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Tottenham are approaching the end of another disappointing week regarding transfers.

The Lilywhites appear to have their fingers in many pies, but have not managed to get any deals over the line – aside from making Mathys Tel’s stay permanent – since Thomas Frank’s appointment.

The Dane is keen to strengthen all areas of the pitch but is primarily focused on bringing in an attacking player this summer, with Mohammed Kudus emerging as the most likely arrival.

With Frank set to meet the majority of the squad in the coming days, the 51-year-old will hope to welcome new additions soon too, as Tottenham News brings you the latest from N17.

Spurs have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter

Tottenham are keen to bring in a fullback this summer, and are also exploring the option of at least one central defender in case Cristian Romero leaves the Lilywhites.

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As reported by Ben Jacobs (4 July), Spurs have enquired about Koni De Winter, although no formal bids have been submitted.

The 23-year-old Belgian defender has spent the last two seasons at Genoa in Italy, where he previously teamed up with Radu Drăgușin.

The versatile defender could be an interesting prospect for Frank as he can play both through the middle and on the right of the defence, offering the Spurs boss a two-for-one package.

Kudus to Tottenham is not close to completion

After initially being strongly linked to several Premier League forwards, Tottenham emerged as frontrunners to sign Kudus, who reportedly has a release clause worth £85million for the first 10 days of July.

However, as reported by David Ornstein for The Athletic on YouTube (5 July), a deal for Kudus is far from being finalised with Spurs.

Ornstein said, “I think Tottenham would carry appeal to someone like him, Champions League football and remaining in London, but there will be other options as well, and I don’t think this one is close to a conclusion as of yet.”

The Lilywhites will be hoping that Kudus does not join the long list of previous players that Spurs have failed to sign as Daniel Levy looks to pay below the Ghanian’s clause.

Tottenham sign Max McFadden on two-year deal

Spurs are continuing to target young talent, having already agreed a deal for Oliver Boast from Leeds United.

And now Tottenham have signed 19-year-old Max McFadden after the midfielder’s Leeds departure.

In a club statement on Friday (4 July), Tottenham confirmed the arrival of the teenager on a two-year deal, with it also stated that he will join the Under-21s squad for next season.

McFadden played with Archie Gray in the youth teams in West Yorkshire and received a welcoming message from the Tottenham youngster.

Micky van de Ven has quickly become a fan favourite at Tottenham.

Van de Ven has climbed the ranks at Tottenham since signing from VfL Wolfsburg in 2023 on a six-year contract.

The Dutchman has formed one of the best defensive partnerships in the Premier League alongside Cristian Romero, and fans will be hoping to see the two stunt attacks for years to come.

Tottenham to announce new van de Ven number after Pierre-Emile Højbjerg exit

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg left Tottenham last summer for Marseille on a season-long loan, with the obligation to make the transfer permanent.

As reported by Football London (29 June), Højbjerg officially joined Marseille last Tuesday (1 July) for £17million.

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This leaves the number five open, which Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes van de Ven will wear just as he did at Wolfsburg.

“Before people buy shirts, they should wait for numbers to be confirmed,” Wenham said.

“For example, I could see Tottenham announcing van de Ven is the new number five now that Højbjerg has officially left.

“Van de Ven has the five at Wolfsburg, so I could see his number changing. I know a lot of people have already run to the shop to get Van de Ven printed, but I’d wait on that.”

Van de Ven will have a big role at Tottenham

Van de Ven has become one of Spurs’ most important centre-backs, and could assume a bigger role if Romero departs this summer.

Indeed, the Argentine could join Atletico Madrid, and Van de Ven could become Tottenham captain if Son Heung-min follows Romero out the door.

However, Thomas Frank will just be focused on keeping the 24-year-old fit. Van de Ven made just 13 appearances in the Premier League last season, which is unacceptable for one of Spurs’ most valued players.

However, this could have been the result of Ange Postecoglou’s high-risk risk high-reward football, which forced him to cover more ground as their fastest player, and pick up injuries as a result.

Therefore, with Frank’s less intensive approach, Tottenham fans could be seeing a lot more of van de Ven next season.

Yves Bissouma has been linked with a Tottenham exit, although this is something the midfielder may welcome after a recent transfer development.

Bissouma has struggled to perform consistently since Tottenham signed the 28-year-old from Brighton in 2022 on a four-year contract.

The midfielder was cast aside by Antonio Conte for his inability to come to grips with his tactics. Spurs supporters then believed Bissouma was reborn under Ange Postecoglou, only to be disappointed as the Mali international returned to his inconsistent ways.

