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Tottenham have been busy making changes after Daniel Levy left his role as executive chairman of the North London club.

Spurs poached Adam Gardiner from Arsenal, and he will become chief marketing officer in the New Year.

Then, Tottenham announced Kate Miller as chief communications officer, with Vinai Venkatesham speaking of his delight at the news.

Now, there has been significant news around the future of someone Antonio Conte was an admirer of.

Tottenham set to hold talks with Fabio Paratici

Paratici returned to Spurs in a consultancy role, and it now seems that the North London club want to keep him.

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Tottenham and Paratici reached an agreement over his return, and he has since been in a consultancy role.

However, it then appeared that the Lilywhites were having second thoughts over reappointing the Italian after Levy’s exit.

Now, it has emerged that talks will indeed be held over the coming weeks regarding Paratici’s role at the club, according to The Telegraph on 13 September.

They report that Paratici is understood to be keen to continue in either a full-time or consultancy capacity.

Why Antonio Conte was an admirer of Fabio Paratici

Conte and Paratici first worked together in Italy when the pair were in their respective roles at Juventus between 2011 and 2014.

Ironically, when Conte resigned in 2014, it was because of disagreements with the Juve board, including Paratici.

When the manager arrived in North London, the 53-year-old was already there, having been appointed months earlier.

However, it appears that Conte was a bigger fan of the managing director during his time with Spurs.

“And for sure, I’m enjoying the time working for Tottenham, to work for Tottenham, with these players,” Conte said via The Mirror in 2022.

“I have a great relationship with the owner and Paratici. I don’t see a problem for the future.”

Now, with significant changes occurring at Spurs, the Italian is set to remain with the Premier League club in some capacity.

Dejan Kulusevski’s future at Tottenham could be about to come under scrutiny as he continues his recovery from injury.

The Sweden international has been out of action since May with a knee problem, and has been unable to play any part in the Thomas Frank era in N17 so far.

Kulusevski could return for Spurs within the next three months following an update on his progress that he provided during the recent international break.

The 25-year-old was in impressive form last season, but his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could now be under scrutiny after the recent work in the transfer market.

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

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Tottenham could look to move Dejan Kulusevski on

Tottenham added Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to their ranks in the final stages of the summer window, and that creates yet more competition for Kulusevski when he returns from his injury.

The former Juventus star is likely to face a battle with Simons to play in an advanced midfield role, and the Lilywhites also boast plenty of exciting options in the wide areas.

With that in mind, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Kulusevski needs to hit the ground running on his return to action, or he could even be shown the door in January.

“It certainly gives Frank a good option, although he has good cover in the attacking areas,” King said.

“Kulusevski has been a key player, but in two or three months when he’s fit, it will be Christmas. It’s going to be make or break for him, because it was a serious injury and he’s been out for a long time.

“He’s got to tread carefully as well, because he won’t want a setback now.

“If he does get himself fit, and proves that he’s fit, he’s either going to stay at the club or he could even be moved on in January.”

Dejan Kulusevski could become a key player for Thomas Frank

Kulusevski has been improving with every passing season at Tottenham, and if he can recover properly from his injury, then he will surely become a key player under Frank.

The versatile attacker was left to shoulder the majority of the creative burden for the Lilywhites at times last season, as injuries and a lack of confidence began to set in all around him.

His productivity has improved year on year in North London, and at 25, he should be ready to take his game to another level once he is back to full fitness.

As a result, if Spurs do want to trim down their attacking options this winter, they should surely be looking at other candidates to move out of the door.

ENIC may eventually decide to sell its majority stake in Tottenham, despite publicly trying to shut down all possible rumours of a takeover.

Daniel Levy departed his role as Spurs executive chairman last week, leading to the inevitable takeover speculation.

ENIC have stated that Tottenham are not for sale, although interested parties must make their intentions known by 5 October.

While all the noise suggests that a sale will not happen, it appears that it could just be a smoke screen for real intentions, with Qatari and US investors already interested.

This story includes exclusive comments from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.

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Tottenham to be strategic amid takeover speculation

Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made enquiries about Spurs’ takeover situation, reportedly eyeing a minority stake already.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has provided insight on a potential takeover.

