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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.

Tottenham are always on the lookout for the next best talent in the United Kingdom.

Daniel Levy has backed his transfer team with big-money fees for the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Mathys Tel over the past year at Hotspur Way.

After snatching Gray from Leeds, Spurs are set to return to Elland Road to take another of their prized assets straight from Thorp Arch.

Tottenham agree fee to sign Oliver Boast

Beren Cross has reported that Leeds striker Oliver Boast is set to make the move to Tottenham.

The Athletic journalist states that Spurs and Levy have agreed on a seven-figure fee for the number nine, who is highly rated at 16 years old.

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Boast has decided to move on, given that Archie’s younger brother, Harry Gray, is ahead in the pecking order in West Yorkshire, as one of England’s best strikers in that age group.

Given the young star decided to leave, Leeds could have negotiated a fee or gone to a tribunal for compensation, but they have agreed upon a seven-figure deal already.

Tottenham pounce on Premier League rivals

With Dan Batty recently joining from Manchester City and Luca Furnell-Gill arriving from Liverpool in recent months, this continues a positive trend.

Levy has been criticised over the years for his ability to spend on big names, but this is an area in which he cannot be beaten with the same stick.

Tottenham have one of the best pathways in England, and with Champions League football returning alongside the appointment of Thomas Frank, the only way is up.

Ange Postecoglou did play younger options last season, too, but he was forced into that through the horrendous injury crisis that he faced at Hotspur Way.

Boast will go straight into the academy in North London, and it will likely be a couple of years until he is heard about again, but he clearly sees the chance for progression.

Big signings are always welcome, but raiding other Premier League clubs for their best academy talents can be just as important.

Bryan Mbuemo’s exit from Brentford feels all but nailed on, and Tottenham are keen.

With the final week in June approaching, the expectation is that transfer activity at Tottenham will start to accelerate, with the PSR turnover due.

Following the arrival of Mathys Tel, Spurs have already started their summer business, though they will be keen to do plenty more in order to give Thomas Frank the best chance of succeeding.

One of those to have been linked with Spurs is Mbuemo, who has also attracted heavy interest from Manchester United.

Champions League football could entice Mbuemo to North London

Despite finishing 17th, Tottenham have a Champions League campaign to attend to next season, and that is likely to play a huge role in the recruitment between now and the end of the window.

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Amid links to Mbuemo, Paul Robinson believes that his relationship with Frank could play a deciding role in his next move, with the offer of Champions League football to play a part.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Robinson said: “Champions League football is a huge thing in Tottenham’s favour. And in Thomas Frank’s favour, he’s got a great relationship with all the players that he’s worked with, including Mbuemo.

“The link to Manchester United has been there for a while, but actually, with Thomas Frank now at Tottenham and the opportunity to play Champions League football, he could be persuaded.

“I think Tottenham are ahead in the race with Thomas Frank there and the offer of Champions League football.

“I think that his wages could be a stumbling block, but if he’s willing to find a middle ground on that, then that puts Tottenham in the driving seat for me.”

Frank can utilise Brentford links to Spurs advantage

Mbuemo is the standout, but Bournemouth have a very talented squad, which is now being picked apart after Frank‘s departure.

Dean Huijsen has joined Real Madrid, Milos Kerkez has joined Liverpool, and several others could leave before the season starts.

Tottenham can take advantage of that and use Frank’s relationships with his former players to bolster their own squad.

Thomas Frank is patiently waiting for attacking reinforcements to walk through the door at Tottenham.

It has been two weeks since Frank was officially confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement in North London, and since then, the Dane has been intent on bringing in a forward as a priority.

Tottenham have scoured fellow Premier League sides in an attempt to bring in experienced players, but are yet to finalise any deals.

The Lilywhites have simultaneously carried on their recent approach of signing younger talent across world football, and could be set to sign another European wonderkid.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Malick Fofana gets a huge boost

As reported by ESPN (20 June), Belgium international Malick Fofana is on Tottenham’s radar after a stellar season with Lyon.

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The North Londoners are keen on signing the winger, who has impressed over the last two years in France since he moved to Lyon from Gent in 2023.

Spurs have been handed a huge boost in sealing the transfer as it was confirmed on Tuesday (24 June) that Lyon will be relegated from Ligue 1 after failing to comply with financial regulations.

The decision has shocked French football and is likely to see Lyon sell some of their star players.

Tottenham will hope to capitalise on the developments and bring Fofana to N17, though they will face competition from other Premier League clubs.

The Lilywhites have had mixed results in the past when dealing with Lyon, with former captain Hugo Lloris’s huge success juxtaposed by the disastrous returns from Clinton N’jie and Tanguy Ndombele.

Tottenham must focus on proven players this window

Tottenham’s strategy in the last few years of bringing in young European players has paid dividends, as proven by the growth of players like Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie.

Spurs’ pursuit of Kōta Takai and Fofana shows that Spurs will not completely deviate from their approach. However, last season highlighted the need to bring in more experience to the squad, especially with UEFA Champions League football awaiting the Lilywhites.

