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Tottenham have started the season brilliantly under Thomas Frank and the Dane will be keen to bolster his squad in the closing days of the transfer window.

However, one man who is yet to feature under Frank is Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin.

Having joined the club from Genoa at the start of 2024, the 23-year-old has always been a back-up to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and his career in North London further stalled when Dragusin sustained an ACL injury in January.

With Frank rebuilding his Spurs squad to fit his footballing philosophy, it feels like Dragusin could be heading for the exit.

Spurs interest in young prospect spells bad news for Radu Dragusin

According to Ajansspor, Spurs have renewed their interest in Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek.

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The 19-year-old broke into the first team under former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho, and has become a mainstay ever since.

Spurs were initially linked with the Akcicek in March, while Ange Postecoglu was still in charge.

The Turkish talent has also garnered interest from Inter, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Manchester United as he looks to make the next step in his career.

If Spurs were to complete this signing, Dragusin’s future would look incredibly bleak and he may already be packing his bags.

Not only is he already injured, but the emergence of young centre-back Luka Vuskovic has added extra quality to the back line for the future.

Despite the fact that Vuskovic is nearing a loan move move to Hamburg, a move that many Spurs fans disagree with, he would still remain higher in the pecking order.

Another potential nail in Dragusin’s coffin is Tottenham signing exciting defender Kota Takai.

The 20-year-old centre-back has joined from Kawasaki Frontale and offers more defensive depth for Spurs

After an uninspiring 18 months, Dragusin has come under fire for certain mistakes, with his most glaring one taking place in Spurs’ Europa League defeat to Galatasaray.

As Spurs look to move from the defensively frail era of Ange Postecoglou, Dragusin will likely be one of the first culprits to make way.

Spurs building towards to the future through focus on youth

Despite the rumoured signing of Akcicek, and Vuskovic’s potential loan to Germany, Spurs still have plans for a lot of their youngsters.

Another young centre-back who is getting experience out on loan is Ashley Phillips, who is at Championship leaders Stoke City.

With yet another promising centre-back in the Spurs ranks, Dragusin shouldn’t feel optimistic about his future at the club.

Below is a list of Spurs players aged 21 or under who have been sent out on loan (prior to completion of Vuskovic deal)”

As Spurs oversee the development of their young talents, the club is also adapting its transfer strategy, seen through the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, the addition of Takai, and the rumoured interest in Akcicek.

Mohammed Kudus still has point to prove at Tottenham as value assessed after West Ham

Mohammed Kudus has had an electric start to life at Tottenham this season.

Kudus joined Spurs from West Ham earlier in the summer and has taken no time in settling in under the tutelage of Thomas Frank in North London.

This saw the Ghana international pick up two assists on his Tottenham Hotspur Stadium debut as Tottenham secured a 3-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.

The attacking midfielder was also superb in the away win at Manchester City despite not contributing to a goal, with Kudus already being well received by the N17 faithful.

With that being said, there will still be questions asked of the 25-year-old as the campaign moves forward, especially based on how his form changed throughout his Hammers spell.

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This story includes exclusive comment from former Brentford and Leicester City manager Martin Allen.

Mohammed Kudus questions raised at Tottenham

Tottenahm fans were left blown away by Kudus’ league debut as the Ghanaian picked up two assists in a hugely positive showing to begin the campaign.

This has seen many Spurs fans poke fun at West Ham for selling the attacker, especially while their troubles under Graham Potter continue.

With that being said, the London Stadium outfit are seemingly unmoved by the departure of the ex-Ajax man after a poor season last time out in claret and blue.

Former Irons midfielder Allen and West Ham fans aren’t yet sold on Kudus at Spurs, suggesting that his performances early on at West Ham were just as good, before they ultimately dropped off heavily.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “He’s started well, but he started well at West Ham.

“He was electric, and they thought they had one of the best players in the world.

“He had a massive dip in form, but was playing out of position in fairness. Bowen was playing in his position, and he was never going to get in ahead of him.

“It has been an electric start for him at Tottenham, but it is only one game.

