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Tottenham completed some eye-catching signings over the summer despite enduring significant frustrations.

Mohammed Kudus was the most expensive Spurs addition and has already impressed with his early-season performances.

Furthermore, Thomas Frank now has Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani as strong options in attack.

However, Ally McCoist has named the best arrival at Hotspur Way this summer, and it is not any of them.

Ally McCoist explains Spurs’ finest signing for several years

Jeff Stelling believes that Spurs had the best summer transfer window of any club in the Premier League.

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While Son Heung-min waved goodbye to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he was the only real name of note to depart the Lilywhites.

As well as the aforementioned players to have arrived in North London, Joao Palhinha is another to have made a positive impact.

However, speaking in a clip posted by talkSPORT on 2 September, McCoist revealed that Thomas Frank is their greatest signing of the summer.

He said: “I tell you what, their best signing might be their manager.

“He might just be the best signing they’ve made in a number of years because I think he’s a terrific coach, a terrific manager, and he’ll do really, really well.”

What has Thomas Frank changed at Tottenham?

While it is early days, there has been enough evidence to suggest that the North London club can be a real force this season.

Against PSG, Frank’s men pressed high up the pitch, and there was real energy from all of his players.

Furthermore, the Dane has been able to get the best out of Richarlison, who has played some of his best football in a Spurs shirt this campaign.

Against Man City, the Lilywhites defended resolutely, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven looking like one of the best centre-back partnerships in the Premier League.

Yes, the defeat to Bournemouth was unexpected, but the North London club look well organised and difficult to penetrate.

Of course, the new signings are eye-catching, and if they can perform to their best, then Frank’s side can be a threat.

Ange Postecoglou may have left his Tottenham post recently, but he could be set for a return to management.

Postecoglou reportedly held talks with Nottingham Forest chairman Evangelos Marinakis amid the uncertainty over Nuno Espirito Santo’s position as manager.

The former Spurs manager has also been tipped with West Ham after Graham Potter’s indifferent start to the campaign.

However, the Australian is now emerging as a candidate for two European sides after the latest reports.

Ange Postecoglou lined up for two European jobs

Postecoglou may have been lined up for a Premier League return, but it seems that he could be heading to Europe.

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The 60-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by the Lilywhites in early June, with Thomas Frank replacing him.

Daniel Levy decided to replace the former Celtic boss despite guiding the North London club to their first trophy in 17 years.

Now, Postecoglou is emerging as an option for both Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce, who are both looking for a new head coach, according to Fabrizio Romano on 3 September.

The former Spurs manager is being discussed as a name at both clubs ahead of their impending decisions.

Ange Postecoglou deserving of top job after Tottenham

While he had his flaws, nobody can fault the former Australia manager for delivering the trophy he promised in North London.

Indeed, Postecoglou has a wealth of honours to his name, and he will be striving to add more to his CV.

In his first season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he got off to a lightning-fast start, turning the Lilywhites into an attacking threat.

Yes, Spurs’ Premier League form was alarming last term, but there were a host of factors behind their slump.

In Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce, Postecoglou has some eye-catching options on the table, and he would have every chance of delivering more silverware.

Tottenham overtake Man United as new squad values revealed after late Daniel Levy spends

Tottenham underwent a rollercoaster transfer window, headlined by landmark arrivals and departures in North London.

Mohammed Kudus was the most expensive Spurs signing of the summer for £55million from West Ham, closely followed by Xavi Simons.

As for sales, Son Heung-min left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the most high-profile withdrawal from the Premier League club.

Now, Tottenham News reveals the new value of Thomas Frank’s squad with the transfer window closed.

Tottenham climb above Man United amid squad value update

Tottenham and Man United have been embroiled in a new rivalry ever since last season.

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From the Europa League final to legal battles off the pitch, the two have seemed to be intertwined, but that is all changing.

Spurs started the season magnificently under Frank, with a demolition against Burnley and a statement victory against Man City, while United have floundered.

Both sides have invested heavily during this window, with the Premier League pair strengthening in attacking areas.

As a result, Tottenham’s total squad market value is now £774.7million, according to Transfermarkt.

Furthermore, the value of their squad has increased by 7.1 per cent since 15 August, overtaking the Red Devils in the process.

Daniel Levy’s late additions of Simons and Randal Kolo Muani would have affected that figure, as Spurs now boast the fifth most valuable squad in the Premier League.

Why Spurs’ squad value should continue to increase

Tottenham have been handed a favourable Champions League draw, meaning they have a superb opportunity to progress in the competition.

If they manage to do just that, then the value of their squad is bound to increase, especially if they deliver top performances.

Furthermore, they possess a host of young players whose stock should continue to rise over the course of the season.

