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Tynan Thompson has made headlines for Tottenham following his form in pre-season.

After the success of Mikey Moore last season, Daniel Levy is determined to invest in Spurs’ academy.

Thompson is one of the more promising young stars. This was on full display during Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers at Hotspur Way (26 July).

The winger’s substitution changed the pre-season game, as he provided an assist which brought Spurs level. But while the youngster seems to have made quite the impression on Thomas Frank, he still has some work to do elsewhere.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Thompson to receive England call-up soon

Thompson had a solid season for Spurs’ Under-18s last season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 28 games.

However, the real test will come when he is promoted to the Under-21s. His success is not only important for his club career, but also for his international one.

After impressing at Tottenham, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes his progression to the Under-21s and an England call-up is closer than ever.

“Thompson’s been unlucky not to be called up by England quite a few times, in that same squad with Luca Williams-Barnet, Junai Byfield and Malachi Hardy,” Wenham said.

“He’s been on the standby list maybe five times over the last year. Therefore, he’s not far from getting a call-up to play for England, and when he does get called up, I don’t imagine him coming out of that squad.

“At youth level, I think he’s a very good, traditional, direct winger with pace and power. He scored a very good goal for the Under-21s away at Leyton Orient as well.

“He also got that assist against Wycombe Wanderers and hugged the line well, kept his position, and his shape.”

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Thompson can succeed at Tottenham

Breaking into the first team and receiving generous minutes is a tough ask for anyone at Tottenham, let alone an academy product.

However, as evidenced by his performances for the Under-18s and his cameo for Frank, Thompson has enough natural talent in his locker to succeed at the club.

But for now, it is about making a statement big enough at academy level to be noticed by the Spurs higher-ups. With Son Heung-min leaving North London and his spot on the left wing up for grabs, the Lilywhites will be hoping for a promising talent to take the reins.

And with a little bit of development and growth in certain areas, Thompson could take ownership of that spot in a few years.

Luka Vuskovic is a player most Tottenham fans would have preferred to see play for them next season.

The star-studded defender made quite the impression during his debut against Reading in pre-season.

The Lilywhites were goalless at the break before he was substituted on after halftime. After minutes on the pitch, he provided a headed assist to Will Lankshear before hitting home a goal of his own.

There has been a growing consensus among Spurs supporters that he could be the real deal, which is why this recent exit development has come as a surprise.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Vuskovic‘s loan must be ‘worthwhile’

Tottenham have been keen to send some of their young players on loan this past week to continue their development plans.

Yang Min-hyeok and Alfie Devine are the latest additions to the list and will be spending next season at Portsmouth and Preston North End, respectively.

However, to the surprise of several fans, Vuskovic is a name Spurs are content to depart with for the summer.

Tottenham senior player loans this summer:

With speculation at an all-time high, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes if Vuskovic does leave, it will need to be a worthwhile move.

“I mean, it’s hard. It depends on what the offer is,” Wenham said

“If he’s going to go to another Premier League team and he’s going to start for them and we’re saying we’re going to start with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven with Kevin Danso as the backup, then that’s fine.

“It has to be a really impressive loan, in my opinion, to make it worthwhile, as well as one where he can play every week, because otherwise, he’s going to have plenty of gametime opportunities with us. We know that Romero and van de Ven will, at some point, get injured and be unavailable.

“So I would have liked to have seen him around with us, and there would have been opportunities to play games with us.”

Vuskovic could enjoy a loan spell

While Tottenham fans seem to be split down the middle when it comes to a potential Vuskovic loan, it could actually do him the world of good.

Other than a handful of pre-season games, he has yet to play in England and could struggle to adapt to the pace of the Premier League.

A loan move would allow him to develop and give him the minutes necessary to hone his talent further. However, for this to work out, he must be loaned to an English club in a competitive league.

But if Spurs meet this criteria, there is little reason as to why Vuskovic will not come back as an improved player in a year.

Yoane Wissa no longer appears to be on his way to Tottenham despite the Lilywhites being linked with the Brentford striker earlier in the summer.