“Has his value already gone up? Well, last season, West Ham fans wanted him out, so at the moment, I would say he has to prove himself over the next 30 to 40 games rather than just one.“

Thomas Frank must keep faith in Mohammed Kudus

As it stands, there is little reason to doubt the abilities of the Ghana star after such a positive start to life in North London.

There is no doubt that Kudus has been a hugely positive addition and has helped to get the best out of someone like Richarlison in the opening weeks of the campaign.

As a result, Frank can’t pay ear service, just yet, to those at West Ham who are yet to be proven wrong in their doubts about the versatile attacker.

It will be the work of the 25-year-old to show his talents on a regular basis for the Lilywhites and show the London Stadium faithful what they’re missing.

Daniel Levy has already signed off on a number of exits at Tottenham this summer and another is soon to follow.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has officially joined Marseille after time there on loan, while Josh Keeley was sold to Luton Town and – most pertinently of all – Son Heung-min has joined Los Angeles FC.

There have also been numerous loan exits, headlined by Mikey Moore’s move to Rangers until the end of the season.

And it looks as though another young player will head out of Tottenham on loan ahead of the summer transfer window closing on 1 September.

Luka Vuskovic to join Hamburg from Tottenham

While Moore is set to benefit from a loan spell at Rangers, many can be forgiven for not feeling the same about fellow youngster Luka Vuskovic.

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Vuskovic has been highly thought of at Spurs for a while now, with his reputation only being enhanced with some positive displays across pre-season.

The 18-year-old has since been an unused substitute in Tottenham’s first three games of this season, which includes the UEFA Super Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

According to The Athletic on 27 August, Hamburg have now reached an agreement in principle to sign Vuskovic on loan for the season.

On the face of it, it would be easy to say this is a good decision as it allows the Hajduk Split academy player to further develop.

However, it is a big risk on Levy‘s behalf as Vuskovic is on the verge of being first-team ready. The fact he’s been on the bench for every game this season tells you that.

What did Micky van de Ven say about Luka Vuskovic?

Micky van de Ven spoke glowingly of Vuskovic during the summer, at a point when it looked as though the defender would feature fairly regularly for Spurs this term.

“Luka is only 18 years old, but what you can see from how he behaves on the pitch and off the pitch, you can see he is a really talented football player,” Van de Ven said.

“He has a lot of qualities and I think he has shown in the last two friendlies that he has a lot of big and strong points where even our centre-backs can learn from.”

The bottom line is that Thomas Frank does not have a massive group of players to choose from – not in the heart of defence nor anywhere else.

Vuskovic may not have played a minute yet, but all it takes is for injuries and suspensions to kick in and all that changes.

With a senior Croatia cap to his name already, and his 19th birthday around the corner, it would have made more sense for Vuskovic to stick around than head out on loan.

Tottenham have continued their youth revolution with Conall Glancy from Celtic.

Tottenham have already poached Luca Furnell-Gill from Liverpool and Daniel Batty from Manchester City recently.

Tottenham had been strongly linked with a move for Glancy for what feels like forever, but the transfer had not been officially confirmed by either party.

Glancy is regarded as one of the best talents to come out of Scottish football, and it is a huge capture for Spurs and Thomas Frank.

Tottenham officially announce Conall Glancy signing

Spurs have struggled to add players to Frank‘s squad, but they have had no problems convincing young talents to sign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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The Lilywhites took to X on 27 August to announce the signing of the 16-year-old Celtic attacker, via their academy account.

The post said: “We are delighted to announce that Conall Glancy has joined our Academy from Celtic.

“The 16-year-old forward arrives as a first-year scholar in the Under-18s, joining the 11 players previously announced in that age category this summer.”

Glancy will have to bide his time for Tottenham chance

Glancy will probably wait a significant time to make his first-team debut for the N17 outfit, as the likes of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison are key players for Frank’s side.

However, that is the right path for the Scottish youngster to continue his development playing against his own age group, rather than mixing it up with hardened professionals and risking injury.

