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Daniel Levy has left more questions than answers after recent transfer news concerning Tottenham target Mohammed Kudus.

Tottenham have been linked to Kudus as an option to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad for next season.

The Tottenham chairman has faced criticism in recent weeks for the lack of senior players signing at Hotspur Way. Spurs supporters are desperate for some new additions to help them compete in the UEFA Champions League.

But it now seems Levy has run into a new problem surrounding the transfer of Kudus this summer.

Kudus is Tottenham’s ‘third choice’ option

Tottenham are believed to be interested in signing Kudus this summer, but his transfer is a difficult one.

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As reported by Paul O’Keefe via X (30 June), Spurs have already seen a £50million bid rejected by West Ham.

The Hammers and the Lilywhites rarely do business, and Kudus would be the first player to move between the two clubs since Scott Parker in 2011.

But Spurs are still determined to sign the Ghanaian this summer. However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has questioned why he was not a priority sooner.

“It does seem like Kudus is our third choice,” Wenham said.

“First, we were linked with Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze. It seems like they’re going to Manchester United and Arsenal, respectively.

“Therefore, it does raise questions that need to be answered. Is Kudus our third choice, and why weren’t we able to attract our first-choice signings, especially with Mbeumo having worked with Frank at Brentford?”

Tottenham should get the deal for Kudus signed

Kudus would be a fantastic signing for Frank this summer.

The 24-year-old is known as a versatile attacker and can play anywhere across the frontline, including as an attacking midfielder. This would not only give Spurs squad depth but would also promote healthy competition between players.

Indeed, Kudus would challenge several players for a starting spot, including Brennan Johnson, who was Tottenham’s top scorer last season. Having several options in the same position is something that would heavily boost Spurs’ trophy chances next season.

Therefore, Levy should go all out to ensure that Kudus signs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Tottenham have been given a huge boost in warding off advances for Mikey Moore this summer.

Moore has become a player for Spurs’ academy hopefuls to look up to after enjoying a breakthrough campaign under Ange Postecoglou last season.

It has been suggested that the left winger could thrive under Thomas Frank’s assistant coach, Justin Cochrane, next year, although the teenager has also been linked with a move away from Tottenham.

However, recent transfer news might have convinced Moore to stay put.

Antoine Semenyo extends his contract at Bournemouth

Tottenham have been linked with several wingers, with reported interest in Antoine Semenyo.

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This is a signing which might have blocked Moore’s path to the first team in North London. As a result, it was suggested that the 17-year-old could look to leave Tottenham on loan or permanently, with Juventus expressing an interest.

However, as confirmed by Bournemouth on Tuesday (1 July), Semenyo has signed a new contract at the Vitality Stadium.

This will no doubt come as a blow for Tottenham, as Daniel Levy misses out on another target.

However, this could be just the news Moore needs to reject Juventus and continue at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the foreseeable future.

Therefore, while Semenyo is another player who has slipped through Levy’s fingers, this could be a blessing in disguise for the Tottenham Chairman.

Frank must trust Moore

Moore has proven under Postecoglou that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level. It is now time for Frank to extend the same grace as his former coach.

Indeed, the youngster could thrive if allowed to cut inside and position himself closer toward the goal. This could be compatible with Frank’s style of play and his desire for his wingers to see more of the goal.

As a result, the Dane should give Moore a chance to play within his system before jumping to any conclusions about his short-term or long-term future.

Tottenham are still looking to add to their defensive ranks despite Thomas Frank primarily focusing on bringing in forwards this summer.

Frank has plenty of options at centre-back and is willing to give Luka Vušković and Ashley Phillips a chance in pre-season, but is more limited at full-back.

Pedro Porro could potentially leave Spurs this summer, while Destiny Udogie can’t be relied on entirely following his injury record in N17.

Djed Spence remains an enigma, leaving Frank in need of reinforcements as he seeks to improve Tottenham’s concerning defensive record under his predecessor.

Antonee Robinson is on Tottenham’s radar this summer

Tottenham are exploring potential full-backs this summer and wish to continue on their path of adding Premier League experience to their youthful squad.

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As per Paul O’Keefe, speaking on The Inside Foreword (2 July), one of the players on Spurs’ radar is Fulham captain Antonee Robinson.

The athletic American international has developed into one of the Premier League’s foremost full-backs, achieving a career-high 10 league assists last season.

Due to his impressive physicality and excellent crossing, he has occasionally played further up the field and would offer Frank a multitude of options.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that it would take an obscene figure of £50million for Fulham to accept their skipper leaving this summer.

“Why would Fulham want to get rid of him,” King said.

