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Nick Kyrgios has turned his back on Tottenham after a recent Daniel Levy decision.

Tottenham had a Premier League season to forget after finishing 17th.

Although winning the UEFA Europa League and securing Champions League football for Tottenham next season proved to be a saving grace, it was not enough to save Ange Postecoglou.

Daniel Levy’s decision to sack the Australian has caused a divide among the fanbase, and Australian tennis superstar Kyrgios has gone to extreme measures to show his disappointment.

Kyrgios declares support for Arsenal after Postecoglou sack

Postecoglou’s sacking caused plenty of debate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and further afield.

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There is no doubt that the former Spurs boss’ stubbornness to play a certain type of football put his side in a difficult position at times.

However, being hit by injuries in the way his squad was and a lack of financial support to buy reinforcements in the winter transfer window did make it hard for the 59-year-old.

Ultimately, Postecoglou guided his side to lift a trophy, which is exactly what he said he would achieve.

Nevertheless, Levy has identified Thomas Frank as the right man to take things forward, feeling as though his former appointment hadn’t done enough.

That decision has ruffled some feathers, though, and Kyrgios has gone to extreme measures to show his support for his fellow Australian.

When asked live on talkSPORT (24 June, 9:43am) if he could still be a Tottenham supporter after Postecoglou’s sacking, he replied: “Look, half the reason why I do like Tottenham is because of Ange, so yeah, I’m not sure. I think I might have to jump on the Arsenal bandwagon.“

“I played a lot of FIFA in my time, so I’m not sure that my supporting cast to Tottenham really meant much, but yeah, I’ll jump on the Arsenal bandwagon.”

Levy needs Frank appointment to pay off

Although some supporters felt Postecoglou deserved more time at the helm, the decision to sack him after the disappointment of the season is not the most outrageous call.

Nevertheless, it’s fair for questions to be asked about his replacement, as it doesn’t necessarily show ambition in terms of getting someone more experienced to take the side forward in the Champions League.

Frank did an impressive job at Brentford, but it does feel like a somewhat risky appointment, too.

However, Levy needs this one to pay off; otherwise, he will surely be left in a sticky position after yet another failed managerial appointment.

Tottenham recently took up the option to extend Ben Davies’ contract by another year.

Davies is Spurs’ current longest-serving player, and looks set to remain in North London until 2026 at least after Tottenham activated the one-year option in his contract, which was set to expire this summer.

However, the Welshman has fallen down the pecking order in recent years, and after a brand-new transfer agreement, Davies is unlikely to be best pleased with Tottenham.

Tottenham agree deal to sign Japanese centre-back Kōta Takai

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Kawasaki Frontale centre-back Kōta Takai for £5million, a record fee for a player from the J-League.

The right-footed centre-back is comfortable playing on either the right or left, which could provide Spurs with ample versatility across their backline.

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But his transfer could force Davies to seriously consider his future at Tottenham. The 32-year-old remains a target for Wrexham, despite his contract being extended [Daily Mail].

And it has been suggested that Tottenham could receive a generous fee for Davies.

The Welshman is likely to play even fewer minutes following the arrival of Takai. Therefore, he could be angry at Tottenham for extending his contract by another year, rather than allowing him to go somewhere where he could receive regular gametime.

As a result, a summer exit could now be on the cards for the former Swansea man.

Takai’s arrival could also spell bad news for Ashley Phillips

Ashley Phillips is another player who could leave Tottenham with the arrival of Takai.

The young centre-back has spent the last couple of seasons on loan as part of his development plan. His most recent spell with Stoke City impressed Thomas Frank, and the Dane reportedly wants Phillips to stay next season [Alan Nixon].

However, Phillips could demand another exit now that Takai is set to arrive.

The defensive competition at Tottenham is already high, and Takai’s arrival will only push Phillips further down the pecking order. As a result, a loan move might make most sense for both parties.

Tottenham have emerged as one of four clubs that could offer Timothy Weah a Juventus exit route.

Tottenham have shown interest in several players this summer.

The North London club have already signed Mathys Tel on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich and are now looking at Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze to build on their front line.

Weah would be an interesting choice for Tottenham, and is someone who can play in the wide areas like Mbeumo and Eze, with the potential of a transfer now rated.

Tottenham advised to steer clear of Weah

As reported by Footmercato (19 June), Tottenham are one of four European clubs to have shown an interest in Weah, and lead the chase to sign the Juventus forward along with Everton.

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The 25-year-old could be an option for the Lilywhites if Mbeumo chooses Manchester United this summer.

