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Daniel Levy’s continued standoff with Cristian Romero threatens to derail Tottenham’s summer.

Levy has been the target of veiled criticism from the Argentine and was disappointed to hear Romero speak about his desire to compete in La Liga midway through last season.

Diego Simeone did Spurs no favours in publicly stating that he was a massive fan of the central defender and would love to bring him to Spain.

Levy must now decide how to handle Romero, who has two years left on his contract, and his decision may not be what the highly-rated centre-back hopes to hear.

Levy is unwilling to sell Romero for less than £70m

Levy has never been someone to bow to pressure, and his resolute approach saw the 63-year-old manage to sell Harry Kane for a deal reportedly worth up to £100million despite the England captain having only one year left on his contract.

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The Tottenham Chairman is expected to be similarly bullish about Romero, especially given the vice-captain’s clear influence on the Lilywhites’ fortunes.

Levy is not looking to sell the 27-year-old and will not entertain an offer below £70million this summer, as reported by The Times (30 June).

This is far above Atletico Madrid’s valuation, and would essentially price Simeone out of being able to sign his compatriot.

This will not sit well with Spurs’ centre-back and could push Romero closer to submitting an official transfer request, which could result in a very ugly exit.

This protracted saga is doing Thomas Frank and the rest of the team no favours in terms of planning, and could even have much more profound ramifications if it ruins the harmony within the squad.

Spurs should sell Romero this summer if he rejects a new contract

The most essential criterion in a good defensive unit is forging strong relationships with fellow teammates, which takes time to build.

If Romero does not commit to a contract extension at Hotspur Way, he should be sold this summer. Staying for maybe one or even two seasons before departing would once again derail Tottenham.

Centre-back is arguably where Tottenham have the most depth, even before the impending arrival of Kōta Takai.

Frank would be much better off focusing on players who will be part of Spurs’ long-term future and concentrating on developing those partnerships, specifically looking for the ideal partner for Micky van de Ven.

Fabio Paratici has been widely linked with a return to Tottenham this summer.

In 2023, Paratici was handed a 30-month ban from football after his former club, Juventus, were found guilty of false accounting. As a result, the Italian was forced to step down as managing director of football at Tottenham.

There have been some major changes at senior level at Tottenham this summer, with Donna-Maria Cullen stepping down from the board, while Vinai Venkatesham has been appointed chief executive officer.

And it looks as though another change is on the cards with Spurs set to take a trip down memory lane with Paratici.

Tottenham ‘to announce full-time role for Paratici’

As reported by The Telegraph (23 June), Tottenham have a consultancy contract with Paratici until the end of August.

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There is little doubt that Paratici would have already begun working on potential transfer targets, but his current agreement with Spurs means Daniel Levy is in no rush to appoint the 52-year-old in a full-time position.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Paratici will continue with Spurs once his consultancy contract ends, with an announcement to be made.

“I don’t think this information changes too much,” Wenham said.

“Tottenham will probably just announce that Paratici will be starting in his new position from whenever his consultancy contract runs out.

“As I’ve said previously, he’s been around all season, and he’ll be involved in the discussions that are taking place now. I expect him to become a full-time member of staff under this new structure at Tottenham.”

Paratici will need to work his magic on summer signings

Tottenham fans must feel as though they are on the outside looking in when they watch the other ‘big six’ in the market.

While Levy has a reputation for being selective when it comes to summer signings, supporters would have been expecting a change following their UEFA Europa League win.

To add to this, the chairman made his aspirations to win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League clear earlier this month. Thus, it would not have been too far-fetched to expect a monstrous transfer window.

However, this hasn’t been the case, and fans are already preparing for another trophyless season, but with around two months left to find recruits, there is still optimism that Tottenham can end the summer on a high note.

Thomas Frank has made a decision which could prove costly for Daniel Levy and Tottenham.

Levy has often been criticised for his transfer approach, but the 63-year-old has also made some successful investments over the years.

Building the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has proven to be a financial success, with the ground playing host to some of the world’s biggest events.

Levy is very meticulous about finances. Therefore, the Tottenham Chairman won’t be best pleased after a brand-new development.

Tottenham to lose millions over Richarlison transfer

Richarlison has been linked with a departure from Tottenham after a string of inconsistent performances over the last three years.

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The Brazilian conceded his starting spot to Dominic Solanke last season and is likely hesitant to spend another year as a rotational option.

Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in the striker, but he is said to prefer a move to a European team.

