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Manor Solomon has returned to Tottenham after spending the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Leeds.

The Israeli enjoyed a highly impressive loan spell at Elland Road last season, where he helped the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League.

However, Solomon has now officially returned to Tottenham, with his loan move now coming to an end.

Leeds have been linked with a permanent move for Solomon, but rumours surrounding a move have recently gone quiet.

Manor Solomon reacts to Junior Firpo departure

With July now starting, many players who were out on contract have left Tottenham.

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Spurs recenrtly said goodbye to Sergio Reguilon, who has now left the North London club as a free agent.

Another player to depart their club was Junior Firpo who has now left Leeds.

The left-back was out of contract this summer and has opted to depart Elland Road for greener pastures.

Junior Firpo was one of the best players in the Championship in the last campaign and was key to their eventual promotion.

Now, the Dominican Republic international has taken to Instagram (1 July) to say his farewell to Leeds in what was an emotional post.

As a result, the full-back received multiple comments from footballers and fans alike.

Archie Gray was one of the players to respond to Firpo’s post, with the two previously at Leeds United together.

Now, Solomon has followed this up with another comment under the post.

He simply said: ‘All the best mi hermano.”

Frank should look to keep Solomon

After an impressive season at Leeds United, Tottenham should look to keep hold of Solomon.

Given the inconsistency in Spurs’ attack, it would be a mistake to let someone on form go like the Israeli.

This could easily come back to haunt Tottenham, especially as Leeds could become a force in the Premier League.

Therefore, Thomas Frank has to find a way to incorporate Solomon into the Spurs first-team ready for the new campaign.

Thomas Frank could bring his excellent player management expertise to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

Frank was known for being able to help players find their best form while at Brentford.

This was non-negotiable for the Dane, who often had to work with what he had due to limited finances. Bryan Mbeumo, who has been linked with Tottenham, hugely benefited from playing under Frank.

Now, the 51-year-old could do the same at Spurs heading into the pre-season tour and the new season.

Yang Min-hyeok to benefit from Frank’s appointment

Yang Min-hyeok was loaned to QPR after arriving at Tottenham midway through last season.

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The South Korean celebrated his first milestone in English football when he netted his first goal in QPR’s 3-1 defeat to Stoke City (29 March).

While Yang has yet to find his feet at Spurs, the progression of Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard under Frank provides an insight into what awaits supporters.

The attacking midfielder signed for the Bees in 2022, and it took Frank almost three years to develop him into the player he has become.

From inconsistent gametime at Brentford in his first season to playing just 988 minutes in 2023/24, Damsgaard cemented himself as a starter last season.

His talent was always undeniable, but under the Dane, he matured. Damsgaard is less erratic and more purposeful in his movement to baffle his opponents and create space for himself and his teammates.

He reads the game well, and his vision, as well as speedy execution, helped Brentford to threaten the opposition’s area last season.

This is the kind of trajectory which could await Yang over the next couple of seasons under Frank. There is no doubt that it will take some time, but the forward could become one of Spurs’ most important players in the correct environment.

Yang should be given a chance during pre-season

It has been widely reported that Frank plans to evaluate several young players during this forthcoming pre-season before deciding whether to loan them out.

Yang would benefit from seeing the pitch a couple of times during that period. This would also help Frank to make a more informed decision.

There is no doubt a fantastic talent in Yang waiting to be given the chance. Frank simply needs to find a way to bring it out.

Tottenham look increasingly likely to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.

Supporters in North London have patiently watched Tottenham laboriously try to bring in a marquee signing to kickstart Frank’s career in N17.

The Lilywhites have continuously worked through an exhaustive list of forward targets at the Dane’s request as he looks to reinforce his depleted front line.

Tottenham have now settled on Kudus and, following recent updates, could be on the verge of completing a deal.

Tottenham and Kudus talks are underway

Daniel Levy is willing to put aside Spurs’ ill feelings toward the Hammers and make Kudus Tottenham’s first signing from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011.

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As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (1 July), talks between Tottenham and Kudus are underway after a “positive approach”, with the 24-year-old open to joining the Lilywhites.

Kudus already has UEFA Champions League experience from his time at Ajax, and is likely keen to return to European football following an uninspiring season with the Irons.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively with Tottenham News – believes that Levy will have to offer Kudus a large contract worth around £31.2million in total to match his demands.

“West Ham need to raise some funds,” King said.

