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Nottingham Forest attacker Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with a transfer to Tottenham this summer.

The 25-year-old is on the back of two impressive seasons at the City Ground and could be destined for a move to a bigger club.

In the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, the Englishman scored seven goals and bagged ten assists in 34 appearances.

Thomas Frank may prioritise a Gibbs-White transfer

Spurs, gearing up for the Champions League, are seeking squad additions and have previously signed Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.

The Welsh winger secured Spurs’ qualification for Europe’s elite club competitions with the decisive goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

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While the club and chairman Daniel Levy typically avoid high transfer fees, they’re willing to invest in key targets.

This means that if Gibbs-White is a priority for Thomas Frank, the hierarchy could sanction a big-money move.

Last year, they paid £65million for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, so that’s clear evidence that there is money to be spent on the right player.

Gibbs-White, however, remains focused beyond a potential transfer, but a summer exit can’t be ruled out, so Tottenham may end up making a move. [Daily Mail, 20 June]

Tottenham must look to sign Gibbs-White this summer

At 25, he offers a dynamic skill set, blending attacking flair with defensive work rate, making him an ideal fit for Frank’s system at Tottenham.

His ability to play as an attacking midfielder or wide forward adds tactical flexibility, while his vision and passing would enhance Spurs’ attacking output.

Gibbs-White’s composure under pressure and knack for creating chances in tight spaces align perfectly with their need for a playmaker to complement their Champions League ambitions.

His standout performance in England’s friendly against Senegal highlights his international pedigree, ensuring he can handle big stages.

Despite Tottenham’s cautious spending, Gibbs-White’s youth and potential justify a significant investment, promising both immediate impact and long-term value for a squad aiming to compete at the highest level.

Son Heung-min is arguably past his best and may have played his last game for Tottenham.

His last memory in a Spurs jersey for most fans will be that of him lifting the Europa League trophy – a good way to bid farewell to the North London club.

The South Korea international still has another year left on his contract, but his future is hanging in the balance.

Sources reveal that Son only has a 50 per cent chance of staying at Tottenham, which may now have been reduced due to new developments.

Timothy Weah appears to be a priority with an enquiry already made

Thomas Frank wants Spurs to sign new attackers this summer and they’ve already made an enquiry for Timothy Weah. (Foot Mercato, 19 June)

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Along with them, Everton are also understood to be interested in the United States international, along with two other clubs.

He’s been a bit-part player for Juventus and will only leave if he’s guaranteed first-team minutes at his new club.

The North London outfit have secured Champions League football, so that’s another feather in their cap when it comes to attracting players this summer.

Tottenham may sell Son if another winger joins

If Weah signs for Tottenham, the club might look to cash in on Son due to his high market value and the opportunity to maximise financial returns.

Despite his age, he’s a proven world-class forward and will command a significant transfer fee, something that would tempt the owners, especially with interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia or Europe, allowing Spurs to reinvest in squad depth or a marquee signing.

While Weah, a versatile winger from Juventus, brings pace and potential, his inconsistent performances and lower goal-scoring output compared to Son suggest he’s not at the same elite level.

To maintain their competitive edge, Spurs should aim for a higher-calibre replacement, targeting a top-tier attacker to fill the South Korean attacker’s shoes effectively.

Thomas Frank is meticulously assessing every position of Tottenham’s squad.

The Danish manager has his work cut out to ascertain which areas of the pitch Tottenham need to strengthen most in the summer transfer window.

Spurs seem to have focused their efforts on signing forward players as an early priority, though their strategy will equally be dictated by potential outgoings.

Arguably, the most crucial decision lies with the goalkeeping position, with Frank set to make a final decision on Guglielmo Vicario following the latest transfer news.

Vicario to stay despite AC Milan links

Vicario’s agent was spotted speaking to AC Milan representatives, with the Italian club placing the shotstopper high on their wishlist to replace the outgoing Mike Maignan, according to TBR Football (16 June).

