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Thomas Frank is keen to add a striker to Tottenham’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Dane has highlighted the front line as a key area of weakness for Spurs, and has targeted players like Bryan Mbeumo and Mohammed Kudus to add goals in North London.

The 53-year-old will also look to add a centre forward to help Dominic Solanke, especially with Richarlison expected to leave Tottenham this summer.

However, Spurs may face familiar difficulties in bringing in the right target as news of their latest target emerges.

Tottenham are considering a move for Rodrigo Muniz

True to their recent strategy, Spurs have explored a handful of young strikers across Europe, including earmarking Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as a potential option.

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However, they are equally more inclined to bring in players with Premier League experience to make an instant impact on the first team and guide their already young squad.

As reported by Give Me Sport (23 June), Tottenham are now contemplating a move for Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, who has haunted the North London side over the last two years, scoring three goals in Spurs’ last two visits to Craven Cottage.

The Brazilian striker has played second fiddle to Raul Jimenez most of this season, but still managed a good return relative to his time on the pitch.

Fulham are widely reported not to be willing to sanction a sale this summer, while Tottenham are expected to face competition from other Premier League sides.

This will make any deal more difficult to get through, especially given that the Lilywhites face a similar dilemma to when they had Harry Kane.

The England captain was too good to ever be replaced in the first team, limiting the number of players who were willing to join Spurs with no guarantee of permanent game time.

Tottenham currently face a similar issue with Dominic Solanke.

The Lilywhites broke their transfer record to bring the 27-year-old in from Bournemouth last summer, and Frank has already demonstrated his admiration for the Englishman, which will make convincing any top-quality striker to join Spurs this summer very difficult.

Frank is in desperate need of squad depth at Tottenham

One of the biggest lessons to come out from last season’s woeful Premier League campaign was that Tottenham desperately need to upgrade their squad depth.

It’s not an issue of numbers, as Spurs officially have over 30 players on their books, but the level of quality they can bring off the bench or use to rotate the team needs vast improvement.

It will call for Frank to make brutal decisions, including potentially selling players like Son Heung-min if necessary, to ensure that the overall quality can perform consistently across multiple competitions.

Thomas Frank looks set for an interesting first encounter with Cristian Romero at Tottenham.

Tottenham supporters have expressed their frustration as the Lilywhites continue to drag their heels in the summer transfer market.

There has been a lack of activity in North London, although fans will hope that stays the case when it comes to star centre-back Romero.

The Argentine has been widely linked with a move to Atletico Madrid. However, Frank will be keen to have his say on the matter after recent transfer developments.

Tottenham want at least £60million for Romero

As reported by the Telegraph (26 June), Daniel Levy will set a £60million asking price for Romero, with the 63-year-old unwilling to compromise on the defender’s valuation.

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This development could trouble Atletico, as AS wrote on Friday (27 June) that the Spanish side are only willing to spend £51.2million on his transfer, an amount which they already believe is excessive.

As such, this could see Romero take matters into his own hands and put in a transfer request.

It remains to be seen whether Frank can convince the 27-year-old to stay, but Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes there will be an answer soon.

“I know it’s been suggested it might be difficult to keep Romero,” Wenham said.

“People have pointed toward his close relationship with Ange Postecoglou and suggested he might not get on with the new manager.

“However, I understand players such as Romero are due back in training the week after next, and I imagine that will be one of the first things which is sorted out. I’d expected Frank to hold talks with Romero over his future at Tottenham and where he sees that going.”

Tottenham will miss Romero if he leaves

Romero is more than a formidable force at the back; he is a leader for each player on the pitch.

Furthermore, it has even been suggested that he could take over as captain if Son Heung-min leaves North London.

This kind of leadership is difficult to come by in football, and it would be hard to replace Romero if he does leave Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham supporters are once again frustrated after a brand-new announcement.

It was only Wednesday (25 June) when Daniel Levy upset Tottenham fans as official ticketing details were released for next season.

After winning the UEFA Europa League, supporters in North London would have been desperate to see Tottenham kick on next season.

However, supporters are frustrated by the lack of progress in the summer transfer window, and they are certainly making their voices heard.

Tottenham add Reading trip to pre-season schedule

Tottenham’s upcoming pre-season tour has made several headlines before it has even begun.

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Son Heung-min has been linked with a departure. However, the Spurs captain is contractually obligated to play in a friendly against Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea (3 August).

Furthermore, it has been suggested that Thomas Frank is hoping to assess several academy talents during pre-season before deciding on their futures.

The Dane will now have another opportunity to do just that after Tottenham announced on Friday (27 June) that they will take on Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on 19 July.

