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£70m ace to sign six-year deal after ‘flirting’ with Tottenham transfer, terms will be done in days

Tottenham made the most of their summer transfer window by adding eight players to their ranks.

The Lilywhites needed to overhaul their squad following the appointment of Thomas Frank, and they were able to do so with some shrewd work in the market throughout the summer.

Mohammed Kudus already looks like an inspired signing for Tottenham, with the former West Ham star showing ample quality in the early stages of his time in N17.

The North Londoners have made an excellent start to the new Premier League season, but they are now set to be left wondering what could have been on one of their failed transfer pursuits.

Savinho set for six-year Manchester City deal after Tottenham links

Spurs were heavily linked with a move for Savinho during the summer transfer window, but they ultimately failed to get a deal over the line for the Manchester City winger.

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The Brazilian made a bright start to his career at the Etihad Stadium last term, but was seemingly heading for the exit as Frank and Co. eyed up a deal.

However, any suggestion of the 21-year-old leaving the Citizens anytime soon is set to be eradicated, with him now set to sign a new six-year contract, according to the Daily Mail.

City are already in discussion with Savinho’s team about a potential deal, and the expectation is that terms will be finalised and agreed within the “coming days.”

Tottenham are understood to have “flirted” with a move for the former Girona wideman over the summer, but were ultimately put off by the asking price of £70million that was quoted to them by their Premier League rivals.

Daniel Levy to blame for more Spurs frustration

Savinho was one of many players that Spurs missed out on over the summer, with the likes of Antoine Semenyo and most notably Eberechi Eze also being heavily linked with a move that ultimately didn’t materialise.

Daniel Levy stepped away from activity at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following the conclusion of the window, but his fingerprints remained all over the Lilywhites’ work in the market.

On the face of it, they had an impressive summer, and there are already strong signs to suggest that they have made some shrewd investments in the likes of Kudus and Joao Palhinha.

However, the trend of Spurs and Levy missing out on their big targets continued, and Savinho was a firm part of that.

He is a huge talent for the future, and his imminent new deal at City is only going to rub salt into the wounds from a Tottenham perspective.

The future ownership of Tottenham Hotspur has been thrown into doubt since Daniel Levy resigned as chairman earlier this month.

Levy was removed after 25 years at Tottenham, sparking a battle for control in North London.

In his time at Tottenham, Levy increased Spurs’ worth to over £4billion but was widely criticised for failing to turn financial success off the field to success on it.

Levy’s exit has led to speculation that Joe Lewis‘ family are preparing for a potential sale of their majority stake in the club.

Tottenham have rejected takeover proposal from American consortium

In a statement on Friday, the ENIC group, the majority shareholders, stated it has ‘received and unequivocally rejected’ an informal expression of interest by a consortium led by former DJ and NASA employee and tech billionaire, Brooklyn Earick.

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Sky Sports reported that a source close to the Lewis family, who possess the controlling stake, said: “This unsolicited and unnecessary interest does nothing to change the family’s resolve and commitment to do whatever it takes to drive success on the pitch.

“The club is not for sale.”

According to The Sun, Earick heads a US consortium wanting to buy Tottenham for £4.5billion.

Thanks to the Lewis family’s response to his bid, Earick’s consortium now has until 5pm on October 24 to announce any intention to buy the third-placed Premier League club.

Thomas Frank not phased by rumours of takeover

Since winning the Europa League, Spurs have wanted to use their victory as a platform.

They have started their league campaign in ideal fashion as Thomas Frank‘s side sit third in the table, and kick-started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory against Villarreal this week.

When asked about his relationship with the Lewis family, Frank said: “I’ve said two or three times before, I’ve had some interactions with the Lewis family. It’s been good.”

While rumours of new riches would be welcome by widespread Spurs fans, they will take comfort that their current manager has a working relationship with their owners and is prioritising their performance on the pitch.

Tottenham will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they face Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.

Thomas Frank’s side have been going swimmingly in the league, with three wins from a possible five.

Spurs advanced in the Carabao Cup in midweek, with Joao Palhinha and Brennan Johnson on target in a convincing 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers.

A home game with the Premier League’s bottom club should yield three points as Frank provides the all-important team news.

Thomas Frank confirms Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke blows

Tottenham’s build-up to Wolves has been overshadowed by news of a potential takeover bid led by Brooklyn Earick.

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However, there is a game on hand in North London, and anything other than a win would be a failure for Frank and his men.

Wolves sit at the bottom of the Premier League table and are without a point in the opening five games of the campaign.

Speaking ahead of the game, Frank addressed the fitness of several of his cohort during his pre-match press conference.

