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The Lewis family have made it clear that sporting success is significant at Tottenham as they continue to push for change.

Tottenham fans are still coming to terms with Daniel Levy stepping down as Spurs chairman after almost 25 years in the position.

His departure follows several changes in North London, with his close ally Donna-Maria Cullen leaving her position as Spurs Executive Director months before.

Now the Lewis family are looking to green-light more changes as the fallout from Levy’s exit continues.

Tottenham could replace current retained bankers

Following Levy’s departure, a Tottenham takeover was mooted with Amanda Staveley leading the charge.

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However, Staveley made it clear that she is not planning on bidding for the North London side. Meanwhile, the Lewis family have emphasised that selling Tottenham is not in their current plans.

Instead, the Lewis family have directed their attention to creating meaningful change at Spurs. Adam Gardiner has just been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Tottenham, and he is not the only shake-up expected as things stand.

According to City AM on 10 September, Tottenham are considering replacing Rothschild as their retained bankers. This follows the shock departure of Levy and will be seen as part of a series of changes.

The former Spurs chairman engaged Rothschild in April 2024 with a remit to advise Spurs on potential external investment. However, that process was stopped during the summer, with the Lewis family opting to inject around £100m into Tottenham themselves.

As a result, it seems Joe Lewis and his family are set to remain at Hotspur Way for the foreseeable future.

What is next at Tottenham?

The Lewis family and CEO Vinai Venkatesham has made it clear that sporting success is the current priority.

Spurs lifted the UEFA Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou. But poor Premier League results saw him replaced with Thomas Frank.

The Lilywhites continued this change into the summer market. In hindsight, it seems that the transfers of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani may have been part of the change to part ways with Levy.

According to Sky Sports via X on 2 September, Tottenham had a £154.2m net spend in the summer.

As a result, Spurs supporters can expect their club to attack future markets with greater purpose in the coming years.

Xavi Simons is expected to create fond memories for Tottenham fans throughout his tenure in North London.

Simons arrived at Tottenham in the final days of the summer as a marquee signing. After Arsenal swooped in ahead of Spurs for Eberechi Eze in the final moments of his transfer, the Dutchman’s signing appeared well worth the heartbreak.

Spurs supporters were able to catch a glimpse of Simons when he played for the Netherlands over the international break. However, most will be itching to see him take to the pitch in a Lilywhite shirt.

With the wait almost over, it seems that his debut could be worth the wait.

Matt Wells tells Xavi Simons to be ‘creative’ in training

Tottenham fans will be expecting to see fireworks if Simons plays in Spurs’ upcoming game against West Ham in the Premier League.

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The attacking midfielder was known for his creative flair while at RB Leipzig. In two seasons at the German club, he notched 23 assists in all competitions.

This is something that most will be hoping he shows in abundance while in North London, and it seems that his creativity is something that will be embraced by Thomas Frank.

In a training video posted by Hotspur Reports via X on Wednesday, 10 September, Frank’s assistant coach Matt Wells can be seen instructing Simons throughout the action.

During the clip, Wells makes it clear that he expects Simons to be creative. He said: “Go create, do whatever you want.”

With Simons seemingly given free rein to show off the creative side of his game, Tottenham fans could grow to love his performances should will follow.

Xavi Simons to have Bryan Mbeumo role at Totenham

Simons plays best when operating as a number 10 who is given licence to drift towards the left wing.

From what has been seen in training clips, it seems that Frank is content to give the Dutchman a free role in midfield. He did something similar with Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford.

Indeed, while Mbeumo often started from the right wing, he was given freedom to cut inside. There were also games where he’d start as a second striker or centre-forward but would frequently occupy the right channel.

While Mbeumo outperformed Simons on the goalscoring front last season, there were similarities in their creative output. Both recorded the same number of assists. However, the Dutchman performed 0.01 per 90 more in expected assists.

Meanwhile, there was a 0.29 per 90 difference in their chances created. This makes sense considering they’re different profiles of players, but Mbeumo’s creative stats are high because of the role he was given under Frank.

