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Richarlison is set to become another player in the long list of transfers that did not work out at Tottenham.

Tottenham signed Richarlison from Everton in 2022 in a deal worth £60million.

However, his time at Hotspur Way has been disappointing to say the least. From injuries that have seen him unavailable for months at a time to poor performances on the pitch, the Brazilian’s transfer has been a resounding failure.

Richarlison is not the first – Tanguy Ndombele was signed for a record fee from Lyon, only to let injuries, loan spells and inconsistent performances define his time at Spurs – and he certainly will not be the last.

Tottenham to accept £20m bid from Galatasaray

As reported by The Sun (30 June), Galatasaray are interested in Richarlison, who is available for £20m.

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While it remains to be seen whether the Turkish club can afford a deal, it is believed Tottenham want Richarlison out the door as soon as possible.

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs will accept a smaller fee than what they initially paid for the striker.

“I think Richarlison will be sold this summer,” Wenham said.

“He did well in the UEFA Europa League final and was part of the reason we won the trophy on that night. However, throughout a season, he’s always unavailable, which is frustrating.

“It’s disappointing from a financial point of view that Saudi isn’t going to be the destination because I think that was the chance for Tottenham to recover their £60m.

“However, other than that, you’re looking at about £20m, and I think if a Turkish club offers that, it’ll be accepted.”

Richarlison must leave Tottenham this summer

Richarlison’s outgoing personality and work ethic on the pitch have made him a fan favourite at Tottenham. However, he still has to be sold this summer.

Last season, Richarlison made 24 appearances and contributed to seven goals, which is unacceptable for a team like Spurs.

As a result, Dominic Solanke has established himself as the number-one striker in North London, and this will likely continue if he remains next season.

Therefore, Richarlison should leave Tottenham this summer in hopes of a starting position elsewhere.

Daniel Levy could make a statement by signing Jack Grealish for Tottenham this summer.

Grealish has been one of the Premier League’s foremost wingers in the last decade, culminating in a move to Manchester City in August 2021 for a record £100million.

The talented winger has won every trophy on offer with the Cityzens, but has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola and was recently left out of the Catalan manager’s FIFA Club World Cup squad.

Tottenham were close to signing the England international during his time at Aston Villa, but a change in ownership scuppered the deal.

However, Levy could be given a golden opportunity to finally bring Grealish to North London following recent developments.

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Manchester City set £40million price tag on Grealish

Thomas Frank has been chasing a wide forward since he stepped through the doors of Hotspur Way, which has seen Grealish linked with a move to Spurs for most of the summer.

The uncertain future of Son Heung-min, who turned 33 on Tuesday (8 July), has also contributed, but Levy was reticent about how much Grealish would cost Spurs, given that he has two years left on his contract at City.

However, as revealed by The Sun (7 July), Man City have set “a shock £40million price tag” on the Birmingham-born forward as they look to offload him this summer.

Grealish has seen his game time dramatically reduce over the previous two seasons and has cut an isolated figure with the former treble winners.

Tottenham, who have been monitoring his situation, are expected to face competition from Newcastle and Napoli, with a return to Aston Villa also a possibility.

However, Spurs’ needs in that position are greater than those of the clubs mentioned above, and with their superior financial position and the surprisingly low asking price, Levy could be ready to sign Grealish and finally bring him to N17.

Grealish would be an exciting signing for Spurs

Grealish’s productivity and flair have been somewhat stifled by Guardiola’s meticulous system, which has seen the former Aston Villa man lose some of his stardust.

The talented wide player is known for his unique dribbling and eye for a cross and was a player fans were keen to watch as he glided around the pitch.

Spurs will hope that Frank, known for his adaptability, can rekindle some of Grealish’s former creativity if he were to join Spurs, and return him to his best, which would no doubt excite Tottenham fans.

Tottenham will be glad to finally get Alejo Véliz off their books this summer.

Despite signing a six-year deal with Tottenham in 2023, Véliz has made just eight appearances for the North London club.

The striker was sent to Sevilla midway through his debut season and spent last year on loan with Espanyol. However, Véliz struggled to make any impact in Spain.

As a result, the Lilywhites are expected to offload the 21-year-old this summer.

Véliz to be sold despite no official bids

Several clubs are expected to push for Véliz, but a return to his boyhood side looks most likely.

