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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.

Arnaud Kalimuendo has been linked to Tottenham in recent days.

The Rennes striker has shone in Ligue 1 and netted 17 times in the division last season.

As a result, interest in Kalimuendo is high, with the 23-year-old only having two years left on his contract.

Tottenham have been linked with Kalimuendo, with Thomas Frank showing no signs that he is ending Spurs’ spending spree this summer.

Now, the transfer saga has developed further as Spurs look to win the race for the striker’s signature.

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Rennes want £30.33m for Kalimuendo

Given the potential and talent of Kalimuendo, Rennes are not prepared to hand the striker over to Tottenham without a fight.

According to RMC Sport Mercato Foot (23 July), the Ligue 1 side are set to demand between £26 million and £30.33m for the 23-year-old.

Alongside Spurs, Nottingham Forest are also interested, with Villarreal and RB Leipzig remaining in the race.

Rennes have already begun preparing for a potential departure, as the Breton club eye potential replacements for Kalimuendo.

Now, it is up to Tottenham on whether they are willing to meet Rennes’ asking price for their star man.

Kalimuendo would be an excellent signing for Frank

For around £30m, Frank will not find a better striker this summer transfer window.

While Dominic Solanke is proving to be inconsistent at Tottenham, the Dane is in need of reinforcements up top.

At Rennes, Kalimuendo has proved to be a clinical striker for many years and finished as the third top scorer in Ligue 1 last season.

If Spurs can get this signing over the line, it would be transformative for the London club and would finally replace Harry Kane.

Hopefully, Frank makes an offer for Kalimuendo over the coming days to ensure that Tottenham beat their rivals to the signing.

Thomas Frank has some significant decisions to make on his Tottenham squad ahead of the new season.

The Lilywhites’ transfer activity has picked up pace, with Mohammed Kudus a key acquisition from West Ham.

However, several players within Frank’s squad have been mooted for an exit this summer.

Yves Bissouma has been heavily linked with a Spurs departure, and an update on Joao Palhinha could accelerate that.

Tottenham eyeing Palhinha as Bissouma linked with exit

Bissouma has expressed his desire to remain at Tottenham or in the Premier League as he continues to be linked with a move away from the North London club.

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The Malian international moved to the Lilywhites from Brighton in a deal worth £25million plus add-ons in 2022.

However, the 28-year-old has been inconsistent in central midfield, meaning Spurs are eyeing options in his position.

Tottenham have already been credited with interest in Palhinha, with the London club preferring a loan deal.

While the Lilywhites are monitoring the Portugal international’s situation, there is nothing concrete at this stage, according to Florian Plettenberg (23 July).

The Sky Sport Germany journalist says Spurs are interested and that Palhinha’s camp have been informed.

Furthermore, he reports that Bayern Munich are open to talks should suitable offers arrive for the 30-year-old.

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Palhinha would be upgrade on Bissouma

Tottenham certainly need to improve on the last campaign if they are to fight on all fronts next season.

Frank already possesses a squad brimming with talent, and if he can keep them all fit, then they should make substantial progress on last term.

However, the Dane needs upgrades, and Palhinha seems like he would be a better option than Bissouma.

The Portuguese has a wealth of honors to his name, having recently added the Bundesliga title to his collection.

Furthermore, when comparing the pair’s statistics from last season, Palhinha betters Bissouma in several key areas.

While the Spurs midfielder may not want to depart, his hand could be forced if the former Fulham enforcer returns to the capital.

Pape Matar Sarr will be hoping to feature prominently under Thomas Frank next season.

Sarr etched his name into Tottenham folklore with the all-important assist to Brennan Johnson’s winning goal in the Europa League final last season.

The central midfielder was already a key figure at Spurs, making more appearances for Ange Postecoglou (90) than any other player during the Australian’s tenure.

The Senegal international will hope to command the same faith from Thomas Frank, who will have key decisions to make about the 22-year-old.

Frank faces dilemma over Sarr’s position

There are seemingly very few characters more popular at Spurs than Sarr, who dedicated his summer to helping others in Senegal.

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His character and positivity will endear him to Frank, but the Dane will need to figure out how to best utilise the midfielder’s unique skill set.

Despite his relative youth, Sarr is an assured footballer, as evidenced by his performance in Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Reading (19 July).

Sarr recorded an 88 per cent pass accuracy against the Royals, and lost possession 5 times, fewer than any other midfielder or forward in the starting line-up [Sofascore].

However, he hardly contributed going forward, failing to complete a cross or make a key pass, while only 33 per cent of his long balls reached their intended target.

Arguably, the youngster’s best quality is his seemingly inexhaustible engine and ability to drive with the ball, but those attributes rarely translate into direct goal-scoring contributions.

Defensively, the former Metz player’s statistics were equally underwhelming, contributing just one tackle and interception, and winning just one duel.

Frank has a dilemma regarding Sarr, as the midfielder lacks the physicality and defensive acumen necessary to play in a holding midfield role.

At the same time, he does not possess the same level of creativity and output as players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski further up the pitch.

This leaves his Danish coach with the task of coaching Sarr and finding the right system and position to elevate his qualities.

Frank focused on improving Spurs defensively

Frank’s primary focus so far during pre-season has been on fitness and defending, with the players being put through numerous defensive drills in training.

Tottenham’s Achilles Heel last season was conceding chances, especially in transition, which led to Spurs finishing the campaign with a negative goal difference in the Premier League.

The Lilywhites are still in the market for a designated number six, and with Cristian Romero looking more likely to stay in N17, Frank is hoping to create a much more solid and settled back line for next season.