However, news of his potential signing has frustrated Tottenham supporters, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – agrees that Spurs do not need to sign Weah this summer.

“Weah can play in several positions,” Wenham said.

“I’ve seen him play as a full-back or as a winger. He’s obviously from a very good pedigree. However, I think we’re well covered in the positions that he plays. I don’t see him being an instant starter for Tottenham.

“I don’t see him as being better than Pedro Porro or Djed Spence, and on the wing, we’ve already got Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski, who can play there. As a result, this is a transfer I don’t see happening.”

Tottenham should only purchase Weah for a small fee

Weah is hardly an upgrade on Spurs’ Johnson, who was the Lilywhites’ top scorer last season.

The American is known for his ability to play several positions and is a live wire down the flank. However, his output is inconsistent, and he only managed six goals for Juventus last season.

Therefore, if Tottenham were to sign him this summer, it should be as a rotational option, which means they should only consider a deal if the fee is reasonable.

Kyle Walker-Peters could be set to return to Tottenham after five years at Southampton.

Walker-Peters left Spurs in 2020 after making just 12 Premier League appearances for the Lilywhites, but has become one of the Saints’ most consistent players.

The former England international came through Tottenham’s academy and would help the North London club fill their club-trained quota for the UEFA Champions League.

Walker-Peters will become a free agent at the end of the month after Southampton omitted him from their official retained list, allowing the North Londoners to approach the 28-year-old directly.

Spurs identify Walker-Peters as a potential target

As reported by Football London (20 June), Tottenham have identified Walker-Peters as a potential target this summer.

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It is not the glamorous signing that Thomas Frank is prioritising, but the defender’s ability to play multiple positions would aid the Dane.

His versatility to play on either flank and in the centre of defence makes Walker-Peters an ideal player for Frank, who often switches between a back-four and a back-five throughout a season.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the Lilywhites will offer their former player a two-year contract, which he expects Walker-Peters to gladly accept.

“The terms will be better than when he was at Tottenham originally,” King said.

“He’s a good player. Unfortunately, he was playing for Southampton last season, and they were not the best club to be playing for, as their record showed.

“However, I think he still had a good season on a personal level. I imagine he would be happy to come back to Tottenham, and as I said, I’m sure he’d be earning more money this time around.

“He’s 28 now, which is a good age; he still has another four or five years left at the highest level. I’d imagine Tottenham could offer him a two-year deal, and I’m sure he’d happily accept that offer.”

Tottenham return is a huge step-up for Walker-Peters

Pedro Porro and Ben Davies are the only full-backs at Tottenham with prior Champions League experience, but all of Spurs’ current defenders have recently been exposed to European football.

This is a stark contrast to Walker-Peters, who has a total of three appearances in European football and spent the season before last in the Championship.

Given that part of the appeal of bringing him back to N17 is to bolster their club-trained quota, he would be expected to play a big role in Tottenham’s upcoming Champions League campaign, which would be a huge step-up for the Englishman.

Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou in June, though the Australian could be set for an immediate return to management.

With a Champions League campaign to attend to and a remarkable amount of improvement to be made on their domestic showing last season, Tottenham have a lot of work to do this summer.

Thomas Frank will spearhead most of those efforts to get Spurs back on track and will face a relatively easy task of bettering what Postecoglou achieved in the Premier League last time out.

The Australian very nearly led Spurs to relegation before his sacking, though that isn’t likely to keep him out of a job for very long.

Saudi move could be on cards for Postecoglou

Given the fact that he has just won the Europa League, there will be interest in Postecoglou‘s services ahead of the new campaign, and Paul Robinson thinks he will be back in management in no time.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I don’t think he’ll be out of work that long, and I don’t think it’d be a risk in all honesty.

“I think he was unlucky last season with injuries, but because of that cup success, there’ll be a lot of chairmen and a lot of owners that look at him and say he was harshly treated.

“There are talks linking him to the Saudi Pro League; they’re going to have a big recruitment drive this summer. That league’s only getting stronger. The quality is getting better, and the standard of teams is there.

“I don’t think he’ll be out of work before the start of next season.”

Frank needs to avoid repeating Postecoglou error

People will look at injuries as the reason behind Spurs’ domestic failures last year, when in reality, it was the way that Postecoglou dealt with them that caused the most issues.

He didn’t adapt, and that was his downfall, and that is the one thing that Frank needs to do next season if he is to succeed.

Yves Bissouma has epitomised Tottenham’s inconsistency during his time in North London.

Bissouma’s arrival from Brighton in 2022 was considered a huge coup for Spurs following the 28-year-old’s exceptional four-year spell with the Seagulls, where he became one of the most dominant central midfielders in the Premier League.