“Therefore, if they need to sell a player, Kudus is a player who will raise a lot of money. Kudus will want around £150,000-a-week to join Tottenham, and he would be signing a contract which is a minimum of four years.

“However, if this is the player that Tottenham want, then they will offer Kudus that money.”

Brennan Johnson will still have vital role if Kudus joins

Questions have arisen about what Kudus joining Spurs would mean for Brennan Johnson, who scored the winner in the Europa League final and ended last season as Tottenham’s top goalscorer.

On paper, they play in the same position, so the Welshman would likely see less game time. However, their differences and Frank’s tactical flexibility in approaching games mean that the former Nottingham Forest forward will still play a key role for Spurs.

Against low blocks and in tight spaces, Kudus would likely be given the nod for his dribbling and creative abilities, whereas Johnson’s pace and knack of arriving in the box at the right time will be a crucial weapon for Frank in more open games.

Tottenham have undergone many changes this summer, and this doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon.

While Thomas Frank is busy looking for new signings, Daniel Levy is aiming to upgrade multiple areas around the London club.

However, one area many fans would feel does not need changing is the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The state-of-the-art ground was built in 2019 to replace White Hart Lane and is no doubt one of the best stadiums in the world.

Bill Nicholson Gates to return at Tottenham

Despite all of its glory, one of the main things Tottenham’s stadium misses is many of White Hart Lane’s iconic features.

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One memorable feature was the Bill Nicholson Gates, which were taken down in 2015 in order to preserve them and avoid any damage when new stadium works were in progress.

The name comes from the legendary manager Bill Nicholson, who had a photo next to the gates in the 1960s.

Now, according to Lilywhite Rose on X (1 July), Spurs are looking to return the gates in the near future.

It was reported that they will be reinstated within the stadium environs at some point this summer.

However, it is unknown where, with further details to be communicated to supporters in due course.

Decision to bring back Bill Nicholson Gates is a great one from Daniel Levy

Levy has rightly been criticised over recent months for the circus show that has been ongoing at Tottenham, but he deserves praise for this.

It would have been easy for the Spurs chairman to lock the gates away and let an iconic piece of Tottenham’s history rot away in storage.

Yet, it now appears they will be returned to their former glory, whether that will be outside of the stadium, training ground or elsewhere.

Hopefully, Levy continues this trend throughout the summer, as it would help bring back the community spirit to the London club.

Ruben Amorim will likely be keen to offload Marcus Rashford to Tottenham this summer.

The 40-year-old has made his feelings towards the England international no secret since taking over as Manchester United manager.

This saw the versatile forward depart on loan to Aston Villa, where he caught the eye despite not signing a permanent deal at the end of his temporary stint.

As a result, the door has been left open for a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which Amorim could welcome as the summer window moves deeper.

Amorim to sanction Rashford move to Tottenham

With Thomas Frank at the helm, there are likely to be several changes to refresh the Lilywhites after finishing 17th in the Premier League.

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This has already begun with the signing of Mathys Tel permanently after his loan from Bayern Munich, and could be repeated with a deal for the United man.

The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to North London as well as Barcelona, but a switch to the latter now appears unlikely.

This could see Rashford make a move to Tottenham instead, even if a pay cut is required, given his sizable weekly wages at Old Trafford.

Former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes this deal could represent a risk for Spurs, but will be welcomed with open arms by Amorim and the Red Devils.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “He’d be a good loan player, but there are questions about his attitude.

“When you’re earning £300,000-a-week, I would expect you to be in training on time and to be doing extra work after training every day.

“I’m sure that the people in Manchester would be absolutely thrilled to get rid of him.

“He wants to go to Barcelona, but he’s nowhere near that level right now, in my opinion.

“When you’ve got a player with that kind of attitude, you’ve got a problem.

“Amorim will be delighted to get him a move, get him off the wage bill and put that money into the squad.“

Rashford could shine for Tottenham

It is fair to say that the N17 outfit can’t have a much worse domestic season than the one just gone, and need some additions to turn the tide.

This could see attacking reinforcements join the likes of Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson in forward areas for the Lilywhites.

Rashford could prove to be the perfect option given how much quality he possesses, showcased at Old Trafford and most recently at Aston Villa.

If this deal were to go through, it could prove to be bad news for Son Heung-min at Tottenham, but his future is yet to be cleared up at this stage.

Thomas Frank will have been aware of Daniel Levy’s reputation before joining Tottenham.

