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Son Heung-min and Richarlison’s relationship was based on mutual respect while the South Korean was at Tottenham.

Son departed Tottenham for LAFC over the summer after almost a decade in North London.

Meanwhile, Richarlison started the season well for Spurs, but his form has dipped in recent weeks. In fact, it has been suggested that Tottenham made a mistake letting Son leave, who has been exceptional in the MLS.

But with the former Lilywhites captain still etched in fans’ hearts, his reunion with the Brazilian will have piqued the interest of supporters.

Son Heung-min and Richarlison share friendly embrace

Richarlison was one of 16 Tottenham players to be called up for international duty over the October break.

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His first game for Brazil was a triumphant one where the South American side secured a 5-0 victory over South Korea.

The Brazilian started on the bench while Son captained his side. But despite the scoreline, the most exciting moment of the confrontation for both was arguably their reunion before the first whistle was blown.

In footage posted by a fan via X on 10 October, Son can be seen running up to his former teammate, who pulls him into a hug before both head down the tunnel together.

While the two may have been rivals on the pitch, it is clear they still have a lot of love and respect for one another.

Richarlison may not be the problem at Tottenham

After his drop off in form, there have already been claims that Dominic Solanke is better than Richarlison as fans eagerly await his return to the pitch.

However, the Brazilian’s recent performances may be more of a reflection of the team’s display, according to statistics from Sofascore.

The stats are damning. The fact that Richarlison is overperforming his expected goals by one and a half goals indicates that the chances he’s scoring are not high-quality ones.

Furthermore, he has made seven appearances in the Premier League and has started five games, only to miss one big chance with a high conversion rate.

It is clear that while Richarlison still has scoring boots on, he is playing on a team that lacks creative output.

As a result, Tottenham fans should be looking at his teammates as well as the Brazilian when trying to find answers for his recent form.

Tottenham players will have to make the most of the minutes Thomas Frank grants them over the coming months.

The Dane has been praised for his tactical mind ever since Spurs’ defeat to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final, where he kept the Parisians at bay for 85 minutes.

There was criticism when Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou and appointed Frank in his place, but seven games in and third in the table later and fans are content with the decision.

But like all managers who came before him, Frank has already had to make several important squad decisions, and that does not seem to be changing anytime soon.

Tottenham left wing up for grabs

Son Heung-min left Tottenham for LAFC over the summer after almost a decade in North London.

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While Spurs fans are still mourning his departure, the left wing was left vacant after his exit, with a player yet to lock down the position.

Frank has tried almost everything. Brennan Johnson was deployed there at the beginning of the season, while the decision to make Xavi Simons Spurs’ left winger was an unpopular one.

Wilson Odobert is the most recent player to take up the position, but in the absence of a starting left winger, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes someone will need to step up or Spurs will look elsewhere.

“It’s got to be consistent performances,” Wenham said.

“There’s a real opportunity to have someone, and if someone doesn’t take that chance, I would suggest there’s every opportunity Tottenham will upgrade the position, if not in January, certainly in the summer.

“But they’ve got a whole season to audition for the role. Someone has got to realise that Son’s left and there’s a great opportunity to establish yourself as a first-team player at Tottenham on the left wing.”

As a result, Tottenham fans could see their players step up to the plate over the coming weeks.

Thomas Frank should give Wilson Odobert consistent minutes

There was a point in time when Spurs fans saw Odobert as Son’s successor. However, Frank seems to have had other plans these past couple of months.

Despite this, the Frenchman started in Tottenham’s win over Leeds United with the left wing looking its sharpest since the season began.

It makes sense, Odobert is the only natural left winger in Spurs’ senior team. As a result, it seems wise for Frank to stop the experiments and give a player confident in the position the chance to make it his own.

Tottenham fans have concluded that Luca Williams-Barnett is the next big thing and for good reason.

Williams-Barnett became legacy 900 for Tottenham after debuting in Spurs’ win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round.

This was not designed to be a one-off occasion with the talented midfielder announcing himself to the world during the game.

In fact, the Lilywhites are so besotted by him that Tottenham rewarded Williams-Barnett with his first professional contract weeks after the game as fans wait to see what their shining star does next.

Luca Williams-Barnett named Premier League 2 Player of the Month

Tottenham announced on 10 October that Williams-Barnett is the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for September.

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His league form has been impressive, netting his first hat-trick at Under-21 level in a huge 6-3 victory at Leicester City on 19 September.

Williams-Barnett is as lethal as he in front of goal as he is setting up his teammates to score. He is a complete midfielder who is excellent on the ball, reads the game well and possesses solid off-the-ball movement.

All these traits combined makes him the most promising youngster Spurs has produced in the last couple of years.

Should Williams-Barnett be loaned out by Spurs?