As reported by The Sun on Monday (30 June), Richarlison is set to leave the Premier League now that Thomas Frank has given the green light.

The report reveals that the striker is expected to sign for Galatasaray, who have no doubt been seduced by the Spurs striker’s £20million fee.

This would be a huge loss for Levy, after Tottenham signed Richarlison for £50m plus £10m in add-ons from Everton in 2022.

Richarlison sale would be a shame for Tottenham

When Richarlison arrived at Tottenham, he became one of the Lilywhites’ most anticipated transfers in recent years.

Tottenham fans were excited to watch him play, while Levy believed he had secured one of the best strikers in the Premier League. However, countless injuries later and the 28-year-old has failed to live up to expectations.

Despite this, his big character and work rate on the pitch have earned him a spot in the hearts of Spurs supporters. Therefore, it would be a shame for them to see him leave without reaching his full potential.

But alas, with a new era beginning under Frank, perhaps it is time for Richarlison to bid farewell to Hotspur Way.

Tottenham supporters will be curious to see where Ange Postecoglou ends up after winning the UEFA Europa League.

Postecoglou was shown the door by Daniel Levy despite ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought in his second season.

Since his dismissal, speculation around Postecoglou’s return to management has been rampant.

After all, winning a trophy with Tottenham is no easy task, and some big clubs might now be taking a look at the Australian tactician.

Postecoglou could wait for a big offer from Europe

As reported by Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport (26 June), LAFC have enquired about Postecoglou, where the 59-year-old could coach former Tottenham skipper Hugo Lloris.

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The current LAFC manager, Steve Cherundolo, will return to Germany at the end of the season, which has forced the Hollywood club to scout his replacement.

At one point, there was speculation that Brentford could appoint Postecoglou to replace Thomas Frank, who Tottenham believed was the better fit.

However, there have been no concrete offers from within Europe, although Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes one might arrive soon.

“I think he should wait for a big European job,” Wenham said.

“I’d rather see him do that than join LAFC. I think he deserves that, he’s warranting of a prestigious European job. He worked so hard to get to the Premier League and this level.

“I’d much rather see him wait for a big job offer, which I’m sure will pop up for him soon.”

Frank has his work cut out for him

Oddly, Frank has big boots to fill despite Postecoglou leading Spurs to their worst-ever Premier League finish, as the Australian also delivered a trophy to Tottenham.

Therefore, despite their dismal domestic form last season, one could say that the standards at Tottenham are the highest they have been in years.

Postecoglou has left the club with the perfect springboard, and it could become tense if Frank fails to capitalise. Therefore, it may be that nothing less than a fourth-place finish or another trophy win would be accepted by the fans.

Thomas Frank is keen to bring in some exciting attacking talent at Tottenham.

Tottenham have been linked with several high-profile attackers this summer, such as Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze.

However, the North London side look set to miss out on Mbeumo to Manchester United, while they have reportedly cooled their interest in Eze as Arsenal enter the race for the Crystal Palace star’s signature.

As a result, Tottenham could look elsewhere, although it appears this might not be such a bad thing, as one attacking player linked with the club is now likened to Lionel Messi.

Tottenham want to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United

Tottenham have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Mohammed Kudus.

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Should Daniel Levy agree a deal to sign the Ghanaian, it would be the first time a player has moved between West Ham and Tottenham since Scott Parker in 2011.

As reported by The Guardian (30 June), West Ham could accept £60million for Kudus.

The response to this potential bit of business has been mixed among the Spurs faithful, although one West Ham fan has now likened Kudus to Messi, which will surely excite fans in North London.

Tottenham should buy Kudus for a discounted price

There are many reasons why Tottenham should sign Kudus this summer.

The 24-year-old can play anywhere across the frontline as well as an attacking midfielder, which will be a massive boost to Spurs’ trophy hopes.

One of the biggest issues last season was the limited squad options when hit with injuries. Signing Kudus would mean whether it is James Maddison or Brennan Johnson out, Tottenham will have a replacement lined up.

However, the forward struggled to replicate the form he showed in the 2023/24 campaign last season, which could be a worry for Frank. Kudus contributed to nine goals last season compared to 28 the season before.

There is, of course, the possibility that Frank could get the best out of him once again. However, this is too big a risk for £85m. Therefore, if Tottenham are going to sign Kudus, it needs to be for a discounted price.

Daniel Levy has received rare praise after a confirmed bit of transfer business at Tottenham.