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As reported by TycSports (5 July), Véliz’s former club Rosario Central are keen on his return, and it is understood that the Argentinian club’s president and vice president have travelled to England to negotiate with Tottenham’s directors.

However, reports of bids from Argentinian clubs were squashed previously when Football London reported (27 June) that Spurs were yet to receive a formal bid for Véliz.

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes any news from Argentina should be taken with a pinch of salt.

“We saw a lot of reports of offers from Argentina,” Wenham said

“However, Alasdair Gold came out and said Tottenham hadn’t received any bids. I don’t know if the noise from Argentina was journalists putting out feelers to see how Tottenham would respond.

“Either way, it’s clear that no offer has reached Tottenham yet, although I do think Véliz will still be sold this summer. However, talks obviously aren’t as advanced as we hoped.”

Daniel Levy has been embarrassed once again

Daniel Levy is renowned for his meticulous approach to Spurs’ business endeavours and the club’s finances. However, Véliz is just one of the latest in the long line of failed transfers.

Tottenham fans would tell you that Tanguy Ndombele was hyped to be sensational when he was signed for a record fee. However, countless injuries, poor performances and loan spells meant that he never reached his full potential in North London.

Richarlison has become the most recent example of players failing to live up to their hype at Spurs, and Véliz has now taken over that mantle with Tottenham seemingly working around the clock to sell him this summer.

Therefore, this recent transfer blunder should act as a learning curve for Levy moving forward.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has taken a new twist, and it will not please Daniel Levy.

Mbeumo has been a target of Thomas Frank ever since he was appointed manager of Spurs.

Tottenham have been battling with Manchester United to secure Mbeumo’s signature.

However, Brentford look set to up the asking price for their winger, and it’s supposedly not Tottenham’s or United’s fault.

Brentford to raise asking price for Mbeumo

Brentford were initially demanding £62.5million for Mbeumo.

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This was considered the ‘going rate’ for a goalscoring winger who’s proven in the Premier League, as it’s the figure that Manchester United paid Wolves for Matheus Cunha.

However, i news reports that Brentford are set to raise their valuation of Mbeumo based on bids by Premier League clubs for other players. These bids were Chelsea’s £60m for Brighton striker Joao Pedro and Newcastle’s £55m Anthony Elanga.

According to Brentford chiefs, if these players are worth those figures then they should be demanding even more for Mbeumo.

Manchester United were believed to be favourites to sign Mbeumo based on the player’s wishes, but this price increase could put them off, allowing Spurs to sneak in if they’re willing to pay the increased fee.

Mbeumo could be deemed worth the money by Frank

This update might not excite Spurs owner Levy, who is notoriously careful with his money and has a reputation as a fierce negotiator.

However, it could open the door for Tottenham to steal Mbeumo away from United.

Mbeumo had previously said that Manchester was his preferred destination. However, if the Old Trafford purse-strings don’t stretch far enough to make a successful offer, Spurs could get their man after all.

Frank will deem Mbeumo to be worth the money. He knows how to get the best out of the Cameroonian international, after all. Whether Levy will pay up is another question.

Of course, it might be concluded that there are better options out there at more reasonable prices. Indeed, Tottenham are edging closer to signing Mohammed Kudus – who can also play on the right wing – for an estimated £65m.

Yves Bissouma could leave Tottenham with a parting gift as he prepares to move on from North London this summer.

Bissouma has struggled to hit his best form at Tottenham since signing from Brighton three years ago.

The midfielder was iced out by Antonio Conte, and while he looked settled when Ange Postecoglou first arrived, the Mali international’s form soon became inconsistent, and his place in the starting lineup was no longer assured.

As a result, Bissouma is expected to move on from Spurs, but not without leaving a parting gift.

Bissouma could help bring Douglas Luiz to Tottenham

Tottenham are reportedly interested in Douglas Luiz, who is keen to return to the Premier League, with Manchester United also in the running.

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The North London club appear to have lost the battle with United to sign Bryan Mbeumo and could be looking to get their revenge.

In addition, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoMercatoWeb (5 July), Juventus are interested in signing Bissouma.

If the midfielder decides to take Juventus up on their offer, they may be more likely to aid Spurs in their pursuit of Luiz.

A swap deal could even be on the cards in what would be a perfect parting gift from Bissouma. As a result, the transfer of both players will be one for Tottenham fans to follow over the next couple of weeks.

Tottenham could regret parting with Bissouma

The Lilywhites signed Bissouma as one of the most promising midfield talents in the Premier League, but he has since disappointed.