“Latest is that everyone who was available for Doncaster is available again,” he said on 26 September.

“Pape [Matar Sarr] trained today, so that’s positive. Kolo Muani has a dead leg that is just dragging on, so he won’t be available. Dom is not available. It’s just been a little bit tricky [with him]. We’re positive it will be relatively quick.

“It’s still not perfect. When there’s a bit of pain, it’s about getting it right. He wasn’t on the grass today, but he was earlier in the week.“

Solanke has not played since the 2-0 win over Manchester City last month, in which he completed 100 per cent of his passes as a substitute.

Sarr’s possible return would be a boost, meanwhile, as he 0.5 interceptions per game in the Premier League this season has been bettered by only two others.

Richarlison set to start for Tottenham against Wolves

Many expected Kolo Muani to lead the line against Doncaster, but he was deprived of that opportunity through injury.

Indeed, it has been a frustrating start for the France international after the high praise afforded to him by his new head coach.

“Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team,” he said via The Standard on 2 September.

“He is a good age, in the prime of his career, has good qualities that will suit both us and the Premier League, and gives us a different option in the final third, being able to play out wide and through the middle.”

In Kolo Muani and Solanke’s absence, Richarlison will surely continue to play up top, given his tremendous start to the campaign.

Frank, therefore, knows what he has to do, and that is to retain some faith.

Tottenham have faced wide speculation about their future ownership since Daniel Levy exited the club.

Spurs are reportedly worth over £4 billion, and have since attracted interest from potential buyers.

Levy was removed at Tottenham and that has left question marks in the boardroom, but the majority shareholders, ENIC, have reportedly rejected two expressions of interest for its stake Tottenham.

Interest has also arisen from a US consortium, headed by ex-NASA employee and ex-DJ, Brooklyn Earick.

Who is Brooklyn Earick?

Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Earick first made his name as a DJ at Sundance Music Festival, and from this secured a deal with Warner Records.

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He eventually shifted from DJing and moved to San Francisco, where he secured an internship at NASA Ames as an electrical engineer in the small spacecraft division.

Earick founded Redacted RnD, a company that focuses on technology, sports, media and entertainment, and came close to acquiring Formula E team, Maserati MSG.

The Sun reported Earick is heading a 12-man consortium that is interested in purchasing the controlling stake in Tottenham Hotspur.

What could this mean for Spurs?

After Earick’s takeover of Maserti MSG collapsed, he may approach this situation with more care.

The American brings the ability to boost commercial opportunities that Spurs missed out on during the Levy Era.

Even though Spurs were able to make exciting additions to their squad in the summer through Xavi Simons and Mohamed Kudus, they were still outspent by their competitors.

Earick’s consortium could usher in a new dawn for Spurs and transform them into a global powerhouse with the ability to attract the world’s best.

Tottenham could become one of the richest football clubs in the world after recent developments.

After Daniel Levy left his role as Spurs executive chairman, many believed that a takeover would soon follow.

Now, it seems that could happen after reports that Brooklyn Earick is leading a potential £4.5billion Tottenham takeover.

Given the substantial reported figure, the Lilywhites could be about to rub shoulders with Europe’s elite.

Tottenham would become third-richest club in world football

While ENIC publicly stated that Spurs are not for sale, that stance could soon change if they receive a mammoth bid.

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The Lilywhites are already among the world’s wealthiest clubs, sitting above Chelsea in ninth position, according to Forbes’ 2025 list, accurate as of July.

However, a £4.5bn takeover would propel them up the rankings to become the second-richest team in the Premier League.

La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have topped the list for the last four years, with their value increasing by 2 per cent from the previous year.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have since been buoyed by their return to the Champions League, which should improve their standing when the next set of figures is released.

Brooklyn Earick’s potential Spurs takeover explained

Nasser Al-Khelaifi reportedly made inquiries into the Tottenham ownership, but those links have since gone quiet.

Now, it appears that Earick is to lead a U.S.-based consortium with a £4.5bn takeover bid, which includes £3.3bn to buy out the entire club from ENIC and the Lewis family.

Intriguingly, the remaining £1.2bn would be set aside for a player budget, making up wages, fees and agent payments.

Earick is a tech entrepreneur and investor with a background in digital media, blockchain, and marketing, but seemingly has a desire to enter the business side of sport.

If his proposed takeover bid is successful, then it appears that Earick has significant plans to take Tottenham to the top.

Tottenham have enjoyed a very positive start to life under Thomas Frank, seamlessly transitioning to the Dane’s style of play.

Spurs sit third in the Premier League with 10 points from the opening five fixtures and Frank’s side will be confident in adding three more as they host bottom-of-the-table Wolves this weekend.

