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Daniel Levy has overseen another business blunder at Tottenham.

Levy has always had a meticulous approach when it comes to transfers at Tottenham. Harry Kane has been the most successful to date. Kane joined Bayern Munich for an initial fee of £82million in 2023.

But he has also made some poor calls. Tanguy Ndombele arrived in 2019 as a record signing but departed in 2024 following the mutual termination of his contract.

And it now seems that Levy will add another failed investment to his already extensive list by 1 September.

Tottenham to recoup £10million for Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma’s exit from Tottenham has been on the cards since the beginning of the summer.

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It has been one thing after another for the midfielder at Spurs. Thomas Frank failed to name Bissouma in the squad to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Meanwhile, the arrival of Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern has pushed him out even further.

If he does leave, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs could pocket £10m for Bissouma. This would be £20m less than what was paid.

“The most that Tottenham would probably shift him for £10 million, to be honest with you,” Wenham said.

“Maybe even £8m, he’s four or five months out to be able to agree a pre-contract to go for nothing. He’s not going to get a new contract at Tottenham. So it’s what is he worth to Tottenham over the 11 months? £10m, I’d say.

“He’s probably worth more than that if he’s in a longer contract and if he’s performing at the level. But the fact that we kind of want him out diminishes his value as well.”

Top five least profitable Tottenham sales under Levy

Levy is known for being a fierce negotiator at Tottenham, but has had a few sales that have not aged well.

Ndombele unsurprisingly tops the list. Bought from Lyon for £55m in 2019, he left on a free transfer in 2024 following loan spells at Napoli and Galatasaray.

Giovani Lo Celso’s switch to Real Betis seemed to be a bargain at the time, offloading him for a fee of around £8.4m, while Spurs also agreed a deal to purchase Johnny Cardoso at a small price this summer. But with Cardoso opting to sign for Atletico Madrid, this seems like a resounding failure.

Davinson Sanchez is next on the list. Bought from Ajax for £42m in 2017, he signed at Galatasaray for £8.1m in 2023.

Robert Soldado was a disappointment while at Spurs. Acquired for £26m from Valencia in 2013, he was sold to Villarreal in 2015 for £10m.

Paulinho was also bought for £17m from Corinthians in 2013 as part of the spending spree that summer. However, he was sold two years later to Guangzhou Evergrande for just £10m.

Tottenham has engaged in a fierce battle with Manchester United in recent months.

The Red Devils failed to win a single game against the Lilywhites last season. The real kicker came in the UEFA Europa League final when Tottenham lifted the Cup on the night.

The two teams have since gone toe-to-toe in the transfer market. Both Premier League sides were keen on signing Bryan Mbuemo this summer. Tottenham thought they stood a chance with Thomas Frank’s appointment, but the winger had his heart set on United.

Now Man United looks to punish Spurs off the pitch once again.

United counter-suing Tottenham over Harry Kane sale

As reported by The Telegraph on Wednesday, 20 August, Ineos is counter-suing Tottenham for over £1million.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has accused them of holding sponsorship talks with Audi linked to the sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.

This comes after it was revealed that Spurs are suing Ineos for more than £11m over allegations it breached a five-year, minimum £17.5m deal signed in 2022. The club were expected to promote the firm’s Grenadier as their “official 4×4 vehicle partner”.

The contract was terminated on 11 March by the Lilywhites, who carried out legal action in June claiming Ineos failed to pay a £5m-plus annual instalment due on 1 December. This was after they had not paid an inflation-related figure of close to £500,000 earlier.

Daniel Levy’s side are also seeking a minimum of £5.2m in damages after the deal came to an end with over two years left.

How much has Tottenham made in the last year?

Tottenham announced on 31 March their financial results for the year, which ended on 30 June 2024.

Shockingly, the Lilywhites’ Total Revenue and Other income decreased to £528.2m, while their Profit from Operations increased to £144.9m.

After winning the Europa League and progressing to the UEFA Super Cup final, there is no doubt that Tottenham should experience a better financial year in 2025.