Wissa is coming off the back of an outstanding campaign for Brentford, with the striker netting 19 Premier League goals under Thomas Frank last season.

Despite Wissa previously working under the Danish manager, recent reports suggest the 28-year-old is now pushing to join Newcastle.

Given those reports, Tottenham News has identified three strikers Spurs may look to sign instead.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be a cheap alternative

Given Dominic Solanke’s injury issues last season, Daniel Levy must bolster the number of strikers Frank has at his disposal if he wants to give him the best opportunity of guiding Spurs further up the table.

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While it may not be the most inspiring option, Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free may be a cheap stop-gap option that Levy opts for late on in the window if he cannot bring in an alternative.

Calvert-Lewin left Everton this summer after his contract expired.

However, Levy may back Frank to get the best out of the 28-year-old, who has multiple years of Premier League experience under his belt.

Nicolas Jackson to make the switch between London rivals

Nicolas Jackson, 24, has been linked with a move from Chelsea to Spurs this summer in a transfer that would be extremely controversial within the fanbase.

The Senegalese striker notably bagged a hat-trick against Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side in a 4-1 win for Chelsea, but Jackson could end up in a Tottenham shirt next season.

Spurs are said to have made an approach for Jackson, with Frank seemingly being willing to undertake the challenge of polishing the raw elements of the striker’s game.

Spurs could welcome Aleksandar Mitrovic back to England

When Aleksandar Mitrovic cashed out and made the switch from Fulham to the Saudi Pro League, the Serbians’ Premier League career looked certain to be over.

However, Tottenham could be set to bring the 30-year-old back to England as Frank looks to add more goal scorers to his squad.

The striker scored 14 goals in his final Premier League campaign before making the lucrative move to Al-Hilal, where he has since kept up his impressive scoring form.

If Spurs could secure a loan deal with a bulk of his mammoth wages still being paid by his parent club, Mitrovic could be a solid addition to the Lilywhites squad.

Tottenham will have to get past Real Madrid to sign Como midfielder Nico Paz this summer.

Daniel Levy is keen to add another midfielder to his squad, especially now that James Maddison will be sidelined for most of next season.

Paz has been identified as a viable transfer target this summer. However, Real Madrid look set to make things difficult.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

Tottenham unlikely to bypass Madrid for Paz

According to Gianluca Di Marzio (7 August), Tottenham have seen a bid of £34.7million rejected by Como for Paz.

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The promising youngster transferred to the Italian side from Real Madrid last summer and recorded six goals and nine assists in what was a stand-out season in Serie A.

However, Real Madrid have a buyback clause, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the Spanish giants are unlikely to let Paz slip through their fingers.

“Real Madrid have a buyback of £6.9m this summer and £7.8m next summer,” Wenham said.

“Therefore, there is no way they are going to watch Como pocket £70m and not do anything about it.

“It doesn’t work like that. Real Madrid are in charge of the situation. At the end of the day, even if what was reported was credible, we’ve offered £30m under the asking price.

“It’s a nonstarter. It’s really straightforward. Paz won’t be happening. I think we can rule that one out.”

Tottenham could use Pape Matar Sarr as their 10

While Tottenham are keen on bringing a 10 into the fold, the London club may already have their man at home.

Pape Matar Sarr has featured regularly for Thomas Frank during pre-season and even started as Spurs’ 10 during a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich (7 August).

While that experiment did not amount to much, Sarr has demonstrated in previous games that he could embrace the role with a little fine-tuning. Therefore, Spurs could be heading into the new season with Sarr as their 10 in a matter of days.

Son Heung-min has completed his move away from Tottenham, and there has been a rather odd feel around North London.

While his departure was expected, watching a club legend at another team can take a while to sink in.

Son waved goodbye to Spurs after a decade with the Lilywhites, cementing himself as an all-time great.

Now, as supporters look back at his remarkable stint in North London, Tottenham News looks back at his most memorable quotes.