However, supporters have no interest in this announcement and have instead used the fixture news as an opportunity to voice their frustrations.

Tottenham have a big decision to make on Son

While Tottenham fans are desperate for new signings, they are still concerned about the future of their captain.

Indeed, it is becoming increasingly likely that Son has played his final Premier League game for the North London side. However, Spurs have yet to communicate their final decision.

The Lilywhites are probably waiting for the South Korean to decide his future. After all, he could choose to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahçe this summer.

But he could be waiting for the club to confirm their decision. If that is the case, Spurs will need to act quickly so that Frank can plan for next year.

Cristian Romero appears to have made up his mind on his Tottenham future.

Romero has been flirting with a move to Spain since before the end of last season, publicly stating in an interview that he wished to play in La Liga back in March.

The World Cup winner’s strongest suitors have been Atletico Madrid, which was corroborated by his compatriot Diego Simeone, who declared his admiration for Romero.

The outspoken defender has also gone on record to criticise Daniel Levy’s running of the club, and it’s possible that Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal was the last straw.

The former Atalanta player will know that the Spurs chairman’s desire to eek out maximum value from his assets could hamper a move, and is now willing to take matters into his own hands.

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Romero could hand in a transfer request at Tottenham

As reported in the Telegraph (26 June), Levy will set a £60million asking price for Romero as he is not willing to budge on his valuation of the 27-year-old.

The central defender still has two years on his contract, and his exploits in the UEFA Europa League in particular showed just how valuable a player he is.

This development will not be welcomed by Romero, as AS wrote on Friday (27 June) that Atletico are only prepared to spend £51.2million to secure his services, which they already believe is excessive.

However, the club are willing to back their long-serving manager and are expected to test the waters.

Should, as expected, Levy not accept their offer, Romero could be prepared to escalate things further and hand in a formal transfer request to greenlight the move to the Spanish capital.

Romero saga threatens to derail Tottenham’s summer

Tottenham have made a slow start to the summer transfer window.

Supporters will be keen to see their side add fresh faces to the squad sooner rather than later. However, delays over the sales of high-profile players like Romero won’t help.

If Romero is going to leave, Tottenham need a replacement, which will take time to find, especially after a recent Jarrad Branthwaite development. As a result, a decision needs to be made imminently.

Thomas Frank is in for a busy summer as he takes the reins at Tottenham

The Dane is the man tasked with picking up the pieces after a woeful Premier League campaign last time out in N17, with Daniel Levy keen to place his trust in the former Brentford boss’ abilities.

Frank will naturally be keen to bring in plenty of his own players as he looks to craft a squad that is capable of realising Spurs’ ambitions as a club.

However, he will also likely face a series of ruthless decisions regarding some of the squad players at the club, and those decisions look unlikely to extend to just the established players.

Kota Takai tipped for immediate loan move

Kota Takai looks set to be one of the first new arrivals of the Frank era, with Spurs widely reported to have agreed a fee of £5million to sign the Japanese centre back prospect.

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Spurs’ likely new pick-up has been branded as an “elite” defender for his age, despite the fact that he currently has no experience in senior football outside his homeland.

That could be telling over the next few weeks and months, as the youngster begins to make his way in North London.

The Lilywhites will be delighted to have seemingly secured a move for a player who could have a big future ahead of him, but his arrival does present an immediate dilemma for Frank.

Kenta Hagiwara, who co-owns The Asian Football Show podcast, feels Frank may be better served by immediately sending Takai out on loan to gain experience.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, the Asian football expert suggested that it may be best for Takai to spend a year developing in another European league.

“The reports are that Takai is expected to be a first-team player for Tottenham this upcoming season,” he said. “That’s not that surprising from Frank, after Spurs dealt with so many injuries in the backline last term.

“Although I do think he would benefit from a loan spell. The pace of play and physicality between J. League and the Premier League are quite different, and I have concerns that it’ll take time for a young player like Takai to adapt to the Premier League.

“That’s just true of any player making such a drastic jump in level of competition, not directly a reflection on Takai as a player.

“He needs a year or two to be loaned out to other European [or English] leagues to better develop himself as a player. I think that’s the best-case scenario for his development.”

A loan move could benefit Takai further down the line

Takai could have a long and exciting future ahead of him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, if everything goes to plan.

However, it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see him follow the same path as many unproven youngsters before him, and head out on loan elsewhere in Europe to gain further experience.

Integrating youngsters into the high pressure environment of the Premier League can be a hugely difficult task, especially with defenders, and it can sometimes be beneficial for clubs to keep their starlets away from that added scrutiny for as long as possible.

