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Tottenham endured some torrid times in the transfer window, but it ended in a positive manner.

Arsenal hijacked Spurs’ move for Everechi Eze late in the day when it looked certain he would arrive at Hotspur Way.

However, Tottenham landed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig despite talk of Chelsea trying to land his services.

Now, it will be intriguing to see how the two players fare in North London, with the pair under the microscope.

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

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Xavi Simons can be a hit for Tottenham

Spurs were essentially helpless to stop Eze from joining Arsenal, as he was always going to choose the club he supports.

However, in Simons, Thomas Frank has a promising prospect on his hands, and he could end up being the better signing.

Now, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on the new recruit.

“At the end of the day, he’s five years younger than Eze, but seemingly got a significant amount of experience,” Wenham said.

“With those experiences he’s had already, and he’s been on the scene from such a young age, like 17, he was making first team appearances. Obviously, Eze has that Premier League experience with him.

“And I think Eze equally would have been a very, very good signing for Tottenham, but for whatever reason, Simons has popped up now, and he’s available. Tottenham have swooped in and that’s massively to our benefit.”

Can Xavi Simons be a better signing than Eberechi Eze?

Despite his tender years, Simons is already a towering name in world football.

The 22-year-old made his debut for PSG in 2021, aged 17, and already has a wealth of experience under his belt.

During his spells across Europe, he has demonstrated a clear eye for goal, but he has also bagged an admirable number of assists.

As for Eze, he was something of a late bloomer, having been released by Arsenal, Fulham, Reading, and Millwall.

However, he has proven himself to be a Premier League gem over the last few seasons with Crystal Palace.

Eze totaled 68 goal contributions in 169 appearances for the Eagles, but his influence went far beyond his numbers.

Indeed, his experience in England may put him in the driving seat, but at 27, the Gunners should get less out of him.

The North London rivalry is set to spike this year with what has gone on this summer, and all eyes will be on Simons and Eze.

Djed Spence is enjoying the best time of his career under Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

Spence recently signed a new contract with Spurs, which will keep him in North London until 2029.

However, it has not always been easy for the defender, as Neil Warnock offered some stern words to Spence in his early career.

Now, Warnock has opened up about what he told the left-back while he was his manager.

Neil Warnock opens up on conversation with Djed Spence

Spence has often been slated during his time at Tottenham, and that has been the case throughout his career.

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However, he has emerged as a regular in Frank’s starting XI and has even received his first England call-up.

Given how he performed at Middlesbrough and the criticism aimed his way by Warnock, that may surprise those who watched him at the Riverside Stadium.

However, now Warnock has spoken publicly on talkSPORT for the first time since his call-up from Thomas Tuchel on 4 August.

He said: “I never doubted him on the field; it was off the field.”

Alan Brazil replied: “In what way, Neil? What do you mean off the field?

Warnock: “It’s not right to go into everything, but his attitude wasn’t right for me. Certain things happened off the field which I didn’t enjoy, and I spoke to him about it a couple of times, but I don’t think he was for changing then.

“He probably just thought I was barking up the tree and what have you, but you can’t say that Conte, Daniel Farke, and myself were all wrong.

“I mean, I said to him, he’s got to look in the mirror, go home and look in the mirror because he can’t carry on doing things that he did off the field. He’s got to concentrate on the field at what he’s good at, and he went to Forest and did well.”

How far can Djed Spence go under Thomas Frank at Tottenham?

While it is early days into Frank’s tenure as manager, he is clearly a fan of Spence.

The left-back has played every single minute of Tottenham’s Premier League campaign so far, and also played 90 minutes in the UEFA Super Cup.

Of course, with Destiny Udogie out injured, Frank has little choice but to play the England international in his backline.

Indeed, Frank has praised his resilience, work ethic, and the rapid progress he has made during his tenure.

The Champions League will be a sure test of his ability, but under such a good man-manager in Frank, he has the ability to go to the very top.