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The 28-year-old has been guilty of a few shaky performances, including being bailed out by Micky Van de Ven in the UEFA Europa League final, and still occasionally struggles when targeted with set pieces.

However, Tottenham looked a much more solid unit with the former Empoli man’s presence in the side, and Vicario is looked up to as the embodiment of the team’s fighting spirit.

The Italy international famously played on against Manchester City in November last season despite fracturing his ankle during the game.

Athletic journalist Jay Harris, speaking on the View from the Lane podcast (17 June), believes that Vicario’s influence in the dressing room will convince Frank to retain him at Tottenham next season, despite the links with a move away this summer.

Harris stated, “I don’t think he will go anywhere this summer, and I suspect he will probably be part of Frank’s leadership group because you can see the way Vicario conducted himself on and off the pitch over the last year – he is definitely someone his teammates look up to.”

Goalkeepers are not a priority for Spurs

Tottenham were blessed with having Hugo Lloris between the sticks for over a decade, leaving Spurs with the difficult task of replacing the World Cup winner.

Vicario was selected as his long-term replacement, and while he has not yet proved himself at the same level consistently, he has shown flashes of similar acrobatic shot-stopping and leadership qualities.

With the talented Antonín Kinsky as a very capable understudy, Spurs’ priorities should lie elsewhere this transfer window and give their current goalkeepers at least another season before assessing the situation again next summer.

Dominic Solanke enjoyed a bright start to his Tottenham career during his first season in North London.

The striker notched nine league goals for the Lilywhites following his big-money move from Bournemouth, and while that was perhaps not the return that Spurs were hoping for when they brought him in, he still ended the campaign as the club’s second-highest scorer in the Premier League.

Solanke showed flashes of the brilliance that he can provide last term, but will be expected to hit similar heights to the ones he achieved at Bournemouth as the Thomas Frank era begins at Spurs.

The Dane is expected to bring wholesale changes in N17 this summer, and the former Brentford boss has now revealed his first impressions of Solanke.

Thomas Frank is a ‘big fan’ of Solanke’s abilities

Frank’s immediate priority will be to work with Daniel Levy to ensure that he can strengthen the squad in the areas he desires ahead of next season.

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That will also mean casting his eye over the players already at the club, and reaching judgements over how he intends to use them, or whether certain people would be better suited by a move to a different club.

Frank has now issued his immediate thoughts on Solanke, who is expected to open the campaign as Spurs’ number one option to lead the line.

“I’m a big fan of him (Solanke) in terms of his abilities,” the 51-year-old said, according to the print edition of The Sun (20 June, pg. 51).

“I’m sure we’ll make him score a lot of goals.”

Frank’s statements are a back-handed compliment

While the sentiment behind Frank’s comments on Solanke is certainly positive, The Sun’s Tom Barclay has referred to it as a back-handed compliment, and it’s easy to see why.

The Tottenham boss’ statement about making Solanke score a lot of goals perhaps implies that he wasn’t overly impressed by his output last season.

Solanke had hit 19 Premier League goals for Bournemouth in 2023/24, but was unable to maintain those impressively high standards at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, Frank’s comments can definitely be interpreted as being a little harsh towards his striker.

Spurs endured a season to forget, in which several of their more well-established stars dipped well below their usual performance levels, and Solanke was far from the main culprit in that respect.

A large portion of a striker’s game can often come down to confidence, and that is something that likely wouldn’t have been flowing through Solanke for the majority of last season, as he toiled away at the top of what was a hugely disfunctional side at times.

Frank’s latest comments could easily have dented the 27-year-old’s confidence even further if they have been perceived in the wrong way.

Tottenham could look to capitalise on Marcus Rashford falling out of favour at Manchester United.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan with Aston Villa after Ruben Amorim made it clear that the 27-year-old was no longer in his plans at Old Trafford.

The Englishman showed flashes of regaining his top form, but financial issues have meant that Aston Villa have stalled talks over a permanent deal.

