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Mathys Tel to regain Thomas Frank trust at Tottenham amid recent developments

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been called into question after he was left out of their squad for the Champions League.

Thomas Frank was limited to a 22-man unit for the league phase of Europe’s premier club competition due to registration criteria, and that meant that a group of first-team players had to miss out.

Tel was among those omitted by Tottenham, with Yves Bissouma and Radu Dragusin also among the notable absentees.

That has understandably placed scrutiny on the youngster’s position in N17, but he may now already be well on his way to regaining the boss’ trust with his latest actions.

Mathys Tel displays excellent attitude after Tottenham snub

Tel has only been a permanent Tottenham player for a few months, and Frank’s decision will certainly have hurt him in the last few days.

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However, the way that he has approached the snub over Champions League selection has been admirable, especially for a player who is still making his way in the game.

Tel recently spoke of his desire to knuckle down and do his best “to be able to play,” which certainly suggests that he is happy to stay with the Lilywhites and fight for his place in the team in other competitions.

He has since backed up those comments with an impressive performance while on international duty.

The forward netted a brace in France U21s’ 3-0 victory over Serbia in a friendly on Monday night, as he provided further evidence that he will continue going about his business despite the recent disappointment.

At the end of a summer that has been largely dominated by discussions surrounding player power elsewhere in the Premier League, Tel’s approach has certainly been a welcome and refreshing stance so far.

Mathys Tel approach will be viewed kindly by Thomas Frank

Tel has found himself out of favour with Frank so far this season, having played a total of just 19 minutes from the opening three Premier League games.

However, his stance in the aftermath of his Champions League omission will surely send all the right messages to the boss.

The fact that he is prepared to work hard and prove himself is a hugely positive outlook from the starlet, and that type of attitude could easily see him handed more opportunities by Frank domestically.

Tottenham have plenty of depth in the final third now, but if Tel can continue to send the right signals to the manager, then there could yet be a way back for him in North London.

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could return to Premier League management in the very near future.

Postecoglou guided Spurs to the Europa League trophy last season, yet was sacked after two years in charge following Spurs’ horrific performance in the Premier League.

Despite bringing long-awaited silverware to the club, Postecoglou’s dismissal in June was not seen as a shock to Spurs fans after suffering 22 defeats in the Premier League last season.

Now, he could be competing with Spurs following shocking news at another Premier League club.

Ange Postecoglou front-runner to become Nottingham Forest manager

Former Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Nottingham Forest overnight following months of rumours that he had fallen out with the ownership.

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Owner Evangelos Marinakis is said to want a manager who plays more attractive football, with Postecoglou the favourite to join Nottingham Forest, as reported by The Telegraph.

Undoubtedly, this has raised loads of talk on X, with Forest fans strongly against the appointment of Postecoglou.

With the reception of Nuno’s departure and links to Postecoglou being met negatively by fans, the former Spurs boss will need to get off to a great start if he becomes the new Forest manager.

Ange Postecoglou’s style of play a big change for Nottingham Forest

Nuno had gained many plaudits whilst in Nottingham, taking Forest from 17th to seventh in just one season.

His pragmatism made Forest such a tricky team to beat, as they occupied a place in the top four for much of the season.

Stylistically, Postecoglou is the complete opposite of what Forest fans have experienced over the last 21 months, and his reputation for not being tactically flexible is a huge red flag for them.

Postecoglou was under heavy pressure at Tottenham throughout his second season, and he will need to get Forest fans on board with the project as soon as he arrives; otherwise, life in Nottingham could prove challenging for the Australian.

Ange Postecoglou is on the verge of a Premier League return following his dismissal by Tottenham in June.

The Australian delivered the Lilywhites’ first trophy in 17 years, but that feat was unable to outweigh a strikingly poor Premier League campaign in the eyes of the hierarchy in N17.

Tottenham sacked Postecoglou just weeks after the Europa League triumph in Bilbao, and he has since been linked with several jobs throughout the summer.

However, the 60-year-old’s return to English football is now imminent, as he is set to take the reins at Nottingham Forest.

Ange Postecoglou will be joined by former Tottenham staff at Nottingham Forest

Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou was a controversial one, and he will now step into the dugout against them later this season, as he is hours away from being named as Forest’s new boss.

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His first assignment in the dugout for the Reds will be Saturday’s trip to face Arsenal, while he will have to wait until 13 December before he gets to send his new team into battle against his former employers.

With Postecoglou’s return to English football seemingly now all but agreed, attention will turn towards the coaching team that he will assemble at the City Ground, and he appears to be lining up several swift reunions.

That coaching unit will look very familiar to Spurs fans, with the former Celtic boss set to be joined by several members of the backroom team who he worked with during his time in N17, according to David Ornstein via his X account.