With one year left on his contract, Tottenham could cut ties this summer, although it looks as though Bissouma could be set for bigger things.

Juventus are interested in signing Bissouma this summer

Bissouma is expected to leave Tottenham this summer and has caught the attention of several clubs.

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However, it looks as though his most tempting offer might now be on the table after an update from Italy.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoMercatoWeb on Saturday (5 July), Juventus General Director Damien Comolli has set his sights on Bissouma.

The Old Lady seem to be planning a mini raid on Tottenham as they have also expressed an interest in Mikey Moore to strengthen their squad for the new season.

After his inconsistent form and links to lesser clubs, a move to Juventus will be seen as a step up for Bissouma, who will no doubt be thrilled with the news, while some Spurs supporters might be shocked.

Tottenham have a difficult decision to make

Tottenham have a difficult choice to make now that several clubs have shown an interest in Bissouma.

On the one hand, the midfielder has suffered various injuries, which have contributed to his inconsistent form. However, as seen during the UEFA Europa League final, Bissouma is willing to fight for the badge in a way few would.

There is no doubt that the midfielder loves the club. When he was iced out by Postecoglou last season, Bissouma accepted his fate and let his performances speak for themselves when given the chance.

It is difficult to find a player willing to give his all even when things are not going his way, and this could be useful for Thomas Frank next season. Therefore, whether to sell or keep Bissouma may be one of the hardest decisions Spurs will make this summer.

Daniel Levy will be rubbing his hands in glee at the latest claim concerning Tottenham target Bryan Mbeumo’s future at Brentford.

Tottenham have been linked with a move with Mbeumo this summer as the Lilywhites look to improve their attacking options in time for the new season.

It had been suggested that appointing Thomas Frank as head coach would help to accelerate the transfer, although the right-winger remains intent on joining Manchester United.

However, despite Mbeumo’s preference, Tottenham could now be back in the race for his signature.

Manchester United are interested in Ollie Watkins

As reported by The Mirror (5 July), Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

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This comes as Ruben Amorim’s side are still struggling to agree a deal with Brentford for Mbeumo.

Not only could this help Spurs to land Mbeumo this summer, but Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Brentford will eventually be forced to lower their asking price if United exit the race.

“Manchester United are now looking at Watkins,” Wenham said.

“They’re unlikely to sign Watkins and Mbeumo, and there’s also an interesting subplot here. If you remember when Tottenham tried to sign David Raya, Brentford wanted £40million.

“As the window went on, nobody was paying the £40m and they ended up loaning him to Arsenal and he then joined permanently for much less than £40m. I could see that happening with Mbeumo where he becomes available at the end of the window for less.

“Brentford might realise nobody is going to pay the asking price. They want a fee which eclipses what United paid for Matheus Cunha, who I believe is a better player.”

Tottenham should disregard Mbeumo for now

Mbeumo does not have Tottenham as a priority at the moment, and Levy should be looking to bring in players who want to play for the badge.

Spurs are looking to sign Mohammed Kudus and should remain focused on that deal.

Unlike Mbeumo, Kudus can play across the frontline and in the midfield, which would increase Spurs’ squad depth. With the UEFA Champions League on the agenda next season, Kudus could be the most important signing Tottenham make this summer.

Tottenham are attempting to make an ambitious swoop for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.

Daniel Levy is keen on adding Kudus to Thomas Frank’s squad this summer.

The Ghanaian can play across most of the frontline, and this versatility could prove essential for a Tottenham side looking to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.

However, Spurs supporters will be feeling anxious after a recent David Ornstein update.

Kudus to Tottenham is far from done

After hitting a dead end with Bryan Mbeumo, Tottenham want to make Kudus their statement signing.

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It has been widely reported that the Lilywhites have already made contact with the 24-year-old, although convincing West Ham will not be easy. Spurs are hoping to negotiate a price lower than Kudus’ reported £85million release clause, but the two clubs have not conducted business since 2011.

Kudus is open to a move to Tottenham. However, according to Ornstein, a deal is not close.

Speaking via The Athletic on YouTube (5 July), the reliable journalist said, “Kudus is in the orbit of clubs like Tottenham. West Ham might need to sell a player, and he is their most obvious asset.

“I think Tottenham would carry appeal to someone like him, Champions League football and remaining in London, but there will be other options as well, and I don’t think this one is close to a conclusion as of yet.”

Tottenham need two signings to compete next season

The Lilywhites have been linked to several players this summer, but two will take them to the next level.

The first is, of course, Kudus. As mentioned, he is a versatile attacker who could give Frank several tactical options.