Tottenham acted decisively to add Randal Kolo Muani to their ranks on deadline day.

The Lilywhites secured the Frenchman’s signature on a season-long loan deal from PSG, who previously paid a fee of £77million for his services back in 2023.

Spurs moved quickly to seal Kolo Muani’s arrival, after he had been closing in on a return to his former loan club Juventus, just days before the deadline.

Thomas Frank will be delighted to have got the 26-year-old through the door, and he will be working hard to help integrate the new arrival into the squad in the coming weeks.

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

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Tottenham to pay Kolo Muani’s wages

Kolo Muani’s move to Tottenham represents another significant investment from the North Londoners in recent weeks.

Xavi Simons also joined shortly before the deadline in a £52m deal, while club captain Cristian Romero penned a new contract midway through August.

The Argentine is understood to be the highest earner in N17, according to Capology estimates, and the expensive new arrivals could well have left him frustrated with the wages on offer in his new deal.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the arrival of Kolo Muani is unlikely to unsettle the big earners within the squad, despite Spurs picking up what will be a hefty wage demand.

“I would think Spurs are paying the majority of his (Kolo Muani’s) wages,” King said.

“And of course, with it being a loan, that doesn’t encroach on the likes of Romero and (James) Maddison in terms of the wage structure.

“It’s not going to put their noses out of joint when Kolo Muani comes in on the money that he’s on.

“He must be an excellent talent for him to have cost PSG that much money previously. It can only be a positive for Tottenham to bring in a player of that quality.”

Cristian Romero needs to set an example for Thomas Frank

Romero has been a crucial figure at Tottenham in recent years, and Frank will need his skipper to set an impeccable example for the rest of the squad this season.

The centre-back has been hot-headed and ill-disciplined at times in North London, but now with his increased standing in the squad, it is hugely important that he helps the new boss to drive standards effectively.

Frank will be targeting a huge improvement in Spurs’ fortunes this term, and Romero will play a key role in that.

Thomas Frank is not long into his Tottenham reign, but he is already having to make some tough decisions.

So far, Frank has had the opportunity to watch his Spurs team in three Premier League matches to help him make up his mind.

As expected, Yves Bissouma has been omitted from the Champions League squad, but he is not the only big name to be left out.

Indeed, the Dane has opted to go without a player, who many thought would be given the nod.

Mathys Tel among absentees from Champions League squad

Tottenham have already learned their Champions League fate, having been handed a favourable draw for the league phase.

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The Lilywhites will face eight sides as they strive to reach the knockout phase, including Borussia Dortmund, PSG, and Villarreal.

Frank’s men will kick off their European venture with a home clash against Dortmund, whom they played six times between 2016 and 2019.

However, Spurs have decided not to include Tel in their Champions League squad, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on 3 September.

He is not the only significant name to be left out, with Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison also omitted

Of course, Dragusin, Kulusevski, and Maddison face lengthy spells out with injury, so their absences were expected.

Why Mathys Tel was called ‘exquisite’ for Tottenham

Tel joined the North London club on a short-term loan in February before making his move permanent in the summer.

While he played under Ange Postecoglou, the forward made a positive impression in the FA Cup.

Although they were knocked out of the fourth round of the competition by Aston Villa, Tel came in for substantial praise.

“I just want to mention, we’ve flipped back to Spurs briefly, I thought Tel showed a couple of nice bits, and that was an exquisite finish,” Gary Lineker on the Rest Is Football podcast in February.

“That was a great cross that Kulusevski put in. And he did really well, Tel, to get on the end of it. And there’s a really clever finish,” Alan Shearer replied.

“So hopefully that’ll give him a bit of confidence and belief that he sort of belongs there, and he can help Spurs get through this period.”

While that goal may have given Tel some belief that he belongs in North London, he is unlikely to feel that way now.

However, the Frenchman must focus on his game, and when opportunities come his way, he simply must take them.

Luka Vuskovic was among a host of new acquisitions at Tottenham this summer.