Nick Montgomery and Mile Jedinak to be among new Ange Postecoglou team

Nick Montgomery and Mile Jedinak were both dismissed by Tottenham as part of their decision to give Postecoglou his marching orders, and it would be no surprise if they are two of the candidates to form his new coaching team.

The pair of ex-Spurs assistant coaches could also be joined by Sergio Raimundo, who remains out of work following his exit from North London.

That trio are surely the likely candidates to form the new backroom team at the East Midlands outfit, considering that Ryan Mason is now managing at West Brom, while Matt Wells has remained in N17.

Tottenham fans will undoubtedly be keen to keep a close eye on Postecoglou’s fortunes at the City Ground, and the familiarity of his coaching staff will add another reason for interest.

Ange Postecoglou is hours away from a swift return to Premier League management after he was sacked by Tottenham at the end of last season.

The Australian has been out of work since Daniel Levy opted to dismiss him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in June.

Postecoglou delivered Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years when he led the team to glory in the Europa League final, but that wasn’t enough to save his job.

Now, his return to the Premier League appears to be imminent, following movement elsewhere in the division.

Ange Postecoglou to join Nottingham Forest imminently

Postecoglou quickly built a reputation for himself at Tottenham, and the Europa League triumph right at the end of his tenure has certainly seen him retain some of that, despite the dismal domestic campaign that he oversaw last term.

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He has been linked with several jobs since his departure from N17 was confirmed, but this time around, he finally appears set to secure himself a new role.

His Premier League return is now imminent, as Nottingham Forest appear set to appoint the former Spurs boss.

The Reds parted company with Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday night and are expected to make a move for Postecoglou to take over in the next 72 hours, according to journalist Mike McGrath via his X account.

The likes of Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho have previously been tipped to take over at the City Ground, but it is understood that Postecoglou is the preferred option of owner Evangelos Marinakis.

They are hoping to have the deal done in advance of their trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham shouldn’t regret Ange Postecoglou sack

Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou was a controversial one at the time, but they shouldn’t regret their call as they look back on it.

In Thomas Frank, they now have a man at the helm who is significantly more measured and calculated, and he should provide them with the stability that they need following Levy’s departure.

The former Brentford boss is a much more adaptable tactician than his predecessor, and he has already made a bright start in the early stages of the new campaign.

This season is likely to be something of a transition period for Tottenham, given all the change that has taken place in recent months, but there can be no doubt that they are now better placed to achieve success in the long term.

Tottenham’s takeover talks have taken another twist following a statement by ENIC.

The future of Tottenham has been up in the air following Daniel Levy’s removal as executive chairman.

Amanda Staveley is yet again interested in a takeover of Spurs through her US-backed consortium, PCP International Finance.

ENIC have confirmed they don’t want to sell its stake in Tottenham, having rejected two bids, with one of them being from Staveley’s consortium.

Staveley’s group must now abide by the takeover code before they wish to submit another offer.

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Takeover code prohibits Staveley’s consortium to bid for the next six months

The i Paper journalist Mark Douglas has reported that Staveley is still interested in Tottenham, despite ENIC’s not-for-sale stance.

Following ENIC’s statement, PCP International Finance made one of its own, stating it does not intend to make an offer for Tottenham.

Under the takeover code, which would take precedence over any buyout of Spurs, they cannot make another offer for six months.

Many Spurs fans have protested against the ENIC ownership, and despite leaving Newcastle, Staveley’s investments in the Magpies would bring huge optimism in North London.

Daniel Levy’s relationship with fans played crucial part in his removal

Levy’s 25-year spell at Tottenham was not without its controversy, with fans in constant displeasure over how the club was being run.

Tottenham supporters have wanted Levy out for years due to the club’s lack of silverware despite huge investment.

Levy’s exit is a signal for the huge change that will take place at Tottenham, yet it remains unclear how ENIC will proceed, despite remaining adamant that a sale of the club is off the cards.

With Tottenham estimated to be worth £4bn, a sale does seem unlikely, yet investment from groups such as the PIF could prove to be a more realistic proposition.

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been cast into doubt recently.

The Frenchman was one of eight summer signings for the Lilywhites, as his initial loan move from Bayern Munich was turned into a permanent deal for a fee of around £30million.

Tel has received limited opportunities at Spurs so far, and that has only been exacerbated further this season, as he is yet to start a game in competitive action.

The youngster is out of favour with Thomas Frank, and his future in North London could already be in doubt.

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

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Tottenham to regret buying Mathys Tel permanently

Tel was omitted from Tottenham’s Champions League squad when it was announced recently, and that has prompted plenty of speculation surrounding his long-term future in N17.

The forward has only been in the Premier League for less than a year, but he could already be heading elsewhere, given the lack of faith that Frank has shown in him so far.

