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Tottenham expect several departures this summer as Thomas Frank looks to streamline the squad.

According to the official club website, Spurs have 31 senior players registered on their books, which does not even include academy products who have contributed to the first team, such as Mikey Moore.

Frank is keen to bring in new faces like Mohammed Kudus, but will first have to offload some players, both to recoup finances and free up space.

Other clubs are looking to capitalise on the Lilywhites’ need to slim down their overinflated squad, with Colchester United the latest beneficiaries of this situation.

Jaden Williams joins Colchester United after leaving Tottenham

The increased productivity of Tottenham’s academy was one of the highlights of last season, with a handful of young prospects like Reiss Elliott-Parris recently signing new contracts.

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With first-team debuts given to Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi last season, Spurs are facing equally difficult decisions to regulate their numbers within the academy.

As a result, Jaden Williams confirmed his departure from Tottenham via an Instagram post (1 June), posting a heartfelt message which started, “After 14 unforgettable years, the time has come for me to embark on a new chapter.”

The forward featured in all but four games for Spurs ‘Under-21 team last term, making 12 starts and scoring five goals.

Ultimately, he was released by the Lilywhites, with Colchester United confirming almost three weeks later via their Instagram (20 June) that they had snapped up the opportunity to sign the 20-year-old on a long-term contract.

Levy must be more ruthless with outgoings

Tottenham have been held to ransom by players on long-term lucrative contracts not wanting to leave North London, despite no longer being in the first team picture.

Daniel Levy loathes not getting the maximum value out of a deal, but the 63-year-old must take a more ruthless approach this summer.

Inevitably, there will be players that Frank will not see as part of his plans, and Levy must be prepared to accept what he can get for those players to maintain harmony within the squad and ensure unnecessary wages are not being paid.

Tottenham are among several clubs to hold an interest in Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sporting CP star lit up the Champions League last season with six goals and one assist in eight matches in Europe’s premier competition.

Thomas Frank will lead Spurs into the tournament next season after they won the Europa League, and they are looking for a marquee addition for their new manager.

Tottenham handed Gyokeres blow amid Arsenal latest

Tottenham face competition from Arsenal for Gyokeres’ signature, and it appears as though their North London rivals hold the advantage.

Portuguese outlet Correio Da Manha has reported in its print edition (23 June, page 30) that Sporting are seeking £68.5million for the Swedish striker.

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It states that Mikel Arteta wants to sign the 27-year-old before the Gunners’ tour of Asia, which will see them face AC Milan, Newcastle and then Spurs.

Gyokeres could appear against Tottenham in pre-season

The Lilywhites will face their arch-rivals in Hong Kong on 31 July, and Gyokeres could be lining up against them if the latest update from Portugal is correct.

Frank needs a big addition himself, with Bryan Mbeumo another reported target, but it looks like Arteta and Co are the favourites to sign the former Brighton and Coventry ace.

Gyokeres would have been a brilliant signing for Spurs, as he notched 39 strikes in 33 matches in Liga Portugal and finished second to Kylian Mbappe and ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the European Golden Boot award.

If the Gunners sign the ex-Seagulls star, it will be a huge blow for Daniel Levy and Co because they will surely have a huge advantage when it comes to winning the biggest honours next season.

If he does sign for the Emirates Stadium outfit, then Frank will potentially get a glimpse of what he missed out on when the sides meet in their pre-season friendly.

There could still be twists in the tale, but it looks as though the Gunners will secure a major addition and be even stronger next season, while Tottenham‘s transfer plans have yet to take shape ahead of a pivotal summer.

Brennan Johnson could be set for an awkward first encounter with Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

Johnson seemed to have finally established himself last season after signing for Tottenham in 2023.

It was expected that the Welshman, who won the hearts of Tottenham fans by netting the winner in the UEFA Europa League final, would have a huge role to play under Frank.

However, it appears as though that may no longer be the case after recent transfer developments.

Tottenham transfer targets to spell trouble for Johnson

Tottenham have been linked to Bryan Mbeumo this summer and are plotting to hijack his transfer to Manchester United.

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The Cameroonian excelled at Brentford under Frank, who is thought to want the forward to follow him to Hotspur Way.

The Lilywhites are also in the running for Mohammed Kudus. However, both of these players play on the right wing and would be competing with Johnson for a starting spot.

This will undoubtedly leave the 24-year-old furious, as if Tottenham are planning to spend big money on a right-winger, it suggests his spot in the side isn’t guaranteed next season, despite him finishing as Spurs’ top scorer last year.

Should either of these transfers happen, Johnson may continue and try to prove himself. However, it seems likely that he could leave before the end of the summer or the following transfer window if his minutes decline.

Therefore, Johnson’s situation will definitely be one to watch as the summer continues to evolve.