But for the upcoming season, Frank should focus on getting the most out of the UEFA Champions League run.

Djed Spence has found a new partner-in-crime at Tottenham in Mohammed Kudus.

Spence saw his importance grow at Tottenham after Destiny Udogie was sidelined with another injury.

The fullback was immense for Frank during Spurs’ narrow defeat against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final. But struggled to replicate the same form against Burnley in Tottenham’s first Premier League win of the season.

But with a difficult matchup against Manchester City, Spurs supporters could do with a little laugh. And Spence has brought that in abundance.

Djed Spence teases Mohammed Kudus in new Instagram post

Tottenham are training hard at Hotspur Way in preparation for their massive game at the Etihad.

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Kudus is one player who will be hoping to make headlines for all the right reasons on Saturday.

Against Burnley, Kudus was electric. As well as assisting Richarlison’s stunning double, he was the epitome of pace, precision and technical skill. The winger will be hoping to bring the same energy against the Citizens.

Frank has sent his players straight back to work after the win at the weekend.

Spence shared a hilarious post via Instagram stories on Wednesday, 20 August. The picture depicts a mischievous grim plastered across his face as he walks beside Kudus on the training ground

He captioned the story: “0/10 competition. If you get past me once, I buy you dinner.”

What does Spence need to do against City?

Spence will have the chance to prove to Tottenham that extending his contract was not a mistake when Spurs take on Man City.

The fullback will most likely be tasked with defending Oscar Bobb who played on the right wing during their win against Wolves.

While Bobb did not score, he assisted and was a live wire over the 90 minutes. He won four of his ground duels and completed three successful dribbles.

Frank and his team can expect relentless pressure from their opposition from the second the first whistle is blown. As a result, Bobb will be looking to get the best of Spence throughout the game.

To come out on top, the fullback must remain composed and trust whoever is on the left wing for Spurs to track back and help out. Bobb isn’t known for taking plenty of shots which will help, but he’s a massive creative threat who will need to be kept under wraps.

Tottenham are close to completing the signing of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze.

Spurs have reached an agreement in principle with Palace for the 27-year-old, who should be granted permission to undergo a medical in the coming days.

There has been a suspicion that the Eagles will look to sign a replacement first, and Tottenham received a boost when news emerged of Palace reaching an agreement for Bilal El Khannouss.

Thomas Frank has been eager to sign another midfielder this summer, after James Maddison underwent surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.

Eberechi Eze shares cheeky smirk with Sky Sports camera

Spurs had initially shown interest in Eze at the start of the summer, but moved on to alternative targets after it became clear Palace would not negotiate below the £68million release clause.

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Instead, a deal was agreed with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus, before decision-makers at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium attempted to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest.

Spurs met the £60m release clause and looked to be set to welcome their man, but the situation quickly became complex.

Forest claimed that Spurs had acted outside of the rules to approach Gibbs-White without permission, and refused to honour the clause.

Eventually, the midfielder signed a new deal at The City Ground, and Frank was forced to move on.

Maddison’s injury once again increased urgency for a signing in that area, however, and Spurs returned for Eze, who had favoured a move to Arsenal.

But the Gunners have not formalised their interest, and the England international is now set to move to the other side of North London.

Eze was captured looking directly into the Sky Sports cameras on 20 August as Gary Cotterill discussed transfers live from the Palace training ground, and revealed a smirk at the journalist’s comments.

Eberechi Eze will provide maverick quality to Spurs

Spurs have already signed one maverick this summer in Kudus, and Eze will provide them with another.

The midfielder is not afraid to take on the burden of responsibility when his team need a moment of magic, and offers superb attacking and creative numbers.

Eberechi Eze last season:

Eze creates goals and he scores goals, and his arrival at Spurs will undoubtedly send a statement to the rest of the Premier League.

Tottenham may be able to close Maghnes Akliouche’s signing from Monaco before 1 September.

Daniel Levy has ramped up efforts in the window after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White, while James Maddison sustained an ACL injury against Newcastle.

Initially, the Lilywhites were not actively looking for another winger. But after legend Son Heung-min transferred to LAFC, finding a replacement has become vital.