However, the midfielder has shown on several occasions that he still has plenty to offer under the correct conditions. There remains every chance that he would blossom under Thomas Frank if given the chance.

It would be a shame to see him flourish elsewhere when he could have excelled in North London.

But with Juventus, along with several other clubs interested this summer, Tottenham may have no choice but to let him leave.

Cristian Romero is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham this summer as Atletico Madrid continue to be linked with the centre-back.

The Argentine did not have his best season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season, despite the Europa League triumph.

Romero was regularly criticised for his Spurs performances as the North London club ended the Premier League season with one of the worst defences in the league.

Nevertheless, Romero has been strongly linked with a move to Atletico this summer, in what would be a new chapter in his career.

However, Thomas Frank will want to have the final say in any potential move.

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Thomas Frank wants to keep Romero at Tottenham

Thomas Frank has not had much luck in the transfer window so far at Tottenham.

The Dane is yet to bring in a signing of his own, despite numerous links throughout the summer.

Now, Frank seems determined to keep hold of Romero, according to the latest reports.

Football London (7 July) reports that the Tottenham manager is excited to work with the Argentine this season and wants him in his backline.

This comes amid reports that Atletico Madrid have made a bid for Romero in an attempt to sign the defender.

However, the article goes on to say that Tottenham have not received a new or indeed any bid for Romero.

Daniel Levy must accept Frank’s wishes

If Frank does want Romero to stay at Tottenham this season, then Levy must abide by these wishes.

Improvements on the pitch are not going to happen at Spurs if the Dane’s plans are consistently changed ahead of the season.

Frank will have a clear plan on how to return Tottenham to the top of the Premier League, and Romero is clearly part of this.

Therefore, Levy should do everything in his power to ensure that the Argentine remains a Spurs player this summer.

Daniel Levy is always on the lookout for a value deal for Tottenham.

Thomas Frank has been yearning for a marquee signing to walk through the doors at Hotspur Way, but the first fresh face expected to join Spurs this summer is 20-year-old Kōta Takai for around £5million.

The young Japanese defender is an exciting prospect for Spurs, but proves that Levy’s focus is still on making low-risk, high-reward signings for lower fees.

The Spurs chairman is also willing to explore free transfers and could look to Newcastle’s latest announcement with some interest.

Newcastle confirm Callum Wilson’s departure

Frank’s primary focus in the transfer market has been to sign a proven wide forward in the shape of his former player, Bryan Mbeumo.

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Once it was established that a move for the Cameroon international was unlikely, Spurs focused on other options and have recently seen a bid for Mohammed Kudus rejected by West Ham.

The Dane will also have to look to sign a striker, as both Richarlison and Alejo Véliz look set to leave Tottenham this summer.

This could prove to be the most challenging task, as the market for strikers is highly competitive, and Frank has to contend with the Harry Kane conundrum of finding a striker willing to play second fiddle to Dominic Solanke.

One striker who was on Tottenham’s radar in the past is Callum Wilson, who Newcastle have officially confirmed (7 July) will depart the Magpies after five seasons at the club.

Injuries have hampered the Englishman in recent years, and he has seen his game time reduced by the meteoric rise of Alexander Isak.

It may well have alerted Tottenham to the opportunity to bring the experienced striker to Spurs as backup to Solanke, with Levy likely rubbing his hands together at the prospect of signing a proven Premier League goal scorer on a free transfer.

Spurs must aim higher than Wilson this summer

Wilson has had an excellent career, first helping Bournemouth establish themselves as a solid Premier League club under Eddie Howe before moving to Tyneside, where he was later reunited with his manager.

However, at 33 years old, his best days are likely behind him, with the often-reliable striker failing to find the back of the net in the league last season, despite making 18 appearances.

Injuries have no doubt taken a toll on the Coventry-born striker, and while he may well still carry a goal threat, Tottenham must aim higher if they are to make inroads in the 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham have been linked with Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa, with Thomas Frank turning to his former club.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has assessed the 28-year-old’s fitness record ahead of a potential move this summer.

Frank has already roped in a few coaches from the West London club but may also sign one of their players.

Wissa has excelled at the G-Tech Community Stadium, bagging 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances for them.

Wissa not expected to face issues clearing Spurs medical

Despite his ankle injury last season, the Congo international is not expected to have any issues with his medical, according to Dr Brar.