“I think publicly, a not for sale sign in football is as good as a sale sign, isn’t it?” he said.

“We know that any club is for sale at the right price. Again, talk about Spurs in that context for several years now. I think I expect to see Qatar be in there or come back in there at some point. We know there’ve been rumours of that as well.

“But, ultimately, whether or not you’re publicly starting a bidding war, I think the reality is if a takeover is going to happen, Spurs are going to look to maximise the value, and that involves playing respective parties off against each other.

“And as I say, I think £4billion will be the starting price, and then it’s what somebody’s prepared to pay, whether they’re prepared to pay that or potentially a little bit more.

“That’s when you can start playing people off against each other, and I’m sure that’ll be part of the plan for Spurs if they are keen to sell, despite being publicly not for sale.”

How much have other Premier League clubs been sold for?

With Tottenham being valued at around £4billion as a starting point, there is every chance they could be sold for more.

Indeed, if they are sold for more than that figure, then it could eclipse how much was spent to acquire any of the most expensive Premier League clubs.

Given that three years have passed since Chelsea’s takeover, it seems realistic that £4bn should be a starting point.

Tottenham are a tempting asset, given their state-of-the-art stadium, financial stability, and opportunity for growth.

In what could be a historic season for Spurs, a takeover could take them to the next level.

Tottenham will be looking to come out on top against West Ham despite their injury woes.

Tottenham take on West Ham on Thursday, 13 September in a confrontation which promises to be eventful.

The Lilywhites signed Mohammed Kudus from the Hammers earlier in the summer. While the winger has the utmost respect for his former side, Kudus’ Tottenham departure struck a nerve with West Ham fans.

But hours before the clash is set to commence, it seems West Ham will have more than a home advantage going into the game.

Tottenham to be without four players vs West Ham

Tottenham have seen their injured players gradually return to the fold these past couple of weeks.

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Djed Spence has stepped in for Destiny Udogie while the Italian has been sidelined. But the fullback has recently returned to training.

Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma is also on the path to recovery, but it remains to be seen whether he’s still out of favour with Thomas Frank.

Dejan Kulusevski’s return to Tottenham was clarified by the midfielder this month. But he should not return to the pitch for at least another two months. Furthermore, Kota Takai, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin are also unavailable for the game.

On the other side of London, West Ham’s advantage doubled when Graham Potter announced there would be no absentees for the match.

Niclas Fullkrug was a doubt after picking up a calf injury during international duty, but the Hammers boss mentioned that he “trained lightly” with the team and will continue to be monitored.

The scales are in Spurs’ favour

West Ham may have the home advantage, but Tottenham have Frank.

Potter has played nine matches against the Lilywhites in all competitions during his time coaching, while Frank has played the same amount against the Hammers.

While anything can happen in football and both have coached more than one side in the Premier League, their recent performances do provide an insight into how the game could go.

As a result, Frank may be Spurs’ secret weapon as they head into the game.

Thomas Frank will be looking to get back on track in the Premier League on Saturday.

Frank tasted his first Premier League defeat as Tottenham manager in their 1-0 loss to Bournemouth at home.

This comes after the Dane was praised for back-to-back wins against Burnley and Manchester City. Despite this, the Lilywhites have conceded just one goal in three games this season.

With the Lewis family focusing on sporting results at Tottenham, Frank will feel pressured to deliver his third win of the season.

West Ham vs Tottenham kick-off time

Tottenham will travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Saturday, 13 September, at 5:30pm BST.

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While some will be looking at Frank to deliver the goods, all eyes will be on summer signing Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus signed for Tottenham from West Ham mid-summer, becoming the first player to do so since Scott Parker in 2011. The right-winger has since become a key component in the 51-year-old’s system.

As well as Kudus, Spurs supporters will be hoping to catch a glimpse of Tottenham’s new signings Randal Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons during the game. Simons, in particular, is viewed as a marquee signing, and it is hoped he will spend his best years in North London.

After the defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the international break, the Lilywhites will be pushing for a result against the Hammers.