Akliouche is the latest player to make Spurs’ shortlist, and Monaco may have provided cause for optimism.

Monaco wants to keep Akliouche for another summer

Tottenham are interested in Akliouche as an alternative to Manchester City winger Savinho.

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Spurs were keen to strike a deal for both Eberechi Eze and Savinho this summer, but it seems only the former will arrive at Hotspur Way. With Man City blocking the Brazilian’s transfer, the Frenchman has emerged as the latest option.

Monaco are not keen to part with the winger this summer, but their sporting director has given cause for optimism.

On 14 August, during a press conference, Thiago Scuro said: “I’ve said it from the very beginning, Maghnes is a truly special player, a unique talent. He is well settled in Monaco, so there’s no pressure on anyone to make a move regarding his situation.

“We hope to show him that it would be in his best interest to stay at least one more season with AS Monaco. There are still two weeks left in the transfer window, so we’ll see what happens. But our ambition is to keep him with us in Monaco.”

This indicates that negotiations could begin if a sizeable offer is tabled. With Man City demanding a big-money sum for Savinho, Tottenham may be inclined to splash what they had set aside for the Brazilian on the Frenchman.

Would Akliouche be a good investment for Tottenham?

Akliouche is a promising Ligue 1 talent. Last season in the league, he provided five goals and 10 assists for the French outfit.

In addition to this, he created 49 chances and had a 50 per cent dribble success rate. The winger is a huge creative threat who uses a combination of pace, efficiency and flair to break down defences.

However, he may not be the right man to arrive at Tottenham this summer. This is mostly because he is best placed on the right wing. His arrival would see Mohammed Kudus pushed into the centre despite his strong form on the right.

Savinho, on the other hand, has had several impressive games on the left. Therefore, Spurs may need to go back to the drawing board on this one.

Tottenham may have just taken a big step towards completing the signing of Eberechi Eze.

The Crystal Palace star has become one of the Premier League’s finest playmakers in recent years, and that has attracted the attention of the Lilywhites, who are searching for a replacement for the injured James Maddison.

Eze would be a huge signing for Tottenham, and he could potentially fill the void that was left by Son Heung-min as the main face of the squad in N17.

Spurs will have big expectations as they move into the Thomas Frank era, and after the latest update from Crystal Palace, they could have a deal for Eze within their grasp.

Crystal Palace ‘close in on’ Bilal El Khannouss as Eberechi Eze replacement

Tottenham have reached an agreement for Eze in principle, but the final stage of their pursuit will depend on Palace’s ability to recruit a suitable replacement in the final weeks of the window.

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The Eagles have been exploring the possibility of a move for Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss, and they now appear to have taken a big step forward in their bid to sign the Moroccan.

The South London outfit are understood to be ‘closing in’ on a deal to sign the attacker for £32m, according to Sky sports’ Rob Dorsett via X.

Oliver Glasner’s side are thought to have reached a broad agreement on terms, but their sustained interest in Tyler Dibling is acting as a slight barrier to them fully committing to the deal.

This latest update will be music to the ears of Spus, who are waiting in the wings to seal the arrival of Eze.

If their Premier League rivals can swiftly complete their move for El Khannouss, then it should leave ittle standing in the way of Daniel Levy and Co. for them to get a deal done for the England international.

Where is Eberechi Eze?

Tottenham will have had a keen eye on Eze during Palace’s clash with Chelsea at the weekend, as the attacking midfielder admirably turned out for his side despite the ongoing speculation.

He was unlucky to see a stinging free-kick ruled out in controversial circumstances, and his impressive showing was testament to his character as a professional.

In an environment where players are increasingly trying to force through transfers with petulant behaviour, Eze continues to go about his business in an impeccable manner, and reported for Palace training as normal on Wednesday, as per the Guardian’s Ed Aarons via X.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will be able to get the deal done in time, but they will be hugely encouraged to see Palace move one step closer towards securing a potential replacement.

The Lilywhites are essentially powerless until that deal is complete, so they will be watching events in SE25 intently over the next few days.