Levy has faced criticism for Tottenham’s transfer approach thus far this summer, with movement in the market not as fast as fans would have hoped.

The Lilywhites have been linked with several high-profile forward players, such as West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.

However, aside from the permanent additions of last season’s loanees Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, player exits have been the only confirmed bits of business in North London, although one of these exits has been received particularly well.

Damola Ajayi joins Doncaster Rovers on loan

As confirmed by Tottenham on Tuesday (24 June), Damola Ajayi has joined Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan.

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The 19-year-old is already a UEFA Europa League winner, impressing enough to earn minutes against Eflsborg, with the forward scoring his first senior goal against the Swedish side on what was his Tottenham debut.

The willingness of Frank to let Ajayi leave could indicate that Spurs are planning to loan several other youngsters, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is delighted with how quickly this loan deal has been arranged.

“I’m really happy about this deal,” Wenham said.

“Something I’ve always moaned about with Tottenham is how long it takes them to get these loan deals sorted out.

“However, Ajayi is now there, he’s ready to hit the ground running, get to know his teammates and have a good pre-season. I’ll be interested to see where he plays because he can play across the whole forward line.

“I’m keen to watch his development this year. He’s a talented player; we saw that with his brief cameo in the first team last season. I have to say well done to Tottenham for getting this done early so he can settle in and give himself the best possible chance of success.”

Tottenham should loan out several other youth players

There is no doubt that Tottenham should allow several youth players to develop away from Hotspur Way next season, but how many depends on the transfer business in North London.

Indeed, Spurs’ movement in the market has been minimal, with Frank keen to look at some young players during pre-season.

While this could be a great opportunity for some of Tottenham’s youth, it could indicate limited incomings this summer.

But this should not be the case if Spurs want to compete in the Champions League next season, and Tottenham need to make several new signings in the coming weeks.

If these signings materialise, Tottenham should consider loaning out their youth rather than promoting them to the first team, as this will allow them to have more minutes without hindering their development.

ENIC have not established a positive relationship with Tottenham supporters over the years.

The investment group, owned by Joe Lewis’ family trust, hold the majority share of Tottenham, having purchased the club along with Daniel Levy in 2001.

Although Tottenham have prospered financially over the years, ENIC have often been criticised for reaping the rewards of Spurs’ growth while not adequately investing in the first team.

With the North Londoners set for a new era under Thomas Frank, fans are desperate for the Dane to be adequately backed with new signings during this transfer window.

ENIC could inject fresh investment into Tottenham

Frank has identified the need for a goal-scoring forward as a priority this summer and has already explored deals for the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Bryan Mbeumo.

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As reported by Matt Law via The Telegraph (30 June), Tottenham are now focused on Mohammed Kudus and are hoping to make him the first player to join from West Ham since Scott Parker in 2011.

The Ghanaian forward did not follow up on his excellent debut season with West Ham in the last campaign, but he remains a very talented player with exceptional dribbling abilities and a keen eye for goal.

The 24-year-old perfectly fits Frank’s mould, and Spurs are hopeful they can negotiate a lower fee than the £85million release clause that West Ham have set, which is only active for the first 10 days of July.

It would still be a costly transfer for Tottenham and could break the club record fee they paid for Dominic Solanke, and it is understood that the Lilywhites need to sell players to fund new signings.

However, Law also states that there is a possibility that ENIC could provide fresh investment to help fund Spurs’ expenditures this summer.

This could kick off a much-needed spending spree in North London, which could help to boost the investment group’s popularity among the Spurs faithful.

ENIC need to win back Tottenham fans’ trust

If there were ever a time to right wrongs, this summer is that time for ENIC.

Despite some fans being disappointed that Ange Postecoglou was replaced, most supporters have come around to Frank’s appointment and are optimistic about what the Dane will bring to N17.

The Lilywhites are still boisterous about their UEFA Europa League triumph last season, and are excited to return to the Champions League.

ENIC can capitalise on all this positivity, and if they showed their commitment to Spurs in this transfer window to bolster that sentiment, it would go a long way in restoring their reputation.

Tottenham are closing in on a deal to sign Farren Doran as they move to future-proof their goalkeeping options in North London.

Other than firing Ange Postecoglou and hiring Thomas Frank, it’s been a quiet start to the summer transfer window at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have joined Spurs on permanent deals following their loan spells while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has joined Marseille on a full-time basis in similar circumstances.

