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Tottenham have been chasing a new midfielder all summer transfer window.

With Yves Bissouma looking likely to leave Spurs in the coming weeks, a new centre-midfielder is highly important.

Tottenham have been linked with Joao Palhinha, who has struggled at Bayern Munich. However, the 30-year-old is keen to stay at the German club.

Therefore, reports have now suggested Tottenham are now tracking Kobbie Mainoo, who faces an uncertain future at Manchester United.

Daniel Levy has Mainoo opportunity at Tottenham

Tottenham’s victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final was important for several factors.

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However, one of the most important was no doubt Spurs’ qualification into the Champions League, and the financial benefits the competition brings.

Now, this could help Tottenham in their pursuit of Mainoo.

According to Dean Saunders via talkSPORT (24 July), the England international is currently asking for a low wage compared to the rest of the Red Devils squad in contract negotiations.

He said: “I know his agent, and he’s not asking for too much money when compared to other players.”

Saunders went on to say: “He’d get into Tottenham’s team, but I’d stay at Man United if I was him. He’s still got lots to learn.”

Given this fact, Daniel Levy has the opportunity to try and lure Mainoo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

If Spurs offer more money than Man United are offering, the 20-year-old may be tempted to move to the North London club.

This should not be an issue given Tottenham’s financial strength compared to the Red Devils.

There would be the small matter of a transfer fee, of course, but United are fully aware Mainoo’s valuation will only decrease in the coming months unless he renews his contract.

Mainoo would be a smart signing from Thomas Frank

As Spurs’ search for a new midfielder goes on, they will not find many better players than Mainoo this summer.

The youngster has the potential to become one of Tottenham’s best players, and the fact that he is English will help with registration rules.

Going forward, Mainoo could easily be in Spurs’ starting XI for over a decade, and would finally resolve their ongoing issues in midfielder.

With the 20-year-old entering the final two years of his contract, Tottenham may be able to get the Man United star at a discount.

Therefore, Thomas Frank has to now make a move for Mainoo before the Red Devils pin him down to a new contract.

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

Tottenham have been linked with an ambitious move for Adam Wharton this summer.

Wharton has been on the club’s radar since he climbed through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers.

However, Spurs placed greater emphasis on Ashley Phillips, who was signed from Rovers in 2022. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace snapped up Wharton for an initial fee of £18million.

But the North London club could return to the charge this summer as they weigh up a move for the midfielder.

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Tottenham to be put off by £100m Wharton fee

Reports have indicated that Palace are hoping to obtain £100m for Wharton if he is sold this summer.

The Englishman has become a key player at Selhurst Park in recent years, and the Eagles want their money’s worth.

While Tottenham like the player, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that they are not prepared to pay the required fee.

“I just can’t see Crystal Palace selling everybody in one summer,” Wenham said.

“I’m sure they want to keep Wharton, so quite rightly, they’re within their right to turn around and ask for £100m. It’s up to the club that has the player. They’ve got him on a nice long contract, took a chance on him and gave him Premier League football. If they say he’s £100m, that’s the price.

“I don’t see Tottenham spending £100m on Wharton this summer. They might like him, they might admire him. I imagine that’s all true because he’s a very good player, but I just don’t see Tottenham paying the money that will be required to get him out of Palace this summer.”

Tottenham do not need Wharton this summer

A fee of £100m for any player seems excessive, but to drop a sum on one a team does not need is bad business.

It is undeniable that Wharton would improve Thomas Frank’s squad. He is proficient in both attack and defence and can control games from the midfield.

However, with Morgan Gibbs-White still a target, and several creative midfielders in the squad, Wharton would be a luxury buy.

Indeed, Frank will likely line up with either Mohammed Kudus or Gibbs-White alongside James Maddison, Pape Matar Sarr or Dejan Kulusevski in the midfield. This would see Rodrigo Bentancur slip into a defensive midfield role.

As a result, the Dane seems to have one too many midfielders at his disposal, and the addition of Wharton could be difficult to justify for £100m

Tottenham might have to start looking elsewhere after the latest Morgan Gibbs-White update.

Spurs’ pursuit of Gibbs-White has taken another twist after the midfielder reportedly joined up with Nottingham Forest at their pre-season training camp in Portugal, having originally not travelled with the Reds.

The Englishman looked set to join Tottenham before Forest blocked a move, claiming the transfer approach made by the Lilywhites was an illegal one.

And with Gibbs-White seemingly not willing to force a move, Daniel Levy might need to line up an alternative.

Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig

Xavi Simons has been linked to Tottenham since the summer transfer window opened.