Micky van de Ven (24), Pape Matar Sarr (22), and Lucas Bergvall (19) are just three examples of talents who have made significant strides in a Tottenham shirt.

Under the stewardship of Frank, performances have been encouraging, and if he can maintain his high standards, then they should challenge the four most valuable squads in the Premier League.

Tottenham fans will take every chance they can get to watch their new signing Xavi Simons in action.

Tottenham announced Xavi Simons just before the summer transfer window closed for another season.

Until his signing, Daniel Levy had faced intense criticism for his transfer window. Even Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham wasn’t safe after Eberechi Eze’s failed transfer.

However, things are looking up for the Lilywhites and Spurs supporters can now keep a close eye on their new signing during the international break.

Tottenham fans can watch Xavi Simons for Netherlands vs Poland on Prime Video

Simons is one of the many Tottenham players who will be with their national teams over the international break.

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He will join fellow Tottenham teammate Micky van de Ven, while Djed Spence has received his first call-up for England after Spence went from zero to hero at Tottenham.

However, there is no doubt that watching their new recruit in action will be at the top of Spurs supporters’ to-do list – and it seems they’re in luck.

Tottenham fans can watch Simons on Prime Video on Thursday, 4 September, when the Netherlands takes on Poland as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Kick off is at 7:45pm BST, and supporters can tune in for the price of £2.49.

Where will Xavi Simons play at Tottenham?

After a successful summer window, Tottenham now have a squad that can compete in all competitions. The only issue is that there is greater competition for the top spots.

The arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham has meant that Brennan Johnson has been forced onto the left wing. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s signing of Randal Kolo Muani on loan will likely have implications for Richarlison.

Simons’ arrival means that one of Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha will be demoted to a peripheral position.

It seems likely that Palhinha will be the one shifted so that Simons can start in the midfield. The defensive midfielder disappointed against Bournemouth and is only in North London for the season.

With Sarr’s recent performances solidifying his position as a starter for now and Bentancur offering consistency, it only makes sense that Palhinha accepts a rotational role.

Tottenham could be about to get a huge boost in regards to Radu Dragusin’s long-term injury.

The Romanian has been sidelined since January with an ACL injury, and the exact length of his absence was still publicly unknown ahead of the opening day of the new campaign.

Dragusin’s future at Spurs was called into question over the summer, but with the transfer deadline having now passed, he remains a firm part of the squad in N17.

Thomas Frank is already having to deal with plenty of injuries just months into his reign, but he could be about to receive a boost over the defender’s fitness.

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

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Luka Vuskovic exit hints at imminent Radu Dragusin return

Luka Vuskovic’s emergence was a major highlight of Tottenham’s summer, as the youngster turned in some hugely promising displays in pre-season.

There had been plenty of speculation that the Croatian could be in line for a regular spot in the Lilywhites’ matchday squads this term, after spending the last two years out on loan.

However, the 18-year-old has ultimately been handed another opportunity to impress elsewhere, having joined Hamburg on loan until the end of the season.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the decision not to involve Vuskovic this season could hint at an imminent return for Dragusin.

“I just wonder if maybe Dragusin is further in his development than maybe we thought,” Wenham said.

“Maybe that’s why they’ve loaned Vuskovic out. It might be because Dragusin is making rapid progress and should be available soon.”

Tottenham cannot rush Radu Dragusin return

Dragusin has been out of action at Tottenham for months, and as a result, it is hugely important that they do not rush him back in the final stages of his recovery.

ACL injuries are always a major concern in football, and it can be very easy for players to suffer a recurrence of the same injury if they take on too much too soon in their road to recovery.

With that in mind, Frank must ensure that he uses the Romanian sparingly when he first becomes available for selection again, or he risks damaging his career even further.

As far as Vuskovic is concerned, it is imperative that the decision to send him back out on loan was taken with his best interests in mind, rather than in relation to Dragusin’s predicament.

He is a hugely promising young talent, but he will only reach his potential if Tottenham continue to nurture him carefully.

Supercomputer predicts where Tottenham finish as Thomas Frank completes transfer business

Tottenham suffered their first setback of Thomas Frank’s reign last weekend as they were beaten 1-0 by Bournemouth.

Evanilson’s early goal was the difference in North London as the travelling Cherries ended their hosts’ unbeaten start to the new Premier League campaign.

Tottenham added Randal Kolo Muani to their squad on transfer deadline day, with the forward arriving on loan from PSG to complete the squad in N17.

The Lilywhites had shown plenty of promising signs in their opening two league outings, and they will be hoping that they can achieve significant progress from their lowly standing at the end of last term.

Tottenham predicted to finish 10th in Premier League

Frank has made a bright start to his Tottenham reign, as his team looked energetic without the ball and clinical in front of goal in their victories over Burnley and Manchester City.