Frank will have watched from afar as countless former Spurs managers have criticised Levy’s approach to leading Tottenham.

Much of the discourse surrounds Levy’s lack of ambition in the transfer market, whereby top targets slip by while the 63-year-old unrealistically pushes for maximum value out of a deal.

Frank will have hoped that Johan Lange’s influence may have given him more leeway, but recent updates on Eberechi Eze prove that Levy remains stuck in his ways, with the Dane now dealt yet another blow.

Antoine Semenyo signs a new deal at Bournemouth

Tottenham are looking to sign a full-back, but Frank has made it abundantly clear in his early days at Spurs that he is desperate to sign at least one attacker this summer.

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The 51-year-old has focused on players with prior Premier League experience to ensure they can seamlessly transition into the first team and make an instant impact.

One of the players Frank had identified was Antoine Semenyo, who had a stellar season with the Cherries last year as they just missed out on European football.

He was high on the former Bees’ managers’ wishlist. However, Bournemouth officially announced via X on Tuesday (1 July) that the 24-year-old has signed a new contract at the Vitality Stadium, keeping him with the Cherries until 2030.

While his contract extension does not guarantee that he is not for sale, it would make Tottenham’s approach for the Ghanaian much more difficult.

The news will incense the Spurs fans, who are not only sick of seeing the North London club miss out on exciting players but are also growing worried that Frank is the latest manager being set up to fail at Tottenham at the hands of Levy.

Levy risks losing top stars

Tottenham players were praised for displaying their newfound winning mentality in the UEFA Europa League last year, and plenty came out after stating they were hungry for more.

However, if Levy continues to disappoint in the transfer market, those same eager players will quickly feel disillusioned with Spurs’ direction and seek challenges elsewhere.

Cristian Romero has already been a vocal critic of the hierarchy’s lack of ambition, while Micky van de Ven’s agent has mentioned Real Madrid as a potential aspiration for the centre-back in the past.

Frank is hoping to build Tottenham’s future on this calibre of players, but could risk seeing them follow Harry Kane’s footsteps in leaving N17 in search of a club that matches their ambitions.

RB Leipzig aren’t expected to stand in the way of Xavi Simons joining Tottenham.

Tottenham have been linked with several high-profile players this summer, with a move for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus appearing to be most advanced.

However, Simons is also a target for Tottenham, and it looks as though agreeing a deal with RB Leipzig won’t be difficult, which could encourage Daniel Levy to open talks.

RB Leipzig could sell Simons over dressing room reveal

RB Leipzig paid big money to sign Simons from Paris Saint-Germain in January.

The Dutchman joined Leipzig on loan at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign and made the move permanent midway through last season. However, Simons wasn’t as influential in his second season in Germany.

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As reported by Bild on Tuesday (1 July), the 22-year-old is desperate to leave Leipzig, who want to sell the playmaker.

Simons is considered to be a “tough” character and is said to have played a part in a clique forming behind the scenes at Leipzig last season, which is why the Bundesliga side are keen on a sale.

No enquiries have been made yet. However, Levy could now look to pounce due to Simons and Leipzig’s desire to part ways this summer.

Tottenham should still sign Simons this summer

Simons would be the perfect statement signing to kickstart the Frank era at Tottenham.

While the young midfielder is still quite raw, he shows promise in several departments. The most significant being his ability to play multiple positions in attack.

Indeed, while he prefers to operate behind a striker in the midfield, Simons is also comfortable playing on the left wing. This would be a huge boost for Spurs, who could lose Son Heung-min this summer.

The Netherlands international’s signing would mean that Tottenham will not have to invest in another left winger. Between Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore and Simons, that position will be covered.

Therefore, bringing Simons to Hotspur Way this summer should be a no-brainer.

Thomas Frank is finally closer to a major signing at Tottenham after weeks of frustration.

Frank has identified a weakness in Spurs’ forward line and has set about identifying a list of targets, but delays have caused multiple deals to break down.

There are also still issues to solve with players like Cristian Romero. However, Frank could soon breathe a sigh of relief as Tottenham News brings you the latest updates from N17.

Tottenham open to signing another full-back

Most of Spurs’ focus has been on signing forward players, but The Athletic have reported (1 July) that Tottenham are considering signing a full-back this summer.

Spurs have already looked at former academy players Dennis Cirkin and Kyle Walker-Peters as possible options in an attempt to satisfy the UEFA Champions League club-trained quota.

