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Daniel Levy is overseeing one of the most significant overhauls at Tottenham in his 24-year reign.

Levy has regularly been criticised for being set in his ways, with a tendency to periodically change managers after they are perceived to have failed.

The 63-year-old was accused of not truly backing his former employees in providing them with the right platform to succeed, which has resulted in Tottenham lifting just two trophies during his tenure.

However, last season’s UEFA Europa League success seems to have triggered a change, as the Spurs chairman has completely transformed his approach this summer.

He has agreed to bring in Thomas Frank’s desired coaching staff and target his preferred players, while also making a host of changes at the boardroom level.

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However, Levy could now potentially take a step back as news emerges of a major investment being made at Spurs.

Spurs to secure major investment and sponsorship deal

Tottenham could break their transfer record for one window if a complicated deal for Morgan Gibbs-White can be completed, which would take their spending to over £170million already this summer.

Levy’s huge outlay on signing players will be funded in part by new investment in the naming rights of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This may be followed up by further financial backing, as per Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe via X (11 July), though it’s unclear whether the investment is stemming from ENIC or an external source.

There will also be a reshuffle to senior management, which has already started with the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham and the departure of Donna-Maria Cullen.

The development is likely to see Levy remain in post, but with a different emphasis on his role, which is expected to be reduced and could even see Spurs’ chairman step away from footballing decisions.

This would likely be welcomed by the Lilywhites, who have long called for Levy to allow specialists in football operations to take over.

Venkatesham is already making a mark at Spurs

Levy was last rumoured to be stepping back from his role when Fabio Paratici was appointed, as he was one of the few people in the footballing world whom the Spurs supremo trusted.

The Italian’s enforced departure to serve out his 30-month ban left Levy without his favoured ally, but that role looks to have been filled by Venkatesham, who has immediately set to work.

Tottenham have already been noticeably more transparent with their decisions, as can be seen with the increase in interviews with senior figures, such as Johan Lange, being published by the club.

There have also been sweeping changes to the medical staff, while the new investment and the potential change in Levy’s role point to Tottenham’s new chief executive officer already making a mark.

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Tottenham over their move for Morgan Gibbs-White.

The Reds believe that Spurs’ approach to the English midfielder was illegal, and that there has been a breach of confidentiality provisions in the player’s release clause.

Therefore, Gibbs-White’s move is currently on hold, with Forest reportedly preparing submissions for an official complaint to the Premier League.

Evangelos Marinakis ‘will not hesitate to take action’

Spurs had looked to have a move for Gibbs-White wrapped up, in what would have been their second signing in the space of 24 hours, following Mohammed Kudus’ £55million move from West Ham.

The £60m release clause in the 25-year-old’s contract had reportedly been triggered, with a medical set to take place on Friday (11 July).

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However, the emergence of Forest’s complaints has thrown the move into uncertainty.

Spurs are reportedly still confident of completing the deal, and former head of PGMOL Keith Hackett – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on the developments.

“The owner of Nottingham Forest (Evangelos Marinakis) is a very wealthy man,” Hackett said.

“He will be very disappointed that he has lost one of his star players. If there is evidence of an illegal approach, I am sure that he will not hesitate to take action.

“Proving that an illegal approach has been made will not be easy. You will appreciate that the Premier League Shareholders are the twenty clubs. It will be interesting to see if at their Summer Conference that any fines will be increased.”

Tottenham may have to play a waiting game

Nottingham Forest, under the ownership of Marinakis, have often demonstrated their reluctance to back down.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was banned from The City Ground for Forest’s final match of last season’s Premier League. This was after the former-Manchester United man had criticised Marinakis on social media.

And in April last year, Forest took to social media to claim referee Stuart Atwell was a fan of Luton Town, after Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had seen several decisions go against them in a match against Everton.

Tottenham are unlikely to expect Marinakis’ club to back down in this case either. Therefore, patience may be required while they wait for Gibbs-White’s arrival.

Yves Bissouma spent his final weeks at Tottenham fighting for the badge, but a departure from Hotspur Way is now imminent.

Bissouma’s time at Tottenham has been defined by his immense talent but woeful inconsistency.

The Mali international seemed to be getting back to his best under Ange Postecoglou, but was iced out at times last season. However, not once did he complain, and he kept his head down before putting on a formidable performance during the UEFA Europa League final.

While that heroic display may have earned a few brownie points among Tottenham fans, it has done little to save him from his current fate.

Fenerbahçe to hold talks with Bissouma and Tottenham

While Bissouma has been linked to Juventus, it now seems that a move to Fenerbahçe is the likelier outcome.