As such, Spurs supporters may need to watch a clip or two of the right winger under the Dane for an understanding of how Simons could perform for Spurs.

Tottenham will be looking to get back on track in the Premier League when they travel to face West Ham on Saturday.

The Lilywhites return to Premier League action with a 5:30pm evening kick-off in East London, as they go in search of three points at a ground that hasn’t been kind to them in recent years.

Spurs have failed to beat West Ham in any of their last five visits to E20, and they will be desperate to put a stop to that run this time around.

Thomas Frank’s side were defeated by Bournemouth before the latest round of internationals, and a lively London derby is the perfect chance for them to get back to winning ways.

Form Guide (including pre-season)

Tottenham: L, L, W, W, L

West Ham: W, L, L, L, W

Team News

Destiny Udogie returned from injury for Tottenham in their recent defeat to Burnley, and he looks set to be involved once again, even if he starts the game on the bench.

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Long-term absentees Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out, while the game will almost certainly come too soon for Radu Dragusin, despite the recent progress in his recovery.

Frank could hand Tottenham debuts to the new attacking duo of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani, after they both arrived in the final stages of the transfer window.

For the hosts, Crysencio Summerville could start after playing a part in the emphatic 3-0 victory at Nottingham Forest last weekend, but Niclas Fullkrug is highly likely to miss the game, after picking up an injury while on international duty this week.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Sarr, Palhinha, Bentancur, Kudus, Kolo Muani, Simons

West Ham: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Summerville, Paqueta, Fernandes, Bowen

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Tottenham

Both sides have found the back of the net in seven of their last eight clashes against each other in all competitions, and that run looks likely to continue here.

West Ham will be buoyed by their victory in Nottingham last weekend, but they are coming up against a Spurs outfit who should ultimately be too strong for them.

Games between the two rivals are often decided on fine margins, and it would be no surprise to see them fall in Tottenham’s favour this time around, given the quality that they possess in the final third with the likes of Simons.

With that in mind, Tottenham News is predicting a 2-1 win for the Lilywhites at the London Stadium.

Daniel Levy could be set to pocket a huge sum of money after a new development regarding a potential takeover at Tottenham.

The Lilywhites chief stepped down from his role as executive chairman last week, in a decision that brought his 25-year stint at the helm in N17 to a close.

Levy’s departure from Tottenham signifies the end of an era for the club, who have already appointed several new faces at boardroom level in the aftermath of his exit.

The 63-year-old still holds a share in ENIC, and with that in mind, he could be about to make a fortune from Spurs, despite no longer being involved.

Daniel Levy would net around £800m if Spurs are sold

Levy’s exit has seen Tottenham shrouded in speculation in recent days, as there is an ongoing discussion regarding whether the club could be sold in the coming weeks.

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The Lewis family, who hold a majority stake in both ENIC and the club, are adamant that they have no intention of entertaining a sale, amid reported interest from former Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley.

There is also an American consortium who are thought to be keen on the idea of buying the North London outfit, and a potential takeover would certainly play into Levy’s hands if it were completed.

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed in the latest episode of his The Price of Football podcast that the outgoing chief’s share in ENIC could stand to see him earn as much as £800million if a sale does go through.

“Levy has done extremely well out of Spurs,” Maguire said.

“When he started, he earned £125,000 a year, and when he left, he was on well over £3m.

“He also owns just under 30% of the Lewis family trust, who own the majority of ENIC, who are Spurs’ major shareholder.

“That means that Levy’s share is going to be worth somewhere between £800m and £1billion based on my figures.

“If Spurs get sold for £4bn, I reckon that he’s looking at the thick end of £800m.”

Daniel Levy deserves his flowers at Tottenham

Levy has faced his fair share of criticism at Tottenham over the years, but it’s hard to argue against his achievements when it comes to the commercial side of the club.

