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Tottenham could look to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo to strengthen their squad this summer.

Daniel Levy will be looking to dig straight back into the window after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White.

With the return of the Premier League only a few weeks away, the Tottenham Chairman will want to give Thomas Frank the best possible chance of succeeding moving forward.

As a result, signing Kalimuendo could be the perfect opportunity to get the ball rolling once again.

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

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Tottenham unlikely to land Kalimuendo this summer

Kalimuendo, who is under contract with Rennes until 2027, has been linked with Tottenham.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t see this move materialising.

“I don’t think Tottenham are going to sign another striker during this window,” Wenham said.

“But I think if we do add someone, it’ll be someone with the ability to play off the wing as well as up front. With the permanent signings of Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel, Will Lankshear grabbing the first goal of the Thomas Frank era, and Jamie Donley’s involvement, I just don’t see the space for another striker at the moment.

“I think we’re quite well stocked in those positions, and I expect departures before any more players come in. Therefore, I’d ruled that one out. I presume this story has just been put out there to drive up interest in Kalimuendo.”

Richarlison could remain at Tottenham

With each passing hour, it becomes more difficult to imagine Richarlison leaving Hotspur Way this summer.

The Brazilian has travelled with the squad for the pre-season tour and could put up performances which convince Frank of his importance.

Now that it seems that Spurs will likely not be pursuing a move for a striker, Richarlison could have slithered out of a departure for now. While his recent injury record is a concern, his passion has redeemed him in the eyes of many Tottenham fans.

As a result, his continuation at the club could be welcomed by supporters in the coming days.

Yves Bissouma could be moved on from Tottenham in the coming weeks after three years in North London.

The midfielder has struggled to find consistency since his move from Brighton and has failed to live up to his expectations.

Bissouma, who only has a year remaining on his contract, having failed to impress Thomas Frank during the preseason, the Lilywhites could look to cash in on him.

The Mali international has attracted interest from Juventus this summer, and could see his Spurs exit sealed in the coming weeks after the latest developments.

Palhinha arrival could spark Bissouma exit amid Frank preference

Joao Palhinha’s arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium now looks imminent.

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The Lilywhites are in need of a holding midfielder, with both Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur struggling to operate in that role.

The print edition of The Sun (page 52, 1 Aug) claims that Palhinha’s arrival could spell the end for Bissouma’s time in North London.

Frank prefers to play with two more deeper lying midfielders, and having preferred the combination of Lucas Bergvall and Bentancur against Arsenal, a new addition can only be bad for Bissouma’s Spurs future.

Palhinha is set to arrive on loan from Bayern Munich, and Tottenham are expected to cover his salary.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also revealed on X (31 July) that there is a £30million option to buy included in the deal.

The buy option will cast more doubt on Bissouma’s situation, and the Mali international should look elsewhere before facing the potential of being forced out of North London.

Palhinha is a much needed boost to Tottenham’s window

Spurs looked like they were on course to turn their approach to transfers around during a 24-hour period in which they signed Mohammed Kudus and triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause.

However, legal issues with Gibbs-White’s deal meant it didn’t go through and the Lilywhites were back at square one again.

Frank is still short of a holding midfielder, which Palhinha would help solve, and the Portugal international will give Daniel Levy hope that he can kickstart Spurs’ transfer window again.

Thomas Frank might need to shed some extra weight now that Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with Tottenham.

Tottenham have a squad that is almost overflowing with talent in certain areas. This is a positive and a negative for Frank, who will need to make some big decisions in the coming weeks.

The past couple of preseason games have indicated the vision Frank has for the Lilywhites. One that attacks and defends as a unit, which was demonstrated during Spurs’ 1-0 victory against Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday (31 July).

But with Kolo Muani now linked with Spurs, the important choices are far from over at Hotspur Way.

Mathys Tel to be axed for Kolo Muani

As reported by Santi Aouna via X (31 July), Tottenham want to sign Kolo Muani, with talks underway for the French international.

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Negotiations between Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have stalled for now, which has given Spurs the perfect opportunity to enter through the back door. Thus, if the striker does land at Hotspur Way, one player will need to make way, and Mathys Tel seems to be the likeliest option.

Richarlison has one foot out of the door already, while Dominic Solanke and Kolo Muani can co-exist on the pitch together.