Son calls Tottenham fans crazy

Son watched his new employer LAFC as they faced Tigres prior to completing his move to the US club.

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After signing for the Lilywhites, it did not take the South Korean long to comment on their supporters.

The 33-year-old joined from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £22milllion in 2015 under Mauricio Pochettino.

“I think Tottenham fans are very football crazy,” Son told Tottenham’s club website in November 2015.

“They love when I fight, or when we fight. It’s unbelievable for me when I come out, all the people stand up and clap for me.”

At the time, nobody could have anticipated the seismic contributions the budding forward would make, and fans flocked to North London to watch him.

Son sympathises with supporters after Arsenal defeat

Tottenham may have just defeated Arsenal in the United States, but Spurs have struggled against their arch-rivals more times than not of late.

Back in January, in a season that was spiralling into nothingness, the South Korea international was hit hard by the loss to the Gunners.

“I feel for the fans, for the club, because this means so much. It’s very painful,” he told the club website (16 January, 2025).

“It’s already past, so I don’t want to talk about regrets, we just have to be ready for the next games, to keep working hard and believe in what we’re doing, and commit to it, get our winning ways and our confidence back.”

Indeed, Son’s bond with the supporters was and remains strong, but not many would have predicted the campaign would end with a trophy.

Furthermore, with Arsenal ending the season empty-handed, the Europa League title was just that bit sweeter.

Player welfare comes to the fore amid love for Rodrigo Bentancur

Players in the Premier League and across the world have voiced their concerns over the amount of playing time.

While many want fewer games to look after themselves, the number of games has increased, particularly for the top sides.

The new Champions League format means two more games in the league phase, while the FIFA Club World Cup prolonged the season for some.

“We are not robots, so I think we just definitely have to look after that and definitely reduce the games and can play a better quality of game. I think this should be the aim,” he told Sky Sports (25 September, 2024).

After the alleged racist remark by teammate Bentancur, Son was full of fondness for the Uruguayan.

He said: “At the moment, because of the FA process, I can’t say much about it. But I love Rodrigo, I love him.”

It is fair to say it has been an eventful time in North London for the 33-year-old, but it ultimately ended on a high.

Although he will be playing in the United States, Spurs fans will keep a close eye on their hero.

James Maddison has had to endure a difficult time at Tottenham over the last few months as his injury record has once again come under scrutiny.

The influential midfielder was ruled out of the Europa League final with a knee problem, and he has suffered yet another issue in the latter stages of Spurs’ pre-season campaign.

Maddison was stretchered off in Tottenham’s game against Newcastle on 3 August, and he was later seen leaving the stadium on crutches after full-time.

The Englishman was only a matter of minutes into his return to action following the injury from May, but he could now be looking at another lengthy period spent on the sidelines.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Tottenham have ‘question mark’ over Maddison after fresh injury

Maddison could now be looking at another lengthy lay-off at Spurs.

The Lilywhites are yet to reveal the true extent of the injury, but it certainly appears to be a major concern, given the reaction that it has received from Thomas Frank.

It has been suggested that the worst case scenario for the 28-year-old could be that his latest injury is an ACL rupture, which would likely leave him sitting on the sidelines for at least the next nine months.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that another prolonged period on the sidelines will leave the N17 outfit with a crucial decision to make on Maddison’s future.

“It puts a question mark over Maddison,” King said.

“He’s been training for two or three months to get himself back, just to be on the pitch for a few minutes and be back to square one again.

“He’s under contract, he’s got to get fit now and then Spurs have got to see whether he’s going to be part of their future or not.

“It certainly appeared to be the same knee, and if it is, he could be another six or eight weeks before he’s back.

“It looked like a fairly simple challenge, but if it has disturbed the ligament, or the ACL, then it’s going to be a long time for him.”

Maddison injury is a huge blow for Frank

Maddison has been a hugely important figure for Spurs over the last few years when he has been able to stay fit.

The former Leicester man is one of the Premier League’s most exciting playmakers, and his likely absence for the opening stages of the season, at least, will be a big blow for Frank.

