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

Thomas Frank will not be pleased about the developing injury crisis at Tottenham.

Tottenham have struggled with injuries over the past couple of seasons.

Ange Postecoglou was only able to use his preferred centre-back duo of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero a handful of times throughout his time in North London.

Many would have hoped that these injury issues were a thing of the past. However, Frank looks to already be suffering from the same problems.

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Harry Byrne sidelined after training with Spurs’ first-team

Frank has already seen the likes of Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, and Kota Takai suffer injury problems in his first few weeks at Tottenham.

And it isn’t just the senior players who are suffering. As reported by Lilywhite Rose via X on Wednesday (23 July), Under-18s left-back Harry Byrne has torn two ligaments and suffered a bruised bone. As a result, he will likely be out for between two to three months.

This comes after he had been involved in Spurs’ first-team pre-season training and was named as the Lilywhites’ 2024/25 Scholar of the Year.

However, while the road to recovery will be long, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Byrne still has a lot to look forward to next season.

“It’s very frustrating because Byrne suffered the injury while training with the first team,” Wenham said.

“Tottenham value him quite highly; I think he’s one of the top five Under-18s players from that group. Therefore, it’s a big blow. However, I expect Byrne will work hard, look to push on, and when he’s back fit, will come back into the Under-18s.

“Then, toward the end of the season, I’m guessing February, or March time with this injury in mind, Byrne will move to the Under-21s.”

Postecoglou vindicated at Tottenham

The recent injury crisis unfolding at Tottenham seems to have vindicated Postecoglou, who was often blamed for its cause.

Indeed, his high-risk, high-reward football was said to be too intense for his players to manage week in week out.

However, with several players already sidelined, Frank could have an injury crisis of his own on his hands going into the new season. If this continues, a wider enquiry into the injuries at Hotspur Way may be needed from Daniel Levy and more senior figures.

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

Son Heung-min could leave Tottenham on a high note after winning the UEFA Europa League.

Son was not at his best last season despite contributing to over 20 goals for Tottenham.

Long gone are the days when the South Korean would bypass his man on the wing with his quick acceleration. Even when one-on-one in front of goal, Son finds it difficult to find the back of the net.

As a result, Son could now leave Tottenham after a decade in North London, but not before he has the opportunity to lift one more trophy with the Lilywhites.

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Son to leave after UEFA Super Cup final

As reported by GiveMeSport (28 July), LAFC are advancing in talks to sign Son this summer.

It is understood that the 33-year-old will engage in talks with Thomas Frank once Spurs return from their tour of South Korea and Hong Kong. While Tottenham are content to keep Son, they are not expected to prevent him from leaving.

As such, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes his departure will take place towards the end of August.

“I think LAFC would be a good move for Son,” Wenham said.

“That has been widely reported, and what we’ve seen at the moment is that won’t happen until after Tottenham’s tour of Asia. I’d also like him to be available for the Super Cup as well.

“Therefore, we’re probably looking at the end of August, but if you ask me now, I do think Son will leave Tottenham this summer. And that’s fine.

“I think he goes out on a high, he goes out as a real club legend, so many phenomenal moments, goals against all the big teams, and he’s a proper modern-day Tottenham legend and rightly so.”

Son should decide his future

Few players at Tottenham have earned the right to decide their future at the club, and Son is one of them.

The Spurs skipper has remained loyal to the Lilywhites when others left in search of glory elsewhere. Therefore, after ten years of exceptional service in North London, Son deserves to write his next chapter.

Tottenham face Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday as part of their pre-season tour in Asia.

The fixture marks the first-ever North London derby to take place outside of the United Kingdom.

Thomas Frank’s side drew their last friendly 0-0 with Luton Town and have one win so far this summer, but will want the all-important victory over the Gunners on 31 July.

As for Mikel Arteta’s team, they have already defeated both AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore.

Now, Tottenham News takes a look at the predicted weather for the clash in Hong Kong.

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Tottenham postponement latest as rain and thunderstorms predicted

The Premier League clubs will face off at the Kai Tak Stadium, which is located in the Kowloon City District of Kowloon.

Kowloon has been experiencing regular showers, and there is a 70-95 per cent chance of rain on Thursday, with thunderstorms predicted.

Furthermore, temperatures will range from 28 to 32 degrees, with moderate to fresh winds expected.

It is due to be a humid occasion for the North London clubs, with humidity predicted to range between 70 and 95 per cent.

While the contest is expected to go ahead, the latest weather conditions can be found at the Hong Kong Observatory.