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José Mourinho is reportedly an admirer of the midfielder who can drive towards the goal with ease on his better days, and it seems that he is determined to sign the 28-year-old.

As reported by Yağiz Sabuncuoğlu via X on Friday (11 July), a representative authorised by Fenerbahçe has flown to London to meet with Bissouma and Tottenham.

If all goes to plan, the Turkish club could accelerate the file, which would see the former Brighton midfielder leave England this summer.

Tottenham will need to replace Bissouma

With the UEFA Champions League and a potential 50 or more games to be played next season, Tottenham cannot afford to forgo replacements this summer.

The addition of Morgan Gibbs-White could have been part of the solution, given his ability to be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder. However, his transfer to Spurs is thought to be in jeopardy, with Nottingham Forest looking to stake a legal claim against the North London club’s handling of the transfer.

As a result, the Lilywhites may need to look for another player to join while the matter is resolved. But no matter who the club decides on, Bissouma’s performance in that final will forever be imprinted into the minds of Tottenham fans.

Daniel Levy is working overtime to build on last season’s success at Tottenham.

Levy is leveraging Spurs’ enhanced profile following their UEFA Europa League victory and subsequent qualification for the Champions League to his advantage.

It has allowed the Lilywhites to sign ambitious players like Mohammed Kudus, who said in his first Tottenham interview that playing in Europe’s elite competition was a key factor in his decision to move to North London.

Levy is also using the momentum to secure favourable deals behind the scenes, and could be about to pull off a landmark deal.

Spurs close to finalising stadium naming rights with Saudi entity

Levy’s sudden splurge on transfers has raised questions about whether Tottenham may be in line to secure investment to fund their summer outlay.

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Tottenham have reportedly been seeking external investors for a while, but Levy has been very selective about who he wishes to partner with, especially after falling out with INEOS.

Another avenue they have looked to explore is the naming rights of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and as reported by Ben Jacobs (11 July), Spurs are close to finalising a deal with a Saudi entity.

Levy first has to ensure that there will be no conflict with Newcastle United’s ownership before greenlighting the agreement, with the legalities of this currently being explored.

While the outcome is not guaranteed, talks are already at an advanced stage, with Saudi Arabian government officials involved in the discussions.

The figures of the deal are unclear, but it is expected that they will be significant given Tottenham’s ambitious spending already in the transfer window.

Spurs fans are growing in optimism

Spurs fans have been conditioned to take any seemingly good news with a grain of salt, as ultimately, they care about whether it translates onto the pitch, and history has shown that it often does not.

However, the Lilywhites can’t help but feel optimistic about the season ahead.

Thomas Frank’s reputation for developing young talent bodes well for the makeup of Tottenham’s squad, while his consistency at Brentford should make Spurs a much more stable side next season.

Additionally, with Levy potentially securing additional investment and demonstrating commitment to improving the first team, exciting times could be just around the corner for the North Londoners.

Real Madrid could look to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham to fix their defensive struggles.

The football world watched in shock when PSG put four past Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday (9 July).

The game has reinforced the idea that the Spanish club needs to sign further defensive reinforcements despite adding Dean Huijsen to their squad last month.

It has been widely reported that Florentino Pérez has been a long-time admirer of Romero. Therefore, with Atletico Madrid seemingly out of the race, Real could make a move.

Atletico Madrid end their pursuit of Romero

As reported by The Athletic on Friday (11 July), Atletico have ended their pursuit of Romero and believe that Tottenham will tie him to a new contract.

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The Argentine is a valued member of the squad and even captained Spurs during their UEFA Europa League final victory.

However, when Real Madrid come knocking, most players give in to their advances. Trent Alexander-Arnold left his boyhood club, Liverpool, to join Los Blancos on a free transfer, and with two years left on his contract, there will be fears that Romero could do something similar.

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs should extend Romero’s contract as soon as possible.

“Full efforts now need to be on convincing Romero to sign a renewed contract,” Wenham said.

“He has only got two years left, and that would put the full control back in the player’s hands for next summer. You look at Real Madrid’s ageing defence and you think they could make a move for him.

“I hope that Tottenham can agree on a deal with him.”

Tottenham must extend Romero soon

With Real Madrid in the habit of signing players on a free transfer, Tottenham must extend Romero even if he goes on to leave.

The centre-back has blossomed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League during his tenure at Spurs, and it would be a huge failure if the club do not make a profit.

Therefore, the North London club must accelerate negotiations with the defender this summer.