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The Dutchman is considered one of the best young midfielders in Europe and was named in the 2023/24 Bundesliga Team of the Season during his first year with RB Leipzig.

It is believed that Simons is aching for a move to the Premier League, and playing in the UEFA Champions League is a priority.

With Tottenham set to return to Europe’s elite competition after their UEFA Europa League win last season, the North London club could be an attractive option.

However, they will need to act fast, with Chelsea looking to agree a deal for Simons.

Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace

Tottenham were battling it out with rival Arsenal for Eberechi Eze, but later turned their attention to Gibbs-White.

But with the Forest midfielder currently tied down at Forest, Spurs could reignite their interest in Eze.

The Palace star stunned spectators when he netted the winner against Manchester City in the FA Cup final last season. However, with the Eagles awaiting the verdict on their Europa League demotion appeal, Eze could be looking for a little more security.

With Premier League-proven Thomas Frank at the helm and Champions League football to be played, the Englishman could push for a move across London this summer.

Adam Wharton – Crystal Palace

Eze is not the only Palace midfielder that has piqued Spurs’ attention, with the club considering a move for Adam Wharton.

Wharton is happy to spend another year with Palace, with Liverpool also linked [The Sun].

However, Levy could be tempted to invest in the Englishman this summer if he misses out on Gibbs-White.

The Reds have already spent big in the summer market, with Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike two of the names added to their ranks. As a result, it is unlikely that they will splash the club on another high-end midfielder in the coming months.

This would give the Lilywhites the perfect opportunity to swoop in and sign Wharton.

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

Daniel Levy has overseen plenty of transfer failures during his Tottenham tenure.

Levy has faced criticism over his movement in the summer market from Tottenham fans.

It was believed that the 63-year-old was picking things up after signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. However, the chairman’s approach has slowed in recent days, which has unsettled supporters.

Now, instead of welcoming someone new, the Lilywhites are expected to be preparing to bid farewell to one forward after a disappointing few years.

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Tottenham to sell Bryan Gil for ‘bargain basement price’

Bryan Gil’s transfer to Tottenham has been a disaster from beginning to end since he arrived in 2021.

The forward has had several loan spells in Spain but has failed to develop to the level required to compete for regular first-team minutes at Tottenham. As a result, the Spaniard is expected to leave this summer for a disappointing price.

As reported by Ben Jacobs via Last Word on Spurs (17 July), Gil’s valuation is below £10million. Besiktas and Celta Vigo are two clubs said to have shown an interest.

After several failed loan moves, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Tottenham should have taken Brighton up on their previous loan offer.

“Gil will go for a bargain basement price, he’s been a disaster,” Wenham said.

“We would have been better off keeping Erik Lamela and just giving Sevilla the £25m. We could have used Lamela a lot over the last five years instead of these constant disappointing loans back to Spain for Gil, which never led to a permanent departure.

“I do think he’s been handled badly as well. He should have been on loan with a Championship club, rather than going back to Spain, to acclimatise to English football, but that obviously didn’t happen.

“I think there was once something with Brighton as well. I mean that would have been a fantastic move for him, and more should have been done to force that move through.”

Levy must learn from his mistakes

Levy must learn from how he handled Gil’s development and improve his methods.

The Tottenham Chairman is already showing signs of doing so, with Ashley Phillips rejoining Stoke City.

However, with several youngsters unlikely to break into the first team next season, Levy should find loans which satisfy them all.

Tottenham suffered an injury crisis at the back last season, which derailed their campaign, but are set to avoid a repeat.

Centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero were often injured, and a lack of depth saw Archie Gray and Ben Davies fill in, with disastrous results.

Tottenham have been eager to strengthen the depth at the back as a result, with lessons clearly learned from last season, and there are now plenty of new faces.

Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai will add additional depth at centre-back, but this now means that one promising talent is almost certain to depart permanently.

Ashley Phillips rejoins Stoke City on loan

Young defender Ashley Phillips was a standout performer during a loan spell at Stoke in the Championship last season and is a promising talent for the future.

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The 20-year-old made 39 appearances for the Potters and was one of their best players throughout the campaign.

It was reported at the start of the summer that Thomas Frank was keen on giving Phillips a chance, but his stance has now changed, with the centre-back rejoining Stoke on another loan.

While there is no option to buy in his loan deal, Phillips’ move back to the Championship indicates that he has no future at Tottenham, especially with the increased competition at centre-back.

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Phillips is likely to leave Tottenham next year

Even if Phillips performs well again in the Championship, he will return to Spurs as the potential sixth-choice centre-back next year and will need to keep playing regularly.