Spurs signed Vuskovic from Croatian side Hajduk Split for a reported £12million in 2023, but he officially arrived in July after he turned 18.

However, the Tottenham centre-back has now joined Bundesliga outfit Hamburg on a season-long loan.

Despite departing the North London club, the 18-year-old has been backed to break into the Lilywhites’ first team.

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

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Luka Vuskovic tipped for Tottenham first-team action

Spurs were blasted for their treatment of Vuskovic, who did not have long to settle in North London before moving to Germany.

However, with the likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for company, first-team opportunities were always going to be sparse for the 18-year-old.

Now, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on Vuskovic’s move.

“If he’s going to go to Hamburg and he’s going to play 40 or 45 games between now and the end of the season,” Wenham said.

“Come back as a 19-year-old next year with nine months, a whole Bundesliga season under his belt, added on top of what he’s already done, at the Polish club and also the Belgian League last year.

“He’s then quite hugely experienced and will be looking to push into the Tottenham first team at that point.”

How could Luka Vuskovic find a way into Spurs’ team?

While the newly capped Croatia international has a high ceiling, many factors must play out if he is to get a starting berth this time next year.

In Romero and Van de Ven, Frank has two top-quality centre-backs who are quite frankly undroppable.

Indeed, it seems that the former will be a Tottenham player for the foreseeable future after signing a new deal until 2029.

If Frank continues to play two centre-backs, then Vuskovic would surely find it impossible to get past either of them.

However, Spurs will be hoping to be a Champions League outfit again next season, meaning the Croatian could benefit from squad rotation.

If that plays out, then the defender could be afforded opportunities in the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup.

Of course, Vuskovic must first impress in Germany and give his parent club something to think about.

Tottenham could be set to bring their next batch of starlets through from their prestigious academy imminently.

The Lilywhites have churned out exciting prospects consistently at Hotspur Way over the years, and they undoubtedly have one of the country’s strongest youth setups.

Mikey Moore was the latest Tottenham youngster to burst onto the scene with the first team, and there are plenty more promising talents who could be ready to follow in his footsteps.

Thomas Frank has overhauled the squad in N17 this summer, but he could yet take up the opportunity to integrate a few youngsters into his plans.

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

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Tottenham starlets set for first-team chance after Bristol Rovers showing

Frank involved plenty of Tottenham youngsters in the early stages of pre-season, and the talent that is coming through the ranks was clear to see.

The U21 side delivered a prime example of that in their recent Vertu Trophy clash against Bristol Rovers, when they raced into a three-goal lead over the League Two outfit within the first 16 minutes.

Their senior opponents ultimately battled back to draw 4-4 before winning on penalties, but it was a hugely promising night for a Spurs side that featured four players aged 17 or under.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that there will be opportunities for promising talents to step up to the first team with Frank at the helm.

“The fact that the Under-21s went three goals up against their senior men’s team in 16 minutes,” Wenham said.

“With a really youthful core of Luca Williams-Barnett, Tynan Thompson, Jun’ai Byfield and and Malachi Hardy at the back, tells me that these players are really well liked by Tottenham, highly regarded, and I think there will be opportunities this season.”

Luca Williams-Barnett has a huge future at Spurs

Luca Williams-Barnett is one of Spurs’ brightest talents, and he took another huge step in his development in the clash with Bristol Rovers.

The 16-year-old got on the scoresheet in his first outing against senior opposition, as he aims to follow up a remarkable season that saw him notch 23 goals and nine assists from just 24 games in the U18 Premier League last term.

He already has two goal involvements from three outings in Premier League 2 in 2025/26, and big things appear to be on the horizon for the attacking midfielder.

Williams-Barnett’s age will likely mean that he is still too far away from the first-team reckoning to feature any time soon, but he is certainly a player to keep an eye on in the coming years.

Tottenham will be hoping to continue their bright start to the new Premier League season after the international break.