Tottenham can make statement win over Arsenal

Having lifted the Europa League trophy, Spurs are the team with the bragging rights in North London.

However, they can make a real statement by beating Arsenal on Thursday ahead of the Premier League season.

The Gunners are without a loss to their fierce rivals in their last six meetings, with the last Tottenham win coming in 2022.

New signing Kudus is expected to feature for Tottenham, while Viktor Gyokeres could play a part for Arsenal.

Kudus looked lively against Luton and will want to continue to build connections with his teammates ahead of the new campaign.

Son Heung-min has been heavily linked with a Spurs exit, and there has been talk of LAFC making a move for the South Korean.

Both have featured in the Lilywhites’ pre-season and will want to make an impact against the Gunners.

While it is only pre-season, if there is a winner from the encounter, then they will claim bragging rights moving forward.

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

Destiny Udogie could be preparing for another challenge after three years at Tottenham.

The Italian has been a frequent feature at left-back for Spurs since he arrived from Udinese.

However, injuries have kept Udogie from showing his class on the pitch consistently. Last season, he watched from the sidelines as Djed Spence ran riot in his spot.

Despite this, top clubs are still interested in the fullback, although those clubs could be made to wait.

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Udogie is not expected to leave Tottenham

As reported in the print edition of the Gazzetta (22 July, pg13), Tottenham will not listen to any offers under £43million for Udogie. However, it is understood that the fullback would entertain an approach from a bigger club.

AC Milan held preliminary talks with the Lilywhites about the Italy international but opted to sign Pervis Estupinan from Brighton after Spurs revealed their asking price.

Even if a return to Italy is not on the cards for the left-back, his performances are certain to pique the interest of several clubs.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that neither Milian nor another club will sign Udogie this summer.

“No chance he leaves, AC Milan also can’t afford him,” Wenham said.

“They’ve signed Estupinan from Brighton, so we can rule that one out.”

Udogie has his work cut out for him under Thomas Frank

Tottenham’s pre-season draw against Wycombe on Saturday (26 July) provided good insight into what Udogie’s role under Thomas Frank could look like.

While the fullback was not present in the lineup, the partnership between Wilson Odobert and Pedro Porro was telling. The two seemed to have developed a special synergy when overlapping.

Porro, in particular, had the freedom to attack when he deemed fit, with Odobert often dropping to help out in defence. The fullback’s role meant that the other defenders remained deep for cover.

As a result, Udogie may assume a similar role to Alejandro Grimaldo under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. For Jeremie Firmpong to have free rein on the right wing, Grimaldo often hung back on the left flank.

This article includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar.

Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao this summer.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has gauged Leao’s fitness record ahead of a potential medical in the coming weeks.

The Portugal international has been a regular for Milan, playing 50 games in all competitions last season.

Spurs may assess Leao’s muscular injuries before transfer decision

To avoid potential ramifications, Tottenham will look at Leao’s muscular injury history closely before making a final decision, according to Dr Brar.

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Tottenham want to sign Leao and could move for him if Son Heung-min ends up leaving this summer. [Ben Jacobs, 17 July]

Discussing the state of play with Leao exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, shared his verdict.

“Spurs may take a closer look at his muscular injuries, particularly if his recent muscular injury is hamstring-related,” he said.

“This may have short and mid-term ramifications, so they’ll have to decide based on that.

“He played 34 league games last season, so that’s impressive, and he’s most likely not to have any injury-related red flags ahead of the transfer.”

Tottenham could do with Leao in the final third

Leao would be a stellar signing for Tottenham, injecting world-class quality into their attack.

The AC Milan star, with 70 goals and 62 assists in 260 appearances, offers explosive pace, dribbling and versatility as a left winger or striker.

His goal-scoring and creative threat perfectly suit Frank’s system.

The Portuguese’s ability to beat defenders and deliver in big moments would complement the current attacking players and elevate Tottenham’s top-four ambitions.

Leao’s youth and proven Serie A pedigree make him a long-term investment for Spurs’ trophy aspirations.

Son Heung-min and Mikey Moore’s exits are set to give Tottenham ammunition to accelerate their pursuit of Rodrygo this summer.

Thomas Frank is spoilt for choice with right-wing options next season. New signing Mohammed Kudus is comfortable in that position, while Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert are all proven right wingers.

However, Tottenham are in desperate need of reinforcements on their left-hand side, and with both Son and Moore seemingly set to leave this summer, Rodrygo could be the answer to Spurs’ problems.