Now that he has signed his first professional contract at Tottenham, there will be expectations for Spurs to loan Williams-Barnett out next season.

However, this is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

Indeed, the Lilywhites are notorious for their failed loan spells with Bryan Gil, who departed Tottenham over the summer, being the most recognised one in recent years.

Instead of loaning Gil to a Premier League club, the Lilywhites opted to send him to Spain which meant he was unable to adapt to the pace of the first division upon his return.

Williams-Barnett is a different case. He has spent his career in England unlike Gil. However, the Premier League is a massive step up from academy football.

In an ideal world, the young star would be integrated into the first team without question. But if a loan is the only option, Williams-Barnett must remain in England at all costs.

Mohammed Kudus has enjoyed a superb start to his Tottenham career, after what is proving to be an inspired piece of business.

Tottenham spent £55million to buy Kudus from West Ham in the summer, with Thomas Frank keen to add a maverick quality to his front-line.

And the 25-year-old has done exactly that, starring among the Premier League‘s very best so far this season.

The forward was on fire again on Saturday, as Tottenham beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road.

Jermaine Defoe was among Kudus’ plaudits for his display against Leeds, with the Ghana international delivering an exceptional performance.

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Mohammed Kudus leads Europe in stat

Despite only arriving in the summer, Kudus already carries huge pressure in the Tottenham front-line.

The winger is dominating the creative metrics in Frank‘s squad, and is often the man looked to when Spurs are in need of a moment of creativity.

Xavi Simons‘ arrival was expected to help on that front, but the midfielder is yet to find his feet in the Premier League.

That is not to say Kudus is struggling under the weight of pressure, however. If anything, the former West Ham man has only got better and better as the weeks have gone by.

With four assists already, the Tottenham man leads the way in the Premier League, and has bagged a goal as well.

Even more impressive, however, is Kudus’ dribbling numbers. According to Statmuse, the 25-year-old has completed the most dribbles in Europe’s top five leagues this season (30), registering five more than Kylian Mbappe, and 10 more than third-placed Lamine Yamal.

And that is not the only stat Kudus excels in – he has also completed the most crosses in the Premier League.

In the duel, too, there is no one better than the Ghana international. With 57, he has won the most in the league.

Thomas Frank is right about ‘explosive’ Kudus

Frank said it best about Kudus when, after Tottenham had drawn with Brighton, the Dane said: “When it goes into him, it just sticks. You can’t get it off him.

“So he just keeps it, he doesn’t lose a 50-50 ball. And then the third thing is his one-on-one ability is crazy. He’s so strong, he’s so explosive. He just dominated the right-hand side.”

So often last season, Spurs looked pedestrian when up against teams that like to sit deep. Defunct of ideas, and crying out for a moment of magic.

That problem has not completely gone away – the draw against Wolves proved as much – but in Kudus, they now have the man capable of providing that magic.

The Lewis Family are in a battle to clear £340million worth of debt at Tottenham, Kieran Maguire has exclusively told Tottenham News.

ENIC have taken over the reins at Tottenham from Daniel Levy after the chairman made the shock decision to leave in N17.

This was celebrated by the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful as the Lewis’ showed their commitment to the success of Tottenham.

Positivity has emanated onto the pitch with Thomas Frank getting a positive tune out of his side since taking over from Ange Postecoglou.

The view from the outside might be papering over the cracks in North London, as Maguire revealed the actual state of the Lilywhites behind the scenes.

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ENIC’s £100m investment to battle against Tottenham debt

Spurs fans were left calling for Antoine Semenyo as a big-money signing after news of a cash injection emerged.

Details revealed on Companies House on Thursday outlined that an investment of £100m had been pumped into Tottenham by ENIC.

These hopes from supporters of how this money could be spent have been spread around social media as they dream of a much-improved squad moving forward.

Finance expert Maguire has crushed these dreams after suggesting that this financial influx is to help combat the £340m that the Lilywhites owe to other parties.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Maguire said: “It’s more to do with cash flow than anything else. Spurs owe £340m in instalments in unpaid transfer fees, for example.

“Spurs have spent £100m a year in the transfer market in 6 years out of the last 7, it’s how well it is spent that is the issue.“

Tottenham’s lack of transfer spend is a myth

The North London club were said to be unambitious in the transfer market under Levy.

Looking back, this isn’t truly the case, as the spending was proven to be unwise because a number of signings failed to live up to expectations.

Spurs’ second most expensive signing of all time is Tanguy Ndombele and everyone knows how that went for the Frenchman.

Richarlison, Davidson Sanchez, Giovanni Lo Celso, Steven Bergwijn and Roberto Soldado are all seen as wasted signings, despite coming in at a combined figure in the region of £180m.