It has left the player in limbo, with Tottenham emerging as one of the clubs that could look to swoop in following a major wage reveal.

Rashford willing to take pay cut amid Tottenham transfer news

One potential stumbling block for Tottenham in their pursuit of Rashford is that Daniel Levy would not be willing to match the forward’s current wages, which are widely reported to be over £300,000-a-week.

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However, Rashford is willing to take a pay cut to greenlight a move away this summer, according to CaughtOffside (16 June).

Levy is unlikely to consider anything less than at least a 50 per cent decrease, as captain Son Heung-min is widely reported to be earning just below £200,000-a-week.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively with Tottenham News – is not convinced by Rashford, and has warned the Lilywhites against a move.

“This is another forward that Tottenham are linked with,” King said.

“They could end up having too many players in that area, and if I were one of those players, I’d be wanting to know if I’m going to be playing regularly next season.

“If Rashford is worth signing, why aren’t Villa doing everything they can to sign him. United don’t want him, there’s been talk about him going here, there and everywhere.

“He will need to accept a wage reduction, get himself fit, and get playing. However, this might be a player that Tottenham are better off avoiding.”

Rashford deal too risky for Tottenham

Missing out on a player of the calibre of Rashford could present Spurs with a classic ‘what if’ feeling should the United outcast regain his best form and go on to terrorise the Premier League elsewhere.

However, the probability of that happening is fairly slim, whereas the flip side is far more daunting to deal with.

Tottenham could dedicate a healthy portion of their transfer budget to a player who has been on a downswing, and should Thomas Frank fail to get the best out of him, could be left in the same position as United are now.

His arrival and stature could also hamper the growth of players like Mathys Tel, who was recently signed on a permanent deal in the same position, making avoiding the deal altogether a wiser option.

Tottenham’s transfer season is intensifying as Thomas Frank gets used to life in North London.

Frank has now officially conducted his first interviews with Tottenham and introduced himself to some of his players, and will no doubt have turned his attention to potential transfers.

The Dane only has a few weeks before the start of Tottenham’s lucrative pre-season tour to make adjustments to his squad before starting to instil his ideas on the players.

Ideally, the 51-year-old would like to conclude most of the deals in time for when the squad reunites, and as such, Tottenham have intensified their approach to the transfer window.

Adem Zorgane emerges as a target for Tottenham

The uncertain futures of Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur, both of whom are approaching the final year of their contracts, has made the midfield a key area for Spurs to address.

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One option Tottenham are keen to explore is Adem Zorgane, with DZfoot reporting (18 June) that the combative midfielder could be available for as little as £8.5million.

The Algeria international has been a stalwart for Belgian side Royal Charleroi, captaining the side as they secured UEFA Conference League qualification through domestic playoffs.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye with his dominant midfield displays, in which he has displayed both his defensive strengths at the base of the midfield, with the capacity to dictate the tempo of the game.

Despite not having any experience in Europe’s top five leagues, the relatively low price could incentivise Tottenham to take a gamble.

Jarrad Branthwaite in contract extension talks with Everton

With Cristian Romero’s exit looming over the Lilywhites, Daniel Levy is open to dedicating significant funds that he hopes to potentially secure from the centre-back’s sale to his long-term replacement.

Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite has been considered, but Spurs will have to hasten their approach after the Liverpool Echo reported (19 June) that the Toffees have opened talks with the defender to keep him on Merseyside.

The 22-year-old has been an ever-present for David Moyes’ side, with the Blues desperate to keep hold of him as they move to their new stadium.

Levy’s hand will now be forced to accelerate any negotiations before Branthwaite signs a new contract, which would effectively render him virtually unattainable.

Tottenham have enquired about Xavi Simons

Frank appears to have prioritised a wide forward player, hence why Spurs are heavily linked with Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo.

Xavi Simons has also been tracked by Tottenham, with Give Me Sport reporting (19 June) that the Lilywhites have enquired about the player’s position and price this summer.