More loan spells will only devalue the player, whose contract runs until 2028, and next year, he will have two years left and no chance of regular action.

Tottenham’s recruitment of Takai, and the decisions to keep Danso and Vuskovic have all meant there is no room for Phillips even in the long term, but the hope will be that he can leave for a substantial fee if he impresses again next season.

Vuskovic, in particular, is an outstanding young prospect, but his presence has meant that Phillips will likely be sacrificed.

Tottenham are preparing for the new Premier League season under Thomas Frank.

There is an expectation that Spurs will dramatically improve upon their 17th-place finish in the 2024/25 campaign, which ultimately got Ange Postecoglou the sack.

As a result, many of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful are excited about the new season as they dream of another trophy coming to North London.

However, the Premier League may have now disrupted fans’ plans for some of the upcoming fixtures.

Two Tottenham Premier League matches selected for TV coverage in September

Tottenham have already had multiple matches selected for TV coverage ahead of the upcoming season.

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In August, Spurs’ away day at Manchester City is set to be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

On top of this, all of Tottenham’s European matches will also be shown live, including the UEFA Super Cup final and the Champions League.

Now, the Premier League (23 July) has confirmed that an additional two matches will be broadcast on TV in September.

Tottenham’s away trip to West Ham and their home tie to Wolves will both be broadcast live via Sky Sports.

The latter tie could be moved again depending on Spurs’ Champions League fixtures.

In the statement, the Premier League apologised for the delay in releasing the TV selections, given that it should have been announced on 9 July.

The reason for this was due to delays in local approvals for fixtures.

“The Premier League would like to apologise for not being able to confirm these fixtures until now,” the statement read.

“However, today’s announcement is in line with our commitment to give at least six weeks’ notice for fixture announcements before January.”

Spurs vs Wolves TV selection is idiotic

Why the Premier League has allowed for this fixture to be selected for TV broadcast is ridiculous.

The fact that this match could be moved yet again later makes it impossible for fans of either team to plan for the fixture.

Yet, this is once again proof that match-going fans are not considered when TV selections are made.

Hopefully, when the Champions League fixtures are released, there is no further change to Spurs’ domestic schedule.

Rodrygo has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham have already bolstered their attacking output with the signing of Mohammed Kudus, and are looking to do the same with Rodrygo.

The Real Madrid star has been linked with a move to North London, with Daniel Levy trying to negotiate the fee for his exit down, which is currently believed to stand at around £78million.

It would be an ambitious swoop, but after the latest update on Son Heung-min, those attempts may be accelerated in the coming days and weeks.

LAFC ready to push for Son transfer

Son has been linked with an exit all summer, and MLS outfit LAFC have emerged as the potential landing spot for the 33-year-old forward.

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He isn’t likely to come cheap, and when taking his wages into account, Spurs would benefit financially from his exit, providing them with more ammunition to take into the battle for Rodrygo’s signature.

If Son does leave, they will need to replace him with someone capable of having the same influence over the next few years, and Rodrygo would certainly fit the bill for that.

At just 24 years old, the Brazilian still has years of development ahead of him, having already showcased his ability in La Liga.

If the move for Son gains traction, there is every chance that Tottenham start to accelerate their push to sign the Real Madrid star.

Rodrygo would transform Tottenham

Spurs have made some good additions over the last years, but very few, if any at all, have taken them to the next level.

Rodrygo would certainly do that, and while the initial price may seem high, Tottenham would be getting an elite forward who has another six years at the very top level in football, at the very least.

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

Luka Vuskovic has finally arrived at Tottenham this summer after spending the last two seasons out on loan.

The Lilywhites bought the Croatian defender from Hajduk Split back in 2023, but he has been unable to fully join up with the North Londoners until he turned 18.

Vuskovic is very highly rated at Spurs, and there have been plenty of discussions as to how he should be integrated into the first-team squad over the two years since he agreed to join.

Tottenham fans got their first glimpse of the centre back in the recent pre-season friendly against Reading, and they could be about to see a lot more of him as the season unfolds.

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Vuskovic to challenge for place after Frank makes pre-season decision

Vuskovic was hugely impressive in Spurs’ victory over Reading, as the starlet notched a goal and an assist within his first 10 minutes of action for his new club.

The youngster has had loan stints in the Polish Ekstraklasa and the Belgian Pro League in the last two seasons, and another loan move had potentially been on the cards.

However, Thomas Frank has now seemingly decided that he wants to cast his eye over him during his side’s preparations for the new Premier League campaign.