This is just a selection of terrible transfer business on White Heart Lane, proving that the issue isn’t a lack of funds; it is the recruitment strategy.

The £100m injection from ENIC is set to be used on clearing debt, which looks like a wise option given that there are seemingly funds already available for transfers.

Thomas Frank will be glad to hear Tottenham’s latest financial update.

Joe Lewis is set to invest £100million into Tottenham, as fans were delighted with the news on Thursday morning.

Since Daniel Levy’s exit, Lewis’ family have taken full control at Tottenham behind the scenes, as the investment can only be seen as a positive.

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has spoken out on how he thinks Tottenham fans should calm down over the news.

Simon Jordan says £100m boost may not go to Tottenham’s transfer budget

Tottenham have made a good start with Frank and will want that to continue.

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January will prove how well backed Frank is, and it may be the difference point in Tottenham’s season.

Jordan has shut down Spurs fans’ excitement, as he explains the money may not be going towards transfers for Spurs while speaking on talkSPORT.

“£100m in the Premier League, with all due respect, isn’t a huge amount of money,” he said.

“It may well be because the banks have asked [Spurs] to put more money in because of the working capital balance between what they’ve got and what they’re currently borrowing.

“Tottenham fans will think ‘oh yes’, it’s another example now that they have Levy out of the way, well, Levy worked with [the Lewis family].”

Tottenham fans should be excited over Joe Lewis investment

Regardless of what Jordan says, the investment will ease any present PSR or other financial issues for Lewis and his family.

The news has only created more of a good feeling around Tottenham, as the Lilywhites continue to grow after Levy’s exit.

Tottenham only seem to have a striker issue at the moment, which could soon be resolved by the return of Dominic Solanke.

Djed Spence has quickly become a beloved character in the Tottenham dressing room.

Spence was one of 16 senior Tottenham players called up for international duty this October break.

The decision from Thomas Tuchel came as no surprise, given his stellar performances for Spurs these past couple of weeks.

While Spence had a difficult start to life in North London, he is now a player whom most fans could not imagine their team without.

Djed Spence takes light-hearted aim at Brennan Johnson

Spence made history for England when he became the Three Lions’ first-ever openly Muslim player to be called up.

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His entry into the England team represents the remarkable turnaround of Spence’s career at Tottenham, going from an unwanted recruit under Antonio Conte to a regular starter for Thomas Frank.

The English international was one of the best players on the pitch during England’s pulsating 3-0 win over Wales on 9 October.

Meanwhile, the fullback was tasked with marking club teammate Brennan Johnson on the opposing flank. After a hugely one-sided battle, it is safe to say that Spence came out on top.

The left-back, all too aware of his impressive performance, took to Instagram after the game, where Spence jokingly trolled his Tottenham teammate.

He said: “Very happy to get my first England start with a great win.

“But forget about all that emotional stuff for a second…You cannot escape the inevitable. Let’s take a walk to the penitentiary brother.”

His comments come as part of an ongoing joke between Spence and fans, after he locks up wingers who come up against him.

But given that he, the players and fans are all in on the joke, it is doubtful that any love was lost between Spence and Johnson.

Djed Spence should retain his starting position at Tottenham

Destiny Udogie’s return from injury has seen the left flank shared between both him and Spence once again.

Before then, Spence was arguably one of Spurs’ best players, with data indicating that he is best paired with Pedro Porro on the opposing flank.

Indeed, the England international has Udogie beat in almost every metric, except for defensive duels, progressive passes, and possession won.

Meanwhile, Spence is a better carrier and crosser of the ball who is more efficient in the air.

As a result, given his stellar performances for club and country, Udogie should compete for his spot, not Spence.

Mohammed Kudus has not been a Tottenham player for long, but Spurs may have a challenge keeping him further down the line.

Kudus was arguably Spurs’ best signing in the summer after taking to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium like a duck to water.

Despite Kudus being Tottenham’s fourth-most expensive signing ever, he has lived up to expectations under Thomas Frank.

The versatile attacker’s form has also transitioned onto the international stage, with Kudus shining for Ghana against the Central African Republic on Wednesday.

These sorts of performances are being noticed and could result in a potential North London exit for Kudus, Tottenham News understands.

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Mohammed Kudus could soon demand Tottenham exit

Wayne Rooney has been left blown away by Kudus in a sentiment echoed among the Lilywhites this campaign.

The 25-year-old has already had a telling impact on the squad and has become an ever-present in the squad for Frank and Co.

This is the level that many expected the Ghanaian to reach in his time with Ajax, where he had one particular superb season before joining West Ham.

Should this continue moving forward, it looks as if Spurs could face a challenge to keep hold of the forward.

Tottenham News has learned that Kudus might seek an exit if the Lilywhites are unable to compete for trophies.