How to watch West Ham vs Tottenham: Channel and stream

The highly anticipated confrontation between Tottenham and West Ham will be shown as a Sky Sports Main Event and available on Sky Sports Premier League for United Kingdom viewers.

As the official Premier League broadcaster, Sky Sports will share highlights of the game via their social media channels. Meanwhile, both clubs will upload insights and highlights about the confrontation in the days leading up to the match and after.

Sky customers will also be able to access the clash on the Sky Sports app and Sky Go. It is also available to watch through Now TV’s Sports membership.

What Tottenham fans can expect from West Ham in Thomas Frank showdown vs Graham Potter

Tottenham and West Ham have had polarising starts to the new season ahead of their meeting at the London Stadium on Saturday evening.

Tottenham had begun their campaign playing excellent football, with no goals conceded up until their most recent game against Bournemouth, where they looked like a completely different team.

While early on in his time at the club, there have been drastic changes in Tottenham’s set-up under Thomas Frank.

How Frank gets the team to respond will say a lot about the character of this Tottenham team and their mentality.

West Ham, on the other hand, had started horribly, being comfortably beaten twice, but picked up an impressive win away against Nottingham Forest.

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For Spurs, Frank will want to right the wrongs of his side’s defeat versus Bournemouth.

What version of West Ham will we see vs Tottenham?

West Ham made many changes ahead of their win over Forest.

Graham Potter went from using a back three to a back four, which gave them solidity and a defined shape. They continued with a double pivot in front to shield their defence.

The personnel changes we saw from players such as Jean-Clair Todibo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka being dropped.

Jarrod Bowen was playing at his best at the City Ground, and he has the quality to win a game on his own.

The Hammers will play it safe and need to be organised, as that was the downfall for Tottenham against Bournemouth.

West Ham’s Premier League clash with Tottenham will have an extra bite to it, with it being the return of Mohammed Kudus to the London Stadium, where he will be in for a hostile welcome.

Tottenham cannot afford not to win

Spurs fans were left with great hope following their first two games.

This match against a big rival will prove a point to both fans and the players alike on their ability to bounce back after defeat.

Tottenham have not won at the London Stadium since the 2019/20 season, that being Jose Mourinho‘s first game in charge.

West Ham have been a bit of a bogey team for Spurs as of late. This can be a chance to win a big game for bragging rights in London.

Thomas Frank will be looking forward to his first London derbies in charge of Tottenham.

It is difficult not to feel as though Tottenham are the heartbeat of the Premier League’s London derbies.

The Lilywhites’ greatest rivals are, without doubt, Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham – even if Simon Jordan doesn’t agree with the latter.

However, while the animosity between Tottenham and those three clubs is so great, it does not feel as though the separate rivalries between the Gunners, the Hammers and the Blues are as fierce.

The thought of players moving between Tottenham and Arsenal or Tottenham and Chelsea seems ludicrous, whereas Arsenal and Chelsea continuously trade players with each other.

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Meanwhile, Mohammed Kudus became the first player to move between Tottenham and West Ham for 14 years this summer, while players have moved between West Ham and Chelsea and Arsenal far more recently.

It is clear that Spurs, for whatever reason, have the fiercest rivalries within the M25, and Tottenham News takes a closer look at their feuds with West Ham, Chelsea and Arsenal.

West Ham

Ultimately, just as with all the rivalries on this list, the feud between fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the London Stadium is due to the fact that both clubs are based in London.

However, each rivalry has its own particular nuances and has been heightened by certain events and incidents, both on and off the pitch.

In 2011, Spurs signed key players such as Jermaine Defoe and Scott Parker from West Ham, which caused unrest among the Hammers fanbase and might explain why it took 14 years for the next bit of business between the two clubs.

Five years prior, West Ham beat Tottenham on the final day of the 2005/06 Premier League season in a match which is often referred to as ‘Lasagne-gate’.

Tottenham needed to match Arsenal’s result to qualify for the UEFA Champions League ahead of the Gunners. However, they were beaten 2-1 after a large number of their players fell ill before the crunch clash after eating lasagne at the team hotel.