Daniel Levy’s desire to sign players with sell-on value has its merits, but the chairman must sign proven players ready to instantly improve the first team if Frank is to have a successful start.

Thomas Frank will be under plenty of scrutiny in the early stages of the season as he takes the reins at Tottenham.

The Danish boss has succeeded Ange Postecoglou in the dugout in N17.

In the process, he becomes the latest man charged with overseeing the progress that Daniel Levy so desperately desires at Tottenham.

Spurs have already been linked with moves for the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, as Frank lines up a potential raid of his former employers.

The 51-year-old will have plenty of big decisions to make as he looks to alter the Tottenham squad. However, he is likely to make some mistakes along the way and might have already made his first.

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Mathys Tel criticised after display for France’s Under-21s

The first signing of the Frank era was the move to turn Mathys Tel’s loan into a permanent switch.

Tel has spent the early part of the summer away with France at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

However, the forward will now be heading home after France were dismantled 3-0 by Germany’s Under-21s in the semi-finals on Wednesday (25 June).

The Spurs man has received criticism following his team’s elimination. French outlet Maxifoot (26 June) handed Tel a 3/10 match rating, writing, “He very rarely represented a danger for his opponents tonight.”

“He lacked reactivity on a ball pushed back into the German box to equalise just after the first goal.”

The former Bayern Munich man failed to link up well with his teammates, completing just 15 accurate passes in the 90 minutes. That was a consistent theme across the French forward line, as they misfired in the final third.

The 20-year-old also failed to register a single shot on target in the defeat. Meanwhile, his tally of eight duels lost – the second-highest of anyone on the pitch – was symptomatic of the tough night he faced against the German centre halves.

Tel could already be Frank’s first mistake

Frank didn’t hesitate to sign off on the deal to bring Tel in permanently. However, perhaps a bit more thought should have gone into the decision.

Munich were happy to let go of Tel, and recent showings for his country have perhaps raised question marks as to whether the Frenchman is ready for the Premier League.

Spurs parted with £30million to secure his signature a matter of weeks ago. However, they could already be wishing they had been more cautious in their approach.

Tottenham are locked in a battle with Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo.

Thomas Frank is keen to reunite with his former player, who recorded his best return last season with 20 goals and eight assists in the Premier League.

The Dane faces competition from Ruben Amorim, with Spurs and United locked in a battle for the Brentford forward.

Daniel Levy has already taken exception to United and will not be willing to let his adversaries get one over on Spurs as news of an agreement emerges.

United and Brentford close to agreement for Mbeumo

Frank was hoping that the prospect of working together again and the allure of UEFA Champions League football would be enough to convince Mbeumo to join him at Tottenham.

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However, the forward is thought to favour a move to Old Trafford, and it looks like he is a step closer to joining the Premier League giants, as Fabrizio Romano posted on Instagram (26 June) that an agreement between United and Brentford is close after the Red Devils sumbited a bid of more than £60million.

Levy is unlikely to offer the same wages for the 24-year-old, but ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that while the deal is still not done, Tottenham have time to hijack United’s move for Mbeumo if they so desire.

“I think Tottenham could still make a move for Mbeumo,” King said.

“A deal is never done until it is done, and this wouldn’t be the first move to be hijacked. I think Tottenham need to try and hijack this move.

“If Manchester United and Brentford have agreed a deal around £60m, offer slightly more. Mbeumo knows Frank, and he would be moving to a bigger club by joining Tottenham from Brentford. I would say this deal isn’t done yet.”

Tottenham at risk of getting left behind in the transfer window

While Tottenham were busy sorting out their managerial situation, other Premier League rivals were fully focused on the transfer window, which has given them a head start.

Levy has already lost out on key targets this summer and could once again find himself facing the wrath of the Spurs supporters if he misses out on Mbeumo.

The chairman would do well to secure at least one key signing this week, or he and the club risk being left further behind as players continue to slip away from their grasp.

‘Levy humiliated once again’ as Tottenham transfer exit to be agreed in hours

Daniel Levy has once again been left with egg on his face after a failed Tottenham transfer.

Tottenham have signed countless players who have failed to live up to the hype during Levy’s chairmanship.

Tanguy Ndombele was expected to be the next best thing when Spurs signed him for a club-record fee. However, after five years full of underwhelming performances, fitness issues, and loan spells, Tottenham announced the termination of the Frenchman’s contract in 2024.

The same has been true for the likes of Steven Bergwijn, Giovani Lo Celso and Richarlison, and it seems as though Levy now has another failed transfer to add to his resume.

Racing Club are closing in on Alejo Véliz

Tottenham signed Alejo Véliz for £13million in August 2023, and the striker has since made just eight appearances.

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The forward was sent to Sevilla midway through his debut season and spent last year on loan with Espanyol. However, Véliz struggled to make an impact with either club.

It has been widely reported that a return to his boyhood club is on the cards, but it seems that Rosario Central are not the only club in the race.