This could be the case for Takai, given that he is moving to an entirely different culture and environment to what he has experienced in his career so far.

A year spent in one of the other European leagues could help him acclimatise to that change, and come back next summer in a position where he is ready to play a regular part in Spurs’ first-team squad.

Tottenham are keen on a move for Eberechi Eze this summer, but they may now be thwarted by North London rivals Arsenal.

Eze has a £68million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract, which can reportedly be paid across several instalments, and is seemingly a key target for Thomas Frank this summer.

Tottenham are keen on adding creativity to their squad, and the England international could be a perfect fit in midfield and on the wings.

However, it has now emerged that Arsenal are also interested in Eze, with Spurs supporters furious as links are growing between the 26-year-old and their North London rivals.

Spurs fans fume at Arsenal’s interest in Eze

Eze started his career in the Arsenal academy, and the Gunners have now held talks with the Crystal Palace star about a potential return to the Emirates Stadium [The Mirror].

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As a result, Spurs supporters have now taken to X to express their dismay, and many have slammed Daniel Levy for not pursuing a deal before Arsenal’s interest was allowed to develop.

Tottenham need to add proven quality

Eze would be the ideal signing for Tottenham, as a creative talent coming into his prime years, with bags of experience under his belt at Crystal Palace.

The midfielder scored the winner in the FA Cup final last season and would arrive as a big-name statement signing.

If he goes to Arsenal, Spurs fans will be rightly frustrated that they have missed out on a key target, but the club will need to act accordingly.

Tottenham now have a young squad, but this needs to be supplemented with proven quality if they are to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.

While Spurs did win the Europa League, it came at the cost of a 17th-placed finish in the league, and this cannot be allowed to happen again.

There is a clear need for improvement across the team, and fans now want to see some established players join to aid the development of young talents such as Archie Gray.

Tottenham Women are continuing their summer clearout as a forward now departs North London.

Spurs had an awful season in the Barclays Women’s Super League, finishing 11th in the division. As a result, Robert Vilahamn was sacked, with the Lilywhites now hunting for a new manager.

However, this is just one of many changes being made at Tottenham.

Tottenham announce the departure of Rosella Ayane

As confirmed by Tottenham on Friday (27 June), Rosella Ayane has departed the North London club following the conclusion of her contract.

Ayane was part of the first Spurs squad to compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League in the 2019/20 season and went on to become one of Spurs’ longest-serving players, spending six years with the Lilywhites.

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Ayane was loaned out last season, but will still leave as one of the few players to have reached 100 appearances for Tottenham

Ayane scored 12 goals in 109 games for the Lilywhites, helping Vilahamn’s Spurs side reach the Women’s FA Cup final during the 203/24 season.

No doubt, Spurs supporters will be sad to see Ayane leave after featuring for the club for so many years.

Levy’s change for Tottenham is not over yet

Ayane follows Vilahamn who was dismissed by Tottenham earlier this month after a series of poor results.

Tottenham thought they had struck gold when Vilahamn led the Lilywhites to their first FA Cup final during his first season. Even though the Lilywhites were eventually defeated by Manchester United Women, the campaign gave hope for the future.

But the Swede was unable to capitalise on the success of the season prior. Spurs finished 11th in the WSL last season after 10 consecutive defeats during the backend of their campaign.

Vilahamn was not helped by several injuries throughout the season. However, as Levy demonstrated by sacking Ange Postecoglou, there is an expectation at Tottenham to adapt.

The Lilywhites will now focus on appointing Vilahamn’s successor. The new manager will need to be pragmatic to succeed in North London.

Ideally, the players will need to be led by someone who has fresh ideas and has a system that is not reliant on specific profiles. This was something which condemned most of the Vilahamn era, and it is time Spurs learnt from their mistakes.

Crystal Palace may be set to accept a sizable offer for Tottenham target Ebere Eze this summer.

The England international is coming off the back of a superb campaign where his goal won the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

This has helped pique the interest of a number of sides in the 26-year-old who could be set for a Selhurst Park exit in the coming weeks and months.

The Lilywhites under Thomas Frank have been linked with a move for Eze, now learning how likely a transfer to N17 could be this summer.

Tottenham learn Eze fate at Crystal Palace

It is fair to say that the attacking midfielder is one of the best talents in the Premier League right now, and a move would certainly make sense.

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The possibility to play Champions League football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could prove to be an excellent prospect for the ex-QPR man.

This could hinge on the potential Spurs exits for the likes of Son Heung-min and James Maddison and ultimately, the decision of the number 10.

However, while former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes Palace will cash in on Eze if the price is right, he does not believe a move to Tottenham is on the cards.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “With Eze, he’s got better and better and better.