Son grows closer to LAFC with Moore set for Rangers loan

As reported by GIVEMESPORT (28 July), Los Angeles FC are advancing in talks to sign Tottenham captain Son.

It is understood that the Lilywhites will not stand in the way of a move, even if they are content to keep Son. The South Korean is set to undergo talks with Frank once he returns to London.

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Meanwhile, it has been widely reported that Rangers have emerged as the favourite to sign Moore on loan this summer. The academy product has had interest from several Championship sides but prefers the Scottish team.

This would open the door for Tottenham to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid in the coming weeks.

His transfer to the North London club could be feasible if the Brazilian agrees on personal terms. Morgan Gibbs-White extending at Nottingham Forest means that Spurs could reinvest the £60million that was set to be spent on the midfielder in the Madrid star.

With a few weeks until the window ends and the club stacked in the midfield and defence, Tottenham could afford to splurge on another superstar signing.

Rodrygo would be a statement signing

After winning silverware for the first time in 17 years, there would be nothing like a statement signing to prove Spurs mean business.

An argument can be made that Kudus already fits the bill. But while he is not lacking in talent, the Ghanaian has not achieved anywhere near as much as Rodrygo.

Indeed, with two UEFA Champions League titles under his belt and several domestic trophies, Rodrygo knows what it takes to win at the highest level. This would be a massive boost for a Spurs team looking to win everything in the future.

Therefore, Daniel Levy could win the hearts of Tottenham fans once again if he brings Rordygo to Hotspur Way.

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

Yang Min-hyeok has yet to blossom at Tottenham since his arrival at Hotspur Way.

The South Korean looked lively when he was substituted on during Spurs’ goalless draw against Luton Town on Saturday (26 July).

It was enjoyable for Tottenham fans to watch him perform after he was loaned to QPR in January. All in all, the loan move was a success, and he was well-liked at Loftus Road.

As such, the 19-year-old winger is expected to return to the Championship club this summer.

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Tottenham urged to send Yang back to QPR on loan

As reported by Football London (20 July), Yang is one of three Spurs youngsters who are expected to be loaned this summer.

The others were George Abbott and Ashley Phillips, the latter of the two having returned to Stoke City.

Like Phillips, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a return to his former loan club would be best for Yang moving forward.

“With Yang, I think Tottenham could approach QPR to see if they would take him back,” Wenham said.

“He was there last season, he settled in and scored a few goals. It would allow him to stay in London; he can probably still pop in to Hotspur Way three times a week to train and check in.

“So I think QPR would be the best possible move for Yang. They seemed to like him there last year, and he can play any of the forward positions.”

Tottenham should loan Yang this summer

The Lilywhites should tie up the issue of Yang’s loan move as soon as possible, and the outcome should be another season-long loan.

There is little chance that Frank will be able to give him the minutes needed to continue his development next season.

Yang prefers to play on the right wing, and a potential partnership with Pedro Porro could be interesting to see. However, Spurs’ second pre-season friendly against Wycombe (26 July) at Hotspur Way suggested that Frank already has a plan for his right-hand side.

Indeed, the relationship between Wilson Odobert and Porro was ethereal. The two seamlessly interchanged at any given moment, which allowed Porro to undertake a more attacking role while Odobert cut inside.

The synergy between the two, with little time together, indicates that this could be a strong partnership moving forward. Judging by Brennan Johnson starting on the left wing against Luton hours later, Frank seems to think so, too.

As such, with Mohammed Kudus able to play on the right also, it is unlikely that Yang will have much game time next season. Therefore, a return to QPR may be the best option for all involved.

Tottenham are looking to start the week off on a positive note after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White.

Thomas Frank will be keen to put the disappointment of back-to-back draws against League One opposition on Saturday (26 July) and losing out on Gibbs-White the same evening swiftly behind him.

The Danish manager will now be looking ahead after the Tottenham squad arrived in Hong Kong on Monday (28 July) ahead of their upcoming pre-season friendly against Arsenal on Thursday (31 July).

Frank will be keen to get more match minutes into his players against tougher opposition, but will still have his eye on summer dealings as Tottenham News brings you the latest updates from N17.

Spurs open talks for Rodrygo but wait on Liverpool

Tottenham have opened talks with Rodrygo about a potential transfer, but are waiting to see if Liverpool are going to approach the Brazilian first.

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The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid following the arrival of Xabi Alonso, and was a peripheral figure as the Spanish giants competed in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.

Spurs are looking to bring in one more attacker, with Son Heung-min potentially set to leave, but will be aware that any move for the two-time UEFA Champions League winner would require significant investment.