“Why would they allow him to leave if he’s still got three years on his contract? If Tottenham are interested, it’s going to take £50m. They’ve got Udogie, where’s he gone? He’s still a Tottenham player, an Italy international.

“Speculation at this time of the year is speculation. The only reason Robinson would want to leave Fulham is because Tottenham have UEFA Champions League football. Fulham did quite well last year, and he was one of the reasons.

“Spurs have decent depth at full-back anyway. I think this is speculation; I don’t think Fulham will accept any offers unless it is an obscene amount of money.”

Robinson would block Udogie’s progress at Spurs

Tottenham’s lack of depth was glaringly exposed last season as the Lilywhites struggled to cope with injuries, both in terms of numbers and, more significantly, in terms of performance.

However, signing a player of Robinson’s quality is not the solution, as the Cottagers’ skipper would stunt Udogie’s development.

The 27-year-old has missed just six Premier League fixtures over the last three seasons and would not join Spurs unless he was guaranteed a starting spot.

This would effectively mean that Udogie would be relegated to a bit-part role, which would be detrimental to his progress and could see him quickly become disgruntled in North London.

Son Heung-min’s future at Tottenham has been up in the air.

The South Korean winger has arguably earned legend status during his ten years in North London, although his form has dipped in the last couple of years.

Son, 32, has one year left on his contract, and there have been discussions at Spurs surrounding the benefits of selling their captain.

Tottenham have reportedly allowed Son to decide on his own future, and it’s believed he has decided what he wants to do.

Son decides he wants one more year at Tottenham

Son had previously been linked with a move to the United States to play for LAFC.

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However, Football Asian (4 July) reports that he has now decided to remain at Tottenham for the new season.

Son is keen to compete in the UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain in August, and wants to lead out Spurs in the Champions League.

He is expected to report back to Tottenham in the coming days to discuss the coming season with Thomas Frank. This discussion will entail how he and the club should approach the final year of his contract.

Son’s decision to stay means Tottenham – and indeed Frank – can finally move on with other transfer business now they know he is set to stay.

Tottenham will benefit from keeping Son for one more year

There’s a strong argument for Tottenham to cash in on Son during this summer.

The Lilywhites have just received a huge financial injection having qualified for the Champions League and are targeting some exciting new wingers in this transfer window.

Meanwhile, they’d be unlikely to attract a higher transfer fee for him in the future. He’s not the world-class player he was two or three years ago, and he’d be available to leave for free next summer unless he signs a new contract.

Even so, there are many benefits to keeping him around.

For starters, Tottenham are short of players with Champions League experience and Son will be keen to prove he’s not ‘finished’ at the highest level.

On top of that, he can be a huge influence on the club’s younger attacking players like Archie Gray, Mikey Moore or Lucas Bergvall.

The amount of money he makes from merchandise sales in South Korea will also be a consideration.

So, while it’s not done and dusted yet, fans would have plenty of reasons to celebrate another year of Sonny at Spurs.

Tottenham are expecting a busy transfer window as they prepare to compete in the Champions League next season.

New manager Thomas Frank is expected to revamp his first-team squad, leading to endless transfer rumours coming out of North London

Here, Tottenham Hotspur News rounds up the most pressing headlines from the last 24 hours.

Tottenham insider rubbishes suggestions of double transfer

Mohammed Kudus and Jack Grealish are two of the more exciting names linked with a move to Tottenham this summer.

The Grealish rumours have been circulating all summer, while Spurs have already had a bid rejected for Kudus.

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When questioned about the potential for a double transfer on social media platform X, Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe said: “Absolutely not”.

While it’s believed that Kudus could still sign for Spurs, Grealish is now expected to move elsewhere.

Veliz offers flood in at Tottenham

Alejo Veliz looks set to leave Tottenham this summer.

The Argentinian star looked set for a big future at Spurs, although he has disappointed in loan spells at Sevilla and Espanyol in recent seasons.

It’s not believed that Spurs will sell, rather than giving the 21-year-old striker more time to develop.

Veliz seems most likely to return to his native Argentina, where Boca Juniors, River Plate, Racing Club and Rosario Central are all supposedly interested in signing him.

Romero not going anywhere this summer

There has been speculation surrounding the future of Cristian Romero, with Athletico Madrid among the clubs interested in stealing him away from Spurs.

Tottenham had been eyeing up Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as a potential replacement for the Argentine.

However, now that Branthwaite has signed a new contract at Everton, Spurs are expected to reject all offers for Romero this summer.

The defender was one of the few first-team stars to come out of last season with any credit, and will surely be one of the first names on Frank’s teamsheet.