Last time out in the Premier League, Spurs had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point on the road at Brighton.

Tottenham beat Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the EFL Cup in midweek, though, to leave Spurs in good spirits ahead of Saturday’s home clash with Wolves.

Spurs qualified for the Champions League via their excellent Europa League triumph, but many expect them to be challenging back towards the top end of the league table this time around following their promising start.

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Merson makes Tottenham Champions League prediction

Tottenham ended last season in a hugely disappointing 17th place under Ange Postecoglou with the domestic campaign all but forgotten about while Thursday night European action took centre stage.

This season, however, Paul Merson is backing the Lilywhites to soar up the table under the new coaching regime.

Sky Sports pundit Merson wrote for Sportskeeda: “I would say a top-five finish would be great for Tottenham this season. They are truly capable of achieving it too.

“Liverpool and Arsenal can take care of themselves, so there are three more spots left. I won’t put Manchester United in that race, Aston Villa won’t be able to catch up unless they really get going.”

Despite both enduring a difficult time of it last year, Manchester United have fallen below Spurs in Merson’s opinion as the competition ramps up for those all-important Champions League spots.

Vicario saving Spurs

Thomas Frank has seamlessly made the step up from Brentford to Tottenham and has had his side playing his way from the off.

This change in style has been centred around protecting Guglielmo Vicario’s goal as the Italian shot-stopper has kept three clean sheets in the league so far.

However, he is doing more than his fair share in keeping the opposition out, despite Vicario’s blunder in Tottenham’s draw with Brighton last weekend.

Vicario’s Volume

Frank has tightened up Spurs’ defence in comparison to what it was like last season but Vicario’s stunning performances shouldn’t go unnoticed and a slight drop off may see Spurs start to leak a few more goals.

Wolves at home presents a solid opportunity to get back to winning ways in the league despite the Black Country side’s win over Everton in the EFL Cup in midweek.

Frank and his forward line should see this as an opportunity to get among the goals, with Xavi Simons taking some criticism last time out against Brighton.

Tottenham have traditionally had no qualms giving opportunities to youth prospects.

Tottenham have always been known as a club who are willing to provide a platform for academy graduates, with Harry Kane of course among the most noticeable.

Indeed, last season’s Europa League triumph included a 3-0 victory over Elfsborg, which included three scorers who came through the youth ranks, including Mikey Moore, who is now on loan at Rangers..

Luca Williams-Barnett poised to pen Tottenham deal

Luca Williams-Barnett made his Tottenham debut off the bench as Spurs defeated Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the Carabao Cup this week.

Football London writer Alasdair Gold, in information shared by the Spurs Express on X, has now reported that the 16-year-old has agreed his first professional contract with Tottenham.

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The versatile midfielder is set to pen the terms on Wednesday 1 October, his 17th birthday, according to the report.

The 16-year-old shone for Spurs’ Under-18’s last season, netting 32 goals and assists in just 24 games, also winning goal of the season.

Having made his debut off the bench against Doncaster, Tottenham fans will hope they get to see Williams-Barnett in more first-team action at some point this season.

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Spurs can continue to use youth blueprint

Tottenham’s academy has been strong over the last few seasons and the U18s have started this season strong, sitting in seventh after five games, a run that saw them defeat London rivals West Ham 5-0.

Williams-Barnett is an attacking threat, known for his versatility in the front four and his ability to use both feet, something that has left him as one of England’s best young prospects.

But it is not just from within where Spurs have been promoting. They have been extremely proactive in trying to scour the market for the best young talents.

As such, the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Luka Vuskovic have all joined over the past 18 months and it is a blueprint that can reap big rewards moving forward.

Tottenham supporters have been dreaming about the return of Harry Kane, but that could soon become a reality.

The Lilywhites sold Kane to Bayern Munich for a fee in the region of £87million in 2023, where he has gone on to lift his desired trophy.

However, there have since been murmurings that Kane could soon return to the Premier League, with a Spurs homecoming mooted.

Now, the wheels have been set in motion for a headline move after recent developments in N17.

Tottenham can sign Harry Kane after record takeover developments

If he chooses to leave Bayern, then it is understood that Spurs have a priority option on Kane.

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The England international has entered his third season with the Bavaria club, but reports suggest that he is hellbent on breaking the Premier League goalscoring record held by Alan Shearer.

Indeed, it appears that Kane will return to break that record sooner rather than later after the latest takeover news.

That is because a U.S. consortium is reportedly launching a bid to buy Tottenham, and it is said to be worth £4.5billion.