While there is certainly no love lost between the two sets of fans, Tottenham often mockingly refer to West Ham’s clashes with the Lilywhites as the Hammers’ ‘Cup final’, while they insist that they are more focused on their other two rivals on this list.

Chelsea

Younger fans will perhaps view the rivalry between Tottenham and Chelsea as particularly one-sided, considering the Blues went on a 16-year unbeaten run in league competition against Spurs in the 1990s and 2000s.

Chelsea often get the better of Spurs, who have only won once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. However, the London rivalry between the Lilywhites and the Blues dates back many years, to a time when Spurs were more successful in the battles between the two clubs.

In 1967, Chelsea and Tottenham competed in their first-ever all-London FA Cup final. Spurs won 2-1, with former Chelsea players Jimmy Greaves and Terry Venables in the side, creating a feeling of lasting resentment.

This rivalry was intensified in the 1974/75 season, when both teams were at risk of being relegated from the First Division. Tottenham claimed a 2-0 win over Chelsea that year, which eventually led to the Blues’ relegation.

Fast forward to the 2015/16 season, and perhaps the most famous game between Tottenham and Chelsea in a match which is now known as ‘the Battle of the Bridge’.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side were chasing down Leicester City in an attempt to win their first Premier League title. They needed to win in West London, and after leading through goals from Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, the visitors blew a 2-0 lead in a highly aggressive game, with Eden Hazard scoring an equaliser late on to confirm the Foxes as Premier League champions.

Nine Tottenham players were booked that evening, a Premier League record for one team. Meanwhile, Moussa Dembele was handed a six-match ban for violent conduct, and a post-match brawl broke out as Spurs’ title hopes went up in smoke, much to the delight of their rivals.

Arsenal

The North London derby.

If you were to ask Spurs fans who the club’s greatest rival is, the large majority of them would respond, ‘Arsenal’.

It is clear why these two clubs are rivals – the Emirates Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are located less than five miles away from each other, in neighbouring boroughs. However, many Tottenham fans will gladly point out that Arsenal aren’t originally from North London.

In 1913, the Gunners relocated from South-East London to North London, in what Tottenham saw as an encroachment of their territory.

The North London derby is perhaps the most anticipated Premier League fixture for neutral football fans, and while Arsenal have often been the dominant force in this rivalry, securing league titles at White Hart Lane, Tottenham have enjoyed some famous days against their noisy neighbours.

In 2001, the rivalry reached a fever pitch when Sol Campbell left Tottenham to join Arsenal on a free transfer in one of the most famous and controversial transfer sagas in football history.

Both sets of fans love to poke fun at each other, with Arsenal often celebrating ‘St. Totteringham’s Day,’ the day when Tottenham can no longer mathematically finish above their rivals in the league.

Daniel Levy’s departure from Tottenham has sparked a huge amount of change and speculation in recent days.

The Lilywhites’ executive chairman announced that he was to step down from his role at the end of last week, and the fallout has continued ever since then, with speculation of a potential takeover rife.

Tottenham have appointed Peter Charrington as their new chairman, and there have been several more changes to the hierarchy of the club as it moves into a new era.

Thomas Frank has only been in his role in charge of the team for a matter of months, and the situation above him is already about to change drastically.

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

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Vinai Venkatesham will be an ‘outstanding’ appointment for Tottenham

Levy’s departure from Tottenham is a decision that is likely to have been in the pipeline for several months, given the timing and nature of it.

The N17 outfit have been adding to their ranks at boardroom level for several months now, with Vinai Venkatesham one of several new faces to have come through the door.

The former Arsenal chief executive stepped across the North London divide to take up the same role at Spurs back in April, after leaving the Gunners in 2024.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that his appointment was an excellent call from the Lewis family, who he feels now have full faith in the management that is in place.

“I think he (Venkatesham) is going to be an outstanding appointment long term,” Wenham said.

“There’s a lot of change.

“But from the briefings of the Lewis family, there seems to be a feeling that the mixture of Venkatesham, Charrington and Frank is a triangle that they want to back, and they can see progress being made there.”

Return to Premier League action will be welcome for Spurs

Events off the pitch have dominated Tottenham in the last few days, but with the international break now over and Premier League action set to return on Saturday, it will be back to some semblance of normality.

