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Tottenham haven’t covered themselves in glory as Manor Solomon continues to be embroiled in controversy.

The Lilywhites shared a post via X (16 June) which highlighted four of their players and major life updates away from North London.

This featured a pregnancy announcement for James Maddison, while Dejan Kulusevski was married, and Richarlison welcomed a new child to his family.

Solomon was included in this by Tottenham, as he and his wife were also married after the winger won the Championship title while on loan at Leeds United.

This sparked widespread comments about the 25-year-old and his nationality, which sparked behaviour from the admin behind Tottenham’s X account, which has since been apologised for.

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Tottenham cowardly in Solomon response

With Solomon being a full international with Israel, some of the replies to Spurs’ post on X referenced the war in Gaza and the player’s previous backing of Israel, while some replies were abusive.

In response, several of these accounts were blocked. However, this in itself has sparked controversy on social media, and rather than releasing a statement via official channels, the Lilywhites have opted to apologise via The Times (17 June), in an article behind a paywall, while confirming that the accounts which were wrongly blocked had now been unblocked.

The Tottenham statement reads: “Tottenham Hotspur is proud of the rich diversity that exists within all our communities and amongst our global fanbase. Abuse and discrimination of any kind has no place at our club, within our game or within wider society.

“In line with our published sanctions and banning policy, the club reserves the right to take action against individuals using discriminatory and/or threatening or abusive language towards players, whether in the stadium or online.

“This may extend to reporting, removing or hiding comments and, in some instances, blocking offending accounts on all social media platforms other than X. This is an automated process carried out via an online tool deployed by the club.”

This may be a fair and well-reasoned apology, but not releasing it to the wider public due to the payment needed feels incredibly sly.

With that in mind, Tottenham News have approached Spurs for comment, but are yet to receive a reply.

Solomon controversy frustrates again at Tottenham

Unfortunately, social media is always going to have an element of toxicity surrounding it, something which the Lilywhites aren’t going to be able to control.

There has been constant negativity surrounding the likes of Daniel Levy for many years, but blocking accounts won’t help that.

This has already been showcased with Solomon, proving that this method does more harm than good and causes additional problems.

With that being said, there are better ways to go about rectifying these sorts of issues and sticking a statement behind a paywall certainly isn’t that.

Daniel Levy may live to regret his decision regarding Son Heung-min at Tottenham this transfer window.

Tottenham triggered the South Korean forward’s contract extension recently, keeping him in North London for another year.

Son is expected to be a part of Spurs’ Asia tour this summer, but his future is still uncertain at the Lilywhites going into next season.

Son transfer exit possible this summer despite one-year contract extension

Son could leave Tottenham in the coming months, with discussions set to take place during pre-season, according to talkSPORT.

The news outlet reports (17 June) that the 32-year-old is expected to hold talks with Thomas Frank at Spurs before the Asia tour.

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It’s been claimed that the forward’s future is unclear, despite his contract extension, with Levy viewing it as a way to protect the captain’s value ahead of the transfer window.

Son will be right to feel disrespected by the Tottenham chief’s actions, as he could have let the winger go for free this summer.

To still be able to cash in on the South Korean forward, Levy decided to keep hold of him, and now an exit is still on the cards.

The 32-year-old could have just ended his time at the North London outfit on a high by lifting the Europa League title and leaving as a free agent.

Instead, Tottenham want Son to be part of their squad for the South Korea tour to maximise their earnings before sanctioning his transfer for a significant sum.

Tottenham should have let Son leave on a free transfer

Son has been a loyal servant at Spurs, but even the most ardent of supporters realised he was past his best last season.

Frank approved Mathys Tel’s permanent transfer at the North London outfit, and will arguably look to add more attacking options to his squad this summer.

It would have undoubtedly been better to let the South Korean star leave as a hero rather than seemingly forcing him to stay for a few more months to secure a fee.

Tottenham aren’t giving the ex-Brentford boss a strong foundation to start his tenure, as he may be forced to play Son even if he doesn’t fancy the forward.

Fans have criticised Levy frequently over the years, and this is just another example of his greedy decision-making in N17.

Son has every right to see out his contract at the North London outfit and resist any attempts from the board to coerce him into a transfer later on.

Son Heung-min’s future at Tottenham is looking increasingly uncertain.

After almost a decade in North London, it has been widely reported that Son could leave Tottenham.

Several clubs have been linked with a move for the South Korean. However, it has now been suggested that Levy could put principle over business when it comes to agreeing Son’s exit.

Levy could accept a reduced fee as part of a fair send-off for Son

As reported by The Times (17 June), Tottenham are prepared to sell Son this summer.