Furthermore, the most eye-catching detail of that potential takeover bid is that £1.2bn will be set aside for what is described as player budget, including wages, fees and agent payments.

This means that the Lilywhites would be able to spend more than the likes of Arsenal and Man City, but most importantly, could lure a club legend back home.

All signs point towards Harry Kane back at Spurs

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham recently told Tottenham News that he would trade any Spurs player to have Kane back in N17.

However, the latest takeover revelations would mean that the North London club need not do so and can instead add to their already strong squad.

At 32 years of age, the striker’s value would have decreased from when the Lilywhites sold him, making him even more attainable.

Indeed, Kane’s release clause at Bayern Munich is set to decrease from £67 to £56m next summer, according to talkSPORT on 25 September.

Having lifted the Bundesliga title last season, his eyes will be fixed on achieving his ultimate goal, becoming the record Premier League goalscorer.

If he wants to achieve that, then he must move with haste, and with Tottenham poised to become a financial juggernaut, the money is there to make it possible.

The next few months are going to be critical to Spurs’ future and can pave the way for the return of the King.

Thomas Frank has not been at Tottenham long, but he is already drawing plaudits from several quarters.

The Lilywhites are making positive progress in the Premier League, with defeat to Bournemouth the only significant blemish.

Furthermore, Spurs knocked Doncaster Rovers out of the Carabao Cup, meaning that they have a 100 per cent record in cup competitions.

While many were gutted by Ange Postecoglou’s departure, they are being won over by the dynamic Frank.

This story includes exclusive comment from former Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.

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Thomas Frank praised for instant Tottenham impact

Despite Spurs’ Premier League struggles last season, Postecoglou won over the hearts of the Lilywhites faithful.

Not only did he promise and deliver a trophy, but his personality and admiration for the North London club were there for all to see.

While it is never a simple task to turn around an adoring fanbase, Frank has done just that after his strong start to the campaign.

Now, former Brentford manager Allen – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on the Dane’s start.

“I think they look very, very good,” Allen said.

“They’ve got strength in depth now. There are people on the bench who can come on and change games. They look much stronger. They’re better at set-plays. I think they’ve been working on those.

“So, no, I think they’re in a good position. They’re looking much stronger, much more disciplined, much harder to beat. And Thomas has done a good job in the short space of time that he’s been there.”

What must Thomas Frank now fix at Spurs?

While Frank can understandably be hailed for his Tottenham impact, there are still areas that he can improve.

In terms of the style of play, changes have been positive, but the Lilywhites have been unable to sustain the constant pressing from the first few games of the season.

The North London outfit have been more defensively sound, despite conceding two goals against Brighton, but could pose a greater attacking threat.

In terms of personnel, the former Brentford boss must keep an eye on the form of Guglielmo Vicario, who is emerging as a potential weak link.

Then there is the problem of Mathys Tel, although at 20 years of age, he can be considered a long-term project.

Frank deserves all the credit that comes his way, but he will know more than others that the job is nowhere near done.

How many millions Tottenham have lost out on from lack of stadium naming rights deal

Tottenham opened their state-of-the-art stadium in April 2019, but have yet to secure a naming rights deal.

Since then, Spurs have lifted the Europa League title, Daniel Levy has departed and music’s icons have graced the North London stage.

However, with no deal in place, the Lilywhites have been missing out on a substantial stream of income.

Here, Tottenham News analyses exactly how much money the Premier League club has lost since their stadium opened.

Tottenham have missed out on around £90m without naming rights deal

Spurs may have secured a £90million media rights deal, but they have lost around the same figure because of their stubbornness with their 62,850-capacity facility.

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In February, Football Insider reported that the North London outfit had missed out on approximately £75m of extra revenue after turning down naming rights offers for their stadium.

It is understood that Tottenham have been holding out for £25m a year, with Levy turning down offers between £10-15m a year.

When using the rejected figures as a starting point, that means that the Lilywhites have now missed out on up to £90m in potential revenue.

However, when calculating based on their desired figure of £25m a year, it works out to be around £150m lost over six years.

What is the state of play with a Spurs naming rights deal?

Nike and DHL have been linked with Tottenham in terms of a naming rights deal, but neither has come to fruition.

Since then, the Premier League club are in a stronger financial position now that they are a Champions League side.

That is because competing in Europe’s premier competition increases exposure, which in turn increases value for a naming partner.

It is believed that the North London side are seeking a 10-15-year deal, meaning that they could land between £250-375m if they secure the deal they desire.

There were reports over the summer that Spurs were close to finalising a naming rights deal with a Saudi entity, meaning that news could be on the horizon.

However, the longer the wait goes on, the more synonymous the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium name becomes among supporters.