The Glasgow-born forward can operate centrally or on the right flank, and notched 15 goals for Celtic’s Under-16s in the 2024-25 season in an impressive campaign.

Glancy is understood to have had significant interest in his services, so it could prove to be a real coup for the Lilywhites if he eventually makes the step up to the first team.

They seem to have taken a better approach to youth recruitment in recent times, beating clubs to top youth talents, another of which is Irish striker Mason Melia, who will link up with the North London club when he turns 18.

Whether these players pan out at the senior level remains to be seen, as it can be difficult to translate form at youth level into the professional game, but the level of excitement from Spurs is telling; they believe they have captured a real gem.

Time will tell whether they are right or not.

Tottenham have endured a rather mixed transfer window so far, it is fair to say.

Spurs completed the early signing of Mohammed Kudus, and he has already looked like a solid addition.

However, Thomas Frank’s side missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze amid the injury to James Maddison.

Now, though, the North Londoners are in talks to sign a big name, and former captain Hugo Lloris will be absolutely thrilled.

Tottenham in talks to sign Adrien Rabiot

Rabiot was linked with a move to Tottenham last year, but he ended up joining Ligue 1 side Marseille.

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However, this summer, the midfielder is available again, having been involved in a dressing room bust-up with teammate Jonathan Rowe.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi reportedly had to separate the pair along with the French club’s sporting director Mehdi Benatia.

Now, Tottenham are in talks with Rabiot’s entourage, according to Fabrice Hawkins on 26 August.

The journalist reports that Aston Villa are in the same position as Spurs, while the French international is also of interest to AC Milan.

Rabiot was a consistent performer for Marseille last season and made significant contributions in front of goal.

However, now he is set for a fresh challenge and could be about to follow in the footsteps of Lloris, who has spoken admirably about his former teammate.

What Hugo Lloris has said about Adrien Rabiot

Lloris and Rabiot have played alongside each other for France, representing their country together in the World Cup and the Euros.

Indeed, it appears that the goalkeeper was a big fan of the midfielder during their time together, judging from his words.

The former Tottenham shot-stopper highlighted Rabiot’s readiness to fill in for the absent Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante at the World Cup.

“Adrien has this profile. After what he has been doing for a few months with Juventus, this opportunity at the World Cup comes at the right time. He is ready, he proved it against Australia,” said Lloris via Football Italia in November 2022.

“He scored that goal and provided that assist. It shows his involvement and his impact. We also know his talent and his ability to work hard. He competes a lot, he is elegant, always available. He can help our team go far.”

Of course, substantial time has passed since that period, but the central-midfielder demonstrated last season how he can still produce at the highest level.

Furthermore, Frank needs more depth in his midfield, meaning Rabiot could be just the tonic for the Dane.

Harvey Elliott could become a Tottenham player before the end of the summer window.

Elliott, 22, has been targeted by Tottenham this summer as a departure from Liverpool looks increasingly likely after weeks of exit links.

This could see the England under-21 international move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and fill the void left by James Maddison’s pre-season injury against Newcastle United.

It is clear that Thomas Frank wants a new signing in this area, especially after Tottenham missed out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal last week.

This could see the Lilywhites step up their interest in Elliott as just days remain before the transfer market closes on 1 September.

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This story includes exclusive comment from former midfielder Martin Allen.

Tottenham could now sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool

There is no doubt that Spurs are in desperate need of a new number 10, having already missed out on a number of targets to this point.

This has most recently seen Nico Paz from Como linked to Tottenham, despite a deal yet to go through at this stage of the window.

If a swoop for the Argentine continues to be difficult, the Lilywhites could turn their attention to Elliott after a turbulent summer at Anfield.

Despite strong links away from Liverpool, the Englishman has remained in L4, something that could open the door for the Lilywhites to land the attacking midfielder.

With that being said, former Leicester City and Brentford manager Allen has been left unsure why Arne Slot and Co. would let him go, given how useful he could be in North London.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “Liverpool have sold over £200m worth of players this summer, which is quite astonishing.