The Lilywhites have become a financial superpower under his guidance, and while that should never completely offset a lack of success on the pitch, it has put the club in an excellent position to move forward towards Premier League glory.

The next goal of the hierarchy has to be to make Spurs competitive in every single competition that they’re in, and that responsibility will remain regardless of who owns the club.

Levy’s tenure has brought many positives in N17, and it must now be used as a springboard to strive for more success.

Tottenham are looking to return to winning ways when they visit West Ham on Saturday.

The pair of London rivals meet in E20 at 5:30pm on Saturday evening, with the Lilywhites aiming to get back on track after a frustrating defeat last time out.

Tottenham were beaten by Bournemouth on home turf in their final game before the international break, and they will be desperate to put that right this weekend.

Thomas Frank now has several new options at his disposal, and with that in mind, Tottenham News predicts the starting XI for Spurs’ visit to the London Stadium.

Xavi Simons to debut as Richarlison dropped for Randal Kolo Muani

Xavi Simons’ arrival has brought plenty of excitement at Tottenham, and the big-money signing looks likely to make his debut in the Premier League this weekend.

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The Lilywhites shelled out £52million to secure his signature from RB Leipzig, and Frank will be keen to get him involved at the earliest opportunity as he looks to bed him into the team.

Simons is most natural in an attacking midfield role, but with the boss likely to stick to the 4-3-3 shape that has served his side well so far this term, he could start on the left flank.

Brennan Johnson is the likely candidate to make way, and the overhaul of the attack could continue after a toothless display in the defeat to the Cherries.

Richarlison has been revitalised under Frank so far this season, but he looked too much like his former self against Bournemouth, and completed just 36% of his passes during the defeat.

That could see him drop to the bench this time around, with Randal Kolo Muani coming in as a second debutant, as Spurs go in search of the perfect creative formula in the final third.

Richarlison has earned a lifeline at Tottenham

Richarlison was heavily linked with a Tottenham exit this summer, but he has certainly earned a lifeline for himself with his performances in the opening few games.

The Brazilian netted a brace in the opening day win over Burnley, and he followed that up with a typically tireless display against Manchester City.

He has led the line in impressive fashion so far during Frank’s tenure, but he looked ready for a rest in the clash with Bournemouth.

That gives the boss a good opportunity to give Kolo Muani his chance to impress and fulfil the lofty expectations that are expected of him after his loan arrival.

Richarlison’s recent displays have certainly earned him a second chance in N17, and that shouldn’t change if he does miss out on Saturday.

Ange Postecoglou is set to return to the dugout after leading Tottenham to the Europa League title last season.

Nottingham Forest supporters have been divided by Postecoglou, with many sharing their discontent at the news.

Given how successful Nuno Espirito Santo was at the City Ground, it is understandable why some supporters have their doubts.

Now, Jamie Carragher has shared the key reason why the 60-year-old could come up short in the East Midlands.

Ange Postecoglou ran Tottenham players into the ground

Forest fans will quickly learn about Postecoglou’s ways, and it is sure to be a blistering ride.

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Given how the East Midlands club played under Nuno, Stuart Pearce is sceptical about whether Postecoglou is the right fit.

Indeed, that notion is probably fair, given that the two managers played the complete opposite style of football.

However, Evangelos Marinakis is evidently keen to take that monumental gamble in search of a trophy.

While speaking on The Overlap, Carragher has shared another reason why Postecoglou could struggle at the City Ground.

“Do you know the big success for Nottingham Forest under Nuno was, we were looking at this on Monday Night Football, is players didn’t get injured,” he said on 11 September.

“Because of the way they played, they weren’t intense at all, so almost the opposite of Ange, so not as intense, not doing as many sprints, he played the same team every game, sort of week in week out.

“You think of the injuries that they had at Tottenham, if that happens.”

Will Ange Postecoglou be a success at Nottingham Forest?

While injuries could be a key factor for Postecoglou at Forest, the real sticking point will surely be his style of play.

During his time at the City Ground, Nuno built his side to sit in and be compact before springing forward in attack.