Cristian Romero remains a key talking point at Tottenham despite returning for pre-season.

Romero has been dropping hints that his future might lie away from N17, including posting an emotional message dedicated to Ange Postecoglou shortly after Thomas Frank was appointed.

The centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, previously stating that he would like to challenge himself in La Liga.

Nevertheless, the Argentine reported back at Hotspur Way after his summer break to start training and formally meet with the new coaching staff.

Daniel Levy has not had the best relationship with Romero, but is keen to keep hold of the World Cup winner and has been handed a significant boost following a recent update.

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Atletico halt pursuit of Romero amid new contract claim at Spurs

Atletico and Spurs have been engaged in an unofficial tug of war over Romero, with Tottenham still awaiting a formal offer for the player.

Their valuations of the talented defender are significantly off, and Levy believes he holds all the bargaining chips as the 27-year-old still has two years left on his contract.

The saga has dragged on for months, which has led to Atletico effectively ending their pursuit of Romero, as reported by The Athletic (11 July).

The Spanish club are also under the impression that Tottenham will look to offer their vice-captain a new contract in a bid to retain him beyond 2027.

Frank demonstrably agrees with his predecessor’s assessment that Spurs must retain arguably their best player if they are to continue their path towards more success.

However, Levy will have to break the bank to offer Romero a new contract as the defender will expect significant financial compensation to hand over leverage on his future and commit to the Lilywhites.

Romero is worth every penny for Spurs

There was a moment midway through last season when Romero was struggling with injuries and form, which may have left Tottenham open to cashing in on the Argentina international.

However, the defender’s imperious performances with a trophy on the line months later would have completely changed that perspective.

The former Juventus player was crowned the UEFA Europa League Player of the Year, as well as picking up the Man of the Match award for his display in the final.

His leadership and calmness at the back, both in and out of possession, showcased his class and proved that he is worth every penny that a new contract would cost Levy to secure his future with Spurs permanently.

Daniel Levy has taken more than his fair share of criticism in his role as chairman of Tottenham.

Levy, along with owners ENIC, has often been accused by Spurs fans of a lack of ambition, paired with a reluctance to invest in the team.

Protests calling for the club’s sale to new investors have been rife in recent years, but Levy and Co. have, so far, resisted all attempts to relinquish their control.

Most recently, some fans took issue with the decision to relieve Ange Postecoglou of his duties, following the Australian’s successful efforts to end a 17-year wait for a trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League in May.

Spurs can land ‘world-record’ stadium naming rights deal

White Hart Lane was the home of Tottenham for 118 years before the decision was made that would see a new stadium built for the North London club.

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Opening in 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the third-largest football ground in England and the largest in London, seating almost 63,000 fans.

The name was to be a temporary solution until a naming rights deal was agreed, but over five years later, no such agreement has been found.

However, that could be about to change, with Telegraph Sport (July 11) reporting that Spurs are working towards clinching a lucrative naming rights deal in North London.

The publication reports that Levy had hoped to secure a “world-record” naming rights package worth as much as £375million, but had been unable to find an interested party willing to meet that figure.

Whether the businessman has now succeeded in finding that deal or has loosened his demands is not yet clear. However, progress has now been made on a deal that could see Spurs fans given a new name for the stadium they now call home.

Levy’s persistence pays off

If asked for their thoughts on Levy, many words would likely come to the fore for Spurs fans, with stubborn among them.

The Englishman is unwavering in his ambitions to transform Tottenham into a commercial giant, with the football team sometimes left lacking as a result.

But should Levy have proved successful in securing a world-record naming rights deal for Spurs, the team will surely benefit, and the 63-year-old will be in line for some much-deserved, albeit reluctant, credit.

Daniel Levy is pulling out all the stops to support Thomas Frank in the transfer window.

Levy has delighted Tottenham fans after a whirlwind 24 hours in which Spurs signed Mohammed Kudus and triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause, although that deal could now be delayed as Nottingham Forest consult their lawyers over what they believe to be an illegal approach [Rob Dorsett].

These deals present a substantial financial outlay, which has raised questions about whether Levy may have secured investment before making these moves.

Nevertheless, the 63-year-old has proven that he is invested in supporting Frank and could yet take things a step further following the latest update on Yoane Wissa.

Brentford reject Nottingham Forest’s £20million bid for Wissa

Tottenham have entered talks to sign Wissa from Brentford as Frank looks to reunite with his former striker in North London.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo international recorded his best goal return for the Bees last season and is in the final year of his contract.