The RB Leipzig ace has been heralded as a rising star in European football since he broke through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain, and has shown his class at the highest level across the continent.

At 22 years old, Simons would come at a hefty price, but could add an element of stardust to the Spurs squad and help elevate them to the next level.

Tottenham will welcome what one striker has just said after signing a new contract at Hotspur Way.

Dominic Solanke endured a mixed debut season at Tottenham.

Meanwhile, Richarlison struggled to find his form after several injuries and has been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer as a result.

However, it looks as though the Lilywhites are continuing to look toward the future after a brand-new contract announcement in North London.

Ellis Lehane signs his first professional contract with Tottenham

As announced by Tottenham on Thursday (19 June), Ellis Lehane has signed his first professional contract with the club.

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Tottenham are understood to have fought off advances from Premier League clubs to agree terms with the talented teenager [Football Insider].

The 18-year-old first appeared for Tottenham’s Under-18s in December 2022 while still at school. The striker then climbed the ranks to make his Under-21s debut in January of this year, the first of four competitive appearances at that level thus far.

Last season, Lehane stood out from the rest, netting 15 goals in all competitions for the Under-18s, including a hat-trick against Leicester City in April.

Lehane took to Instagram (19 June) and posted a photo of himself putting pen to paper, alongside the caption, “Proud to have signed my first professional contract.”

Tottenham have a lot to look forward to with Lehane

The Lilywhites may not need to spend big on a new striker with Lehane in their locker. While the forward is still raw, he has shown immense promise for the future.

As a result, it would not be surprising to see Lehane handed some first-team minutes next season. Thomas Frank had a reputation for developing young talents at Brentford and will be keen to continue the tradition at Tottenham.

Indeed, Lehane has the perfect blend of technical ability and output, having almost every finish imaginable in his locker. With the striker market in a dire state and Levy committed to balancing the books, Lehane could be the long-term answer up front for Tottenham.

Tottenham are looking to minimise damage where they can after suffering another setback in their summer of change.

Daniel Levy has launched a complete overhaul in North London as the Lilywhites look toward the UEFA Champions League next season.

This has seen Thomas Frank succeed Ange Postecoglou, and the Dane will want signings to be made.

However, some of that transfer budget has now gone elsewhere after a recent fine for Tottenham.

Tottenham fined for crowd misconduct v Manchester United

Tottenham were charged by the Football Association over alleged homophobic chanting by their supporters during a 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 29 September 2024.

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It was said that the chanting took place around the 49th and 79th minutes of the Premier League away fixture.

The FA have now fined Tottenham over the incident. It was claimed that Spurs failed to ensure their fans behaved in an orderly fashion.

In a statement on Thursday (19 June), The FA wrote: “Tottenham Hotspur FC admitted both charges, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed an action plan, £150,000 fine and warning. An independent Appeal Board reduced the fine to £75,000 following an appeal by the club.”

And ex-FIFA official Keith Hackett – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – shared his reaction to the final verdict.

“The problem and likely to have been the mitigation from Tottenham Hotspur is how do they stop it,” Hackett said.

“Obviously, the first opportunity for the Stewards is to identify the culprits and arrange for them to be arrested and eventually charged. That is not easy when the numbers might be in the high hundreds.”

Levy will be happy with final outcome of FA punishment

Tottenham were always going to try their best to reduce any fine handed to them by The FA. Therefore, they will no doubt be happy with the outcome of their appeal.

However, it would be fair to suggest that the punishment is perhaps not befitting of the incident.

Spurs will hope to build on the foundation left by Postecoglou after the Australian guided the Lilywhites to UEFA Europa League glory.

Levy has already identified several targets, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, whom he could lure with Champions League football.

Spurs are also looking to add a defender to their mix, with the future of Cristian Romero uncertain. Jarrad Branthwaite has emerged as a viable option, but Marc Guehi may prove a better alternative.