As for Postecoglou, he is famed for his single approach philosophy of aggressive pressing and a high defensive line.

That simply will not work to begin with.

If the 60-year-old uses that style of play in his first match against Arsenal, then it could get ugly in North London.

However, if the former Celtic boss drip feeds his philosophy over a longer period of time, then it might just sink in.

Whatever happens, there are all the ingredients at Forest for this to be a spectacular season.

Bryan Gil finally left Tottenham on transfer deadline day as he completed a move to Girona.

The winger spent the entirety of the 2024/25 campaign on loan with the La Liga outfit, and has since completed a permanent move there, with an £8.6million deal agreed before the recent deadline.

Gil struggled massively at Tottenham, as he never really displayed the level of consistency that is required to become a regular feature for a Premier League team.

Thomas Frank’s arrival didn’t change his situation at all, but the Spanish star’s failings in N17 may not have been all of his own doing.

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

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Bryan Gil ‘mismanaged’ during his time with Tottenham

At one stage on deadline day, it looked as though Gil was likely to leave Tottenham for free, as reports in Spain suggested that he could potentially terminate his contract in North London.

In the end, the Lilywhites were able to secure a fee for the out-of-favour man, even though it was only an insignificant amount.

Gil was an exciting young prospect when he first joined from Sevilla back in 2021, but he never adapted to life in the Premier League, and left having made just 22 league appearances throughout his stay.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the wideman could have been managed better in N17, and is also surprised that he didn’t leave for free.

“I think there’s still a good player in there because when he went on loan to Girona, he got back in the Spain squad,” Wenham said.

“So there’s obviously it’s still a good player in there, but he’s been mismanaged from the beginning. At least Gil has gone for £8.6m.

“I’m surprised, I was waiting for him to not renew (his contract) and go for free at the end of the season or wait for a payoff to go. So we actually sold someone for money.”

Bryan Gil was never right for the Premier League

Gil had moments for Tottenham where he showed the quality that was expected from him when he was first brought in, but these were ultimately too few and far between.

The 24-year-old struggled with the physicality of the Premier League, and that prevented him from ever really showcasing the true extent of his ability in North London.

It was a signing that never really worked out for Spurs, who will undoubtedly be glad to see the back of Gil, especially since they were able to generate a small fee for him.

Tottenham have made a bright start to the new Premier League campaign in the last few weeks.

The Lilywhites began the season with two impressive wins in the opening two games, before their promising start was checked somewhat by a frustrating defeat to Bournemouth last time out.

Tottenham take on West Ham this weekend as they seek to return to winning ways after the international break, during which several of their stars represented their countries.

Thomas Frank has shown plenty of encouraging signs during his first assignments in the dugout in N17, and he looks set to face a big selection decision ahead of this weekend’s clash.

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

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Djed Spence hailed amid Destiny Udogie comparison at Tottenham

Djed Spence has turned his career at Tottenham around in recent months, and his rise continued when he won his first senior England cap in their victory over Serbia on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old has reinvented himself as a left-back in N17, and that has seen him recover from being loaned out on several occasions to become an important part of the team.

Destiny Udogie has been sidelined with an injury until recently, but Spence’s performances have prompted questions as to whether he will even get back in the side after the latest round of internationals.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the recent England recognition will continue to boost his confidence even further.

“He (Spence) has had setback after setback, and he’s shown so much resilience and strength to get to where he is now,” Wenham said.

“I put an X post out a couple of days ago saying, who would you pick as your starting left back if Udogie was fully fit and firing? Most people said Spence. So he’s done amazingly well. This England cap will only continue to boost his confidence.”

Thomas Frank to show faith in Djed Spence vs West Ham

Udogie has largely been excellent for Tottenham since his move from Udinese in 2023, and although he clearly has a big future ahead of him, Frank needs to stand by Spence and continue to show faith in him.