Meanwhile, Kolo Muani and Tel have similar profiles. Tel can play as a centre-forward and is comfortable on the flanks, while his fellow Frenchman has also had stints in both positions. This makes him more likely to be axed to make way for Kolo Muani either as a rotational option or in the starting lineup.

This would hardly be the desired outcome for the club, given that Tel was signed on a permanent contract from Bayern Munich earlier this summer. But as the more established player, Kolo Muani offers a market opportunity too good to pass up on.

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Tel could be loaned out

If Kolo Muani lands at Hotspur Way, it will become increasingly difficult for Tel to get minutes under Frank.

The potential departure of Son Heung-min on the surface seems to aid the issue, one less person that the young talent will need to compete against. However, as Wilson Odobert demonstrated against Arsenal, he is just as lethal on the left as he his on the right wing.

With Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus comfortable on the right, Odobert could even start for Spurs on the left wing. This leaves Tel in a tough situation, which could see him be loaned out midway through the season to continue his development.

Therefore, this will be one to watch as the forthcoming season progresses.

Tottenham are striving to spend substantial funds ahead of the new Premier League season.

While Daniel Levy has been criticised for his lack of investment, he has taken a different path this summer.

Spurs landed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55million, but are looking to add even more quality to Thomas Frank’s side.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White did not bear fruit, but ambition was shown to trigger his £60million release clause.

Off the pitch, the North London club are also making ground after recent news involving Man United.

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This story includes exclusive opinion from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.

Tottenham to generate funds with Atlius8 agency

Levy has hired the Altius8 agency, which was founded by former Man United employees who left Old Trafford after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has provided insight into the deal.

“There’s a fascinating subplot to this when you look at those two clubs and look at the season that they both had, and then that Europa League shootout final for the Champions League, with Spurs obviously winning that one,” he said.

“Clubs are always trying to take advantage of other clubs’ struggles, but I think that again, with Spurs and what happened with them last season.

“If you’re going to sign an agency to support with generating bigger commercial deals, there’s firmly a Champions League factor within that because that is absolutely where the money is at the highest level of European football, and that is the competition.

“So if you’re going to make a move to hire that sort of agency to support you with driving commercial deals, you’re looking at part of that subplot.

“Well, we’re in the biggest competition in Europe now, so we’ve got to leverage that. We’ve got to extract every little bit of value that you can out of it.

“That’d be what’s in the back of this in terms of the way it’s come about and where Spurs are going to be next season to drive some of that further.”

Levy still has deals to do for Spurs in transfer window

While the business so far has been encouraging, Tottenham will want more names in before the transfer deadline.

Although the North London club have time, the Premier League season is just a couple of weeks away.

If Spurs want to make progress on last season, then more deals are necessary for Levy to elevate his status.

Dominic Solanke has been absent from Tottenham’s preseason due to injury worries.

The striker has missed much of Thomas Frank’s first preseason in charge as a precaution due to a minor ankle injury.

Solanke’s first season in Tottenham colours didn’t go to plan for the former England international, with a lack of form and injuries holding him back.

Given Frank’s push to sign new attackers to bolster Spurs’ forward line, Solanke could find his playing time limited next campaign.

Randal Kolo Muani could take Solanke’s place

Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani.

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Should the striker sign for Frank’s side, Solanke could find his gametime limited in the famous white shirt.

Spurs are looking to hijack the deal for Kolo Muani.

Both Juventus and the forward are keen for a reunion in Turin after his successful loan spell. However, negotiations have stalled between PSG and the Old Lady, and given Juventus’ uncertain financial situation, the Lilywhites are reportedly looking to hijack the deal, with talks now underway.

The move would give Frank a major decision to make up front, with Richarlison or Solanke surely bound to be moved on should they complete the signing.

Solanke and Kolo Muani could play up front together

Spurs are clearly keen to explore their attacking options this summer after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White.

However, there have been very few rumours linking Solanke with a move away. Therefore, Frank could choose to play the pair together.

Solanke’s physical dominance, as well as Kolo Muani’s red-hot pace, could be the perfect recipe for Frank to replicate what he managed to do at Brentford with Bryan Mbuemo and Ivan Toney.

‘I expect no issues with Zabaryni’s Tottenham medical’ if deal progresses – Doctor

Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi ahead of Ligue 1 side PSG.

The 22-year-old centre-back was ever-present for the Cherries last season, impressing under manager Andoni Iraola.

He missed only two league games for Bournemouth, which were due to a suspension and not injury issues.

