for four first-team stars.

The former Tottenham manager has just taken charge at Nottingham Forest following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo. While he will be inheriting the squad from the Portuguese manager, Postecoglou is expected to make significant additions to his team when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Australian manager will be looking for players who are better suited to his style of play, and according to the Daily Express via Fichajes, the Tricky Trees could look to sign up to four Tottenham stars upon the request of Postecoglou. They could push for the signature of Mathys Tel, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin to give their new manager the balance he seeks on both ends of the pitch.

Postecoglou wants to raid Tottenham

Tel is a versatile young forward who has just secured a permanent move to Tottenham. While the North London club would be reluctant to sell him this early, the 20-year-old hasn’t had a prominent role under Thomas Frank, and he might be keen on reuniting with Postecoglou.

The Australian manager is also looking to add more experience to his backline and has his eyes set on Ben Davies. He is no longer a regular starter at Spurs, and with his contract running out, the Tricky Trees are pushing to sign the 32-year-old versatile defender.

Postecoglou seems keen on adding more quality at left-back. He wants an attack-minded full-back, and Destiny Udogie is quite high on his wishlist. The 22-year-old has massive potential, and he could prove to be a great long-term acquisition.

Meanwhile, Nottingham are also interested in Radu Dragusin, who is currently nursing a serious ligament injury. Since he is behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order, Postecoglou could try to lure him away with a more prominent role.

Can Nottingham get a deal done?

All four of them have qualities that could help the Europa League winner to better establish his style of play at Forest. However, it will be interesting to see if the Tricky Trees can strike a deal with Spurs. While signing someone like Ben Davies looks possible, the other three are young players who could have a massive future at the North London club.

Tottenham are to step up contract renewal talks with midfield mainstay Rodrigo Bentancur.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been ever-present in Tottenham’s XI in the initial games under Thomas Frank. The Uruguayan international is all set to have a prominent role in the team going forward, and the new Spurs boss wants his long-term future secured.

According to a report from TBR, the North London club are ready to accelerate contract renewal talks with Bentancur following his sensational start to the new season. With him entering the final year of his deal, Spurs want his future sorted as soon as possible.

After making a name for himself at Juventus, Bentancur joined Tottenham at the start of 2022 in a deal worth £21 million. He has been a consistent performer for them over the years, and the 28-year-old did play an important role in their Europa League triumph last season. He has been labelled as “fantastic”.

Thomas Frank delighted with Rodrigo Bentancur

Thomas Frank, who took charge of the club at the start of the summer, is quite impressed with the Uruguayan international’s recent performances, and he wants to reward him with a new long-term deal. The former Brentford manager considers him a very important part of his plans going forward.

The 28-year-old has formed a reliable partnership with Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr in the centre of the park. He was sensational in their 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and he is going to be key to their chances of pushing for major titles this season.

Keeping Bentancur could be key

Not only is he a key part of Frank’s plans, but the 28-year-old is also an important figure in the dressing room. Securing his future will certainly be a massive boost for them. His presence could help them better nurture young stars like Lucas Bergvall, Pape Sarr and Archie Gray.

Vinai Ventaktesham, who has taken over as their new CEO following Daniel Levy’s departure, has been tasked with sorting out Bentancur’s future. He is looking to ensure the Uruguayan midfielder commits his future to the club. With the transfer window now over, they have stepped up their efforts and want to wrap it up before the end of the year.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart.

The 24-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he is on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the London outfit are keeping tabs on his situation. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in future. They could use a quality midfield controller like him.

Angelo Stiller is a promising talent

His teammates feel he is “one of the best number sixes Germany has”, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to do well in the Premier League. He could develop into a key player for Tottenham. The midfielder has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and Tottenham have the resources to get the deal done. The reported asking price could prove to be a bargain for a player of his potential. He is likely to improve further, and he could easily justify the investment.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting for the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham makes an approach in the coming months.