Tottenham are commercially contracted to have the 32-year-old play in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea (3 August).

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However, an exit could still be sanctioned after the clash in South Korea.

There is interest from Saudi Arabia, while a move to Fenerbahçe and reunion with José Mourinho has also been reported as an option. A transfer to the Turkish club would likely produce fewer funds for Levy to reinvest at Tottenham.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Son could be allowed to leave for a reduced fee to a club of his choice after everything he’s done for Spurs.

“There are a couple of chains of thought here,” Wenham said.

“If Tottenham are going to generate a big fee for Son, he’ll need to join a club in the Saudi Pro League. However, the other chain of thought is that this is a player who cost just £22million.

“He has become a legend of the club, and what he’s contributed to Tottenham has far exceeded that outlay on him. Therefore, Levy could let him leave for a nominal fee.

“Tottenham have got maximum value out of Son, and if anybody deserves a fair send-off and a chance to leave for a lower fee after everything he has done, it is Son.”

Tottenham will find it difficult to replace Son

Similar questions were asked when Kylian Mbappe left for Real Madrid last season – how do you replace his output?

While Son struggled with fitness last season, he still produced 23 goal contributions in 46 appearances.

But as Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated by winning the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history without Mbappe, Spurs do not need to find a direct replacement for their skipper. All they need to do is tweak the system.

Thomas Frank’s recent appointment could not have come at a better time. Under a new manager and system, Tottenham have the opportunity to build something bigger and better without Son.

Darren Bent has once again found himself in hot water with Tottenham supporters.

Tottenham fans endured a frustrating start to the summer as a result of the Ange Postecoglou saga. However, with Thomas Frank now in place, everyone is looking forward.

Spurs have already confirmed the permanent signings of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, and are targeting exciting players like Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Therefore, the mood has been lifted every so slightly, although Tottenham fans did not take kindly to Bent’s latest comments.

Bent compares the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Europa League

Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League triumph was monumental for the North London club, as it ended a 17-year trophy drought and secured the Lilywhites their first major European trophy since 1984.

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The dichotomy of the accomplishment and Spurs’ 17th-place Premier League finish led to widespread criticism of the prize of automatic UEFA Champions League qualification, with Arsene Wenger one of those calling for change.

Meanwhile, the revamped FIFA Club World Cup is currently underway in America, and former Spurs striker Bent said live on talkSPORT (16 June) that winning the inaugural competition dwarfs the Europa League as a stand-alone achievement.

Bent claimed, “Because of the carrot with the Champions League – [Europa League] is much bigger, because you’re back in the premium club competition.. But if you took the Champions League away, this [Club World Cup] is much bigger.”

The 41-year-old later added, “I like watching the best competition – the best level of competition, and this competition is harder to win than the Europa [League].”

The Lilywhites took to X to ridicule his statement, with many criticising the wider media’s tendency to belittle Spurs’ achievements, while one called the former England international’s take “embarrassing”.

Daniel Levy will hope to qualify for the next Club World Cup

The Club World Cup has been widely condemned for adding more fixtures to an already over-inflated football schedule, leading to more top players risking injuries.

They responded by offering a huge prize pool for both participation and progression, with the winner set to bank £30million.

Qualification for the competition is based on a continental coefficient, with Chelsea and Manchester City’s pedigree in Europe allowing them to participate.

Yoane Wissa could be set to follow Thomas Frank to Tottenham this summer.

The DR Congo international has been superb ever since signing for Brentford after their promotion to the Premier League in 2021.

This has seen the 28-year-old form a superb forward line at the Gtech Community Stadium, alongside the Spurs-linked Bryan Mbeumo.

As links to the Cameroonian continue to simmer under the surface, the Lilywhites could now step up a move for Wissa after an agreement was reached in N17.

Wissa could now join Tottenham from Brentford

There is no doubt that there is a need for a fresh approach at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Ange Postecoglou was sacked at the end of the campaign.

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With that being said, bringing in new options to suit the new management regime feels like a wise option moving deeper into the summer.

After Spurs agreed a £10million compensation fee with Brentford for Frank, it always felt as if their stars will become targets in North London.

This has seen many players from the Bees linked with a move across the capital, with Mikkel Damsgaard also emerging as a target.

Now, Wissa has become the latest name to emerge as a target for the Lilywhites after another superb campaign in red and white stripes.

Tottenham have now emerged as the second favourites to sign the forward at 4/1 behind Nottingham Forest, who come in at odds of 5/2 [Ladbrokes, 17 June].