Richarlison tipped to leave Tottenham for £20m

Richarlison is another player linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer.

Turkish giants Galatasaray are supposedly preparing a £20m bid for the Brazilian striker, which Spurs are likely to accept.

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King has urged the club to move Richarlison on as quickly as possible, claiming “he isn’t a Tottenham player”.

Tottenham supporters have even more reason to be excited ahead of the new season after a decision taken by the club.

After ending their trophy drought and hiring a new, exciting manager in Thomas Frank, Tottenham seemingly have a good platform to build on for next season.

Spurs look to be showing their ambition in the transfer market, too, as Mohammed Kudus has been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank has a chance to instantly endear himself to those in N17 by adding more European silverware to the trophy cabinet as Tottenham prepare for their game against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup in August.

Levy confirms return of the Bill Nicholson Gates

Daniel Levy has been criticised for some of the club’s recent announcements, notably the price of the new Tottenham Hotspur away kit; however, the Spurs chairman’s latest announcement will be met with praise from supporters.

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In an announcement on Tottenham’s official website on Wednesday (2 July), they confirmed that the iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be returning this summer.

In the announcement, Levy commented on the news by saying: “The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our club’s heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer.

“We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years.

“We have undertaken a carefully-planned process, working with our architects, construction partners and Fan Advisory Board, and I believe we have found a fitting solution.

“We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season – as well as Bill’s family members and former players – to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history.”

The gates are set to be reinstated between the Ticket Office and historic buildings at the north of the stadium after being removed from White Hart Lane in 2015 ahead of the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank will be looking to replicate the success of Nicholson

If Frank wants to have a successful tenure in North London like Nicholson, the Dane must be backed in the transfer market ahead of the new season.

Spurs’ pursuit of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo looks to have been derailed after he signed a new deal on the South Coast.

Key players’ futures also need to be addressed, with Cristian Romero being linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.

For Frank to have the best chance possible at winning the Super Cup, the bulk of Tottenham’s transfer business must be conducted before the final on 13 August.

Winning the Super Cup would further reignite the club’s winning mentality that was established by Nicholson during his tenure as Tottenham manager.

Tottenham have a number of offers on the table for Alejo Veliz this summer.

The Argentina under-20 international spent last season on loan at Espanyol, helping the Barcelona-based outfit to avoid relegation from LaLiga.

This came despite not truly lighting up the RCDE Stadium, netting just four goals on his temporary spell away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That hasn’t stopped interest flooding in for his signature in North London, with Spurs set to consider the many offers made at this stage of the summer.

Veliz offers flood in at Tottenham

There was a point where it felt as if the 21-year-old was going to become a star member of the Lilywhites’ squad for many years to come.

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Unfortunately, that doesn’t look likely to be the case after two disappointing loan spells in LaLiga with Espanyol and Sevilla.

With that being said, it does appear that clubs from his homeland are keen on bringing him in ahead of Thomas Frank’s first season in charge.

This has seen online Argentine outlet Soy del Millo report (3 July) that River Plate, Boca Juniors, Racing Club and Rosario Central are showing an interest in the forward.

This has seen Tottenham’s phone continuously ring, but it appears that the Spurs youngster won’t return to the Argentine Primera Division unless it is with his former club Rosario.

Veliz could turn down River Plate and Boca Juniors

With Dominic Solanke taking up the number nine role in North London, it is going to be difficult for anyone else to come in and take up that role.

This will especially be the case with Mathys Tel signing on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich at the end of his initial loan spell.

As a result, letting go of Veliz could prove to make total sense for the Lilywhites as they look to streamline their squad ready for the new campaign.

It will now be interesting to see who could come in and sign the attacker, especially if he remains unwilling to move elsewhere in Argentina.

Tottenham are reportedly keen on securing the services of Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze this summer.

Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has assessed the Georgia international’s fitness in recent years ahead of a potential medical.

He is on the back of a decent campaign in France, with 28 goals and assists in 47 games in all competitions.

Mikautadze hailed for injury-free campaign

Spurs have nothing to worry about with regards to the 24-year-old’s fitness ahead of signing him, believes Dr Brar.

Tottenham are favourites to sign Mikautadze, but are not the only English team to be interested.

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According to Tutto Juve (26 June), there is a crisis at Lyon given their financial situation, so they could be compelled to sell him.

Discussing the state of play with Mikautadze exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, shared his verdict.

“He did not suffer any injuries last season and played 34 league games, so that bodes well with regards to his fitness,” he said.

“His game time across multiple competitions was also regular – another positive.

“Even in 2023/24, there’s nothing to ring any alarm bells.”

