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Mohammed Kudus made his return to London Stadium on Saturday.

Kudus was part of the Spurs team that won 3-0 against West Ham, helping his new side to all three points against his former team.

Tottenham have now won three out of their opening four games and are currently joint top alongside North London rivals Arsenal.

Kudus made the move to Spurs from West Ham during the summer and enjoyed a hostile reception from the Hammers fans during the game.

Mohammad Kudus receives touching gesture on West Ham return

Kudus spent two years at the London Stadium, with Saturday’s game the first time he has returned to his old stomping ground.

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The Ghanaian used an iconic wooden elephant to sit on when he scored for West Ham during his spell at the club.

While he hasn’t scored for Spurs yet, when he does, he will be able to replicate his old celebration, having been given the object back from West Ham.

Hammers officials returned the wooden object to Kudus after the game, meaning Spurs fans may see it in action before long.

Kudus spent time talking to the West Ham staff and thanked them for returning the elephant to them.

Tottenham yet to see the best of Mohammed Kudus

Kudus arrived at Spurs this summer for a reported fee of £55 million, signing a six-year deal at the club.

The Ghanaian was seen as a coup for Thomas Frank after shining for the Hammers in the past two seasons.

Kudus has had a mixed start to his Tottenham career, with Spurs fans not quite seeing the same player from West Ham.

He scored 19 Premier League goals across two seasons for West Ham, but has yet to open his account for Spurs in the opening four games.

Spurs fans know the quality Kudus has, and it is only a matter of time before he shows it consistently for his new side.

Tottenham could be about to line up a move for Dennis Cirkin in the coming months.

The Sunderland defender played a major role in their promotion to the Premier League last term, but he has been unable to feature in their top-flight return so far due to injury.

Cirkin was linked with a move to Tottenham over the summer, as the Lilywhites tried to boost the number of ‘club-trained’ players in the squad ahead of their return to the Champions League.

The 23-year-old came through the youth ranks at Hotspur Way, and Thomas Frank and Co. could be about to offer him a route back to his boyhood club.

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

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Dennis Cirkin move would be a ‘no-brainer’ for Tottenham

Tottenham’s hopes of signing Cirkin are boosted by the fact that the left-back is out of contract at the end of the current campaign.

Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris didn’t give a particularly confident answer when questioned on his future recently, and that will have surely made the Lilywhites’ eyes light up.

Destiny Udogie’s future has been uncertain in recent months, and it now seems likely that Cirkin could be available on a free next summer.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that it would be a ‘no-brainer’ for the North Londoners to bring the defender in, and he expects them to make an approach for him.

“If he’s a free agent, then it’s a no-brainer if they’ve been watching him and scouting him for the last few months,” King said.

“Spurs can obviously make an approach for him before the end of his contract. I’m surprised that Sunderland haven’t got him tied up if I’m honest.

“I would say that we’re in agent territory now. He’ll obviously be trying to get the best deal for his client.

“It’s always difficult going back to a club, but he’s at a good age, and why not from Tottenham’s point of view?”

Dennis Cirkin could have solved Mathys Tel issue

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been questioned in the aftermath of his omission from the Champions League squad for the league phase of the competition.

Spurs could have solved that issue before it even arose by making a move for Cirkin earlier in the summer.

The arrival of another ‘club-trained’ player would have provided Frank with far greater flexibility when it came to naming his group for the competition, and could have potentially negated the need for Tel to miss out.

The opportunity passed them by on that occasion, but in the future, Cirkin would provide plenty of value in that respect.

Tottenham are continuing to eye a January move for Conor Gallagher.

The England international has been away from the Premier League since he swapped Chelsea for Atletico Madrid last summer, but he could now be in line to make a sensational return in the coming months.

Tottenham are showing an interest in signing Gallagher, as they look to strengthen their options in the midfield in the January transfer window.

Thomas Frank still has areas of weakness within his squad, despite their bright start to the season, and he could now be about to address one of those areas.

Tottenham ready to ‘negotiate immediately’ with Atletico Madrid

Gallagher would be a hefty investment for Spurs, given that Atletico are hopeful of at least securing a return of their £34million outlay for the 25-year-old.

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Nevertheless, the North Londoners appear to be undeterred in their pursuit of the energetic star, and they are now primed and ready to take action when the January window opens.

The Lilywhites are understood to be “willing to negotiate immediately” for Gallagher, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

They are hopeful of taking advantage of any crack or indecision shown by Diego Simeone’s side, as the player’s future could now be decided “by the coming weeks.”

It is thought that the possibility of returning to London would be “tempting” for Gallagher, who is otherwise “comfortable” in Madrid.