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Tottenham hold a long-standing interest in Wissa as they were keen on him in January as well.

Discussing the state of play with Wissa exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, shared his verdict.

“He had an ankle injury last season, but it was minor as he missed only three games,” he said.

“Apart from that, he featured in the remaining 35 league games and recovered pretty well from that setback.

“Wissa should have no issues clearing his medical or adapting to Spurs as he’s got decent Premier League experience under his belt, so he understands the league and its demands.”

Frank can get the best out of Wissa at Tottenham

Frank can maximise Wissa’s potential at Tottenham by leveraging his tactical flexibility and understanding of his versatile skill set.

At Brentford, Frank transformed the Congo international into a dynamic, hybrid attacker, utilising his pace and power in a fluid 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system.

Spurs must sign Wissa due to their need for a proven, adaptable forward to bolster their attack after a 17th-place finish.

His prior success under Frank, familiarity with his high-pressing system, and £40million valuation make him a cost-effective, high-impact addition to challenge for a top-four finish.

Dominic Solanke struggled in his first season at Tottenham.

The England international arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with big expectations after he netted 21 goals at Bournemouth in the previous campaign.

However, injuries and a lack of consistent form led to him only scoring 16 goals for Spurs in the 2024/25 campaign, with just nine of these coming in the Premier League.

As a result, Thomas Frank is keen on a new attacker at Tottenham this summer to give the 27-year-old more competition.

Tottenham should consider move for Callum Wilson

One attacker Tottenham should consider signing this summer is Callum Wilson.

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Newcastle have now announced that the 33-year-old will leave St. James’ Park this summer after five seasons at the Magpies.

As a result, Wilson posted an emotional farewell on Instagram (7 July), which saw Solanke react with a like.

However, there is no reason why Frank should not consider offering Wilson a pay-as-you-play contract this summer.

The striker has regularly netted double-figure goals in the English top-flight when he has been able to stay fit.

Therefore, as a backup, the deal would make perfect sense for all parties, as his experience could prove to be vital in what is bound to be a long season.

If injuries do recur for Wilson, he simply would not be paid if Spurs can negotiate a pay-as-you-play contract.

Daniel Levy should look to take advantage of the free agent market

Now that contracts have expired around Europe, there is no reason why Daniel Levy should not be looking at the free agent market this summer.

There are plenty of top-quality players who are currently out of contract that Tottenham should be looking to take a risk on.

Kyle Walker-Peters has already been linked back to Spurs after he was released from Southampton.

Similar deals to this could help strengthen the London club’s depth while also saving funds for future transfers.

Tottenham are falling behind their Premier League rivals in the transfer market.

The Lilywhites are enviously watching on as their bitter rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea, continue to strengthen their squads by securing their top targets.

It’s a familiar feeling for the Spurs faithful, but potentially a newer experience for Thomas Frank.

The Dane had become accustomed to a well-oiled system at his former club, Brentford, and therefore, he will be hopeful that Daniel Levy can finally provide him with some much-needed support, as Tottenham News brings you the latest from N17.

Tottenham Women confirm Becky Spencer’s departure

In an official statement on Monday (7 July), Tottenham announced that Becky Spencer will join Chelsea this summer.

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Spencer was part of Spurs’ first squad to compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League and went on to make 95 appearances for the Lilywhites.

However, the 34-year-old goalkeeper only made eight starts for Spurs last season before spending the last three months of the campaign on loan with the Blues.

The Jamaica international will sign a one-year contract in West London with a further option to extend her stay until 2027.

Marcus Rashford accepts he must leave United amid Spurs links

Marcus Rashford has been linked with Spurs following his deteriorating situation with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano (6 July), Rashford has accepted that he’s not part of United’s plans, which therefore opens the door for Tottenham to swoop in.

The North Londoners will be deliberating over his wages, although it has been stated that Daniel Levy would have no issues in paying the forward’s salary should Spurs wish to proceed with a deal.

Kōta Takai pictured at airport ahead of Spurs move

Kōta Takai reposted an image via his Instagram of himself at the airport (6 July) ahead of his proposed move to Spurs.

The Japan international is set to become the most expensive signing from the J1 League as he makes a reported £5million move to Tottenham.

The 20-year-old has made a name for himself as a calm and technical defender with plenty of promise, although it remains to be seen whether Frank decides to bring him directly into the first team next season.