Spurs need Stiller

They need more cover in the middle of the park, and the 24-year-old will add defensive stability and physicality to the side.

Apart from the defensive qualities, he is excellent with the ball at his feet, and he will add control and composure to the side. He has the tools to develop into a complete midfielder for Tottenham.

Their rivals have the resources to get the deal done as well, and Tottenham must act quickly if they want to win the race. Stiller could improve Spurs instantly, and he will only improve as a player with experience.

Turbulent would probably describe the current times at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, with long-term CEO Daniel Levy having been brutally removed from his post, and the Lewis Family stating that the club was not for sale.

Now Bloomberg says that the club is marching to a different tune, and the first of the changes includes a receivables financing deal with Macquarie Group Ltd, thought to be worth around £90 million.

:Tottenham, which has been losing money after constructing a new stadium, agreed to give the Australian lender income from future broadcasting rights for a lump sum of cash, according to people familiar with the matter. The rights are tied to money due to the club from the Premier League from December 2025 to May 2026, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the details are private”

This is not a unique deal; previously, Nottingham Forest took a loan option with Macquarie, although this was contingent upon a player sale.

What fans are looking at here is a new and hopefully improved playbook, whereby the ownership of the club is no longer in question. The Boy Hotspur understands that one of the key decisions in removing Daniel Levy was his drive to sell all or some equity was based upon his significant share ownership. Placing his own benefit ahead of what might be good for the club and supporters was viewed by the Lewis family as insufferable.

As far as the future is concerned, the club are clearly looking to reposition itself both in terms of stability, and to lose the mockery dished out regularly by bookmakers etc.

Recently, Spurs fell to ninth place in the Deloitte Money League of European sides.

Levy faced years of protests from supporters, who accused him of prioritising profits over ambition (e.g., frugal transfer spending and tough negotiations). His reputation as a shrewd but unpopular negotiator was well-known in football circles.

Micky van de Ven has been an important player for Tottenham since joining the club, and he has established himself as one of the best defenders in the league.

The 24-year-old is on the radar of Spanish outfit Real Madrid, and they are hoping to sign him in future. According to Fichajes, Tottenham could be willing to sanction his departure if an offer of around £69 million is presented.

Can Real Madrid sign Micky van de Ven?

Real Madrid certainly have the finances to pay up, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay that kind of money for the Netherlands international. He could be a solid long-term investment for them, and he will help them tighten up at the back. He has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he has the ability to succeed in La Liga as well. The opportunity to join Real Madrid could be exciting for the player. It would be a major step up in his career.

Spurs should keep Van de Ven

Spurs selling Van de Ven would be a blow for the club. He is one of their best players and they need to keep quality players like him if they want to win major trophies in future. Also, £69 million is quite cheap for a player of his potential in today’s market. Tottenham fans will be disappointed if the north London club sanctions his departure in the coming months. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Luka Vušković during the summer of 2023, and the Croatian defender joined up with his new club earlier this summer.

The player has been sent out on loan to Hamburg so that he can continue his development with regular gametime. He would have struggled for opportunities in the Premier League at this stage of his career, and sitting on the bench at the London club would not have benefited him.

He will look to play more often in Germany and grow as a footballer. The player is highly rated across Europe, and Mladen Petric believes that he could be the next superstar out of Croatia.

Vušković tipped to be a star

“Luka is a pretty hot prospect, one of the top talents in Croatia,” he said via SportWitness.

“He reminds me of the young Josko Gvardiol, who now plays for Manchester City. Vuskovic could become the next superstar in our country.

“I’m curious to see how quickly Luka settles into his role as defensive leader at HSV, leading the team from the back. That could take a while. He’s definitely an asset to my former team. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for him and the team.”

Luka Vušković needed the loan spell

The decision to send him out on loan this summer is certainly a wise one. The 18-year-old was very impressive during pre-season, and there were rumours that he could be integrated into the first team. However, he would not have started ahead of Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven. It makes sense for Spurs to find other avenues to get him to play more often.