The Italian returned from his absence to come off the bench in the latter stages of the defeat to Bournemouth, but after Spence’s recent performances, it would be a hugely harsh decision from the boss if he were to lose his shirt.

The former Nottingham Forest star appears to be riding a wave of confidence at the moment, and there would certainly be a risk of damaging that by bringing Udogie back into the fold at the earliest opportunity.

Frank’s man-management at Brentford was strong, and he will need to keep both of his left-back options happy in the coming months.

Tottenham return to Premier League action after the international break with a trip to West Ham on Saturday.

Thomas Frank suffered his first league loss against Bournemouth and will be hellbent on returning to winning ways.

Despite their positive start to the season, Spurs are only marginal favourites to beat West Ham, who recorded their first win against Nottingham Forest.

Frank could hand Xavi Simons his Tottenham debut, while Randal Kolo Muani will also be pushing for minutes.

Here, Tottenham News reveals the key information about tickets, travel, and the expected weather for the visit to the London Stadium.

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Ticket information for West Ham vs Tottenham

Spurs have been allocated 3,001 tickets for their trip to East London, but tickets have sold out after initially going on sale to season ticket holders.

Tickets were priced at £30 for adults (22-64), while £25 for seniors (over 66), under-21s (18-21), and under-18s.

Supporters can use Tottenham’s official ticketing site to purchase future tickets, but season ticket holders will get priority.

Tottenham fans’ travel options to the London Stadium

Supporters travelling to the London Stadium will be relieved to know there are no planned tube strikes this weekend.

There are a host of train stations within walking distance from the stadium, all within a 20-minute walk.

Alternatively, there is a wealth of bus routes that serve Stratford, although journeys are expected to take longer.

With travel network delays a possibility, fans are reminded to use TfL’s real-time updates to stay informed before arrival.

Chance of rain and strong winds for Premier League clash

The Met Office reports that temperatures are expected to be between 13 and 20 degrees in West Ham on Saturday.

At 5:30 pm, there is a 20 per cent chance of rain, with sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by the early evening.

Strong winds are expected for the Premier League encounter, with wind speeds predicted to reach highs of 27mph around kick-off.

Spurs are without an away win against the Hammers since 2019, when they triumphed in a 3-2 victory.

However, Tottenham have only lost one of their last eight games against the Irons, who will be eyeing a second successive win.

Tottenham cannot seem to escape the news despite the distraction of the international break.

Daniel Levy’s departure from Spurs has continued to dominate headlines, with reaction rolling on.

However, attention will soon turn to the Premier League, with Thomas Frank’s side travelling to West Ham.

Here, Tottenham News rounds up the latest news surrounding the North London club, including reaction to Djed Spence’s England debut.

Harry Kane and Dominic Solanke lead Djed Spence reaction

Spence received his first England cap from Thomas Tuchel, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute.

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In making his first appearance for the Three Lions, the left back also became the first muslim to represent the men’s team.

Kane handed Spence his cap and spoke of his emotion while delivering a speech in the England dressing room.

Then, Solanke and several other Spurs players reacted to Spence’s performance and were clearly buzzing for their teammate.

Daniel Levy reaction continues at Tottenham

Levy always found it difficult to escape the spotlight, and that will continue despite his departure from Hotspur Way.

Alan Brazil revealed a conversation with former Tottenham players about the 63-year-old and how they all spoke positively about his reign.

Meanwhile, former Spurs manager David Pleat described Levy’s ambition and how he was ruthless while he worked with him.

Indeed, the former executive chairman has continued to be praised for his running of the club despite criticism about spending.

Spurs bank £90m from financing deal

Tottenham have raised around £90million through a financing deal with Macquarie Group Ltd.

The Lilywhites have agreed to give Macquarie income from future broadcasting rights in return for a lump sum of cash, while the Australian lender will also receive a fee and interest.

This is not the first time that Macquarie has done this with a Premier League club, as they previously gave Nottingham Forest a £28m loan in 2023.

A recent club statement said: “The recent changes are all part of the club’s ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success.”