Frank and Co. will surely be delighted to get back into competitive action, as that should take some of the spotlight away from the events that are taking place behind the scenes.

Spurs have faced a week where every single minor decision has been heavily scrutinised, so to get back to the rigours of the Premier League will be massive for them.

Daniel Levy will live long in the memory of those involved with Tottenham over the last 24 years.

The media, pundits, and former players have all been reacting to the news of his departure over the international break.

Former Spurs manager David Pleat revealed Levy’s ruthless side when opening up about working with the 63-year-old.

Now, two strikers who were involved in a swap deal with the North London club have shared their experiences.

Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora share Daniel Levy memory

Former Tottenham players have praised Levy for the way he conducted business at Hotspur Way.

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Indeed, while some have described Levy’s time at Spurs as a dictatorship, more and more have spoken positively of the 63-year-old.

Furthermore, many have been sharing anecdotes of the former chairman now that he has departed the Lilywhites.

Now, former Tottenham pair Defoe and Zamora have discussed the transfer that took them in opposite directions in January 2004.

The duo were involved in a swap deal, with Defoe joining Spurs for £7million, while Zamora went in the opposite direction to West Ham.

“It was a nightmare,” Zamora told The i Paper on 12 September.

“One of Daniel’s deals,” Defoe added with a smirk.

“I remember when I signed that day, I was in one of those [Mercedes-Benz] Viano’s and it was so last-minute that I had to get changed and put a suit on in the car and then quickly go to White Hart Lane!”

How did Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora fare after Tottenham swap deal?

After sealing a move to White Hart Lane, Defoe went on to be a success for the Lilywhites.

The striker scored seven goals in 15 appearances for Tottenham in his first six months and even guided them to a trophy in 2008.

While he left for Portsmouth that summer, he returned a year later to make it 143 goals in 363 appearances.

As for Zamora, he bagged a goal in the Championship play-off final to secure their promotion to the Premier League in 2005.

Moreover, he helped them reach the FA Cup final a year later, netting 40 goals in 149 appearances for the Hammers.

Looking back, it is fair to say that Levy’s deal worked well for both clubs involved.

Tottenham are continuing to show an interest in signing Conor Gallagher.

The former Chelsea star has spent the last year in La Liga with Atletico Madrid, where he has become a key part of Diego Simeone’s plans.

Gallagher was linked with a move to Tottenham over the summer, and those suggestions have continued beyond the recent transfer deadline, with the interest seemingly mounting as we head towards January.

Thomas Frank added eight new signings to his squad in the summer, but there could yet be another string of incomings in N17 this winter.

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

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Conor Gallagher could get a five-year deal at Tottenham

Gallagher would be a significant investment for Tottenham if they can prize him away from the Spanish capital.

The England international made the switch to Spain for a fee of around £34million back in 2024, and Simeone and Co. would certainly be looking for at least a return on their initial investment.

The Lilywhites don’t seem to be deterred by the likely outlay for the 25-year-old, and it seems that they won’t view that as a barrier to a potential deal.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Gallagher could also have the offer of a bumper contract from the North Londoners if a deal does take place.

“I don’t understand why Tottenham never signed him from Chelsea in the first place,” King said.

“The management at Chelsea didn’t fancy him, and he’d only have had to go across London.

“He’s a good age, and he would be a great asset for Spurs.

“I think there would be a five-year contract waiting to happen for him at Tottenham.”

Conor Gallagher deal would offset Rodrigo Bentancur exit

Rodrigo Betancur is facing an uncertain future at Spurs as his contract continues to tick down towards its expiry date at the end of the season.

Atletico have been heavily linked with a move for the Uruguayan, and would be able to sign him on a pre-contract agreement in January.

If Spurs are unable to get the 28-year-old to pen renewed terms to prolong his stay, then a move for Gallagher would be a good way of offsetting his departure.

He is a more energetic and rangy midfielder than Bentancur, and that would suit Frank’s style of football particularly well.

Gallagher received criticism at times for his performances with Chelsea and England, but there is no doubt that he would be a good option for Spurs.