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Jamie O’Hara has made a strong assertion about a Liverpool star who could challenge Dejan Kulusevski for a starting spot at Tottenham.

Kulusevski became comfortable at Tottenham once Ange Postecoglou deployed the Swede in midfield.

However, with the Australian now gone, it is unclear what Thomas Frank has planned for Kulusevski.

Bringing in the likes of Bryan Mbeumo or Eberechi Eze would increase competition for the 25-year-old, and O’Hara has now suggested another player who Spurs could sign to challenge Kulusevski.

O’Hara wants Tottenham to sign Harvey Elliott

Harvey Elliott made headlines when he netted twice against the Netherlands’ Under-21s (25 June) to send England’s Under-21s to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final as the Young Lions edge closer to retaining their crown.

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The attacking midfielder’s future at Liverpool has never looked more uncertain with the arrival of Florian Wirtz this summer. After playing just 360 minutes for the Reds in the Premier League last season, Elliott could be ready to take the next step.

Following Elliott’s spectacular performance for England’s Under-21s, O’Hara stated on talkSPORT (25 June) that he would love to see the 22-year-old at Spurs and likened him to Kulusevski.

“I would have him at Tottenham, 100 per cent,” O’Hara said.

“He [Elliott] would play on the right and compete with Brennan Johnson. Kulusevski is quite a similar player to him, but I think [Harvey] Elliott has something about him. He can play as a number ten, and he can play in different areas. He can play in midfield. I like [Harvey] Elliott. There’s a lot to like.”

Tottenham are creating a problem

Elliott is not the only attacking midfielder that Kulusevski may need to worry about. Tottenham have also been linked to Xavi Simons and Eze this summer.

Squad depth becomes paramount when participating in the UEFA Champions League. However, things could become difficult with James Maddison, Kulusevski and potentially one or more of Simons, Eze and Elliott all fighting for a starting spot.

Indeed, four of these five players are indisputable starters for their clubs and could see the situation at Spurs as a downgrade. This could prevent one of these potential signings from joining the club or could become a headache for Frank if they do sign.

Therefore, Tottenham will need to decide on one to become their main target for the summer.

Tottenham are willing to part with Bryan Gil this summer as it becomes clear that his move to London has failed.

The Spaniard joined Spurs in 2021 but has failed to make any sort of impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 24-year-old has since been sent out on a series of loans, including a move to Girona last season.

Now, there is an expectation that Gil will be sold by Tottenham this summer, with the winger only having one year left on his contract.

Sevilla plan to only pay up to £5.1 million for Gil

Sevilla have previously shown interest in Tottenham’s Gil.

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The winger spent the latter half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan to the Spanish club, where he helped them win the Europa League.

Now, according to OB (26 June), Sevilla are now planning on making a move for the 24-year-old this summer on a permanent deal.

Tottenham are hoping to receive £15million for Gil. However, the Spanish club are not prepared to meet these demands.

Instead, it’s claimed that Sevilla will only pay up to £5.1m for the winger, and only if they can facilitate departures first.

Gil wants to move to Sevilla, but other teams also remain in the race, including Olympiacos, Villarreal, Valencia and Girona.

However, Tottenham simply cannot accept Sevilla’s offer if it comes through.

To consider submitting a bid that is around 33 per cent of the asking price is insulting, and it is clear that the Spanish side are trying to rip Spurs off.

If Tottenham value Gil at £15m, then the London club should hold out for this sum.

Tottenham must stick to their guns in the transfer window

As the window rages on, Tottenham must ensure that they do not waver on their transfer demands.

With PSR becoming a growing concern in the Premier League, every penny that is brought into the London club can make a difference.

The extra £10m that can be made from the Gil transfer could allow Tottenham to bring in a top-quality player that they wouldn’t have been able to get otherwise.

Hopefully, Spurs will reap the rewards of sticking to their guns and get £15m for Gil later in the window.

Ryan Mason is set for a tricky start in senior management following his departure from Tottenham.

Mason recently ended his long association with Tottenham, both as a player and a coach, to fill the vacant managerial position at Championship side West Bromwich Albion.

The Baggies missed out on the play-off places by just four points last season, and decided to appoint the former Spurs midfielder to start a new era in the Midlands.

Mason would have hoped to be able to come back to Tottenham for some assistance, but it does not seem as though the 34-year-old has received the outcome he was looking for.

Will Lankshear to remain at Spurs next season

Mason’s involvement in various positions within the backroom staff at Tottenham over the last seven years has naturally seen him linked with a handful of Spurs players.

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One name on his list is Will Lankshear, who spent the second half of last season on loan at The Hawthorns, where he made 11 appearances.