Cristian Romero appears to be in line for a significant wage increase at Tottenham after penning a new contract.

The defender has been an integral part of the Lilywhites’ plans in recent years, and Thomas Frank will undoubtedly be keen to build his team around him this season.

Romero had been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, with Atletico Madrid showing a consistent interest in prizing him away.

However, he now looks destined to excel in a new role as Spurs’ club captain.

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

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Romero ‘certain’ for big pay rise at Tottenham

Romero recently pledged his future to Tottenham by signing a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.

The new deal is understood to have been in the pipeline for several weeks, but has finally been fully agreed and settled.

The Argentine defender is one of the most important players in the Lilywhites’ ranks, and his new terms are likely to reflect that.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Romero’s latest contract is almost guaranteed to see him earn in excess of £200,000-a-week.

“If you wanted to sign Romero today, he’d cost you between £60m and £80m without a doubt, if not more,” King said.

“He’s been made club captain, so that’s obviously had an effect on his decision, and I would imagine he’s also had a wage increase.

“On that note, I would say it’s been good business all round.

“I think that Romero will certainly be earning over £200,000-a-week now, I would be very surprised if he isn’t.”

Romero likely to be new highest earner at Spurs

Son Heung-min’s Tottenham exit has freed up a significant amount of money for the North Londoners, and now it looks as though Romero will have taken his place as their highest earner.

The 27-year-old was already thought to be on a weekly wage of around £165,000, according to Capology estimates, and his new contract will surely have resulted in a sizeable increase to that figure.

The new club captain has established himself as an impressive defender at the top-level, and his new deal is likely to reflect that.

Now that Spurs have rewarded him for his loyalty, they will be expecting to be repaid with a series of consistently high-quality performances.

Tottenham could be about to deal yet more transfer frustration to West Ham this summer.

The two London rivals do not get on with each other, and the Lilywhites have already done a deal that has prompted plenty of contempt on the East side of the capital.

Tottenham snatched Mohammed Kudus away from the Hammers in a rare piece of transfer business between the two clubs, and he has already hit the ground running in N17.

The Ghanaian looks like becoming a key player for Thomas Frank, and his switch may not be the end of the pain they deal to West Ham in this window.

Tottenham eye Marc Casado transfer as West Ham also linked

Kudus looks like an excellent addition for Spurs, but he is likely to receive a frosty reception on 13 September, when he returns to his former club for the first time.

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His departure rankled with the West Ham faithful, and they must now prepare themselves for yet more Spurs-related annoyance as the race to sign Marc Casado hots up.

The Barcelona star has been linked with a move to the Hammers in the last few days, and it has now emerged that Tottenham are ready to take on their rivals to secure his signature, according to the Spanish outlet Sport.

The Lilywhites are understood to have made a move for the midfielder earlier in the summer, and while they were unsuccessful at the time, they are still keeping tabs on him.

It is thought that Barcelona will not entertain a sale for anything less than £25.8million, and the situation looks set to develop in the next few days with Wolves and Bournemouth also keen on the 21-year-old.

Tottenham will surely fancy their chances of winning the race to sign Casado, given their competition, and they would undoubtedly take great satisfaction in dealing another blow to West Ham.

Marc Casado arrival would surely finish Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma has been tipped to depart Tottenham all summer, and if Casado did come into the club, then it would surely spell the end for the Mali international.

The midfielder has been linked with both West Ham and Everton in the last few days, as Spurs could look to offload in the final stages of the window.

The opportunity to bring in a younger holding midfielder with a big future ahead of him may prove to be the final nail in the former Brighton man’s coffin.

Frank already has several quality options available to him in the middle of the park, and if Daniel Levy were to invest in Casado then it would surely result in an exit.

Bissouma has been largely inconsistent during his three-year stint with Spurs, and he doesn’t really ahve a leg to stand on if a player is indeed axed.

Tottenham have questions to answer around the future of Luka Vuskovic.

Vuskovic, 18, signed for Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2023, but the centre-back spent last season on loan in Belgium with Westerlo.