Kudus is a good alternative for Mbeumo

While Tottenham have set their sights on Mbeumo, it seems that the 25-year-old is leaning towards Manchester United. However, Kudus would arguably be a better signing than the Brentford star.

Indeed, the Ghanaian can play across the frontline and even in the midfield. This would be invaluable for Spurs during the UEFA Champions League next season.

With over 50 potential games to be played if the Lilywhites go far in Europe, Frank needs depth.

One of the biggest issues under Ange Postecoglou was the limited replacements for injured players. Kudus could help Tottenham overcome setbacks in the midfield and attack next season.

Therefore, if Mbeumo does end up pushing Spurs to sign Kudus, it could be the best outcome for all involved.

Son Heung-min’s potential Tottenham exit could cause some complications for Daniel Levy.

After almost a decade in North London, Son could leave Tottenham this summer after finally winning a trophy with the Lilywhites as the 32-year-old lifted the UEFA Europa League.

Tottenham News understands that there is a 50 per cent chance that Son leaves this summer. However, it seems his departure might not be so straightforward.

Son is contractually obliged to feature in South Korea friendly

As reported by The Times (17 June), Son is contractually obligated to play in a pre-season friendly for Tottenham against Newcastle (3 August).

Tottenham are participants in the Coupang Play Series and will play against the Magpies at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea.

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As a result, while Tottenham are considering selling Son, it has been reported that any exit is highly unlikely to come before the clash with Eddie Howe’s side.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Spurs could simply pay a fine if Son does not participate in the fixture against Newcastle.

“Son has been linked to a few different clubs,” Wenham said.

“If he goes to Saudi, it could be a fee of £50-60m perhaps, anywhere else, probably around the £30m mark. However, if the right move opens up, I’m sure if there’s a penalty for him not playing in the South Korea friendly, Tottenham will just pay it and do the deal.

“It could be a fine of £2m, whatever it is, if Tottenham get a good offer for Son that suits all parties, and there is a fine to break that contractual agreement, I’m sure they’ll just encompass that cost in the fee they receive for selling Son.”

Son could be a good rotational option

While Tottenham could collect a decent fee for Son if he leaves this summer, the South Korea international could still be useful next year.

The Lilywhites could play in well over 50 games next season if they go far in the UEFA Champions League. As a result, squad depth will be vital.

Not only does Son have experience in Europe, but he is still a very good rotational option despite his age. Therefore, it may benefit Spurs to keep their captain for one final season.

Mathys Tel recently made his loan move to Tottenham permanent, and the Frenchman is showing very exciting signs for the future.

Tel joined Tottenham from Bayern Munich in the winter transfer window. However, he struggled to make a major impact in North London.

As a result, questions were raised over whether his loan deal should be made permanent. However, Tottenham have decided to sign Tel, and there are reasons for fans to be excited.

The 20-year-old was named in the France squad for the UEFA Under-21 European Championship and made a huge impact for his country on Sunday (22 June).

Tel scores winner for France in quarter-final v Denmark

Tel featured for France as their Under-21 side booked their place in the Under-21 Euros semi-finals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Denmark.

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The Tottenham star scored the winner late on to send France through, with a stunning individual effort which showcased his dribbling and shooting ability.

And after footage of the goal emerged on X, Spurs fans were quick to praise the forward.

Tel can be a long-term Son Heung-min replacement

Son Heung-min could leave Tottenham after a difficult individual season. Therefore, the winger will need to be replaced.

While Spurs may enter the market for an attacker such as Bryan Mbeumo, Tel can also be considered a long-term replacement for Son on the left wing.

Tel’s goal against Denmark highlighted his ability to cut inside and finish, much like Son.

While there is still a long way to go for Tel, there are hugely encouraging signs ahead of next season for the young attacker. In the long run, he will hope to be a starter with the same level of influence as Son.

The former Bayern Munich wonderkid has now scored twice at the Under-21 Euros.

And with France in the final four, Tel will be looking to add to his tally once more.

Vinai Venkatesham is already drawing praise after beginning work as Tottenham’s Chief Executive Officer.

Daniel Levy is overseeing major changes at the boardroom level at Tottenham as the Lilywhites look to kick on after winning the UEFA Europa League and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

These changes include the arrival of Venkatesham, who recently sat down with Levy in North London to discuss all things Tottenham.

Venkatesham praised after sit-down interview with Levy

Tottenham fans have already hailed Venkatesham’s impact after several noticeable changes within the communications department.

The former Arsenal CEO recently spoke for the first time since making the move across North London.

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In a sit-down interview with Levy (17 June), Venkatesham outlined the three key priorities he has for Tottenham, which include: developing the men’s and women’s football departments, engaging with staff across all levels, and building rapport with fans

Levy also stated his ambitions for Spurs, confirming that he wants the Lilywhites to win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League in the future.