The 18-year-old will look to improve as a player and force his way into the Tottenham first team plans in future. Meanwhile, the comments from Petric will certainly excite Tottenham fans going forward.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are interested in signing the Aberdeen central midfielder Cooper Mason.

The 16-year-old is a talent with a bright future, and his performances have attracted the attention of Premier League clubs, as per TEAMtalk. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done in the coming months.

Tottenham eyeing Cooper Mason

Mason is a promising young player with a bright future, and he could develop into an important player for the two clubs. Tottenham have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players, and it seems that they are looking to add to the pool of formidable young talent at the club.

The 16-year-old has shown great energy and impressive passing range with Aberdeen, and he will look to succeed at the highest level in future.

Mason could be excited to join a big club like Tottenham. It would be a huge opportunity for him, and he will look to establish himself as a Premier League player in future. The 16-year-old has the technical attributes to play at the highest level, but he will need time to adapt. It remains to be seen whether Spurs can get the deal done.

Manchester City keen on Mason

Meanwhile, Manchester City are interested in him as well. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have been fighting for major trophies regularly. They have a world-class manager like Pep Guardiola, and Mason will be attracted to the idea of joining them as well.

He needs to join a club where there is a clear pathway for his development. He will need first-team opportunities to continue his development. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can provide him with the necessary assurances. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not benefit him, and he needs to choose his next destination carefully.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson has now revealed that he regrets the decision to leave the club when he did.

The defender joined Hull City in 2014 from Tottenham, but he feels that he should have stayed. The player thought at the time that he might not be a regular starter for the north London club, and he decided to move on.

However, after completing the move, he wanted to return to Tottenham.

Michael Dawson regrets Spurs exit

Dawson revealed in an interview with Hollie’s Hotspurs: “100 per cent. I did pre-season with Poch and he was a great guy, he didn’t say he wanted me to leave.

“I could have stayed, but was I going to play? A lot of things came into the decision to leave.

“I remember driving home from Hull, the day after I signed and remember thinking, ‘I wish I could phone Daniel (Levy) to tell him to take me back’.

“Nothing against Hull, it just wasn’t the right time for me to leave Spurs, but as I said, there were too many things in my mind that swayed me to make that decision.”

Dawson could have been useful for Pochettino

Dawson was an excellent player for Tottenham during his time at the club, and he made over 300 appearances for them. He also helped them when the English League Cup in 2008.

He was an important player under Harry Redknapp, who labelled him as “absolutely fantastic” during his time at the club.

One can only wonder whether he would have been an important player for Tottenham if he had stayed under Mauricio Pochettino. There is no doubt that thought and could have used his leadership skills and experience. Even if he was not a regular starter for them, he would have been a valuable member of the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur are determined to get rid of Yves Bissouma this summer.

The 28-year-old is no longer a key part of their plans, and they do not want to keep him at the club. They have been trying to sell him in recent weeks, but a move has not worked out. According to Football Insider, they are prepared to send him out on loan if they do not get a suitable offer for his permanent departure.

Spurs want Yves Bissouma gone

Tottenham want to get rid of him permanently, but his wages are making it difficult to find a suitor. He is on substantial wages at the north London club.

The player has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Thomas Frank. The newly appointed manager has criticised him for his lateness during training and meetings. Tottenham have signed Joao Palhinha, and the African is no longer a regular starter for them. It would be ideal for him to move on. Tottenham are looking to get his wages off the books as well.

Where will Bissouma end up?

It will be interesting to see if they can secure a loan exit for the player in the next few days. There has been interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The 28-year-old certainly has the quality to improve most teams in those leagues. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

The transfer window in Turkey closes on 12 September, and the one in Saudi Arabia ends two weeks later. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and leaving Tottenham would be ideal for the player as well.

He has demonstrated his ability in the Premier League in the past, but he is not at his best currently. He needs a fresh start to regain his form and confidence.