Having caught the eye with seven goals in the Pro League, there were calls for Ange Postecoglou to assess Vuskovic despite being unable to bring him back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Having now moved to North London, the teenager has impressed, but was still an unused substitute in Spurs’ 3-0 win against Burnley on the opening day of the season.

With that in mind, a loan move could be considered for Vuskovic, although sticking around North London may prove to be wise.

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This story includes exclusive comment from former Premier League midfielder Martin Allen.

Luka Vuskovic could avoid loan departure

As it stands, the Lilywhites have useful depth in the centre-back role with the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso.

With that in mind, there is likely to be a true lack of minutes available for the teenage defender in the bigger matches of the season.

Although that may be the case, introducing the Croatian into the side for cup games, as opposed to Bryan King’s idea of loaning Vuskovic to the Championship, may benefit him more.

This is the belief of former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen, who is unsure whether a temporary exit would help the defender.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “A loan could be positive, but I don’t think I’d be letting him go.

“With the amount of games that are to be played, domestically and in Europe, I think they’ll be keen to keep all their players and keep them onside.

“Vuskovic will get appearances off the bench and in cup games to develop him and get him used to the level.

“I think that will be far better for his preparation and will allow him to grow in the group, stay at the training ground and get a taste for it.

“If that hasn’t happened after a year, then maybe a loan move could be used.“

Luka Vuskovic could become Tottenham regular

As previously mentioned, the level of quality already available to Thomas Frank may prove to be a blow to the prospects of the ex-Hajduk Split talent.

Regardless of this, the Dane has to put faith in the youngster as soon as he can to integrate him into the Spurs squad, ready for years to come.

As the likes of Romero and Danso move on, there won’t be many better than Vuskovic to come in and take up the role on a regular basis.

It will now be interesting to see if a loan is arranged or whether the centre-back is given the chance to prove himself at the level.

Tottenham are set to see another player leave Hotspur Way as Thomas Frank looks to tighten up his squad.

Tottenham have had a productive month where exits are concerned. Tears were shed when Son Heung-min jetted off to LAFC after almost a decade in North London.

Richarlison was next in line to leave Tottenham. However, his phenomenal performances have impressed Thomas Frank and fans to the point where he could remain for another season.

With the Brazilian set to stay, a space opens up for another departure. And it seems like he’s someone Jose Mourinho had one or two good things to say about.

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

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Tottenham set to loan out Dane Scarlett next

Daniel Levy has prepared multiple season-long loans for Tottenham’s academy products these past couple of weeks.

George Abbott joined Leyton Orient, while winger Yang Min-Hyeok was sent to Portsmouth after a successful loan spell at QPR the season before.

Dane Scarlett has blossomed at Spurs. Mourinho was a big fan of the youngster when he was head coach.

Speaking via the Daily Mail in February 2021, Mourinho said: “He is a diamond, a kid with incredible potential. He has worked many times with the first team and that gives him a different personality.

“He is still 16, 17 soon, and I believe next season he will be a first-team squad player because he has a lot of talent.”

Since he has struggled to breakthrough at Tottenham:

But his fate could be about to change. Frank named him as part of the Tottenham squad, who were defeated by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final. While he did not see the pitch, this indicates that the Dane sees him in his long-term plans.

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes he will be loaned out to continue his development.

“We’ve loaned out 11 players, and Scarlett is the one who still hasn’t gone yet, who people would expect to go,” Wenham said.

“I expect there’ll be some movement on that shortly as well.”

Where could Scarlett be sent on loan?

There are several destinations that Scarlett could arrive at before 1 September.

The centre-forward returned from a loan at Oxford earlier this summer. While he did not see the pitch as much as he would have liked, the minutes he did have were valuable.

As a result, another Championship loan would make sense. West Brom seems the likely option given former Spurs assistant coach Ryan Mason’s position as manager.

However, if Scarlett is destined to become a key player for Frank, a Premier League loan could be on the cards. Leeds United seems like a viable option given the success of Manor Solomon last season.

With several options on the table, the youngster could be spoilt for choice this summer.