“He was always a good player, but he had lacked a final pass or a game-winning moment.

“In the last 18 months, there’s been a change in the fact that he’s made goals happen, goals that have won games for Crystal Palace.

“He’s got that arrogance, he’s now a top, top player.

“Would he want to go to Tottenham now? I’m not sure.

“With all due respect to Tottenham, I think he’s hit a level above and could join the elite clubs like Liverpool or Manchester City.

“I feel he’s ready to play at the very top for a side that could win the Premier League.

“Would Palace want to get rid of him? Their fans would hate it, but they have to understand that when big offers come in, he is likely to be moved on.“

Tottenham get Eze transfer answer

There is a frustrating air around the summer window already, with Bryan Mbeumo looking set to join Manchester United instead of Spurs.

This issue could be replicated in the near future with Eze, who could be set to turn down Tottenham in favour of a move further up the Premier League.

Given that Tottenham have elite European action in the pipeline, they need to brush themselves off and find players who want a North London move.

Lucas Bergvall quickly became one of the first names on the team sheet for Tottenham last season.

Bergvall arrived at Tottenham from Djurgården last July after the Lilywhites had secured his signature ahead of Barcelona six months earlier.

The 19-year-old went on to prove his worth, picking up Spurs’ Official Supporters’ Clubs (OSC) Player of the Season and both Player of the Season awards from One Hotspur and One Hotspur Junior members.

And after a remarkable debut season, it is no surprise that exit rumours are already circulating.

Tottenham place a steep £51.3million price tag on Bergvall

As reported by Fotboll Direkt (18 June), Tottenham want at least £51.3million for Bergvall.

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The report mentions that several big clubs are interested in the midfielder, and the price tag may not be enough to prevent their advances.

However, it is understood that neither Spurs nor Bergvall are interested in a transfer this summer.

Bergvall recently extended his Tottenham contract until 2031, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this makes any news of a potential transfer quite odd.

“We’ve heard about clubs willing to offer around £50m for Bergvall,” Wenham said.

“No names were given. However, I found that story quite strange, especially as Bergvall only recently signed a new contract until 2031.

“Therefore, I don’t know if it was some PR exercise, but I wouldn’t read anything into those rumours. What a signing Bergvall has proved to be, and the future looks very bright for him. In addition, he’ll count as club-trained and homegrown in the years to come, which is great.”

Bergvall will become an important player for Thomas Frank

Selecting a starting lineup will be difficult for Thomas Frank with several high-level players at Tottenham. However, Bergvall will undoubtedly be one of the first names on the team sheet.

The youngster was a crucial piece of Ange Postecoglou’s puzzle last season, and quickly climbed the hierarchy at Spurs. This will no doubt continue into Frank’s tenure.

The Swede possesses the unique ability to see the whole field and put himself in good positions by predicting plays. This helped Tottenham both in and out of possession last season and should help them compete in the coming months. Likely, the best is yet to come from Bergvall.

Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters could return to Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham are in dire need of reinforcements after such a strenuous campaign last time out, and with Champions League football to attend to, they need depth.

Dennis Cirkin has been linked to satisfy those needs, as well as providing another homegrown option for the squad registration, and Walker-Peters is in a similar boat.

The former Spurs academy prospect is set to be on the move from Southampton after their relegation from the Premier League, and a move to Tottenham could be on the cards.

Walker-Peters to seal Tottenham return

While Tottenham will be intent on strengthening their starting 11, considerations also need to be made for those to come in and feature from time to time, and Walker-Peters would make a lot of sense.

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His versatility is a key factor, but also the fact that he is now available on a free transfer has seen Paul Robinson highlight the positives behind the potential deal.

Asked if the deal makes sense for Spurs, Robinson exclusively told Tottenham News: “Yeah. I think he ticks a lot of boxes for Tottenham as he can play either side and he can play in the wing-back roles, so with Thomas Frank’s versatility and flexibility with his formations gives him an option.

“Spurs have Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, and then Walker-Peters. You give me the choice of two out of the three, Walker-Peters doesn’t play.

“However, we know with the Champions League, with all the extra games that they’re going to have next season, it’s going to be more of a squad game than it’s been in a long time for Tottenham.

“So a player like that would bolster the squad, and on a free, it would make a lot of sense for Tottenham.”

Frank must avoid repeating Ange Postecoglou shortcoming

Ange Postecoglou didn’t fail because of injuries; he failed because of his inability to adapt to the cards he was dealt, and Frank must avoid doing the same.

Tottenham could be in line for a major change under his stewardship, though to fulfil that, the signing of new depth will be paramount.