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The latest revelation could also be a bad sign for Djed Spence, who may once again find himself nearing the exit door at Spurs after a brief spell of resurgence.

Tottenham hold positive talks with Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus looks increasingly likely to join Spurs this summer and become Frank’s first marquee signing.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (1 July), positive talks between Tottenham and the Ghanaian are underway, with Kudus open to joining the Lilywhites.

It is widely reported that the West Ham star has a release clause worth £85million, which is only active for the first 10 days of July.

However, Daniel Levy hopes to negotiate a much more favourable deal to bring the 24-year-old to North London, despite having a fractious relationship with the Hammers.

Tottenham’s seat allocation for the UEFA Super Cup revealed

Tottenham will have a chance to win another trophy when they face UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup final on Wednesday, 13 August.

It will be contested at the Stadio Friuli stadium in Udine, Italy, which has a capacity of 25,144. However, Lilywhite Rose posted on X (1 July) that Spurs will only be allocated 6,700 tickets.

This will be a bitter blow for the Tottenham faithful, who would have been looking forward to the opportunity to secure more silverware and witness Frank’s first official game live.

Kyle Walker-Peters could be the answer to a problem Tottenham are facing next season.

Tottenham currently have just one club-trained player in their ranks: goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

UEFA rules state that clubs competing in the Champions League must have at least four ‘club-trained’ players within their 25-man squad. A club-trained player is someone who spent at least three full seasons at said club between the ages of 15 and 21.

Therefore, with Tottenham needing players to fill this quota, a move for Walker-Peters has been mooted.

Tottenham more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Dennis Cirkin

In addition to Walker-Peters, The Northern Echo reports that (22 June), Tottenham are keen to negotiate the re-signing of Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland.

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The 23-year-old is another player who would count as club-trained, having come through the academy at Tottenham. However, it is believed that Cirkin will remain with Sunderland this summer.

Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Spurs could offer Walker-Peters a two-year deal after his contract with Southampton expired, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the 28-year-old will be prioritised over Cirkin.

“I think we’re far more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Cirkin,” Wenham said.

“He’s 28 now, he’s that little but more experienced, a previous England international, and he was even the best man at Dominic Solanke’s wedding recently, just by chance.

“I’d say that deal is far more likely. However, I think Tottenham might wait until later in the window to explore that deal and see how their other recruitment goes first. Whether or not Walker-Peters is still available then, we will have to wait and see.”

Tottenham need to recruit more senior players

There has been excellent movement by Spurs for young players in the market so far. However, the North London club will need to make some senior signings if they want to compete next season.

Frank will need a mixture of youth and experience if he wants Tottenham to be competitive next season, and signing Walker-Peters would satisfy the latter.

Daniel Levy has been given the green light to bring Malick Fofana to Tottenham.

Tottenham have been linked with a couple of Lyon players, including Georges Mikautadze, after the French outfit were relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial difficulties.

While Lyon have appealed the decision, players are still likely to be sold, and Fofana has been linked with a move away from France as news of a transfer agreement now emerges.

Nottingham Forest agree a deal with Lyon for Fofana

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday (1 July), Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Lyon for Fofana. However, there is still no agreement on the players’ side.

The forward is understood to be waiting for UEFA Champions League clubs, with Chelsea still keen on his signing. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Napoli have also made an initial approach.

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It was reported by ESPN (20 June) that Fofana is on Tottenham’s radar after an impressive season with Lyon, and this new development could give Spurs the ammunition to go all in for his signature.

With Nottingham Forest missing out on Champions League football, Fofana could now accept an offer to join Tottenham, who qualified for Europe’s showpiece competition by winning the Europa League last season.

Fofana would be a good investment

You only need to look at the French National team to see that France are excellent at developing young talents. Eden Hazard played for Lille before moving to the Premier League and taking the football world by storm. There is no reason to suggest that Fofana could not assimilate as well.

The left winger is extremely technically gifted and is known for his close control and ability to play with two feet. The Belgian’s rapid change of pace would give defenders a difficult time and create more goalscoring opportunities for Spurs.

There is also the consideration that Son Heung-min might no longer be at Tottenham next season. The 32-year-old is reportedly considering a change in scenery after almost a decade in North London.

Fofana would struggle to replicate what Son has done for Spurs. However, the youngster could grow into an important player in the dressing room if given the chance. Therefore, Tottenham would have a lot to look forward to with Fofana’s signing.