As reported by Football London (26 June), West Brom, as well as other clubs in the Championship and abroad, are interested in taking Lankshear on loan.

However, Thomas Frank wants to take a look at the striker first.

Lankshear’s crowning moment came when he scored against Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League group stages last season before being sent off in the same game and leaving in January to join the Baggies.

Damola Ajayi’s recent departure to Doncaster Rovers shows that some young players will still be available to Mason, but Tottenham’s stance on Lankshear will be a blow to their former employee.

Lankshear’s last chance at Spurs

Tottenham fans have been craving for a player to rise through the ranks and make a telling impact on the first team, just as Harry Kane once did.

While the England captain’s boots are too big to fill, there were high hopes in N17 for Lankshear’s prospects.

The young striker has the physicality required for the Premier League and will now have Frank, who is a specialist in developing forward players, to guide him.

However, his loan spell at The Hawthorns did not go according to plan, and the 20-year-old will have to prove his worth fairly quickly next season if he is to retain Tottenham’s aspirations for him.

Tottenham’s busy summer continues with preparations for the Thomas Frank era well underway.

Despite a plethora of names being linked with Tottenham, the permanent signings of last season’s loanees Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso are the only confirmed deals of the summer.

At least one marquee forward is expected to join soon, while Spurs are also looking to offload players to slim down their overinflated squad.

All eyes are on Daniel Levy as he continues to operate behind the scenes, with Tottenham News bringing you the latest news emerging from N17.

Racing Club close in on Alejo Véliz

While plenty of youngsters Tottenham have signed in recent years are maturing into competitive first-team level players, not all of the North London club’s signings have been a hit.

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One of those who has not lived up to his promise is Alejo Véliz, who is set to join Racing Club in Argentina, according to journalist Juan Pablo De Luca (26 June).

Initially signed for £13million in August 2023, Véliz struggled to impress at Hotspur Way and was loaned out to Sevilla after less than six months in North London.

The 21-year-old striker once again spent last season on loan, this time at Espanyol, where he only managed one La Liga goal 27 appearances, and looks set to call time on his career in Europe with a return to his home country.

Spurs reveal their new away kit

Tottenham officially announced their new away kit for the 2025/26 season on Thursday (26 June), much to the delight of Tottenham fans.

The Lilywhites will hope that the team’s performances next season will give the fanbase extra pride in wearing it, and will eagerly be anticipating which new signing they can have printed on the back of the shirts.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min was front and centre of the launch, sparking speculation as to whether it may give some indication of his uncertain future.

Tottenham lead the race to sign Georges Mikautadze

Lyon’s relegation from Ligue 1 on Tuesday (24 June) due to their financial deficit shocked world football and alerted plenty of clubs to the wealth of talent at their disposal.

Tottenham are looking to take advantage, and as per Tuttojuve (26 June), now lead the race to sign Georgian forward Georges Mikautadze.

The 24-year-old made a name for himself with the Georgian national team last summer and impressed in his debut season with Lyon.

His goalscoring from the wide position is exactly what Frank is looking for, and the Dane will be hopeful that Spurs can fend off interest from Premier League rivals to bring him to N17.

Dominic Solanke endured a difficult first season at Tottenham.

The 27-year-old joined Spurs from Bournemouth for a £60m fee last summer and notched 16 goals and eight assists in 45 matches.

The England international was hampered by injury problems, which was a huge problem for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this month.

He will hope to kick on in his second campaign in North London with Thomas Frank now at the helm.

Solanke reacts as Kerkez transfer confirmed at Liverpool

Solanke was once at Liverpool before he made the move to the Cherries and then to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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One of his former teammates on the South Coast, Milos Kerkez, has joined the Anfield outfit for a fee in the region of £40million.

The Premier League champions posted a flurry of images on Instagram (26 June) as they announced the signing, with one captioned: “Milos’ signing day.”

The Spurs star commented on that post, saying: “Congrats bro” with praying hands and white heart emojis.

Liverpool spending is bad news for Tottenham

Daniel Levy recently spoke of his desire for the Lilywhites to compete for the highest honours after the decision to sack Postecoglou.

One of their rivals for the Premier League and Champions League titles are the Reds, who have strengthened significantly this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester City also expected to make moves in the market.

They replaced England star Trent Alexander-Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong and have now added Florian Wirtz and Kerkez into the fold, which is a scary proposition ahead of the new campaign.

Meanwhile, Spurs are yet to complete a significant new signing, with loanees Kevin Danso and Matheus Tel and young, inexperienced defenders Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai joining their ranks so far.