Frank could bring Brentford stars to Tottenham

There is a number of excellent players already available in N17 who are likely to fit in perfectly under the management of the Dane.

One of those is certainly Archie Gray, after attempting to sign him at Brentford before the Englishman joined the Lilywhites from Leeds United.

Frank could add to that with a cohort of players from the Bees to help add a positive attitude around Hotspur Way next season.

Cristian Romero is in line to replace Son Heung-min as Tottenham captain after major exit news.

Romero was believed to have been close to Ange Postecoglou and is thought to have taken the news of the Australian’s departure particularly hard.

The centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer, and many believed Postecoglou’s departure would increase the likelihood of that transfer going ahead.

However, Romero could now be offered the armband in North London after an update on Son, which might convince the defender to remain at Tottenham.

Tottenham are willing to sell Son this summer

As reported by The Times (17 June), Tottenham are prepared to sell Son this summer.

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Son is open to a departure, but Tottenham are commercially contracted to have the 32-year-old play in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea (3 August).

However, Son could be sold after the clash with the Magpies, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this could have a knock-on effect on Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur.

“Romero will be the new captain if Son departs the club,” Wenham said.

“If Romero stays, that could lead to Bentancur renewing his contract, and that would be the new bedrock of Tottenham moving forward.

“I know we’ve seen those comments from Diego Simeone. However, at the moment, it doesn’t look as though Atletico are willing to pay what Romero is worth. This is a player being eyed up as the next Argentina captain.

“Therefore, selling him on the cheap is not an option, and it doesn’t look like Atletico are willing to pay the amount of money Romero is worth.”

Romero would be a good leader at Tottenham

Romero joined Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021 and has since become a key player in North London.

His performance in the UEFA Europa League final demonstrated his leadership qualities. As a result, Tottenham would benefit if Romero stayed to lead the Lilywhites into the UEFA Champions League.

Simon Jordan is no stranger to controversial comments regarding Tottenham Hotspur.

The former Crystal Palace chairman is close friends with Daniel Levy, and is often asked for his opinion on Tottenham’s dealings when he co-hosts talkSPORT’s early morning show.

Jordan has upset Tottenham fans with his takes on more than one occasion, particularly those regarding Spurs playmaker James Maddison.

And he was at it again on Monday (16 June), after being questioned about the appointment of new manager Thomas Frank.

Jordan apologised to Crystal Palace fans for his comments, although they could be taken as a sly dig at Spurs as well.

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Simon Jordan would have hired Glasner as Spurs boss instead of Frank

Thomas Frank was the bookies’ favourite to become the new Tottenham manager from the moment that Ange Postecoglou was sacked.

However, Jordan stated that he would have tried to hire Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner instead.

He said: “I would have gone in the Glasner direction. I’m sorry Crystal Palace fans but I would have gone that way.”

Jordan agreed that Frank would prove to be an upgrade on Postecoglou and that the former Brentford boss has earned his shot at the big time.

However, he went on to suggest that Glasner would have been an even bigger upgrade.

Frank will be judged solely by his results at Tottenham

Jordan’s comments probably won’t mean much to Crystal Palace fans. They have kept hold of their manager, for now at least.

It might be taken as more of a slight by Spurs fans, though, as he suggested that their new manager wasn’t the best man for the job.

In fairness, few pundits have suggested that Frank is a dead cert to be a roaring success in North London. This will be his first opportunity to take charge of a Champions League club. The expectations at a club like Tottenham will far exceed what he experienced at Brentford.

All Frank can do to curb his critics is to deliver results for Tottenham. He looks set to be given the funds necessary to do that.

If he goes on to lead Tottenham to a trophy and a strong performance in the Premier League, Jordan may be forced to apologise again, this time to the Tottenham fanbase.

Thomas Frank is gearing up for what looks to be a busy summer at Tottenham.

Tottenham announced Mathys Tel’s permanent transfer on Sunday (15 June), but the Dane is still hopeful of bringing in further reinforcements as the transfer window officially reopens for the summer.

However, questions must be resolved over the futures of a handful of Spurs players who are mooted for an exit from Hotspur Way.

Frank must also finalise negotiations for his coaching staff, leaving the 51-year-old with an in-tray brimming with issues to resolve before the start of Spurs’ pre-season tour.

Diego Simeone publicly declares interest in Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero has been linked with an exit from Spurs this summer, with his untimely reaction to Ange Postecoglou’s departure the day Frank’s appointment was announced sending further warning signals.

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Atletico Madrid have been the favourites to sign the centre-back, with Diego Simeone making his feelings on Romero known in an interview with DSports after their Club World Cup fixture against Paris Saint-Germain (15 June).