As reported by Juan Pablo De Luca via X on Thursday (26 June), Racing Club are in advanced negotiations to sign Véliz. Racing have already made a formal offer to Spurs, and there is optimism about a deal being closed over the weekend, with the negotiations entering “decisive hours”.

The finalisation of his transfer would see Levy humiliated once again. Not only will Véliz represent another failure in the market, but Spurs have yet to bring in any fresh faces this summer.

The lack of signings and failed transfers will certainly add to supporters’ uncertainties surrounding Levy’s position at Tottenham.

Levy needs to make amends in the transfer window

Tottenham fans are already beginning to lose patience with Levy, and there is no doubt that the pending transfer of Véliz will add to it.

After countless failed transfers over the years, supporters will be hoping to see a promising signing made this summer. The Lilywhites have already been linked with several transfers, including RB Leipzig’s Xabi Simons.

However, Spurs fans have been sceptical over his transfer, not because they do not want to see Simons signed, but because they do not trust Levy to agree a deal.

Therefore, if the Tottenham Chairman wants to win back the Spurs supporters, Simons must become the statement signing of the summer.

Tottenham are heading into next season in deep trouble with regards to the club’s financial position.

New manager Thomas Frank faces a challenging start to life in North London as he looks to lead Spurs into a new era following their first trophy in 17 years last season.

However, his plans have already taken a hit with Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer to Manchester United looking increasingly likely in the coming days.

Daniel Levy must back his new manager if Spurs are to compete with the Premier League’s elite, but financial constraints could bring those ambitions to a halt.

Spurs’ summer plans in doubt amid financial worries

Tottenham are entering a crucial period in the club’s history as they look to build on last season’s success.

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Speaking on The Last Word on Spurs podcast, Matt Law revealed that the North London club’s financial position is concerning.

“In terms of actual cash that Spurs have to spend, it has got dangerously low,” he said.

It’s a worrying statement for the reigning European champions as they head into next season, especially with rival clubs already spending heavily in the market.

If the statement is true, it would severely restrict Tottenham in the transfer market, with the club likely needing to sell players before making any new signings.

Questions must also be asked of Levy, who is in charge of the cashflow at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank takes charge with Tottenham at a crossroads

Tottenham fans will be hoping to relive the highs of last season, having finally seen their club achieve long-awaited success.

However, they may have to be patient once again. Competing in the Champions League presents a much more formidable challenge than the Europa League, with stronger opposition standing in their way.

Frank will need to guide the club in his own direction – something he did successfully at Brentford. But Tottenham is a different beast, with high expectations and pressure to win.

With financial concerns looming and cash potentially limited, it could be a long and testing season for both Frank and the fans.

It’s likely to be a rollercoaster campaign. While supporters believe the club is moving in a new direction, many still question whether Daniel Levy can deliver the consistent success they crave.

Daniel Levy now has his eyes fixed on bringing Lyon’s Georges Mikautadze to Tottenham ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.

Levy knows that he must supply Thomas Frank with plenty of resources if the Dane is to vindicate his new boss’ decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, and the Spurs chief has now turned his attention towards Mikautadze.

The Georgian frontman plundered 17 goals and nine assists in all competitions last term, but with Lyon facing major financial difficulties at present, he seems destined to depart the French giants this summer.

Spurs have now seemingly positioned themselves so that they are ready to capitalise as Lyon’s situation unfolds, and that could present the Lilywhites with a fantastic opportunity.

Tottenham lead Mikautadze race as offer prepared

Dominic Solanke’s struggles last term have made attacking reinforcements a relatively big priority in N17 this summer, and it now looks as though Tottenham may be in line to bring in their next star frontman.

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Lyon’s financial issues saw them relegated to Ligue 2 by the Ligue 1 authorities on Tuesday (24 June), and although they intend to appeal that decision, it surely won’t alter the fact that they will likely have to sell several key players.

That has handed Levy the perfect opportunity to launch a raid for Mikautadze, and Spurs are currently leading the race to sign the 24-year-old, according to Tutto Juve (26 June).

The North Londoners are understood to be preparing a concrete offer for the striker in the next few weeks, while Juventus are also keen on the former Metz man.

Several other Premier League clubs also have their eyes on Mikautadze, but Tottenham are currently thought to be in a particularly strong position.

Mikautadze would be a great addition for Spurs

Spurs’ interest in Mikautadze is nothing new, as they previously showed an interest in signing the striker during his time at Metz.

The Georgian has since kicked on after moving to Lyon last summer, and is now arguably one of the most exciting young strikers in European football at present.

His ability to both score goals and provide opportunities for others would make him a strong addition to Frank’s attacking ranks.

Levy seems to have acknowledged the fact that he will need to back the Dane this summer if he wants to get the turnaround that he desires, and Mikautadze seems set to be part of the heavy investment from the 63-year-old.

It’s always difficult to call how well a player will adapt to a different league, but if Tottenham could bring Mikautadze in, then it could be one of the most exciting signings of the summer in the Premier League.