The new boss will be desperate to get his reign off to the strongest possible start, and the England star would have been a central part of that, even if he was perhaps not ready to start games straight away.

Instead, the Dane now faces the prospect of potentially several months without one of his most high-quality options.

Tottenham’s squad is strong enough to have capable cover already, but there can be no getting around the fact that this is an issue that Frank didn’t need.

Destiny Udogie has emerged as a surprise candidate for a potential departure from Tottenham in the last few weeks.

The Italian has already developed into a top-quality left-back during his time in N17, so speculation surrounding a potential summer exit has come as a shock to many.

Udogie’s long-term future has been up in the air at Spurs recently, and it would be a major blow to Thomas Frank if he were to leave anytime soon.

The Dane’s main focus so far has been on recruiting new faces, and the last thing that he will want is to lose one of his most consistent performers.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Spurs to set £50million Udogie demand after AC Milan scare

Tottenham endured a scare regarding Udogie’s future recently, as AC Milan made a move to try and snatch the 22-year-old away from them.

The Serie A giants made contact with the North Londoners to discuss the availability of their star, but ultimately opted to sign Brighton’s Pervis Estupinian instead.

However, if he continues to develop on his current trajectory, Milan’s advances will surely be the first of many that the Lilywhites have to encounter.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Daniel Levy and Co. should not even entertain the idea of selling Udogie for a fee below £50million.

“I definitely wouldn’t sell him (Udogie),” King said.

“When he’s fit, he’s a big asset to Tottenham. If I were Tottenham, I certainly wouldn’t want to lose a player of that quality.

“He’s certainly one of the better left-backs in the Premier League when he’s fit. If you want somebody of that calibre, he’s going to cost you £50m minimum, given what’s being branded about today for players.

“I wouldn’t entertain the idea of selling him.”

Udogie will be key for Tottenham once again

Udogie’s pre-season for the Lilywhites has been disrupted by an injury, but he should be just as important as ever before when he does return to the fold.

Frank must try and combine the most promising elements of last year’s team with high-quality new additions, and the defender certainly falls into the former bracket.

He has turned in consistently strong performances for Spurs during his two-year stint with the club, and there is a noticeable drop-off on the left side when he isn’t in the team.

Udogie may ultimately miss the opening few games of the Premier League season, but getting him back to full fitness will be crucial to the fortunes of Frank’s charges.

Tottenham are expected to sign a new attacking midfielder before the summer window closes.

The Lilywhites have already spent £55million to bring in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, and were expected to secure the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White, before the Englishman signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

But James Maddison’s injury has renewed focus on the position for transfer chiefs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the England international still waiting to hear the extent of his absence.

Spurs completed their second major signing of the summer last week, with Joao Palhinha arriving on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich.

Jack Grealish could present a perfect opportunity for Tottenham

Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, with several Premier League clubs interested in the midfielder.

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The Englishman was often left out of Pep Guardiola’s team last season, making just 20 appearances in the Premier League.

Grealish remains the Cityzens’ record signing, joining for £100m from Aston Villa in 2021, but the 28-year-old has never been able to recreate the form he showed at his former club.

In the 2020/21 season, the midfielder scored 6 goals and provided 12 assists in the Premier League, but has added just six goals to that tally throughout his next 94 league appearances for City.

Grealish needs a fresh start, and there are several clubs hoping to provide it this summer.

Everton are among them, with David Ornstein (6 August) reporting that the Toffees have opened talks with City over a season-long loan.

The deal is described as complicated, however, with no guarantee that David Moyes’ side will be able to get it over the line.

That could provide the perfect opportunity for Spurs to enter the discussions.

Daniel Levy should make an effort to sign Grealish

Any club looking to sign Grealish this summer is not hoping to sign the player who has spent the past four years intermittently playing on the wing for Guardiola.

They are hoping to sign the dynamic, exciting midfielder who attracted a British-record fee after starring for Villa.