Either way, Tottenham will need to act soon, as all these players are appreciated by other Premier League sides.

Tottenham fans are again at odds with the club as the Lilywhites still await new faces this summer.

There has been plenty of positive media coming out of North London recently, with Daniel Levy appearing in a rare interview in which he doubled down on his commitment to improving the first team.

Tottenham have been linked with numerous high-calibre players this summer, especially from within the Premier League. However, they are yet to bring in a fresh face, with the permanent signings of Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso – who both spent last season on loan with Spurs – their only completed deals.

Spurs have a history of missing out on top targets and settling for so-called good deals instead, which Tottenham fans fear is happening again after recent transfer developments.

Tottenham show interest in Timothy Weah

It is no secret that Thomas Frank is looking to add to Tottenham’s front line, with Antoine Semenyo and Bryan Mbeumo emerging as targets.

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However, as reported by Footmercato (19 June), Spurs have also sounded out Juventus forward Timothy Weah, and lead the chase to sign the Paris Saint-Germain academy product along with Everton.

The 25-year-old has had mixed fortunes since joining the Old Lady, where he has struggled to lock down a regular starting spot despite making over 40 appearances last season.

He is currently competing in the Club World Cup with the Italian side and is expected to be a big part of Mauricio Pochettino’s USA team next summer.

Weah is known for his pace and versatility, having played in a handful of different positions last season, but is not a signing the Lilywhites are excited about.

The Spurs faithful took to X to make their feelings known, with one fan going as far as calling the Brooklyn-born attacker a “fraud”.

Tottenham should stick to Premier League model

Tottenham have had mixed success in bringing in players from foreign leagues in recent years

Lucas Bergvall has proven that due diligence can lead to excellent signings, but the club are still haunted by the unfortunate acquisitions of Bryan Gil and Tanguy Ndombele, who ultimately cost Spurs dearly.

While Premier League players come at a higher premium, Spurs’ main objective next season is to stabilise and perform at a higher level consistently across all competitions, and for that, they should sign players physically adept for the challenge.

Tottenham have endured a dramatic summer already, and that is only going to snowball over the coming weeks.

Thomas Frank is set to hold talks with Son Heung-min about the forward’s future.

Given the 32-year-old has just a year left on his contract, now would be the perfect time for Daniel Levy to cash in. As a result, it has been widely reported that Tottenham could sell Son this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

However, the forward is unlikely to come cheap.

Levy to drive a hard bargain if Son is to leave Tottenham

Son is not just a player; he is a brand, and his name generates a considerable amount of money in his home country.

That is why football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Levy will demand a premium fee for the South Korean.

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“We talk about ballpark figures, and the market has been inflated in recent years,” Plumley said.

“Saudi Arabia are a contributing factor to that, particularly in that middle range of the market.

“However, certainly for one of your premium stars, with what he’s given to Spurs and how good he’s been on the pitch in recent seasons, they’re going to be at least looking at £40million; they’ve probably got their sights set a little bit higher.

“He’s coming towards the end of his career, rather than the peak, but they are going to want to command a big fee for him.

“The other aspect is what he brings you from an added value perspective, into other markets, and we’ve talked about his influence in South Korea and Asia, throughout his time at Spurs.

“If you are going to not just lose the player, but lose that as well, then you’re going to want to squeeze the fee as high as you can. They could even demand £50m.

“That’s probably based on the way we know Levy operates, but you can see it, can’t you? I don’t know whether he’s got a release clause, but if he has, I could see them asking for £50m as a starting point.”

Levy could use another £50m to back Frank in the market

While Son is certainly a Spurs legend, £50m represents a hefty amount of money for a player of his age.

Some would argue that he brings more than just his goal contributions, but Tottenham need to invest. That figure could go a long way to securing a creative talent, with Eberechi Eze a rumoured target for Tottenham.

Frank will need all the help he can get from Levy, and an extra £50m would go a long way.