The deal to bring him in permanently was completed before the Dane’s arrival, and there have since been plenty more incomings to strengthen the competition for places in the final third.

With that in mind, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Spurs will regret their decision to buy Tel, and should have opted for another loan deal instead.

“For him, that decision is a killer,” Wenham said.

“It kills his confidence completely on the back of the missed penalty in the UEFA Super Cup. He’s only had 20 minutes in the first three league games from the bench. So it’s tough for Tel at the moment.

“He’ll have to just keep working hard and hope that when injuries do crop up, he’ll get opportunities in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup, between now and when those Champions League squads can be tweaked in January.

“Then it goes to the bigger question of, I bet Tottenham, in hindsight, regret not just getting him on loan for a second season rather than purchasing him outright.”

Spurs should look at Bundesliga loan for Mathys Tel

Tel’s time at Tottenham feels like it could be ill-fated from the beginning, and with that in mind, they simply have to get him more football in the coming months.

It has been suggested that a move back to the Bundesliga could suit him in January, and Spurs should surely be looking to find a club that would be willing to take him on loan until the end of the season.

If they can manage that, then it would at least allow them to bide their time on the 20-year-old and see how he develops as a player.

He looks highly unlikely to be a regular feature in Frank’s plans, and it will do him no good at all to be sat on the bench most weeks at this stage of his career.

Ange Postecoglou could make a return to the Premier League much sooner than expected.

Postecoglou was sacked in June, just weeks after ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought.

Despite enduring a miserable domestic season, Postecoglou won the Europa League at Spurs and did not anticipate that his job would be under threat.

However, Daniel Levy took action after Postecoglou somehow finished 17th in the Premier League and recorded 22 losses.

Developments in the Premier League mean that Postecoglou could be returning to the English top-flight very soon.

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Ange Postecoglou favourite to become Nottingham Forest manager

Alex Crook has reported that Postecoglou remains one of the early favourites to replace Nuno Espirito Santo as Nottingham Forest manager.

Nuno has done a fantastic job at Forest, taking them from fighting relegation to securing European football last season.

However, reports of a breakdown in the relationship between Nuno and owner Evangelos Marinakis have been circulating in the media all summer, and the Forest ownership has finally pulled the trigger.

With the board favouring a more attractive style of football, Ange is already one of the top candidates to fill the role.

His Spurs side last season had no issues finding the back of the net, but rather defending their own.

It’s clear to see that a move for Ange after two years of defensive stability under Nuno is a huge risk, and perhaps one that won’t be well received by Forest fans.

However, Marinakis is not afraid of making risky decisions, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see Postecoglou in the dugout as Forest manager in the coming weeks.

Thomas Frank has already fixed some of Ange Postecoglou’s problems

Postecoglou’s failure to adapt his system was one of his biggest flaws as Tottenham manager, yet in Frank, Spurs have already been extremely versatile in just four games.

Tottenham’s 3-0 win against Burnley was spearheaded by Richarlison, whilst Spurs’ brilliant win over Manchester City was a fantastic display of defensive stability, something fans did not see too often.

Despite the disappointing loss to Bournemouth before the international break, Frank has gotten Spurs fans on board with his versatile and disciplined approach to matters so far.

Perhaps Postecoglou will need to find a balance between free-flowing football and defensive pragmatism if he gets the Nottingham Forest job.

Tottenham completed some eye-catching deals this summer, with Randal Kolo Muani certainly one of those.

Spurs signed Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from PSG, and he will provide Thomas Frank with fresh attacking impetus.

However, given that Oliver Glasner has said Kolo Muani should play centrally, it will be interesting to see how Frank fits him in.

Although the France international is viewed as a promising arrival, an issue with the transfer has already been highlighted.

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

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Tottenham could rue key part of Randal Kolo Muani deal

Spurs reportedly tried to sign another player after Kolo Muani, but he ended up being the final addition of the summer.

The 26-year-old joined on a season-long loan, but crucially, there is no option to make the signing permanent.

Now, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that could prove costly for Tottenham

“It’s frustrating that it doesn’t come with an option attached,” Wenham said.

“If it goes well, it might be that we’re thinking, ‘oh, my gosh’, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, whoever, are also trying to get the player based on his form for Tottenham this year. So we’ll have to cross that bridge when we get there.

“I mean, there’s an argument that you hope he does do that well, that those clubs want him, because that means he’ll have done well on the pitch at Tottenham.

“There’s also a risk attached to that. But I think in the scenario of having a free striker, I think it’s a risk worth taking, and I’m hopeful that Kolo Muani will be incredibly successful for us.”

Randal Kolo Muani worth the gamble for Spurs

Given that the Frenchman has arrived without a fee, his signing his essentially risk-free.

During his career, he has shown plenty of promise, but perhaps has not quite lived up to the hype that surrounded him in his early days.