“Harvey Elliott gets goals coming off the bench, but is he worth £40m? I would say yes.

“He doesn’t help dominate games in possession, but he does score goals and help to win games. A player like that, I think, would be absolutely key for Tottenham.

“I would question why Liverpool want to sell him because he will be like gold dust in their squad.“

Harvey Elliott could be better than Eberechi Eze for Tottenham

There is no getting away from the fact that Eze would have been a useful addition for the N17 club this summer, but Spurs have to move on.

This could see Elliott be an excellent option as an alternative, given his years of experience and positive record in the Premier League.

Since signing for Liverpool, the versatile attacker has never been a guaranteed starter, something which the Lilywhites could certainly offer this campaign.

This would see him fit in well with Frank and his intense style of play, a deal could entirely depend on the player and his willingness to leave the Premier League champions.

Dejan Kulusevski has been out of action for Tottenham since May due to a knee injury.

The Spurs winger even missed the Europa League final victory against Manchester United and underwent surgery days after the game.

Kulusevski was an integral player for Tottenham last season as he registered 10 goals and 11 assists in 50 games in all competitions.

Had he not been injured, Ange Postecoglou would likely have started him against United in May.

This article includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist.

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Dejan Kulusevski not expected back in individual training before mid-December

Thomas Frank recently stated that he’s unsure when Kulusevski will be returning from his injury.

Dr Rajpal Brar does not expect him to be back in individual training until mid-December and he believes it may take him weeks after he returns to action for him to be back to 100 per cent fitness.

Currently, his recovery will continue to work on strength, mobility and control, among other things.

Dr Brar told Tottenham News: “Kulusevski is still months away from returning, so his recovery right now will continue to work on strength, mobility, control and move towards more dynamic activities, especially running.

“Really hard to pinpoint when he’s back in individual training, but that will not be before mid-December.

“It may take him weeks after he returns to be back to 100 per cent fitness.”

Tottenham have to enter the market for a new attacker

Kulusevski’s knee injury will sideline the Tottenham attacker until at least January 2026, exacerbating an already dire creative crisis.

With James Maddison out for most of the 2025/26 season due to an ACL tear, Spurs lack depth in the No. 10 role, forcing reliance on makeshift options.

Failed pursuits of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze have left the squad vulnerable, compelling the club to urgently sign a new attacker before the transfer window closes to maintain competitiveness in the Premier League and Champions League.

‘That’s a fantastic deal for Tottenham’ – Daniel Levy agreement hailed as estimation emerges

Tottenham are busy chasing midfielders before the transfer window closes on 1 September.

With Spurs missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, they face a race against time to land Morgan Rogers.

Tottenham said goodbye to Son Heung-min earlier in the window after he completed a move to LAFC.

While they collected a healthy fee for the Son, it seems that the North Londoners are not desperate for funds.

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

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Son Heung-min fee represents solid business for Tottenham

Tottenham shirts followed Son to the MLS as a wealth were on display for the forward’s appearance in the United States.

The 33-year-old departed for an estimated £15-20million, ending a decade in North London.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on the fee.

“Yes, I think that’s a brilliant number for Spurs to get given where he’s at, given the amount they’ve had out of him in the years that have gone by and how much of a figurehead he’s been in that team.

“I think if you’re looking at the transfer fee alone, if it’s in that kind of region, I think that’s a fantastic deal for Spurs in terms of where it’s at, and again, not that they needed it per se.

“They’re not desperate for that money, but it does free you up to then look at what you can do with it and help towards some of those other signings that they’ve made as well.

“All the way around that, if it is in that ballpark at least, then that’s a good deal for Spurs.”

Spurs and Daniel Levy make correct decision on Son Heung-min

Given that the South Korean international had less than a year remaining on his contract, £15-20m represents good business.

At 33, the forward has his best years behind him, and he showed signs of decline during the 2024/25 season.

Of course, Son was more than that, and they have a leader and a club legend in the process.

However, with Frank at the helm, the North London club have entered a new era and need fresh faces.