Spurs have been urged to accelerate their approach as Brentford are unwilling to let both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo leave this summer [Sky Sports], with the latter a key target for Manchester United.

They received another warning sign that a deal needs to be concluded quickly, as the Evening Standard reported (11 July) that the Bees have rejected a £20million bid from Nottingham Forest for Wissa.

Tottenham have yet to contact the West London club, but are still interested in the striker and have previously been informed that it would cost around £50m to prise him away from the Bees.

A move for the 28-year-old makes perfect sense for the Lilywhites, as he is in his prime, knows Frank well, has Premier League experience, and would offer a different option to Dominic Solanke.

Given Wissa’s excellent fit for Spurs, Levy may pull the trigger on the former Lorient striker, which would take the chairman’s spending to over £221m this summer, after deals for Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Kota Takai, Kudus and Gibbs-White, should that go through, which total £171m.

Spurs using UEFA Champions League pull while they can

For all the positivity and ambition that Spurs are showing in the transfer window, it is unclear where they will finish as Frank gets to grips with his new squad.

The Dane will be hoping to significantly improve on last year’s league position and at least challenge for the UEFA Champions League spots.

However, it is far from a guarantee. Therefore, Tottenham are capitalising on their current offering of elite European football to attract ambitious players like Kudus.

Yves Bissouma seems destined to depart Tottenham this summer.

Bissouma hasn’t really hit the levels that were expected of him since his move to North London three seasons ago. As a result, the clock is now running down on the midfielder’s time with Tottenham.

Daniel Levy is thought to be demanding £20million for Bissouma, amid interest from the likes of Juventus and Fenerbahce.

The Lilywhites have been linked with numerous potential big-money deals so far this summer, and the sale of squad players like Bissouma could help Levy to facilitate further spending.

Juventus would be a great move for Bissouma

Juventus have outlined Bissouma as a key transfer target, and are believed to be willing to pay up to £17.2m for his services.

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That may be marginally below Spurs’ current demand, but with the Mali international understood to be keen to get away from the club, it may be the best option for Levy and Co. to take.

Bissouma started just 16 games in the Premier League last term, and his inability to nail down a regular place in the side has been a constant issue for him throughout his time in N17.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a move to join Juventus would be an ideal option for Bissouma, who is entering the final year of his contract at Spurs.

“I’m not surprised Juventus are interested,” King said.

“They’re not exactly the Juventus of old at the moment. They have finished quite low in Serie A by their standards in recent seasons.

“I think Bissouma’s playing time at Tottenham will be limited. He’s been in and out of the team in recent seasons. Therefore, this could be a fantastic move for Bissouma. With one year left on his contract, a sale could be good for all parties.“

Bissouma has been a poor signing for Spurs

Bissouma’s performances in a Tottenham shirt have drawn criticism at times, and his spell with the Lilywhites hasn’t gone as planned since his move from Brighton.

The 28-year-old caught the eye in the centre of the park for the Seagulls, and his energetic, all-action displays saw him become a key cog in their side.

However, that hasn’t translated into his time with Spurs, and strong performances have been few and far between from the former Lille man.

As a result, the likely decision to part ways this summer appears to be the best scenario for all parties.

Richarlison is one player that Tottenham could cash in on this summer.

Tottenham have a remarkable amount of work to be done in the summer transfer window, though a large part of that will be focused on players leaving North London.

Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham, as have several others, including Richarlison.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move back to his former club Everton, and the door may now have opened for him to pursue that move.

Mohammed Kudus arrival to push Richarlison out at Spurs

Mohammed Kudus was officially confirmed as a Tottenham player Thursday evening (10 July), and given the finance involved, he won’t be here to sit on the bench.

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As a result, Richarlison is only going to find gametime even harder to come by, and Paul Robinson thinks the opportunity for him to leave is here.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “With Kudus coming in, that’s a really decent signing, but then that, for me, opens the door for Richarlison to leave. That hasn’t quite worked.

“Kudus is coming in. He’s not coming in to be a bit-part player. When Tottenham play Arsenal, you play your strongest XI.

“When Tottenham play whoever it is in the Champions League, he’s one of the players who play regardless of who’s fit and who’s available at the time.

“If he’s fit, he plays. He’s that type of player.”

Kudus could transform Tottenham

After 14 years, Daniel Levy finally decided to end Tottenham’s unofficial transfer embargo with the signing of Kudus, and it is a big addition.

Pace, power and creativity are just three of the main things he will bring to this team, which struggled in all aspects last season.