Like Xavi Simons, Kolo Muani had to leave PSG in order to play regular football, meaning that he has a point to prove.

Although it is early into Frank’s reign, Spurs have shown that they are a threat going forward, which will suit the France international.

As Wenham rightly states, the only thing that should concern the Lilywhites is if he performs so well that other clubs come sniffing.

Tottenham have already turned their attention towards possible targets for the January transfer window.

The Lilywhites ended the summer with eight new additions to their ranks, and they have already outlined some clear targets for the winter window, despite the summer edition having only just closed.

Tottenham are eyeing up a move for Nathan Collins, after also showing an interest in the Brentford defender earlier in the summer, but they may have a far easier deal on their hands with another player that they have shown interest in.

Thomas Frank is seemingly keen to continue strengthening his squad, and he appears to have just been handed the perfect opportunity to secure a move for another of his summer targets.

Regis Le Bris shares unconvincing Dennis Cirkin verdict amid Spurs interest

Tottenham were linked with Dennis Cirkin during the summer transfer window, as they contemplated a move to bring the former Hotspur Way starlet back to his boyhood club.

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The left-back was excellent for Sunderland last term as they secured promotion to the Premier League, but a pre-season injury and additional competition has prevented him from featuring so far in 2025/26.

Spurs were unable to strike a deal in the summer, however a January move could potentially be on the cards, after Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris delivered an unconvincing message on the defender, when asked about whether he sees him as an important part of his plans this season.

“We’ll see,” he said, according to the Sunderland Echo.

“We’ve stepped up as a club, and as a player, you have to do the same. Because of the injury, it wasn’t possible for him to show his qualities in pre-season. We’ll see later.”

Le Bris has now added to his options on the left of the backline, and while he didn’t flat out suggest that Cirkin isn’t part of his plans, his comments will surely have caught the eye in N17.

He had the chance to back the defender’s ability and quash the interest in him, and the fact that he chose not to perhaps suggests that he may already be resigned to his departure, either in January or at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Dennis Cirkin deal is a no-brainer for Tottenham

Tottenham showed a sustained interest in Cirkin this summer, and Le Bris’ statements will surely have handed them renewed hope that a deal could become available to them.

The Englishman is a promising young talent, and there is additional incentive for Spurs to secure his signature, given that he counts as a ‘club-trained’ player when it comes to consideration for Champions League squads.

The Lilywhites have already selected their group for the league phase, but if they reach the knockouts, then Cirkin could be invaluable to have within their ranks by the time the next selection opportunity comes around.

When you then throw in the fact that he will likely be available for a cut-price fee this winter given his contract situation, it feels like an opportunity that Tottenham cannot pass up.

‘It definitely hurts’ – Tottenham star opens up on Thomas Frank phone call amid major development

Thomas Frank has already faced a fairly turbulent start to his Tottenham reign.

The Dane arrived back in June to pick up the pieces after Ange Postecoglou’s departure, and the early stages of his new job have not gone as he would have expected.

Daniel Levy’s Tottenham departure has already seen the former Brentford boss lose the chairman who brought him to the club, with speculation now rife regarding the status of the hierarchy above him.

Frank has also faced many key decisions of his own already, and the latest has caused plenty of controversy in the last few days.

Thomas Frank ‘very respectful’ in Mathys Tel conversation

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been called into question from several quarters in the last few days after the attacker was left out of the squad for the Champions League.

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The Lilywhites were only able to name a 22-man squad for the league phase of the competition, due to their lack of club-trained players, and the Frenchman was among the group of senior players who missed out as a result.

The 20-year-old is yet to make a competitive start under Frank, and his omission from the Champions League squad has since prompted speculation that his time in N17 could be drawing to a close imminently, despite it being a matter of months since Spurs signed him.

Tel has now spoken out about his omission from the squad, and he has revealed that his manager broke the news to him over the phone, while adding that he intends to continue to fight for his place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“Frank called me, very respectful, he simply told me his choice,” he told French outlet Le Telegramme.

“It definitely hurts, but I’m someone who stays pretty positive. I am a Tottenham player, so I will do my best to be able to play.”

Mathys Tel deserves praise for his attitude at Tottenham

Frank’s decision to omit Tel may be perceived as a harsh one by some people, but the boss was ultimately left in a position where he could not select every member of his first-team squad.

However, while actions speak louder than words in these situations, the youngster certainly deserves to be praised for his outlook on the situation.

The summer transfer window was dominated by talk of the likes of Alexander Isak refusing to play in order to force a move, but instead, it looks as though Tel is happy to knuckle down and try to prove his manager wrong.

Ultimately, only time will tell whether he is capable of doing that, but he has certainly displayed the kind of attitude that Frank will be pleased to have seen from one of the younger players in his group.