Tottenham must look to sign Mikautadze imminently

Mikautadze is an excellent signing for Tottenham due to his proven goal-scoring ability and versatility, addressing their need for attacking depth.

The 24-year-old showcased his clinical finishing and creativity last season and would be a good fit in the Premier League.

His ability to play as a No. 9, left winger, or attacking midfielder offers tactical flexibility for Thomas Frank’s system.

With Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, Spurs can secure him for a bargain, potentially around £25million, enhancing their frontline alongside Dominic Solanke and boosting their Premier League and Champions League ambitions.

Thomas Frank is facing difficult decisions ahead of his squad planning at Tottenham.

Daniel Levy will only afford the Dane a limited budget, which Frank will have to use wisely to improve key areas of weakness in the Spurs squad.

The former Bees manager’s job is particularly complicated as most players have yet to return from their break, which hasn’t afforded the 51-year-old the chance to assess them up close.

However, as Antoine Semenyo’s situation has proved, Frank does not have the luxury of time and must make critical decisions swiftly to secure the right players.

Tottenham back off from signing Eberechi Eze

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have cooled their interest in Eberechi Eze despite tracking the Crystal Palace star’s progress for a long time.

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Eze could now join Arsenal, while Spurs are focused on agreeing a deal for Mohammed Kudus.

Frank has prioritised at least one forward and could also be happy with Tottenham’s already-available options in attacking midfield in James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Frank’s stance on Maddison has contributed to Tottenham abandoning their pursuit of Eze.

“I think Tottenham have enough midfield players,” King said.

“Eze is a bit too similar to Maddison, and I think Frank will want to take a look at Maddison before making any decisions. If Tottenham are going to sign Kudus, they’ll feel that a deal for Eze as well might be too much.

“Frank might have one or two other players up his sleeve whom he was watching while he was at Brentford. Maddison and Eze are quite similar, and I think Frank will want to focus on seeing Maddison back fit again.”

Maddison’s last chance to prove himself

Maddison is arguably Tottenham‘s most divisive player. The attacking midfielder possesses world-class qualities on his day, but is equally guilty of letting games pass him by.

The Englishman is very reliant on being at peak physical condition to perform at his best, but has suffered from various injuries since joining the Lilywhites from Leicester City just over two years ago.

At 28 years old, Maddison should be in his prime and must prove that he can be relied upon throughout a whole campaign under Frank next season; otherwise, Spurs may be forced to look elsewhere.

Tottenham are ready to part ways with Richarlison as they look to build a more robust squad.

Richarlison’s time at Spurs has been anything but smooth, with the Brazilian scoring only three goals in all competitions in his first season before injuries took their toll.

Ange Postecoglou rated the striker highly, and he remains a popular figure in the dressing room and among supporters.

Last summer, he reportedly rejected a move to Saudi Arabia to fight for a place in North London. However, the 28-year-old produced his lowest return of just 15 Premier League appearances last season, prompting Tottenham to push for his exit this summer.

Galatasaray are pursuing Richarlison’s signature

As reported by The Sun (30 June), Galatasaray are interested in signing Richarlison and have been tempted by his £20million price tag.

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Thomas Frank is ready to greenlight the striker’s exit and favours a permanent deal to use the funds for other targets.

It will leave Dominic Solanke as the Dane’s only recognised striker. However, the 51-year-old is in the market for attacking reinforcements and proved at Brentford that he is very adept at converting wide forwards into strikers.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is still unsure where the former Everton man may end up, but he is adamant that Richarlison does not fit the mould of a Tottenham player.

“I’ve always thought that Richarlison will go to Saudi Arabia,” King said.

“That would generate Tottenham a fee of anywhere between £25-30m. It will be interesting to see if Galatasaray can afford a deal.

“Personally, I’m sure a move to Saudi Arabia or Turkey would suit Richarlison, and he’d be earning big money. He isn’t a Tottenham player, that’s for sure. Therefore, it would be good to get him out the door as quickly as possible.”

Tottenham medical staff in the spotlight

Richarlison had very few injuries before joining Tottenham, who were only behind Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League last season, with 1,553 days lost [PremierInjuries].

Postecoglou’s training methods were partially blamed, but the bulk of the criticism also falls on the medical staff at Hotspur Way.

Cristian Romero opted to return home to get treated with the Argentina national team, while Micky van de Ven sought specialist advice away from N17 for his issues last season.

It is telling that Vinai Venkatesham mentioned that a review of the medical staff was high on his list of prioritites, and Spurs will be hoping that they can improve that field to avoid a repeat of last year’s crippling crisis.