Manchester United are thought to have come close to landing the star in the summer, but now it is Spurs who are starting to make inroads towards a deal.

Conor Gallagher would be perfect for Thomas Frank’s style of play

Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract situation at Tottenham means that additional options in the middle of the park would certainly be welcome for Frank at the moment.

Gallagher is a tireless, all-action midfielder, and he would likely be the perfect fit for one of the three central midfield roles in the new boss’ system.

The Dane employs a slightly more pragmatic approach than several other Premier League managers, and as a result, the value of having a combative ball-winner like Gallagher to call upon would certainly be high.

He was criticised for his quality on the ball at times during his stint with Chelsea, but the Englishman is one of the best around when it comes to breaking up play.

With that in mind, it is no surprise to see that Tottenham remain hugely keen to bring him in this winter.

Yves Bissouma and the Tottenham hierarchy appear to have reached a stalemate regarding his future.

The midfielder has been an inconsistent performer for the Lilywhites since his move from Brighton three years ago, and he has been heavily linked with an exit this summer.

Bissouma agreed on personal terms to leave Spurs, but the possibility of a move to Galatasaray fell through in the final stages of the transfer window.

The 29-year-old is currently nursing an injury and has yet to feature in competitive action under Thomas Frank, and his future is now creating yet more issues in N17.

Tottenham won’t let Yves Bissouma join Premier League team

Bissouma has been determined to resurrect his Tottenham career in the coming months, with his contract due to expire at the end of the current campaign.

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The Mali international was consistently linked with a move throughout the summer, with clubs in both the Premier League and abroad showing an interest in taking him off Frank’s hands.

However, no deal ever materialised, and that has left Tottenham with a serious conundrum regarding his future.

Bissouma has now made it clear to the Lilywhites that he wants to stay in England and will play for “any Premier League team,” according to Africa Foot.

The North Londoners are refusing to entertain this demand and have no interest in selling the star to a team in the same division.

Newcastle, Crystal Palace, West Ham and Chelsea were all understood to have made offers for Bissouma over the summer.

Talks between the midfielder and the club are now said to have reached an “impasse,” with a swift move in January now looking like a distinct possibility for Bissouma.

Spurs need to sell Yves Bissouma any way that they can

Bissouma has been a poor influence at Tottenham in recent months, with his persistent lateness proving to be an issue for the new boss.

Frank left him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final as a result, and it has already become clear that the former Brighton man is not part of his plans in any way.

When you then consider that Bissouma will walk away for nothing at the end of the season, it surely makes sense for Spurs to give in to his demands and sell him to anyone who will pay them a fee.

He is ultimately unlikely to be the sort of player who could come back to haunt the Lilywhites later down the line, so there should be little risk in sending him elsewhere in the Premier League.

Bissouma is a problem that Spurs have to solve in the coming months, and it may be that they have to swallow their pride and give him what he wants.

Daniel Levy’s departure could open the floodgates for Tottenham to explore a wealth of new opportunities in the coming years.

The 63-year-old finally departed the N17 outfit after 25 years at the helm at the end of last week, and several changes have already followed in the wake of his decision to step down.

ENIC are adamant that they don’t want to sell Tottenham as of right now, but that situation could easily change in the weeks that lie ahead.

Levy turned the Lilywhites into one of the Premier League’s most profitable clubs during his tenure, but they could be about to reach another level after his exit.

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

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Tottenham to agree stadium naming rights deal with Daniel Levy gone

Levy had a reputation for hindering Tottenham with his uncompromising style when it came to negotiating, and with that now out of the equation, Spurs could get deals done a lot quicker.

This often resulted in difficulties when it came to agreeing on big-money transfers, but it was also an issue that was prevalent in some even bigger deals as well.

The North Londoners have been trying to secure a naming rights deal for their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium home for a significant period, but have been unable to reach a settlement so far.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that with Levy now gone, that is one of a multitude of changes that could take place in the future.

“I think Levy’s exit could open up the door for the Stadium naming rights deal that has eluded Tottenham since he came in,” Wenham said.

“He paid Todd Kline from America to agree a deal, and after three years, he moved on, having achieved nothing. I think other avenues will quickly open up, and we will see changes that maybe were difficult to achieve, happening far sooner now.”

Stadium deal could be a world-record for Spurs

Tottenham and Levy spent a sustained period of time working on a deal to secure a naming rights deal for their home, and it could transform the team’s capabilities if an agreement can be reached.

The N17 ground is undoubtedly one of European football’s finest venues, and as a result, it will take a truly seismic deal for Spurs to sign off on the name.