Mikey Moore set to join Rangers on loan

Mikey Moore is set to join Rangers on a season-long loan after his camp pushed for his exit in search of more game time.

The Spurs academy graduate made 19 senior appearances for the Lilywhites last season, but has seen himself pushed down the pecking order following the summer arrivals of Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus.

The 17-year-old did not travel to Asia to secure a loan deal, and despite several Championship sides expressing interest, Moore has decided to make the trip to Scotland.

Lille negotiating loan deal for Antonin Kinsky

Lille have targeted Antonin Kinsky to replace their outgoing goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who is set to join Tottenham’s Super Cup opponents Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal.

The Czech shotstopper only joined the North Londoners in January, but has impressed in the 10 appearances he has made for Spurs so far, especially with his distribution from the back.

Lille are looking for a loan deal for the 22-year-old and are not willing to let Chevalier leave until they have secured a replacement in Kinsky.

Thomas Frank is keen to add a striker to his ranks at Tottenham this summer.

Frank had previously stated that he was happy with his attacking options at Spurs following the summer arrivals of Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus.

However, Richarlison’s performance against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday (26 July) left the Dane wanting, while Dominic Solanke was ruled out of the game against Luton later that day due to injury.

The ensuing goalless draw at Kenilworth Road proved that Tottenham needed to prioritise a striker, and the Lilywhites have now looked to Al-Hilal.

Tottenham keen to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic

Frank’s need to sign a striker is compounded by the fact that Richarlison is likely to leave Spurs this summer, with Palmeiras the latest to report an interest.

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The Brazilian striker missed large portions of last season with recurrent muscular injuries, leading his colleague Solanke to be overworked and rushed back from his own fitness issues.

After seemingly missing out on Yoane Wissa, Spurs are now exploring a move for Aleksandar Mitrovic, as reported by CaughtOffside (27 July).

The prolific striker is also attracting the interest of Manchester United and former club Newcastle, with Al-Hilal expecting a fee of around £26million for the 30-year-old.

The powerful Serbian has continued his excellent goal-scoring record in the Saudi Pro League, and has plenty of Premier League experience from his days with the Magpies and Fulham.

Mitrovic would be a huge risk for Tottenham

On the surface, signing a striker with Mitrovic’s proficiency in front of goal would be a huge boost to Tottenham, with even Solanke guilty of underscoring last season.

However, the first issue Spurs would have to battle is his extraordinary wages at Al-Hilal, which are reportedly around double Son Heung-min’s.

Furthermore, Serbia’s record goalscorer is a bit of a throwback to a classic big centre-forward, and is unlikely to be able to lead a dynamic press or make runs in behind for Frank.

The Dane could utilise Mitrovic against certain opponents and in particular game states, and while this offers the 51-year-old variety in his approach, it could also be a huge risk, especially as he is likely past his physical peak.

Son Heung-min’s departure from Tottenham continues to grow closer with each passing day.

The Tottenham captain has been a staple at Hotspur Way for over a decade, but is now set to bid his final farewell.

His lethal eye for goal and trickery on the wing has brought Spurs supporters a lot of joy over the years. However, age catches up with everyone, and it seems to have sunk its claws into the 33-year-old.

As a result, an emotional exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium seems to be on the cards for Son this summer.

Los Angeles FC are advancing in talks to sign Son

LAFC are one of several clubs that are interested in signing the Spurs skipper this summer.

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As reported by GiveMeSport on Monday (28 July), LAFC are now advancing in talks to sign Son, who still has a year left on his contract.

It is understood that Spurs are content to keep Son and permit him to leave on a free transfer, but will not act as an obstacle should the South Korean decide he is ready for a new adventure.

Once the winger returns to London after Spurs’ tour of South Korea and Hong Kong, talks will take place with Thomas Frank over his role and allotted game time next season.

Son could accept a peripheral role at Tottenham

While a departure looks to be the likelier option, Son could accept a peripheral role at Tottenham if given the chance.

This could see him demoted from the starting lineup in favour of coming off the bench to impact games when the team needs an attacking boost.

There is every chance that he could suit this role well. At 33 years of age, it is evident that Son’s body no longer has the energy to keep up with his mind. However, playing against tired legs for the final fifteen minutes of the game could be perfect for him physically.

This would give him a greater chance of making an impact while giving some of the younger, hungrier players the opportunity to develop and shine for the club.

Therefore, Son assuming a peripheral role at the North London club could be best for all involved.