But he has also proven he can produce elite levels of output. In 2023/24, Kudus was involved in 28 goals for West Ham, and while he failed to reach the same heights last season, Frank could bring it out of him again.

In addition to Kudus, Xavi Simons is a player Spurs must sign. The RB Leipzig star is considered one of the best talents of his generation and would serve the club for years to come.

While Simons is best positioned behind a striker, he is comfortable in wide areas, especially on the left wing. This could help Spurs to better adapt to the inevitable departure of Son Heung-min, whenever that day comes.

Therefore, whatever the cost may be, Tottenham must make a statement with these two signings this summer.

Son Heung-min has made a major decision on his future at Tottenham.

Son will be remembered as a Tottenham legend, but he has been linked with a departure this summer.

The South Korean has spent the past couple of seasons at Spurs looking like a shadow of the player he once was. Long gone are the days when he would blitz past defenders on the wing with no more than a second glance.

And Spurs supporters have now received an update on Son’s future with talks expected imminently.

Son has decided to remain at Tottenham

Son has been linked to several clubs this summer, including Fenerbahçe, where the Tottenham star could reunite with José Mourinho.

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Despite this, it is looking more and more likely that the 32-year-old will remain in North London for at least another season.

As reported by Football Asian (4 July), Son wants to stay at Tottenham this summer, which has come as a shock to Spurs supporters who are unsure of his place in the first team.

Tottenham will need to communicate Son’s purpose from here on out, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the forward will become a rotational option if he remains in North London.

“I think keeping Son has positives and negatives,” Wenham said.

“He has a lot of experience, and I think he can still contribute. However, he has to be willing to accept that he’s no longer going to be a guaranteed starter like he once was.

“Tottenham have signed Mathys Tel, they’ve got Mikey Moore coming through. If we keep Cristian Romero, I think he needs to be captain. Therefore, some delicate conversations need to be had with Son. However, I still think he’s a phenomenal player who can have a massive impact off the bench in games.”

Son deserves to leave on his terms

Son is perhaps the only player in the current Tottenham squad who has earned the right to decide his future.

If the Spurs skipper wants to remain, then Thomas Frank must find a spot for him. However, if he wishes to leave, then he deserves the best farewell the Lilywhites can offer.

Several top-class players have come and gone in search of silverware elsewhere. But Son stayed, and for that, he should be rewarded with more than a UEFA Europa League trophy.

Archie Gray joined Tottenham last summer from Leeds United, and he has now been followed to North London by a familiar face.

Gray was regarded as one of the best young talents at Leeds and played a significant role for Spurs last season following his high-profile move from West Yorkshire.

Tottenham threw the youngster into a lot of first-team action after an injury crisis, and the 19-year-old was forced to play out of position for most of the campaign.

Spurs have also been linked with Archie’s younger brother, Harry Gray, and the Lilywhites have now completed the signing of another player who recently left Leeds.

Gray delighted as Spurs sign Max McFadden

Spurs have now confirmed the signing of Max McFadden for the Under-21s, following his departure from Leeds this summer.

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McFadden, who has also spent time in the West Ham academy, was Gray’s agemate at Leeds, and the attacking midfielder has now reunited with his former teammate.

The teenagers will play in separate teams, though, with McFadden set to strengthen the Under-21s, while Gray will continue to be part of the first team under Thomas Frank.

Commenting on McFadden’s Instagram post (4 July), Gray wrote “Go on the boy,” and is clearly happy with the move.

Gray can improve next season

Some fans are sceptical of Gray given the difficulties he faced under Ange Postecoglou, and while he was part of the England Under-21 side which just won the Euros, the Tottenham star fell down the pecking order for his country.

However, it appears likely that Gray will improve next season. Having been forced to fill in at centre-back, the versatile youngster could return to his natural midfield position, and in a more stable team under Frank, he could shine.

The teenager was very highly rated at Leeds, and Spurs fans will hope that he can eventually justify the huge fee spent on bringing him in last summer instead of a more experienced player.

Tottenham are aiming to strengthen their academy ranks after a disappointing season, and a new youth signing has now been completed.

Spurs have several top talents on the verge of a first-team breakthrough, but their Under-21 side endured a tough campaign last time out.

Thomas Frank will be aiming to improve the fortunes of the first team, but in the long run, the academy will need to improve if Tottenham are to use it to unearth gems.

Tottenham Under-21s finished 22nd in the Premier League 2 last season, with just six wins in 20 games, but reinforcements are now on the way.

Tottenham sign Max McFadden for academy

Spurs have now confirmed that they have signed teenager Max McFadden after he departed from newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United.