However, things did not go according to plan as Antonio Conte never fully showed faith in the Mali international before he suffered from a serious ankle injury.

A brief resurgence during Ange Postecoglou’s early reign at Spurs offered the Lilywhites some hope, but the following 18 months were marred by numerous indifferent performances and ill-discipline.

With one year left on his contract, Bissouma has been mooted to leave Spurs, but recent developments could incentivise Thomas Frank to take a closer look at the 28-year-old.

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Bissouma named Mali’s Player of the Year

While Bissouma has frustrated the Spurs faithful for rarely living up to his talent in N17, he will go down in folklore for his displays in the latter stages of the UEFA Europa League after being brought back from the cold.

Bissouma performed admirably in a double-pivot alongside Rodrigo Bentancur and was a huge part of Spurs’ success in keeping a clean sheet in the final.

He also captained his nation to some important victories over the last year, and as a result, was named Mali’s Player of the Year at his country’s football awards ceremony (21 June).

It was a fairytale end to a difficult year for the defensive midfielder, who only made 16 starts in the Premier League last season.

This late turnaround will give Frank, who is thought to prefer Archie Gray, plenty to think about, and could see the Dane give Bissouma yet another chance to prove himself at Tottenham.

Bissouma could flourish under Frank

For most of Bissouma’s career with the Lilywhites, he was deployed as the sole pivot in midfield and tasked with single-handedly shielding the defence.

He often looked lost and cut an isolated figure, but Frank’s disposition is to play two players close together in the middle of the park.

This could help the Mali captain in numerous ways, as it would give him license to revert to what he is best at and carry the ball through midfield while offering him a helping hand with defensive responsibilities.

As shown in the Europa League final, he is very effective in operating in a more rigid formation, and should he be paired with someone more adept at receiving and passing the ball, he could well rebuild his Spurs career as a vital cog in midfield under the Dane’s tutelage.

Tottenham are weighing up a move to sign West Ham star Mohammed Kudus this summer.

Daniel Levy recently revealed his ambitions for Tottenham to win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

The appointment of Thomas Frank was the first step in making the 63-year-old’s dream a reality, and the next is adding several additions to the squad in North London.

Tottenham have been linked with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Jarrad Branthwaite, while Kudus has also emerged as a potential option for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham to make lowball offer to West Ham for Kudus

As reported by The Guardian (18 June), Kudus has an £85million release clause in his contract, but Tottenham are thought to be preparing a £50m lowball offer to test the waters.

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Transfers between West Ham and Tottenham are not a frequent occurrence due to the rivalry between the two London-based clubs.

Therefore, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – does not expect Tottenham to sign Kudus this summer.

“There is no chance of that deal happening,” Wenham said.

“If West Ham are going to sell Kudus, it isn’t going to be to Tottenham. No player has moved between the two clubs since 2011, and that isn’t going to change now.

“It was a similar thing when we were linked with Conor Gallagher at Chelsea. I just don’t see Tottenham agreeing a deal with West Ham for Kudus. Also, he would potentially be away for AFCON, during which time Tottenham will have a lot of games to play.”

Kudus’ signing could be bad news for Brennan Johnson

If Tottenham and West Ham are somehow able to put their differences aside and agree on a deal for Kudus, that could force Brennan Johnson to consider a future away from Hotspur Way.

The Welshman was Spurs’ top scorer last season and netted the winner in the UEFA Europa League final. As a result, he may feel disheartened by the attempts to bring in reinforcements for the right flank.

Therefore, Johnson will be one to watch as the summer gradually reaches its peak.

Tottenham and Manchester United have been linked with a move for AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka this summer.

Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has examined his fitness record in recent seasons as he will need to undergo his medical before sealing a transfer anywhere.

Thomas Frank wants Spurs to sign a new defender this summer as he aims to bolster the backline.

Ndicka expected to clear his pre-transfer medical

Dr Brar claims that the Roma centre-back played all league games last season and, with no notable injuries recently, he’s expected to clear his medical.

Tottenham have made an enquiry about Ndicka and Premier League rivals Manchester United have also done the same.

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L’Equipe reported on 8 June that it will cost £34million to secure the Ivory Coast international’s services this summer.

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

“He played every league game last season and even otherwise, his injury record is perfect,” he said.

“While adapting to a new league would take some time, he’s expected to clear his medical without any issues.

“A good pre-season will be key for him to be ready to play full matches from the start of the new season.“

Tottenham would strengthen their side by signing Ndicka

Ndicka would be an excellent signing for Tottenham, strengthening their backline with his versatility and experience.