Earlier in the summer, it emerged that their hopes of finding a suitor could potentially result in a world-record fee being agreed for such a deal.

If the money is ultimately reinvested in the playing squad, if an agreement is reached, then it could take Tottenham into another world in terms of their spending in the next few years.

Tottenham eased to an emphatic 3-0 win over West Ham in Saturday’s London derby.

Quickfire goals from Pape Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven in the early stages of the second saw the Lilywhites cruise to a comfortable victory, aided by a 54th-minute red card for Tomas Soucek.

Tottenham downed West Ham to continue their bright start to the new Premier League campaign, and they already find themselves sitting second in the early-season table.

Thomas Frank’s men will have been delighted to leave E20 with all three points, but there will undoubtedly be some lingering frustration over a key moment of the game that was misinterpreted by the referee.

Jarred Gillett ‘guessed’ on Cristian Romero disallowed goal

Frank’s Tottenham side were impressive again as they heaped yet more pressure on Graham Potter and West Ham on Saturday.

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The N17 outfit turned in a clinical display, but also combined that with a genuine defensive steel, as they notched their third clean sheet from four league outings so far this term.

The afternoon could have been even easier for the visitors had Cristian Romero’s 19th-minute header not been ruled out for a foul.

Referee Jarred Gillett appeared to disallow the goal due to an infringement on Kyle Walker-Peters as Mohammed Kudus’ corner travelled into the box.

However, replays then showed that the push actually came from Walker-Peters himself, who knocked himself off balance while trying to impede Romero.

Gillett has since been slammed for the call by the print edition of The Sun Goals, where former Premier League referee Mark Halsey took aim at the Australian for “guessing” and ruling out what was a “perfectly good goal.”

“If the goal was given on the field, then VAR wouldn’t have got involved and it would have stood,” Halsey wrote.

“Australian official Gillett simply guessed and got it wrong.”

West Ham win shows Tottenham credentials again

Tottenham have made an encouraging start in the Premier League in the last few weeks, and this latest victory was another sign of their improvement as a team.

The Lilywhites never really looked in any danger during what was another resolute showing from a backline that looked all at sea at times last term.

Spurs have now conceded just one goal in their opening four league games, and that steely nature at the back will be invaluable in tricky assignments like this one, which they would likely have dropped points in last season.

Some favourable fixtures lie ahead in the coming weeks, and if Tottenham can continue to show the same level of promise that we have seen so far, they could find themselves in a very handy position come November.

Tottenham got back to winning ways as they comfortably beat London rivals West Ham 3-0 on Saturday evening.

Every meeting between Tottenham and West Ham is tense, but this fixture in particular had added drama as Mohammed Kudus returned to the London Stadium for the first time since his summer move to Spurs.

Tottenham were dominant in every aspect against West Ham. Three different goal scorers, along with three points, will make Thomas Frank happy.

James Maddison had a lot to say about the refereeing Tottenham’s win – but he also had some good words to say about the derby day victory in East London.

James Maddison praises Lucas Bergvall after win over West Ham

While the pre-season injury to Maddison was devastating for Spurs, they have been able to cope without him under Frank so far, thanks to the summer signings that were brought in.

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Dutch international Xavi Simons had an impressive Spurs debut, in which he got an assist.

Lucas Bergvall posted on Instagram after he scored his first Premier League goal for the North London club.

Maddison replied, saying: “Love it, mate! Brilliant today.”

Maddison was a key contributor for Tottenham last season, notching double figures in both goals and assists across all competitions. However, this term, he’s not expected to kick a ball in anger until April at the earliest.

Bergvall started many games in the second half of last season and proved to be a standout player.

The cohesion among the players at Spurs is apparent and likely had a massive impact as they won the Europa League, despite their poor league campaign.

Thomas Frank proves he is the right man to lead Tottenham

The question following Tottenham’s poor defeat against Bournemouth last time out was how they would respond, they could not have had a better response than what they displayed against West Ham.

Tottenham always have questions about their mentality and ability to win all the time, it seemed like the same old Tottenham in the Bournemouth game, but this performance shows this team can learn from mistakes and grow from them.

Last season’s losses seemed to feel inevitable before a ball was kicked, but Frank has reinvigorated both players and fans alike with a real buzz around Tottenham. This season, as the club returns to the Champions League has the chance to be a memorable one.

Tottenham made some statement signings towards the end of the transfer window, but they could soon make another.

Xavi Simons arrived at Spurs from PSG and is already up and running after delivering an assist on his debut.

Thomas Frank also has Randal Kolo Muani within his ranks, although he was an unused substitute against the Hammers.

Now, the North London club can sign a free agent after a significant announcement by the North London club.