Brennan Johnson did an admirable job against Burnley, but Frank could do with more quality to replace Son.

Tottenham are desperate for another midfielder in the final week of the transfer window, and Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo could be a shock option.

Long-term injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have meant that Tottenham are desperate for a creative midfielder.

Spurs suffered rejections from Eberechi Eze and from Como for Nico Paz, and they are running out of attacking midfielders they can target.

While Mainoo may not necessarily be a natural number 10, signing him from Man United would be a major coup for Daniel Levy, and it now appears to be a possibility.

Kobbie Mainoo could leave Man United

Mainoo was United’s biggest talent just a year ago, and scored in a victorious FA Cup final in 2024, but a year later, his situation has changed.

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Ruben Amorim is seemingly not a fan of the midfielder, and he left him out of the starting lineup as Tottenham beat United in the Europa League final.

Now, it has been reported by The Athletic that Mainoo is open to leaving Man United, with Amorim open to letting him go, as a result of his lack of game time under the under-pressure head coach.

Many Man United fans would be furious to see such a talented academy graduate leave, but Tottenham could take full advantage of this unexpected situation and poach him from Old Trafford.

Tottenham can build long-term midfield with Kobbie Mainoo

It remains to be seen whether United would sell within the Premier League, but if Tottenham have the opportunity to sign Mainoo, they should take it.

He can contribute in the final third, and while Maddison is absent, Mainoo can start as an advanced midfielder.

Joao Palhinha joined on loan, and in the long-term, when he eventually departs, Mainoo can even drop back to play in a pivot, and he could build Tottenham’s midfield for the future.

Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall can also play alongside Mainoo, and this could become a formidable midfield trio for the foreseeable future if Spurs can snatch this missing piece from United.

Mainoo is already an England international, and it would be a huge statement of intent from Levy if he pushes the boat out to recruit him this summer.

Three players Fabio Paratici can sign for Tottenham with return agreed – Serie A links to play role

Fabio Paratici’s return to Tottenham could spell good news for the North London club ahead of the transfer deadline.

Paratici was formerly Spurs’ managing director of football, but he received a 30-month ban from football activities in January 2023.

However, Paratici now appears set to return to Tottenham in an official role before 1 October.

Johan Lange and Paratici have been spotted in talks recently and that could have ramifications in the final days of the transfer window.

Given his imminent arrival, Tottenham Hotspur News looks at three players the club could potentially sign.

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Mario Gila

With Piero Hincapie now set to join Arsenal for around £52million after agreeing personal terms and favouring Mikel Arteta’s project, despite Tottenham’s initial loan-to-buy approach, Paratici can urge Spurs to swiftly pivot to luring Lazio centre-back Mario Gila as a superior alternative.

Leveraging his deep Serie A networks, where he orchestrated deals for Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero, Paratici can negotiate Gila’s valuation aggressively, emphasising Tottenham’s Champions League standing and Thomas Frank’s tactical fit for the 24-year-old’s ball-playing prowess.

Gila’s 43 appearances last season offer Premier League readiness, allowing Spurs to secure a motivated, long-term asset before the September 1 deadline.

Ederson

Ederson, Atalanta’s 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, would bolster Tottenham’s midfield with his dynamic box-to-box presence, complementing Frank’s high-pressing system.

His progressive passing and 13 Serie A goals add attacking thrust, addressing Spurs’ midfield depth issues.

Paratici, leveraging his Atalanta connections, can convince them to sell with the Lilywhites potentially offering a £45million package, including add-ons or a player like Yves Bissouma, appealing to Atalanta’s transfer model.

Highlighting Tottenham’s European ambitions and Ederson’s Premier League fit, Spurs can finalise the deal before the deadline.

Rafael Leao

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao would be a transformative signing for Tottenham, bringing elite dribbling, pace and flair with eight goals and 10 assists in Serie A last season.

The 26-year-old’s ability to cut in from the left and create chances fits the system, addressing Spurs’ need for a game-changing winger.

Paratici’s deep Italian connections give him an edge in negotiating Leao’s transfer.