And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – was particularly impressed with how Venkatesham came across in the interview.

“I thought Venkatesham came across really well,” Wenham said.

“It seems like he is an outstanding communicator, someone who is very transparent about what is going on and very honest as well.

“I think all those principles were on display in that sit-down interview. I thought the whole interview was quite good and Levy came across well too.”

Tottenham must turn their attention to the summer transfer window

Now that Thomas Frank has been appointed as head coach, Tottenham must begin making moves in the summer transfer window.

Indeed, if Levy is serious about his desire to win even more with Spurs, the 63-year-old needs to bring in players to improve their chances. This includes signings that the manager wants and has approved.

Tottenham are already considering a move for Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroonian flourished under Frank at Brentford and Tottenham are hoping he does the same in North London.

Furthermore, Spurs are looking to bring in several young talents to continue their strategy of developing younger players.

However, Levy will need to make sure he supplies Frank with experienced players as well. Therefore, the Lilywhites must make the most out of this summer if Frank has any chance of starting on the right path.

Tottenham fans are expecting a busy week ahead as Thomas Frank makes his intentions clear.

The first official week of Frank’s tenure would have been spent discussing potential targets with the Tottenham hierarchy and becoming accustomed to his new surroundings.

The Lilywhites are now expecting initial inquiries and interest to materialise into players signing, and will expect Daniel Levy to live up to the promise he made to focus on the first team.

Following another busy day of transfer developments, Tottenham News rounds up the latest in N17.

Bakayoko receives an offer from an unnamed Premier League club

PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko has been a player that Frank has long admired, with the Dane widely reported to have tried to sign the 22-year-old during his time at Brentford.

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As reported by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu via DTalkingArsenal on X (22 June), an unnamed Premier League club has made an offer for the versatile Dutch forward.

The talented Belgian has been heralded as one of Europe’s top talents and was a key contributor to PSV securing the Eredivisie title in dramatic circumstances on the final day of the season.

With Frank’s prior interest in the player and Tottenham’s persistent search for a new right-sided forward like Mohammed Kudus, the Lilywhites could well be the unnamed club vying for Bakayoko’s signature.

Frank to sign up to three players before pre-season

Tottenham’s lucrative pre-season tour is set to kick off with a clash against bitter rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong (31 July), and Frank will be eager to have the bulk of his signings confirmed by then.

It is believed that Spurs will have made three signings before that date [Football London], with interest in players set to materialise in the coming weeks.

Son Heung-min is expected to remain for the tour, which will conclude in his home country, South Korea, after which he may be allowed to depart if Spurs can find a worthy replacement.

Frank wants to keep Ashley Phillips amid Sheffield United interest

Ashley Phillips spent last season on loan at Stoke City, earning plenty of plaudits and attracting the interest of fellow Championship clubs.

However, as reported by Alan Nixon via his Patreon (22 June), Frank is keen on giving Phillips the time to prove himself at Spurs and wants to keep him in his squad next season.

The 19-year-old was signed from Blackburn Rovers for £2million in 2023 and has spent time on loan with Plymouth Argyle as well as Stoke City.

Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival is one of the many changes being made at Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham have appointed Venkatesham as their new Chief Executive Officer after the 44-year-old previously occupied the same position at Arsenal.

Daniel Levy is making sweeping changes at Tottenham, including the firing and hiring of Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank.

And it looks as though Venkatehsam is set to get straight to work as Tottenham prepare to make another key hire in North London.

Venkatesham ‘to help select new Tottenham Women manager’

Robert Vilahamn was sacked following a disappointing season with Tottenham Women.

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The Lilywhites finished 11th in the Barclays Women’s Super League, and Vilahamn was shown his marching orders as a result.

With Tottenham now on the hunt for a new manager, Alasdair Gold has provided the latest, and it looks as though Venkatesham is set to play a big role in the hire after his previous work on the women’s team at Arsenal.

After he was asked for an update on Vilahamn’s potential replacement by a fan via a Q&A with Football London (22 June), Gold wrote, “From what I understand, the process is ongoing at the moment, so it shouldn’t be too long before we find out who will replace [Robert] Vilahamn.

“The WSL season obviously starts a month after the men’s campaign, so there’s a bit more time to play with, but I don’t think Spurs will wait around that long because they need to get moving on building that team for a better season this time around.

“[Vinai] Venkatesham had plenty to do with Arsenal’s women’s team, and he will continue that down the road at Tottenham. The 44-year-old will be keen to push them on to the kind of levels seen at their local rivals.”

Tottenham’s future coach will need to have fresh ideas

One of the biggest issues with Vilahamn is that he struggled to adapt when injuries hit at Tottenham.

It was believed the Swede would be a breath of fresh air as he was young and open to new ideas and ways of playing football.