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The former Brentford boss has a strong reputation around the league for being an impressive and shrewd tactician, and that has been clear to see from the majority of Spurs’ early displays under his guidance.

Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons have both joined the ranks in the final stages of the transfer window to provide more firepower in the final third, and that could be crucial for the North Londoners moving forward.

They will be hoping to kick-start their season once again after the international break, but Opta’s supercomputer does not predict them to have a good season.

Opta have had their say on the final outcome of the 2025/26 Premier League table, and it isn’t looking good for Spurs, as they are expected to finish tenth, and a huge 21 points behind their rivals Arsenal.

Thomas Frank could lose his job if Spurs don’t finish in Europe

Daniel Levy has lofty ambitions for Spurs as they move into the Frank era, but he will be desperate to see quick signs of improvement under the new boss.

The 63-year-old took plenty of time to decide on Ange Postecoglou’s fate at the end of last season, which suggests that it was only a marginal decision to dismiss him.

With that in mind, he will be keeping a keen eye on Frank to ensure that he can deliver the sizeable upturn that he is expecting from this campaign.

The club chief will certainly be eyeing qualification for European football in the league, and if the manager can’t deliver that, then it would be no surprise to see his position come under threat.

That may be viewed as a harsh stance to take from some quarters, but Spurs simply must be ruthless if they are to close the gap to the top of the table in the future.

The Sun journalist apologises for what he said about Tottenham manager Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank suffered his first defeat as Tottenham manager when his side were beaten 1-0 at home by Bournemouth last weekend.

The Lilywhites have enjoyed a bright start to the Premier League campaign under their new boss, but they were dealt a harsh reminder of the progress that still needs to be made following their first loss of the season.

Frank will have been frustrated with Spurs’ performance on home turf, as an early goal from Evanilson proved to be the difference between the two teams.

The former Brentford boss has received plenty of praise in recent weeks for the way that his team have started the season, but there has been a very different feeling after this weekend.

Journalist makes Tottenham-centred apology

Frank and Spurs were heavily praised following their impressive victory over Manchester City in the second week of the season, but there were frustrating signs during their recent reverse against the Cherries.

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Andoni Iraola’s side completely dominated their hosts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, creating three big chances and firing 20 shots at the Tottenham goal.

The Lilywhites were arguably lucky to come away having only lost the game 1-0, such were their struggles against the South Coast outfit.

Their performance in their most recent outing has prompted an apology from The Sun journalist Dave Kidd, but not one with a positive sentiment for the North Londoners.

“Apologies for any suggestion in last week’s column that Spurs, under Frank, might actually be any good,” he wrote in Tuesday’s print edition of The Sun (pg. 45).

“After they were thoroughly outplayed by Bournemouth at home, we can confirm beyond all doubt that they are, and will always be, the same Tottenham they have always been.”

International break is well-timed for Thomas Frank

Frank’s start at Tottenham has still been extremely positive so far, but the international break has arguably come at a perfect moment for the new chief.

The Dane has suffered the first setback of his reign, and this two-week interval will allow him and the players the chance to step away from the rigours of the Premier League and take stock of where they are as a unit.

The Lilywhites showed in their victory over City that they have much more energy and aggression about them this season, but are also capable of staying tight at the back, unlike Ange Postecoglou’s painfully one-dimensional side last term.

If Spurs can recreate that performance on a fairly regular basis, then they will undoubtedly be on course for a season of significant progress on the pitch.

That is obviously easier said than done, but with two new additions now ready to be integrated into the group, Frank’s men should certainly not be written off just yet.

Tottenham had a busy transfer deadline day with both incomings and outgoings before the close of the summer window.

Randal Kolo Muani completed his season-long loan move from PSG to take the Lilywhites’ final tally of summer additions to an impressive eight.

At the same time, Spurs agreed deals for Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil to head for the exit, with the pair both sealing last-minute moves to La Liga.

It has been a hectic few weeks in the market for Thomas Frank and Co., but attention will now already be turning towards their plans for the January window.

Tottenham well placed to sign Nathan Collins

Tottenham were linked with a move for Nathan Collins earlier in the summer, with Frank seemingly keen to head back to Brentford to snatch one of his key players from his time there.

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The Ireland centre back has gone from strength to strength since his move to the West Londoners back in 2023, and has understandably attracted interest from some of the Premier League’s top clubs recently.

Brentford managed to keep hold of their club captain on this occasion, but that may not be the case by the time January comes around.

Tottenham are understood to be the “most serious candidates” in the race to land Collins in January, according to CaughtOffside.

Frank is keen to secure a reunion with the defender at his new club, and the N17 outfit are showing a “determination” to make progress towards securing his signature this winter.

Manchester United and Liverpool are also showing an interest in the 24-year-old, who is under contract at the Gtech Community Stadium until 2029.