However, it seems like Frank is close to sealing his first signing as Tottenham manager with Doran arriving from Manchester City.

Spurs on verge of signing young goalkeeper Doran from Manchester City

Doran is reportedly joining Tottenham from Manchester City as part of this year’s scholarship update.

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Little is known about the young goalkeeper, who has made some of the Man City Under-18s matchday squads and has also been with the camp for England’s Under-15s.

The Lilywhite Rose podcast reported via Instagram on Monday (30 June) that the young shot-stopper is swapping Manchester for London this summer.

That move now seems to be a goer with Doran following Tottenham Hotspur on his personal Instagram account, while also following the likes of James Maddison, Guglielmo Vicario and Spurs hero Gareth Bale.

Who will Tottenham sign in summer transfer window?

Spurs have been linked with a lot of players since the end of last season.

Daniel Levy’s delayed decision to sack Postecoglou put everything back a few weeks so while some clubs have already started the summer with a big – like Man City and Liverpool – Spurs haven’t.

West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus has been linked recently as Tottenham finally look at breaking their self-imposed embargo on signing players from East London.

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is also reportedly a target for Frank, who managed him with the Bees.

Spurs could sell players this summer before they sign any for their first team.

Cristian Romero is widely reported to be wanted by Atletico Madrid.

We’d expect that deal to go through before any incomings due to how intensely Diego Simeone is pursuing his Argentine counterpart.

Dennis Cirkin has been linked with a Tottenham return after playing a key role in Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League.

Tottenham are in desperate need of club-trained players and have identified Cirkin as a viable option.

Clubs competing in Europe’s elite competition are required to name four club-trained players in their squad, but Tottenham currently only have one: goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

As a result, a move for Cirkin makes sense, as the Englishman climbed the ranks at Hotspur Way before being sold to Sunderland in 2021 and would therefore count as a club-trained player in North London.

Cirkin to reach an agreement to extend his stay with Sunderland

As reported by The Northern Echo (22 June), Tottenham are keen to sign Cirkin and are ready to make a formal offer to the Black Cats for their former defender.

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It has been suggested that Sunderland could accept a bid of around £20million for Cirkin.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the 23-year-old will remain with the Mackems this summer.

“I don’t see Cirkin joining Tottenham,” Wenham said.

“He will want to play in the Premier League with Sunderland, and I think Tottenham will be reluctant to pay big money on a player who they had a £6m buyback clause for up until last summer.

“I appreciate he’s only got one year left on his deal, but I can see Cirkin reaching some sort of agreement which will see him carry on at Sunderland. He’s a very good player, by the way. I just don’t see this one happening.”

Tottenham need defensive reinforcements

Whether Cirkin is signed or not, Tottenham should still look to add another left-back to Thomas Frank’s squad. While Djed Spence played in that position last season, he is more comfortable when operating on the right.

Therefore, adding an experienced left-back to provide competition for Udogie could make sense.

However, with several attacking reinforcements needed, it may be unlikely that a left-back is purchased this summer.

Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy isn’t going to let Cristian Romero leave without a fight.

Son Heung-min and Romero have been linked with Tottenham exits this summer, and both players leaving would certainly be a big blow for Thomas Frank.

Romero could swap the North London grey hue for sunny skies in Spain as he eyes up a move to Atletico Madrid, while Son has been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia, as well as a potential reunion with José Mourinho at Fenerbahçe.

Romero to become full-time captain if Son leaves

As reported by The Telegraph (26 June), Levy has set a £60million price tag on Romero.

However, if Son is to leave Tottenham, Romero could replace him as captain. As a result, this increases the importance of keeping the World Cup winner in North London.

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Therefore, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs will demand an even greater sum than what has been reported.

“I think we need to be realistic here,” Wenham said.

“With the potential of Son leaving this summer, keeping Romero is absolutely crucial, also in terms of making him the full-time captain.

“Therefore, if we’re going to sell him, the money on offer needs to be a fair reflection of his value to Tottenham. We bought him for £42.5m. Levy will want double that, not the £60m we’re hearing reports about.”

Tottenham need a Romero replacement

It would be sensible for Tottenham to permit Romero to leave if that is what he most desires. The opposite would hinder Spurs in the long run, as it is always a risk to field players who are no longer committed to the cause.

However, if he were to leave, the Lilywhites would need to find a suitable replacement first. The last thing Frank will want is to lose an important player and fail to fill the void.

This means Spurs will need to become more active in the transfer market if they want to seal a deal before the window closes.