Romero’s compatriot stated, “Do I want Cuti Romero? Of course. He’s such a great player.”

This public admission will serve to further fuel the speculation that the World Cup winner’s time in North London is drawing to a close.

Marcus Rashford willing to take pay cut to join Tottenham

A deal between Tottenham and Manchester United could prove difficult after Daniel Levy opened legal proceedings against INEOS.

Nevertheless, Marcus Rashford has emerged as a potential target for the Lilywhites after it was reported by Caught Offside (16 June) that the England international would be willing to take a pay cut to leave the Red Devils.

The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, and could be interested in a move to Hotspur Way this summer after falling out with United manager Ruben Amorim.

Frank to meet Son Heung-min for crunch talks over his future

Spurs captain Son Heung-min has been warming to a move away from Tottenham after delivering the Lilywhites their first piece of silverware in 17 years.

According to Jason Lee (16 June), the South Korean icon is now set for crunch talks with Frank over his Spurs future.

Frank is eager to meet with the skipper ahead of making any final decisions with the player or the club.

Thomas Frank is braced for a busy summer at Tottenham with changes expected behind the scenes as well as in the first team.

The Danish manager’s impressive performance at Brentford earned him the Spurs job and the onus is now on him to deliver in North London.

Thus far, he’s roped in three coaches with him from Brentford, Justin Cochrane, Chris Haslam and Joe Newton, with Andreas Georgson joining from Manchester United.

Claus Norgaard could join Spurs as Brentford announce his exit

Before Spurs made an announcement, it was expected that Claus Norgaard could join Frank from Brentford.

He was his assistant manager at the G-Tech Community Stadium and the duo shared a good working relationship.

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Frank and Norgaard first began working together back in 2013 when Norgaard joined as Brondby’s assistant.

He then left to take over coaching roles with the Denmark youth sides before reuniting with Frank at Brentford.

Now with the Bees confirming he’s left, it could pave the way for him to move to Spurs.

Tottenham must continue to let Frank call the shots

Frank should be given full control at Tottenham to build the team in his image, as his proven tactical acumen and Brentford’s overachievement demand trust.

His data-driven system requires specific players and coaches aligned with his philosophy, like Brentford’s versatile wingers and set-piece specialists.

Daniel Levy’s historical reluctance to back managers has stifled Spurs’ progress, leaving them trophyless since 2008, until the recent Europa League triumph, and fans are frustrated.

Levy’s interference, such as prioritising commercial signings over tactical fits, has led to disjointed squads and fan backlash, with protests against his leadership in recent years.

Backing Frank with recruitment authority, including targets and his preferred coaching staff, would ensure cohesion and maximise his ability to replicate Brentford’s success.

Tottenham hero Gareth Bale looks set to take on a new role in English football.

Bale has maintained close relations with Tottenham since his retirement in 2023, occasionally featuring on various media platforms surrounding the North London club.

The Lilywhites hold their former winger in high regard after the 35-year-old spent seven years in North London over two spells.

He was the superstar of the team that propelled Tottenham into a regular UEFA Champions League outfit, with his performances against Inter Milan in particular remaining ingrained in the fans’ memory.

Since he hung up his boots, Bale has dedicated himself to golf, but now looks ready to step back into football following recent developments.

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Bale in talks to front US takeover of Plymouth Argyle

Tottenham fans have been celebrating Bale’s increasing presence in the media, with the Welshman recently defending the Londoners and taking a dig at Manchester United while covering the UEFA Europa League final.

The Spurs faithful were perhaps hoping that Daniel Levy might even present the heralded Welshman with an official role, given his global status.

However, as reported by The Telegraph (16 June), Bale is set to front a US-based private equity group’s potential takeover of Plymouth Argyle.

It comes as a surprise, as Bale has no historic connections with Plymouth, but US groups are increasingly looking to partner with famous faces to add interest in club purchases below the Premier League.

It follows the trend of US investment in British football, with Wrexham’s success proving it can be a lucrative venture even in the lower leagues.

Argyle chairman Simon Hallett has been looking to increase funds for the seaside club, and the need for this has been heightened by Plymouth’s recent relegation to League One, with talks taking place behind the scenes between Argyle and the investment group, which also includes members of the American-based Storch family.

Tottenham’s future ownership remains unclear

Levy is one of the decreasing number of British chairmen in the English league, and it remains unclear whether Tottenham would be open to foreign investment in the coming years.

A deal for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s naming rights is yet to materialise, while ENIC are rumoured to be looking for new partners.

At 63 years old, Levy may also be approaching his retirement, leaving Tottenham’s future ownership structure unclear.