Tottenham name Premier League squad

Tottenham have started the Premier League season in fine fettle, having recorded three wins from four.

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What has been even more pleasing is the performances of the summer signings, with Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus delivering valiant displays.

Indeed, the Lilyhites may be encouraged to dip into the free agent market after announcing their 23-man squad.

That is because Frank’s squad contains 23 over-21 players, meaning that there is room for two new additions.

With this in mind, Tottenham have the option to delve into the free agent market if they so please.

Are Spurs likely to sign a free agent?

The Lilywhites’ decision to leave some spaces for signings may well be strategic as they want to keep their options open.

One factor that may have played into that is injuries, as last season they suffered a remarkable number of problematic setbacks.

Indeed, Kinsky was signed to aid the crisis amid the injury to Vicario and concerns over Fraser Forster.

As it stands, Frank has a strong squad at his disposal, but their fitness will be tested as they are fighting on all fronts this campaign.

If they do suffer a similar fate this season, then they may well sign a free agent or two before January.

Thomas Frank will be hoping to vindicate Tottenham’s decision to appoint him head coach this season.

Change has been the buzzword at Tottenham these past couple of months.

Daniel Levy stepped down as Spurs chairman after almost 25 years, while Tottenham appointed Adam Gardiner as their new Chief Marketing Officer shortly after.

Frank arrived in the middle of the chaos. Ange Postecoglou had just vacated his role and Spurs were trying and failing to make an impact in the transfer window. But the former Brentford boss failed to let that faze him, having a remarkable start to life in North London.

And it now seems that all his hard work thus far has paid off.

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Thomas Frank has Joe Lewis family backing

The Joe Lewis family have made Tottenham’s sporting success their priority, with it understood to have played a role in Levy’s exit.

Frank became head coach at Tottenham to boost their Premier League chances after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season. So far, the Dane has done an excellent job with Spurs’ recent win over West Ham, continuing his stellar start to the season.

According to Alastair Gold in the print edition of the Sunday Mirror (13 September), Frank has said he’s received backing from the Lewis family.

Frank said: “I’ve spoken to a few from the Lewis family and Peter Charrington, the new non-executive chairman. So there’s been good, constructive conversations, and I feel the backing and they’re happy.

“Everything I sense, I’ve been told is positivity and backing.”

With the Lewis family behind him, there is a feeling that Frank can achieve great things in North London.

What is next at Tottenham?

The Lewis family are keen to focus on Spurs’ sporting success over the coming years.

It has been suggested that ousting Levy is part of a bigger strive to achieve great things on the pitch under Frank and beyond.

Spurs’ summer window has been seen by many as a step in the right direction. There remains a belief that the transfers of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to Tottenham are representative of the club’s aims to compete with their fellow ‘big six’ teams.

With the season still long and plenty more football left to be played, it remains to be seen whether change will be immediate. But after a stellar start, Frank seems to be the right man to reach great heights at Tottenham.

Xavi Simons’ deadline day arrival at Tottenham had fans excited to see what he can bring to their team.

Simons has been touted as a wonderkid since his time at PSG and Barcelona; he is a player destined for the top for a long time.

Despite being linked with other players for most of the summer transfer window, the arrival of Simons can prove to be a revelation for Thomas Frank’s side.

Simons impressed Tottenham fans as he made his debut in the 3-0 win against West Ham on Saturday, notching an assist in the process.

What Simons does best when going forward is clearly starting to work already at Spurs, as the Tottenham coaching staff want Simons’ creative spark to shine.

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How Xavi Simons excelled against West Ham

While many of the plaudits have rightfully gone to players such as Mohammed Kudus, adding another pacey attacker to the Tottenham team will make them even more dangerous.

Like Simons on Saturday, Kudus had a massively impressive debut against Burnley in the first game of the Premier League season.

Tottenham ran rampant against West Ham with goals from Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Micky Van de Ven.

According to Sofascore, he managed to complete 84 per cent of his passes.

The Dutch ace also had a 0.03 xG, had 0.07 expected assists. He also completed the only dribble he attempted and won one foul.

Off the ball, Simons won three ground duels and won two aerial duels.

Simons is exactly what Tottenham needed

Simons is a player with so much potential, and considering how good Frank is at improving young players, he will be an amazing coach for the attacker to have.

The lack of midfield creativity is what stood out as the weakness for Tottenham in that game, and having a player now like Simons, who can create as an attacking midfielder.

And that’s what this team is crying out for now that James Maddison will be out for some time.

His debut shows signs of promise, even though he started out on the left, that flexibility will only allow for more ways for Tottenham to attack.