Thomas Frank once called Nathan Collins ‘perfect’

Frank’s admiration of Collins is nothing new to Spurs, given that they targeted him for large parts of the summer window.

The Dane has seemingly been keen to try and tempt members of his old Brentford side across London with him, with moves for both Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard mooted earlier in the window.

He signed Collins from Wolves in 2023, and then trusted him to play every single minute in the Premier League last term.

Frank branded the defender a “perfect Brentford player” (as per BBC Sport) for the way that he bought into the culture of his team, and as a result, it is hardly surprising that he is now chasing his signature once more.

The transfer window may have only just finished, but Spurs’ long-term plans appear to be just getting started.

Richarlison has had a promising start to the season at Tottenham in recent weeks.

The Brazilian has been trusted to lead the line for the Lilywhites in their opening few games, with Dominic Solanke still sidelined with an injury.

Richarlison has been one of Spurs’ most impressive performers so far this term, and has certainly done enough to suggest that he is deserving of a second chance in N17.

The striker has looked to be back to his best since Thomas Frank came into the building, but that could be about to change after deadline day.

Richarlison to feel aggrieved by Kolo Muani arrival at Tottenham

Frank’s influence at Spurs has unlocked Richarlison once again, and he has reminded everyone of his quality with his recent displays.

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The former Everton star netted a brace in the opening day win over Burnley, which included a stunning scissor kick, and he followed that up with a typically industrious and tireless showing in the victory at Manchester City.

His early-season form should be enough to keep him ahead of Solanke in the pecking order when he returns to the fold, but he will not have been pleased by Spurs’ move to sign Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day.

The Frenchman has arrived on loan from PSG and is primarily a striker, although he can also operate on the left wing if needed.

From Richarlison’s perspective, it will be frustrating to see another player arrive to provide competition in his position, when he has looked like making the spot his own so far in 2025/26.

It could drive the frontman on to even greater heights, but on the other hand, it could quickly see him grow frustrated and unsettled in the coming weeks.

Kolo Muani will surely displace Richarlison

Richarlison’s form for Tottenham is certainly encouraging, but the proof will be in whether he can sustain it over a prolonged period, something which he hasn’t been able to manage during his time in North London so far.

With that in mind, it seems highly likely that Kolo Muani will ultimately displace him in the starting XI, given the quality that Spurs now have in the final third.

Brennan Johnson was their top scorer in all competitions last term, so it is highly unlikely that Frank will drop him from the side to make way for his new arrival on the left.

Equally, you don’t sign a player of that quality to leave him on the bench, so providing the new boss plans to stick to the 4-2-3-1 setup that we have seen so far, he will surely get the start at the top of the pitch.

Richarlison may well feel aggrieved by that, but Frank and his staff will rightly see competition for places as a crucial factor to drive high standards throughout the squad.

Xavi Simons’ arrival at Tottenham was undoubtedly one of the highlights of their summer transfer business.

Thomas Frank’s side finished the window with eight new additions within their ranks, with the Dutchman their second-most expensive capture of the summer.

Simons joined Tottenham for a fee of around £51.8million, a figure which ranks him among the club’s biggest ever transfer buys.

The 22-year-old received a rousing reception from his new fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth, and he already finds himself at the centre of a surprising situation.

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

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Tottenham hailed for seven-year Xavi Simons contract

Simons is an important acquisition for Tottenham, who have been needing to find quality cover for James Maddison after he had surgery on his ACL recently.

The former Barcelona academy graduate has starred for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga over the last two seasons and is undoubtedly ready to make the step up to Premier League level.

Attacking additions were the key priority for the North Londoners in the final stages of the window, and Simons’ arrival is certainly a promising move for them.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that he will be a big signing for Spurs, and has also praised the contract agreement as part of the deal.

“Simons is just an amazing signing because he has the right blend of being that perfect age of just 22, but with so much experience behind him already,” Wenham said.

“I think he’s got 137 senior appearances for the likes of PSV, Leipzig, PSG, obviously came through it at Barcelona, the La Masia academy. He’s made 15 Champions League appearances and has 28 caps for Holland.

‘”You’re getting a player who’s experienced with still youth on side. His best years are still to come. The reports are that Spurs signed a contract that could run until 2032, which is just crazy. So Tottenham are really securing his best years.”

Xavi Simons is an excellent replacement for James Maddison

Securing a strong replacement for Maddison became an immediate priority for Tottenham in the latter stages of the window, and they certainly appear to have managed that with the signing of Simons.

The youngster notched a hugely impressive 17 goal involvements from just 25 games in the Bundesliga last term, and if he can replicate that kind of form in N17, then the Lilywhites will forget all about Maddison.

The England star was a big influence on the team, but his poor injury record has been a concern for some time now, and Spurs may have finally found his long-term replacement.