His 183 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt and 85 for AS Roma showcase his reliability, while his ball-playing ability and aerial dominance suit Frank’s system.

His pace and physicality address Spurs’ defensive vulnerabilities, exposed in the 2024/25 season.

With a £34million price tag, his goals and assists from defence add an attacking dimension, making him a smart addition to bolster Spurs’ top-four ambitions.

Johan Lange survived the sweeping changes made to Tottenham’s hierarchy by Daniel Levy.

Levy confirmed Vinai Venkatesham’s appointment as Tottenham Chief Executive Officer before the end of the season, while Donna Maria-Cullen stepped down, and Scott Munn was reportedly sacked.

Lange’s position as technical director at Spurs looked increasingly precarious, but compatriot Thomas Frank’s arrival alleviated some of the questions looming over the 45-year-old.

Fabio Paratici’s mooted return still threatens to undermine the Dane. Therefore, Lange will certainly welcome the latest news regarding the former Juventus chief.

Spurs maintain contract with Paratici beyond his ban expiring

Levy has made no secret of his admiration for Paratici, and was likely devastated when the 52-year-old was forced to leave his post at Tottenham in April 2023 to serve out a 30-month ban.

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The Italian football operator has maintained close ties with the North London club and has often been seen at Spurs matches over the last two years.

His ban is due to expire on 20 July, but as revealed by The Telegraph (23 June), Spurs maintain a consultancy contract with Paratici until the end of August.

This means Levy is in no rush to rehire his ally permanently, which will allow Lange to breathe a sigh of relief.

While it is expected that Paratici will continue to aid Tottenham in the transfer window this summer, it gives the former Aston Villa sporting director time to prove his worth over the coming months.

Tottenham summer requires refinement, not reform

Tottenham fans will feel exasperated at the prospect of another rebuild, but wholesale changes might not be needed this summer for it to be a success.

The foundations laid by Ange Postecoglou in rejuvenating the squad mean that Frank has a lot of talent at his disposal and only needs to add a handful of specific profiles rather than conduct an overhaul.

Potential outgoings to key figures like Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min will have a telling impact, but the hierarchy seem to have a clear plan.

Tottenham have targeted a right-sided forward and will need to bring in at least one central midfielder to complement the talents of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, who Frank is keen to work with.

Should Spurs get a couple of marquee signings like Mohammed Kudus over the line, and adequately fill in the potential outgoings, they will be in good stead to tackle the 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham are dealing with a lot of moving parts as Daniel Levy looks to support Thomas Frank.

Frank will be hoping for significant backing this summer, but Tottenham have been slow out of the blocks.

Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, who impressed for France’s Under-21s, have made last season’s loan deals permanent, but Frank will expect much more work to be done.

As such, potential deals need to be finalised, with Tottenham News rounding up the latest developments in North London.

Fabio Paratici’s consultancy role is ending in August

Fabio Paratici was forced to resign from his position as Tottenham Managing Director in April 2023 following a 30-month worldwide ban being imposed by FIFA, but he maintained close relations with Levy.

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The Italian had been mooted for a return to a full-time role in N17 following the expiry of his ban (20 July).

However, The Telegraph reported on Monday (23 June) that Spurs are locked into a consultancy contract with the Italian that ends at the end of August.

This development could impact a multitude of things in North London, including Johan Lange’s future as the technical director of Spurs and the futures of players like Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur, both of whom were brought in by the former Juventus man and have been linked with an exit.

Tottenham announce new deal for Molly Bartrip

Tottenham Women are going through an upheaval as Robert Vilahamn was sacked earlier this month following an 11th-place finish in the Barclays Women’s Super League last season.

However, the Lilywhites have officially announced (23 June) that 29-year-old defender Molly Bartrip has signed a new contract until 2028.

It will give the North London club a welcome boost as the centre-back has played every minute of Tottenham’s previous two WSL campaigns.

Richarlison is keen on a move to Galatasaray

Richarlison looks certain to be replaced at Tottenham this summer following recurring injury issues that limited the Brazil international to just 11 starts in all competitions last season.

Frank spoke of his admiration for his fellow strike partner Dominic Solanke during his first interview at Tottenham last week, but omitted any mention of the former Everton attacker.

As reported by Posta (22 June), Richarlison has identified Galatasaray as one of his preferred destinations and is keen to join former Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez in Turkey.

Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for the 28-year-old, and Levy will want to recoup £20million from the transfer, only one-third of what he invested in the striker just three years ago.