This article includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist.

Zabarnyi lauded for perfect injury record ahead of potential transfer

The Ukraine international is not expected to face any issues clearing his medical this summer, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.

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Tottenham want to sign Zabarnyi ahead of Champions League winners PSG and are willing to pay the £60million the Cherries are demanding. (RMC Sport, 30 July)

Dr Brar told Tottenham News: “He missed just two games last season and that was due to a suspension, so he had a perfect injury record.

“That’s a good look for any club looking to sign him.

“He’s also got adequate Premier League experience under his belt and at 22, will only get better.

“I expect no issues with his medical.”

Tottenham may only sign Zabarnyi if Cristian Romero leaves

Zabarnyi is a strong long-term replacement for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero due to his Premier League-proven attributes.

His physicality, aerial dominance and ball-playing skills align with Thomas Frank’s demands, making him a seamless fit for Spurs’ aggressive defensive style.

Zabarnyi’s near-perfect attendance in Bournemouth’s ninth-place 2024/25 campaign and his partnership with Dean Huijsen highlight his reliability and potential to develop into a top-class defender.

However, with Romero’s future now stabilised after Atletico Madrid’s interest cooled, Spurs are unlikely to pay Bournemouth’s £60million valuation for a backup.

Spurs already have Micky van de Ven being a regular starter and the Cherries defender is unlikely to be fine with playing second fiddle.

Spending such a sum on a reserve defender doesn’t align with Daniel Levy’s prudent transfer strategy, especially with Zabarnyi reportedly favouring a move to PSG.

How much Palhinha deal could cost as Tottenham in talks with Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer.

With news of Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new deal at Nottingham Forest, Tottenham can now turn their attention to other targets.

Spurs had been linked with a move for Palhinha earlier in the summer, though the noise quietened down.

However, Thomas Frank’s side now look to be returning to Bayern Munich with a potential loan move pending for the Portuguese international.

Tottenham will potentially pay all of Palhinha’s weekly wage

There is still expected to be some outgoings at Tottenham this summer, with Juventus showing an interest in signing Yves Bissouma. This could open the door for Palhinha to sign for Spurs.

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The midfielder has shown that he can perform in England after his time with Fulham; however, his move to Munich hasn’t worked out.

With Palhinha now unwanted in Bavaria, Spurs are in talks over a potential loan deal [The Athletic].

According to Capology, Palhinha earns £8.65million a year at Bayern Munich.

Should Tottenham sign the 30-year-old on loan, the Lilywhites would likely have to cover all of his base salary, which means any deal would cost at least £8.65m, plus a potential loan fee.

Munich had been looking for a transfer fee of £21m for Palhinha, but with a lack of suitors, it is looking more likely that the midfielder will head out on loan.

The German giants paid over double the £21m asking price for the Portuguese star to bring him in last summer, but are clearly willing to take a loss on Palhinha in a bid to get him off their books.

Palhinha to disrupt Tottenham’s midfield

Last season, the Spurs midfield grew too comfortable.

The North London outfit struggled in the Premier League due to several fitness issues and should go into the 2025/26 campaign with better squad depth.

Their lack of competition last season led the likes of Bissouma to take his place in midfield for granted, and whether he leaves or not in the coming weeks, he must improve.

Bissouma has failed to live up to expectations and perform consistently in N17, and replacing him with Palhinha seems like a no-brainer.

Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 on Thursday, and there was plenty to be happy about for the Lilywhites.

A long-range effort from Pape Matar Sarr handed Spurs the victory over their bitter rivals in Hong Kong (31 July), in the first-ever overseas North London derby.

Thomas Frank got one over Mikel Arteta as his side looked threatening, while also remaining defensively resolute.

Tottenham’s victory came with some fine moments, and fans will be particularly pleased with defender Pedro Porro, as footage of a clash with Arteta emerged.

Porro clashes with Arteta in Spurs win

Arteta is not exactly a popular figure among the Spurs faithful, and Porro would have further endeared himself to the fanbase in one moment of aggression with his fellow Spaniard.

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As Porro lined up to take a throw-in, Arteta came out of his technical area and claimed that the defender should be further back.

The right-back was clearly unhappy that the manager was out of his box, and Porro gave Arteta a little shove to put him back in his technical area, which the Arsenal manager was clearly unhappy about, but this left Spurs fans delighted.