Ex-Spurs scout and Croatian football expert Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Frank will be hopeful that Vuskovic can challenge for a starting spot, after handing him an opportunity in pre-season.

“Frank has never been afraid of using young players, and certainly giving them a chance,” King said.

“He has got two international central defenders in (Micky) Van de Ven and (Cristian) Romero, one has got tremendous pace, and one is a tough, rugged defender, and both attack the ball in the air.

“I think Vuskovic is going to be fortunate to get in the starting XI, but he certainly gives Spurs more depth.

“If Frank wants to have a look at him early on, and he certainly has, then he’ll want him to be challenging the two main centre halves.”

Vuskovic should get a chance ahead of Dragusin

Frank is set to have plenty of young centre back options available to him after Tottenham also signed Kota Takai earlier in the summer, and he may be inclined to hand Vuskovic opportunities ahead of someone like Radu Dragusin.

The Romanian has struggled to find consistency in North London and is still recovering from a serious injury, which could easily see him fall down the pecking order.

The former Brentford boss may see more benefit in handing the secondary minutes in the backline to someone like Vuskovic, who has huge potential to develop into a top-class defender.

Tottenham have been linked with some stellar names as they look to bolster their squad for the new season.

Mohammed Kudus has been the standout signing for Spurs, having arrived from West Ham for £55million.

In terms of outgoing, the Lilywhites have managed to hold on to Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min so far, while Yves Bissouma could leave.

Now, there has been another update on Morgan Gibbs-White, while Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has been the talk of Tottenham.

With speculation around several players, Tottenham News brings you the latest.

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Tottenham have clear Gibbs-White run after Man City update

It has been reported that Man City have no intention to rival Tottenham for the signing of the England international.

This is welcome news to the North London outfit, although there are several hoops to jump through before a deal can be struck.

Before the 2024/25 season had even finished, there was talk of Man City making a move for Nottingham Forest’s captain.

However, as the summer has developed, it is the Lilywhites who have been pursuing the 25-year-old, although there have been several snags.

While Spurs thought they had triggered Gibbs-White’s release clause, Forest have since reported them to the Premier League for an illegal approach.

Rodrygo linked with sensational Spurs transfer

The Real Madrid man faces an uncertain future in Spain amid the attacking options Xabi Alonso has at his disposal.

Furthermore, the Brazilian international was an unused substitute during Los Blancos’ 3-0 defeat to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup.

While the forward has been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal, nothing has developed on that front.

Now, Tottenham are said to be interested in Rodrygo, while Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also reportedly keen.

The 24-year-old would be some acquisition for whichever club could land him, but Real would command a hefty fee.

On current evidence, Spurs are nowhere near done in the transfer market and are eyeing real talent.

However, it remains to be seen whether they can strike deals that will push them towards the top four.

Tottenham have added a new pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers to their schedule.

Spurs announced that they are set to face League One side Wycombe at Hotspur Way in a behind-closed-doors friendly at 11 am on Saturday, 26 July, before travelling hours later to face Luton on the same day.

Thomas Frank explained via the official club website that he wanted to give his players more match minutes, hinting at two separate starting 11s for each fixture.

The double-header will give the Dane a better opportunity to assess his squad as Tottenham News predicts how the Lilywhites could line up.

James Maddison to return after recovering from injury

James Maddison has returned to training with the first team after recovering from the injury that saw him miss the latter stages of the UEFA Europa League campaign last season.

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Frank has already alluded to the importance of the attacking midfielder and may be keen to see him in action against Wycombe, behind his international colleague, Dominic Solanke.

Son Heung-min will stay at Spurs until after the pre-season tour, and could line up in his preferred position on the left, with Brennan Johnson given the nod on the opposite flank.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr are expected to start in the centre of the park in a team that would look reminiscent of much of last season.

At the back, Cristian Romero and Kevin Danso may continue their partnership from Spurs’ 2-0 victory against Reading (19 July), while Pedro Porro and Ben Davies are predicted to complete the back four ahead of Guglielmo Vicario.

Yves Bissouma to miss out

Frank has five central midfielders in his Tottenham squad, and would need to sell one before making a move for Joao Palhinha as the 53-year-old looks to bring in a specialist number six this summer.

Yves Bissouma is the most likely to leave Spurs as he is in the final year of his contract with the North London club, and has failed to perform consistently since arriving from Brighton in June 2022.

The Mali international has also been embroiled in off-field issues during his time in N17, and has garnered interest from both Turkish and Italian clubs this summer.

Therefore, Bissouma is likely to miss out on a starting spot against both Wycombe and Luton this weekend.