His first season exceeded expectations, as Tottenham reached the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time. Martha Thomas fired the Lilywhites to the final with an extra-time winner against Leicester City, before they were defeated by Manchester United at Wembley.

Still, the season fuelled hopes for the future. However, Vilahamn was unable to meet the expectations set the season prior.

Now Tottenham are searching for his replacement and should take last season as a big learning curve. They need a proven manager who can ride out unexpected pressures while delivering a fresh approach to football.

The Lilywhites have a good squad that just needs the right manager to tap into their potential. Therefore, Spurs should be selective about who they hire.

Richarlison’s three-year spell at Tottenham is set to end as the club look to cash in this summer.

It was widely reported that the 28-year-old rejected a move to Saudi Arabia last summer in hopes of locking down a place at Spurs, but those prospects have gradually dissipated.

The striker only mustered 15 Premier League appearances last season as injuries continued to haunt him.

Thomas Frank was brought in to increase Tottenham’s competitiveness across multiple competitions, and the Dane is unlikely to be willing to rely on a player who is often unavailable.

The North Londoners have targeted several forwards this summer, with the latest update casting further doubt on Richarlison’s future.

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Tottenham to make £50m bid for Mohammed Kudus

Tottenham’s pursuit of a wide forward has encouraged them to prepare a £50m bid for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, as reported by The Guardian (18 June).

The Ghana international fits the profile of player that Frank wants to bring in, with Bryan Mbeumo, whom the Dane successfully turned into one of the leading forwards in the Premier League at Brentford, also linked to Tottenham.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the initial bid will be below West Ham’s valuation, with Kudus’ release clause set at £85m, but that it points towards Richarlison leaving Spurs.

“It is going to take more than £50m to sign Kudus,” King said.

“West Ham paid £42m for him originally. Therefore, if a deal is going to be agreed between Tottenham and West Ham, it won’t be £50m. Why shouldn’t West Ham hold out for the £85m, that is the release clause?

“If they could sign a player for £42m and sell him for more than double, that would be good business. Kudus was happy to sign that contract, West Ham were happy to sign that contract, and Tottenham are going to come in with an offer of £50m. However, this does point toward Richarlison leaving.”

Kudus’ versatility makes him an ultimate weapon for Frank

Frank’s approach at Spurs remains to be seen, but if his time with the Bees is anything to go by, he is expected to employ multiple formations, each of which suits Kudus.

In the typical 4-3-3 formation that Tottenham employed last season, Kudus would likely occupy the right and offer Tottenham a different dynamic with his exceptional dribbling and ball-carrying.

However, should the Dane adopt a 5-3-2 shape, the former Ajax star’s direct running and surprisingly good aerial ability could see him line up alongside a striker, like Dominic Solanke, and play off him with his pace and keen eye for goal.

The 24-year-old’s versatility would allow Frank to change formations between and during games, and could prove to be his best weapon at Tottenham.

Daniel Levy has a major squad concern to address this summer at Tottenham.

After winning the UEFA Europa League, Tottenham supporters will be keen to see their club continue to lift trophies under Thomas Frank.

With that in mind, there have been some high-profile players linked with a move to North London this summer, such as Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.

However, there is also an issue within the squad that needs addressing, and Tottenham could turn to Sunderland to do this.

Tottenham are lining up an offer for Dennis Cirkin

As reported by The Northern Echo (22 June), Tottenham are keen to negotiate the re-signing of Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland this summer.

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In part, this is because Tottenham view the 23-year-old as a young talent with considerable development potential. However, it is also so that they can address their lack of club-trained players.

UEFA Champions League rules state that competing teams must have at least four ‘club-trained’ players within their squad. A club-trained player is a player who has spent at least three full seasons at a club between the ages of 15 and 21.

Crikin would satisfy this criteria after joining Spurs’ academy before featuring for the Under-16s, and with that in mind, Tottenham are lining up a formal offer which would see Sunderland make a respectable profit on a player who was a main protagonist in their Premier League promotion campaign.

When Tottenham sold Cirkin to Sunderland, Levy included a buy-back clause in the deal. However, this clause has now expired, which means Tottenham will need to be ready to negotiate, as Sunderland do not want to lose Cirkin, as he is a key part of Regis Le Bris’ plans next season.

Djed Spence could be sidelined at Tottenham

Djed Spence has mainly played as a right-back throughout his career, but was converted into a left-back at Spurs last season.

The addition of Cirkin could see him struggle for minutes against an already stacked Tottenham defence. While the 24-year-old could become a second option for Pedro Porro if the Sunderland defender arrives, this may not satisfy him.

Indeed, Spence demonstrated his ability to consistently play at the top level when filling in for Destiny Udogie. He is as lethal going forward as he is at defending at the back. Therefore, as a player of his quality, he could opt to leave Spurs in search of gametime.