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The 19-year-old is a versatile attacking midfielder and was previously at Colchester United, West Ham and Southend United before ending up at Leeds.

In a club statement on Friday (4 July), Tottenham confirmed the arrival of the teenager on a two-year deal, with it also stated that he will join the Under-21 squad for next season.

McFadden will reunite with Archie Gray, with whom he was together within the academy ranks at Leeds before the latter joined Spurs last year.

Tottenham need to strengthen academy

Mikey Moore has broken into the first team, and the value of academy talents cannot be understated.

Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer, Harry Kane, was developed in the academy before he earned a first-team spot, and bringing youngsters through will have several benefits.

Talents can break through into the first-team, and either earn a starting spot, which would save Spurs millions, or can be sold for pure profit to be reinvested into the squad.

Signings like McFadden could help increase the quality of the Under-21s, which can then help the best talents thrive and earn a chance under Frank next season.

The former West Ham talent thrived for Leeds’ Under-19s, with 19 goal involvements in 35 games, and will hope to rediscover his attacking form at Spurs.

Radu Drăgușin’s career at Tottenham could be in jeopardy after just 18 months in North London.

Drăgușin joined Spurs from Genoa in January 2024 but struggled to lock down a starting position before an ACL injury against IF Elfsborg in the UEFA Europa League prematurely ended his season in January.

The towering centre-back has produced a handful of impressive defensive performances but has not generally looked at ease with the ball at his feet.

Drăgușin was spotted meeting Thomas Frank on the manager’s first official day at the training ground as the Romania international continues his recovery.

However, the defender may not be in the Dane’s long-term plans following recent developments.

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Spurs have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter

Tottenham have been left in an awkward position at centre-back as Cristian Romero’s future remains unresolved.

Frank is set to speak with the Argentine in the coming days, but the possibility of him moving to Atletico Madrid this summer has meant that the Lilywhites have continued to explore the market.

As reported by Ben Jacobs via X (July 4), Spurs have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter, along with Inter Milan.

The versatile Belgian defender has enjoyed a successful season in Italy, playing mainly in the middle of the defence and occasionally filling in at right-back.

The former Juventus player has followed a similar career path to his former colleague Drăgușin, who could now be fearing the worst for his future, especially if Romero stays in North London.

Tottenham are looking for a full-back, and De Winter’s ability to play wide could make him the preferred option in the squad, potentially prompting Spurs to sell his Romanian counterpart.

De Winter signing is a risk for Spurs

At 23 years old, De Winter has plenty of room to improve, but his lack of Premier League experience could see him join a long list of players who have failed to make the step up.

Another potential sticking point for Spurs is his injury record, which has seen the Tottenham target miss over 10 games for his club in three of his last four seasons.

Signing De Winter would be a risk for Daniel Levy, who will want to avoid another player in the treatment room, especially given the North Londoners have a litter of young centre-backs coming through the ranks.

Vinai Venkatesham could make an instant impact at Tottenham by helping seal a big-money transfer.

Venkatesham was appointed Tottenham Chief Executive Officer earlier this year.

The 43-year-old has already received praise from Spurs supporters after several noticeable changes in North London.

And it looks as though Venkatesham could make further impact, this time in the transfer window, after recent developments.

Venkatesham could help bring Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Mohammed Kudus this summer.

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The Lilywhites are keen to end their “unofficial transfer embargo” with West Ham by signing Kudus this summer [The Telegraph].

But the path that lies ahead is not an easy one for Tottenham due to their rivalry with the Hammers, and according to Paul O’Keefe via X (30 June), Spurs have already had a £50million bid for Kudus rejected.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Venkatesham’s relationship with West Ham could be the difference.

“West Ham have not sold a player to us since 2011,” Wenham said.

“Therefore, I think Tottenham need to be careful. At any point, it feels like West Ham could turn around and say they’re not selling to Tottenham, or they want an extra £10million because it’s Tottenham.

“Are they just stringing us along until another club joins the race? I think this is a very difficult deal to do because of the history between Tottenham and West Ham at board level.

“However, maybe Venkatesham is going to be the difference. Perhaps he has a better relationship with the board at West Ham, and that is how a decal can be done.”

Venkatesham has a huge job ahead

As Tottenham CEO, supporters are expecting more than a couple of signings this summer – they want a clear plan.

This includes both the football and financial aspects of running the club and is something Venkatesham will be expected to oversee.

Ange Postecoglou handed Spurs their biggest-ever springboard when he won the UEFA Europa League, and Venkatesham will be expected to ensure a culture of winning is continued at the North London club.