The Lilywhites won their opening two league clashes before falling to a disappointing defeat to Bournemouth on home turf last weekend.

Tottenham turned in a frustrating display against the Cherries, which was concerningly reminiscent of some of their performances from last season.

Thomas Frank’s men will be desperate to put that loss right in their next home outing in the Premier League, but they will now have to wait a little while longer after this development.

Tottenham vs Wolves to kick-off at 8pm on a Saturday night

Tottenham’s return to the Champions League has been eagerly anticipated, and they learned their fixtures for their new European campaign at the end of last week.

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The N17 outfit will welcome Villarreal in their opening clash of the league phase, and that date is then followed up by a trip to Norway to take on Bodo/Glimt, who they beat in last year’s Europa League semi-final.

However, that fixture has now caused plenty of problems, after UEFA confirmed that it will be played on Tuesday 30 September.

That decision has prompted Spurs to move the Premier League match against Wolves to an 8pm kick-off on Saturday 27 September, a hugely unfamiliar kick-off time in English football.

The midweek Carabao Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers on 24 September is also likely to have contributed towards the switch, with a Wednesday night to Saturday afternoon turnaround fairly unforgiving, as the alternative of Sunday afternoon to Tuesday night would have been.

Instead, Spurs will take on Wolves on a Saturday night, in what will be a fairly bizarre and unwelcome experience for both sets of fans.

Spurs have a great chance to build momentum at home

Games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be crucial for Frank and his men this season, as a strong home record could hold the key to a potential rise up the table.

The Lilywhites have one win and one loss from their two league games in N17 this term, but they have a fantastic opportunity to build momentum on home turf in the coming weeks.

They will be expected to win the clash with Villarreal, and that is then followed up by games against Doncaster, Wolves and Aston Villa, with the latter duo currently rooted to the bottom of the table.

That run of games may span multiple competitions, but the key to a good home record is being consistent and relentless, and Spurs could start to instil those habits throughout that run.

A huge London derby against Chelsea follows that upcoming spell, so there is no better time for Frank’s charges to begin making their home ground a fortress once again.

New Tottenham star was once hailed as ‘one of the best in Europe’ by ex-Arsenal man

Tottenham finished the transfer window with a total of eight new signings added to their squad.

The Lilywhites got the overhaul that they desperately needed after a dismal Premier League campaign last term, and there is now hope that they can push their way up the table this time around.

Daniel Levy has backed Thomas Frank with several expensive new additions, and the emphasis will now be on the new boss to get them all performing as quickly as possible.

Optimism is high at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the moment, and Spurs fans will be delighted to see that a former Arsenal hero has praised one of their new stars.

Mateo Guendouzi called Randal Kolo Muani ‘one of the best in Europe’

Randal Kolo Muani’s arrival at Tottenham on deadline day is a hugely exciting addition for the North Londoners.

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The Frenchman has seen his career stutter since his £77million move to PSG back in 2023, but he looked to be back to his best during a brief loan stint with Juventus last term.

The forward hit eight goals from just 16 Serie A outings for the Old Lady, in what was a return to the electrifying form that he displayed at Eintracht Frankfurt previously.

Kolo Muani has the potential to become a vital part of Frank’s side during his season-long stay in N17, and Premier League defences will undoubtedly be scared to go up against the 26-year-old.

Spurs fans have every right to be excited about their new man, and comments made by a previous Arsenal star will only serve to fuel that even further.

Matteo Guendouzi turned out 82 times for Tottenham’s bitter rivals between 2018 and 2020, and he previously heaped praise on his France teammate back in 2024, while he was struggling at PSG.

“A confident Randal is one of the best attackers in Europe,” he told Telefoot, his comments relayed by Le 10 Sport.

“I hope he will have much more playing time, because he will help them (PSG) a lot more.

“He’s a top player and a top guy with a great mentality.”

Randal Kolo Muani could take Tottenham to the next level

Richarlison has made a bright start for Tottenham so far this season, but he is ultimately not at the level required to help them become a Champions League team and a side that can regularly challenge for trophies.