If Thomas Frank could prompt that player to once again emerge out of Grealish, Daniel Levy would be making an extremely wise decision by signing him.

The 28-year-old would provide cover in Maddison’s absence, but could well develop into a first-choice option for the Dane on the wing or indeed, in midfield.

Tynan Thompson is a name Tottenham fans will be hearing a lot more about in the coming weeks.

Thompson is considered one of the more promising talents in the Tottenham academy.

He has shone since making his debut for the Under-18s in April 2024 against Fulham and went on to make 27 more appearances for the side last season.

Now, the electric winger has the opportunity to establish himself at the Lilywhites after impressing manager Thomas Frank.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Thompson could start for the Under-21s next season

If Spurs supporters were unfamiliar with Thompson before, they will surely remember his name after his cameo against Wycombe at Hotspur Way (26 July).

The youngster burst onto the pitch when Tottenham needed a goal and provided an assist to gift Pape Matar Sarr his second goal of the afternoon. While the pre-season friendly ended in a 2-2 draw, Thompson was one of the key takeaways from the game.

While he could challenge a few in the first team, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes his next objective is to start for the Under-21s.

“I think his goal for this season will be to become a starter for the Under-21s,” Wenham said.

“I think we’re seeing that already in the preseason games. He was in the Under-18s last year, and he was one of their best players. I expect him to be one of the best players for the Under-21s this year as well.

“So, he just needs to carry on what he’s doing. He’s doing really well. I know the coaches at Tottenham really like him.”

Thompson could replace Son Heung-min

After almost a decade in North London, Son Heung-min has left Spurs to join LAFC.

There was not a dry eye in the house when he received a guard of honour from his teammates in their pre-season game against Newcastle (3 August). However, the question remains of who will occupy the left wing.

Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert are the likely choices, with the latter gaining traction in the past couple of weeks. However, if they fail to get the job done, Thompson could become a viable option.

Frank calling him up and playing him during pre-season indicates that he is already on the manager’s radar. And his performances during the period did not fail to impress the Dane.

Therefore, Thompson is a name most should not forget anytime soon.

Luka Vuskovic is expected to leave Tottenham this month despite arriving earlier in the window.

Vuskovic has made headlines this summer after his debut in Spurs’ 2-0 win against Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium (16 July) stunned spectators.

The defender was substituted on for the second half and provided a goal and an assist to win the pre-season fixture for Tottenham. However, speculation has still arisen over a potential departure this summer.

And with several exits seen in this month alone, there are fears that Vuskovic will soon follow.

Tottenham open to straight loan for Vuskovic

George Abbott and Josh Donley were the latest young talents to leave Tottenham on loan on Wednesday (6 August). The dynamic duo will see out the next season at Wycombe and Stoke City, respectively.

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This comes after reports surfaced that Spurs have authorised eight players to be loaned out this summer. To the surprise and concern of Tottenham fans, Vuskovic was named on the list.

The Croatian is considered a potential world-class talent among supporters, and most were eager to see him light up the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season. However, the latest news could be enough to placate worries for now.

As reported by Football London (6 August), clubs interested in signing Vuskovic permanently have been told in no uncertain terms that Spurs will only accept a straight loan.

It is clear that the defender has the potential to become one of the best in the Premier League, and the club’s decision reflects that.

Vuskovic could benefit from a Championship loan

Vuskovic could benefit from a loan spell, even if it is the last thing that some fans would have wanted.

While he has shown promise during Spurs’ pre-season friendlies, the Croatian has yet to spend a season in England. As a result, he could struggle to adapt to the pace of the Premier League off the bat.

Hence, a loan move to a Championship club could be the correct decision. He is bound to receive regular minutes and will be able to become accustomed to the pace of English football.

But for this to be worthwhile, a Championship loan should be the only destination for the defender. The gap between the first and second division is small enough for him to be Premier League-ready for the following season.

Meanwhile, a loan abroad would defeat the purpose of preparing for life in England. Therefore, Tottenham must study all loan options carefully before deciding where Vuskovic plays next season.