Frank needs Levy to back him in the transfer window; otherwise, it could be a very tricky season for the former Brentford boss after the success that his predecessor delivered and the higher expectations that are now in place.

The N17 outfit may have won the Europa League, but their ambitions are now higher, and their spending needs to reflect that, especially when they are competing in Europe’s elite competition again.

Tottenham are not expected to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford as he’s expected to join Arsenal this summer.

However, Thomas Frank is still understood to be keen on signing a new midfielder.

While a reunion with Norgaard is not on the cards in North London, Spurs are stepping up their search for an alternative.

Victor Froholdt expected to clear medical amid Tottenham links

Tottenham have entered the race to sign Victor Froholdt from Copenhagen in the coming weeks. (Florian Plettenberg, 5 June)

Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has gauged the 19-year-old midfielder’s lateral meniscus injury from last season ahead of a potential medical.

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Spurs made an offer for Froholdt last summer, but it was rejected by the Danish side.

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

“Spurs may take a closer look at his knee and see if there’s any increased wear and tear from the lateral meniscus injury,” he said.

“That said, it was a year ago and it did not keep him out for too long either.

“I see no issues with him clearing his medical, but his minutes may need to be monitored initially, given his age and a new league.”

Spurs should pursue Froholdt’s services in the coming weeks

Froholdt is an ideal signing for Tottenham, aligning perfectly with their strategy of acquiring young, high-potential talents.

With 61 senior appearances, eight goals and six assists, his versatility as a box-to-box midfielder who can also play on the flanks adds depth and flexibility to Spurs’ squad.

As Norgaard is set for Arsenal, his compatriot is undoubtedly a good alternative to consider.

His stamina, technical ability and defensive awareness make him a promising long-term investment.

Tottenham’s recent successes with young stars like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray reflect their commitment to nurturing talent, and Froholdt’s potential to develop into a key player under Frank’s guidance fits this model, enhancing Spurs’ midfield for the Premier League and Champions League.

Dominic Solanke could be replaced at Tottenham just weeks after finishing his debut season.

Tottenham signed Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024, and the striker quickly became a regular starter under Ange Postecoglou.

Solanke scored more than triple the number of goals that Richarlison did. Therefore, the Englishman appeared to have cemented his position as Spurs’ main striker – or so he thought.

It now looks as though Daniel Levy is keen to bring in a new frontman this summer, which could leave Solanke’s position in North London in doubt.

Tottenham line up an offer for Georges Mikautadze

As reported by Tutto Juve (26 June), Tottenham are currently leading the race to sign Georges Mikautadze.

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Levy is expected to take full advantage of Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, with Tottenham preparing a concrete offer for the forward in the next few weeks.

The French club are set to appeal the relegation decision from the Ligue 1 authorities. However, either way, it looks as though several key players will need to be sold.

While this improves Spurs’ chances of securing his signature, Solanke will be hoping that the deal does not go through. At first glance, Mikautadze seems like an upgrade on the current Tottenham striker.

The Georgian participated in 28 goals for Lyon last season, while Solanke contributed to 24 for Spurs. The two strikers both had nine goal contributions in the UEFA Europa League, but Mikautadze was defeated by the same Manchester United side that Solanke helped Tottenham beat in the final to win the competition.

However, the Tottenham striker could be skating on thin ice the longer this potential transfer has to marinate.

Tottenham should keep Solanke as their starting striker

Solanke should start for Tottenham next season, but this is not to say that he should not have competition.

Indeed, his performances last season may have earned him a starting spot, but his output next year will decide if he keeps it. Mikautadze is not the only striker who has been linked with Spurs, which could indicate the club are actively looking to add to this position.

This could suggest that Thomas Frank is not entirely convinced by what he saw last season. Therefore, Solanke may need to work twice as hard next year to solidify himself as a starter for Tottenham.

Cristian Romero’s potential departure from Tottenham has never appeared closer after an official announcement.

Romero has been widely linked with Atletico Madrid despite Spurs’ desire to keep the centre-back.

It has been suggested that Tottenham could now look to extend his contract, which would see the Argentine remain in North London and resume his formidable on-field partnership with Micky van de Ven.

However, his future remains increasingly uncertain after a new Tottenham announcement.

Tottenham announce away kit without Romero

Tottenham unveiled their new away kit for next season on Thursday (26 June), with the strip now available for fans to purchase.

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Several Spurs players featured in the video announcement, including Son Heung-min, who has also been linked with a departure this summer. However, there was no sign of Romero.

This could indicate that the defender is set to leave Tottenham. Indeed, it is believed that the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with whom Romero shared a close bond, might have been the final nail in the coffin

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have already begun looking for potential replacements, such as Jarrad Branthwaite, who has become a viable option for the North London club.