There is hope that he will remain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as long as the N17 club continue to evolve.

Kudus chose to join Tottenham due to their place in the Champions League, so maintaining a spot in Europe’s elite competition could be of paramount importance if they are to keep the wideman.

Kudus needs to focus on maintaining form

The Ghana international has shown clear evidence of his quality since linking up with Spurs.

There is clear evidence from his past that this sort of form isn’t guaranteed to continue after his form dropped off at West Ham last season.

Less than 10 goal involvements at the London Stadium was far from ideal for a player with such high standards.

Tottenham won’t want this to happen, but also can’t pander to him even if discussion of an exit is on the table.

Kudus could eventually demand a move away from N17, but this is only likely to happen if his excellence continues over an extended period.

This is what Ghana fans think of Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus has become an instant fan favourite at Tottenham.

Kudus joined Spurs from West Ham in the summer as Thomas Frank looked to add attacking depth to his newfound squad.

West Ham were quick to snub Kudus as the London Stadium faithful suggested that Spurs had made a mistake by signing the 25-year-old.

The Hammers have been proven wrong, with Kudus making an instant impact at Tottenham as a key player in his opening 10 games.

Kudus is also seen as one of the best from Ghana right now.

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Tottenham News has now learned exactly what their fans think of the versatile attacker.

Mohammed Kudus now star player for Ghana

The forward was seen as a future superstar during his days with Ajax, as he delivered many top performances in the Champions League.

It feels as if his switch to West Ham harmed his career, as his goal output slowed down significantly last season.

He looks to have turned a corner with Spurs after what has been a hugely positive start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This has been reflected on the international stage with Kudus shining for Ghana against the Central African Republic on Wednesday.

Ghanaian football expert Owuraku Ampofo has now revealed that the 25-year-old is held in high esteem in his homeland after his performances this campaign.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Ampofo said: “He’s definitely seen as the star player right now. Ghanaians are all pleased to see how his game is evolving as he is assisting a lot now.“

Brennan Johnson could struggle up against Kudus at Tottenham

Johnson has often played off the right for Spurs and has thrived at times in front of goal.

The Wales international looks to be in for a difficult season this time around as he continues to battle with Kudus for minutes in North London.

The Ghanaian currently has excellent self-belief and the backing of an entire nation to thrive at Tottenham.

With that sort of confidence, it could be hard for Johnson to make his presence felt in a position where he has often shone.

It will be interesting to see if Kudus can keep up this level of performance, but the whole of Ghana will undoubtedly be in his corner.

Lucas Bergvall has earned plenty of plaudits for the start that he has made at Tottenham so far this season.

The 19-year-old immediately made 45 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign for the Lilywhites last term, and he has been an influential figure for them so far in 2025-26.

Bergvall has played slightly further forward for Tottenham so far this season, and he already has two goal contributions to his name from six Premier League appearances.

Thomas Frank appears to be getting the best out of the youngster, and one of the youngster’s former coaches has now delivered a stark admission on his future.

It will become ‘impossible’ for Sweden to drop Lucas Bergvall

Bergvall’s eye-catching performances for Tottenham so far this term have led to increased expectation that he will also begin to shine on the international stage.

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The Swedish star has already earned four senior caps for his country, having also previously featured heavily for their U19 and U21 teams.

However, he is still yet to earn his first start in international football, although that could be set to change in Sweden’s clash with Switzerland on Friday evening.

Bergvall’s form is seemingly becoming progressively harder to ignore for Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson, and a key figure in his development at Djurgardens has now heaped praise on the starlet.

Ex-Djurgardens sports coordinator Peter Kisfaludy, who helped to bring Bergvall through the ranks at his former club, has revealed that he expects him to become an integral part of the national team in the near future.

“I think many people with me feel that it will soon be impossible to keep Lucas (Bergvall) out of the team anymore,” Kisfaludy told FotbollDirekt.

“He should start now, considering how he is growing in both the Premier League and the Champions League and with such offensive qualities – he should only start in the Swedish national team.

“Look at what he does in a club that is at the top of the Premier League.”

Lucas Bergvall could make Tottenham eye-watering money

Tottenham may have never even beaten Barcelona to Bergvall’s signature were it not for Dejan Kulusevski.

The youngster had an agreement in place to join the Spanish giants, only for Kulusevski to then play a major role in him changing his mind and opting for Spurs instead.

With how his career has played out since then, the North Londoners will be eternally grateful to the 25-year-old.

Bergvall is developing into the kind of talent that could easily command an eye-watering transfer fee in a few years’ time.

He is rapidly becoming one of Tottenham’s most impressive talents, and if he can continue to take his career from strength to strength in the coming years, then it is surely only a matter of time before they start to face transfer interest from some of the world’s biggest clubs.