If Kolo Muani can hit the ground running in the Premier League, then Spurs will have a genuine top-quality striker at their disposal, who would get into the majority of teams in the league.

The fact that the deal is only a loan agreement at the moment is somewhat frustrating for the North Londoners, who would surely have jumped at the chance to sign such an exciting player on a permanent deal.

However, they simply have to close the gap between themselves and the top four this season, and Kolo Muani should be invaluable to help them do that.

Tottenham may have already made a telling decision on Yves Bissouma ahead of their Champions League campaign.

West Ham were tipped to move for the Spurs midfielder late in the transfer window as he was heavily linked with a move out of North London.

Indeed, Bissouma reportedly agreed personal terms with Galatasaray ahead of deadline day, but that move has yet to come to fruition.

Now, the Mali international could be left out of Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad thanks to Xavi Simons.

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

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No room for Yves Bissouma in Spurs’ Champions League squad

Simons may slot straight into Frank’s starting lineup, having arrived from RB Leipzig for a reported £52million.

Tottenham had to submit their Champions League squad list for the group stage by the deadline on 2 September.

Although that is yet to be announced, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Bissouma will not be included.

He said: “When you add the signing of Simons, who will take up one of our non-homegrown player spots in the Champions League?

“I don’t see Bissouma even being registered in the squad for the Champions League. We don’t have the numbers to do it.

“So some people are going to have to be left out. I think Bissouma is the next one that would be left out.”

Why Yves Bissouma could leave Tottenham soon

Although the British transfer deadlines have now passed, there are still several avenues open for the 29-year-old.

Bissouma was reportedly keen to remain in the Premier League, but that can no longer happen until January.

However, a move to Turkey still seems like the most likely move for the midfielder as the window will remain open until 12 September.

Another option that could open is a move to Greece, as the window is also open until the same date.

As it stands, Bissouma is a Tottenham player, but there is every chance he could leave over the next week or so.

One of Tottenham’s late signings will cost Daniel Levy over £100m after what he’s agreed

Tottenham ended the summer transfer window with eight new additions to their ranks after some last-minute business.

The Lilywhites have made a promising start to the new Premier League season, and appear to have significantly improved on the squad that struggled last time out.

Daniel Levy has splashed the cash at Tottenham over the last few weeks, as their squad value has now risen above that of Manchester United.

Thomas Frank has plenty of exciting new options at his disposal, but it could be far from the end of the financial outlay for Levy.

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

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Xavi Simons to cost Tottenham over £100m

Xavi Simons’ arrival is hugely exciting for Tottenham, given the form that he has produced for RB Leipzig over the last two years.

The Netherlands international averaged just over one goal contribution in every other game during his time with the Bundesliga outfit, and has now agreed a huge seven-year contract in N17.

Spurs secured his signature for a fee of £52million, and then followed that up with the deadline day loan move for Randal Kolo Muani.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a figure of over £100m is likely to be closer to the full financial outlay for the Simons deal.

“These two players are certainly going to give them options, as they’ve lost (Dejan) Kulusevski and (James) Maddison for at least half the season,” King said.

“On paper, those two look as though they could be exciting signings. It will be interesting to see how they fit in, will they go straight into the team?

“With the money and the wages for Simons alone, you’re looking at over £100m here.

“The fee is £52m and if he’s signed a seven-year contract, he’s going to be on £7m or £8m a year.”

Daniel Levy has given Thomas Frank the tools to succeed

Levy has faced plenty of criticism at Tottenham for their work in the transfer market over the years, but there can be no doubt over the fact that they have had a hugely positive summer window this time around.

He has provided Frank with ample backing in the market, having spent a significant amount of money on seemingly shrewd additions.

The Lilywhites chief was always going to need to put his money where his mouth was if the team were to achieve the sizeable improvement that he has targeted this season, and he has certainly done that.

It is now over to the manager to get the players performing week in, week out.