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Porro impresses in Tottenham win

Porro has been an inconsistent performer in his time at Tottenham, but he was impressive defensively as Tottenham beat Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli struggled to get into the game as a result of Porro’s strong one-on-one defending in Hong Kong, and fans will hope that this sparks a revival in form for the Spaniard.

The defender was humiliated in the last league defeat to Arsenal in January as Tottenham lost at the Emirates, but he bounced back well against the Gunners to put in a solid performance.

Porro looks set to compete with Djed Spence for a starting spot at right-back, and if he can continue to impress, he will likely start the Premier League season.

The 25-year-old is typically an attacking wing-back, and adjusting to a back four has not been easy, but his performance against the Gunners showed that he is capable of locking down a winger to keep a clean sheet when necessary.

Tottenham are prepared to do what it takes to bring Randal Kolo Muani to Hotspur Way this summer.

The North London club will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final next month after winning the Europa League.

After winning his first confrontation against Arsenal as Tottenham manager in a 1-0 pre-season victory in Hong Kong on Thursday (31 July), Thomas Frank will be feeling confident.

However, he could now be handed an unexpected boost from the competition itself as Spurs get ready to pounce.

Tottenham want to sign Kolo Muani this summer

Tottenham have been keen to get Richarlison off their hands this summer, and Kolo Muani could offer a suitable alternative.

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As reported by Santi Aouna via X on Thursday (31 July), Tottenham want to sign Kolo Muani, and talks are now underway.

The Frenchman is keen on returning to Juventus after a successful loan spell with the Italian club. However, it is understood that there is no agreement yet with the Old Lady, while club-to-club negotiations with PSG have stalled for weeks.

This creates the perfect opportunity for Tottenham to swoop in and hijack the deal this summer. After missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this month, Daniel Levy will not be prepared to let another star slip from his grasp.

Kolo Muani would be perfect for Tottenham

While the French forward has struggled to break away from his miss in the 2022 World Cup final, there is still an impressive player just waiting to break free.

Indeed, he netted 8 times in 16 appearances in Serie A last season and could run riot in the Premier League. At first, this seems wide off the mark given the competition in the league.

However, it is this very competition which increases the striker’s chances of performing well in England. The Premier League is home to some of the best teams and players in the world, which makes the games more open.

Whether home or away, teams in the league play to win. As a result, while there is more quality in the league, there are also more chances to score and space to run into. Kolo Muani is at his best when given space to carry the ball, which boosts his chances of succeeding in North London.

Therefore, if done right, he could be an incredible addition at Tottenham.

Cristian Romero is set to become a huge staple in North London as Tottenham’s likely masterplan is outlined.

The Argentine was close to a departure from Hotspur Way, with Atletico Madrid among the interested clubs.

However, the Spanish side’s interest has since cooled after it was revealed that the defender is likely to remain at Tottenham this summer.

As a result, the London club are keen to tie him down for good with a new contract supposedly in the works.

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

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Romero set to be offered new Tottenham contract

According to the print edition of Mundo Deportivo (20 July, pg. 17), Tottenham have already seen one offer rejected by Romero. However, they are now believed to be preparing another proposal for a new contract.

With the Spurs captaincy seemingly up for grabs this summer, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Tottenham has conducted a masterplan to see the deal signed.

“I think it’s the perfect decision,” Wenham said.

“Moving forward for the club, I think if you give Romero the armband. When you now look Atletico Madrid signed David Hancko yesterday, they’re still pushing for Renato Veiga from Chelsea. I think that link to Atletico is finished now and done.

“So we can safely assume that Romero will be at Tottenham this year. That was step one, keeping the player at the club. Step two, if you ask me, is giving him the captain’s armband. Three is extending the contract of his close friend and best friend at the club, Rodrigo Bentancur. Step four is getting Romero to extend his contract.

“I think those other conditions make it a perfect scenario and a set of dominoes that fall that allows Romero to extend his contract to Tottenham, become probably the highest-paid player at the club and gives us a real basis to move forward on. But I would name Romero as the permanent captain.”

Romero would make an excellent captain

Romero’s Man of the Match performance during the UEFA Europa League final demonstrated that he is captain material.

The defender was a force at the back. He put his heart on the line to ensure Tottenham brought back silverware to Hotspur Way.

With Son Heung-min set to leave North London this summer, Romero is the natural person to take over the mantle. His commanding presence and ability to see the entire pitch put him in good stead to lead the Lilywhites for years to come.