However, if Romero does leave, Spurs will need to lock down a replacement soon to avoid future upsets.

Romero’s departure could be a positive for Tottenham

Tottenham played 38 Premier League matches last season, and Romero featured in just 18. Indeed, injuries have plagued the defender ever since he was signed from Atalanta four years ago.

There is no doubt that Romero is one of the best defenders in England when fit. The Argentine is proficient when playing out from the back and is unafraid to perform a last-ditch tackle.

When the World Cup winner is playing alongside van de Ven, few Premier League partnerships compare. But injuries meant that Spurs supporters were robbed of seeing that duo for most of last season.

Postecoglou’s high-intensity football might have been partly to blame. The Australian was partial to a high line, which saw his defenders cover more ground when tracking back.

However, injuries had been a pressing concern before Postecoglou’s tenure. Therefore, Romero’s departure could be a blessing in disguise for Tottenham.

Daniel Levy has once again upset Tottenham supporters after an official announcement.

Levy has had a complicated relationship with Spurs supporters since he arrived in North London in 2001.

The Tottenham Chairman has frequently been criticised for a lack of ambition on the pitch. However, the 63-year-old recently declared that he was keen for Tottenham to win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Although it doesn’t seem as though that declaration has done much to change fans’ views of Levy.

Tottenham announce ticketing details for 2025/26 season

The Premier League revealed their provisional 2025/26 league fixtures last week, with Spurs set to play their opening game against Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (16 August).

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And Tottenham have now announced ticketing details and on-sale dates for the forthcoming season.

In an official statement on Wednesday (25 June), Tottenham confirmed that match tickets will continue to be sold across seven on-sale windows throughout the season.

Prices are dependent on what category the fixture falls in, Category A, B or C. However, supporters are not happy with the particular categories certain fixtures have been listed under.

Spurs supporters need to be convinced by Levy’s changes

Levy has made several changes at Tottenham these last few weeks, and not all of them have appeased the fans.

Indeed, the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and replace him with Thomas Frank was the biggest and most contested decision. Spurs supporters had rallied around Postecoglou after the Australian guided Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League and trusted him to take the club to even grander heights.

Tottenham fans have also been unimpressed with the transfer business thus far. The Lilywhites have missed out on several key targets and are yet to bring in a fresh face.

There seems to be a growing fear that Spurs will continue to rely on young, inexperienced talents next season. Therefore, Levy will need to bring in several senior signings this summer if he wants to have a chance of pleasing the fans.

Thomas Frank is still waiting for Daniel Levy to deliver him new signings at Tottenham.

Levy made his intentions of providing the first team with investment clear in a sit-down interview with Tottenham recently, but has yet to make true on his promise.

It is a familiar feeling for the Lilywhites, who are growing increasingly tired of hearing the same rhetoric being repeated by Levy without results.

Calls for his resignation have increased in both number and intensity over the years until Spurs’ UEFA Europa League triumph saw them briefly ebb away.

Tottenham’s inactivity so far this window risks reigniting the fuse, although Levy has shown that there is some value to his words, as news of a new transfer agreement emerges.

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Tottenham agree deal for Kōta Takai

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have agreed a £5million deal for Kawasaki Frontale’s Kōta Takai, a record fee for a player from the J1 League.

The centre-back is expected to join the first team straight away, adding to Frank’s list of available defenders at Spurs.

Levy has been praised for securing the deal as the 20-year-old is highly rated in Japan, for whom he has already won four caps.

Takai was crucial in helping Kawasaki Frontale reach the AFC Champions League Elite last season, as well as playing an integral part in helping his side win the J1 League in 2024.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Levy will have used his connections in Japan to secure a deal.

“Tottenham have had lots of interest from South Korea because of Son Heung-min,” King said.

“If this kid comes in, they’ll generate plenty of interest from Japanese supporters. Tottenham and Levy have had ties with Japan through Postecoglou, who managed in the country for several years.

“Of course, Osvaldo Ardiles and Steve Perryman both had a big impact on Japanese football too, and they’re still connected to Tottenham, so there are ties to Japan there.”

Spurs are capitalising on the Asian market

The incredible pull of Son’s iconic status in South Korea has opened Spurs’ eyes to the Asian market.

The captain has brought with him millions of fans from his home country and beyond, having become one of the greatest players ever to emerge from Asia.

Son is still the face of Tottenham despite being linked with an exit this summer, and last summer’s signing of Yang Min-hyeok and the club’s pursuit of Takai show that Levy is keen on continuing Spurs’ strong ties with Asian players.