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Tottenham need to add more depth to their squad in the transfer market, but internal solutions will also play a part.

Ange Postecoglou suffered from a lack of depth to help cope with injuries last season, which ultimately led to the Australian’s dismissal, and Thomas Frank will hope to avoid a similar fate.

Tottenham are back in the UEFA Champions League next year, but will need to reinforce their squad across a variety of positions.

Depth at centre-back was an issue last season as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven both missed a lot of games. However, Tottenham might already have an ideal solution.

Frank wants to keep Ashley Phillips amid transfer interest

Spurs have several exciting young prospects rising through the ranks, and Ashley Phillips is held in high regard at the club.

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Phillips spent last season on loan at Championship side Stoke City and was impressive as he made 39 appearances across all competitions.

The 19-year-old performed so well that several clubs want to sign him, but Frank has other plans.

As reported by Alan Nixon via his Patreon (22 June), Frank is a big admirer of Phillips and wants to keep him in his squad next season, despite Sheffield United’s interest in signing the centre-back.

The Blades were one of a number of Championship clubs keen on signing Phillips on loan, with Stoke City also interested in a return. However, Frank has put off interested parties.

Phillips can feature regularly next season

Spurs will have a lot of games next season as they return to the Champions League, and will have to rotate a lot at centre-back across all competitions.

This means that despite Romero and van de Ven nailing down the starting spots, there will be plenty of regular minutes for the backup options.

Kevin Danso and Phillips are set to be the main cover, and if Frank switches to a back-three formation, both will have a huge part to play.

Phillips is a top prospect at centre-back, and will add a lot of height to the defence at 1.98 metres tall. Therefore, he will hope to be given a run in pre-season as Frank makes his mark on the squad.

Mohammed Kudus could make a sensational move across London by swapping West Ham United for Tottenham.

Thomas Frank has prioritised bringing in a proven Premier League forward to Spurs as Son Heung-min looks increasingly likely to leave North London.

Tottenham have been exploring big-money moves for Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo, with Kudus emerging as the latest target in recent days.

Managerial changes at West Ham last year resulted in the Ghanaian struggling to replicate his excellent first season, opening the door for Tottenham to swoop in as news of talks emerges.

Tottenham open talks to sign Kudus

Kudus’ release clause is set at £85million, although according to The Standard (20 June), this is only active for the first 10 days of July.

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It has accelerated the Lilywhites’ approach, with the North London club now hastily discussing bringing Kudus to Tottenham, according to the Daily Mail, page 71 (20 June).

Spurs are hoping that the former Ajax forward’s disgruntlement last season and the allure of a return to the UEFA Champions League will be enough to tempt the talented player away from the London Stadium.

An initial bid of £50million is expected to be tabled, [The Guardian]. However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a figure closer to £70m will be needed to secure Kudus’ signature.

“I don’t think £85m will be the final figure at the finish,” King said.

“I think it will be somewhere around the £70m mark, but it will be a considerable amount of money. However, if West Ham are going to lose a player of that quality, they need to replace him.

“West Ham should hold out for the £85m. If that deters Tottenham, I don’t know, but £50m is a bit of a derogatory offer if you ask me, because Levy knows what the release clause is.”

Kudus arguably the riskiest target so far for Tottenham

Kudus’s two years with West Ham have shown the best and worst of the 24-year-old.

The Hammers star has matched his unique dribbling abilities and skill with an eye for a spectacular goal, and has a knack for finding himself in the right area at the right time.

However, disciplinary issues, including punching Micky van de Ven last November, and general demeanour when things aren’t going well, could potentially harm Tottenham.

The Lilywhites will hope that Frank’s man management will see Kudus flourish at Hotspur Way and reach his high ceiling, but should be mindful of the playmaker’s low floor.

Tottenham fans are keenly awaiting new additions this summer after a terrible 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

With Ange Postecoglou sacked and Thomas Frank through the door, there is an expectation that players will quickly be brought in.

Tottenham have already made two additions, with Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel becoming permanent signings at Spurs.

However, fresh faces are needed, as Frank looks to overhaul his squad ready for the new Premier League campaign, with the added pressure of Champions League football.

Frank to sign up to three players

Tottenham have been linked with a host of stars since Frank was brought into the London club.

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Spurs have shown interest in Bryan Mbeumo as Frank looks to raid his former employers. On top of this, Tottenham have been linked with Xavi Simons, who has impressed at RB Leipzig.

However, no major moves have happened yet, which has got the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful nervous about when potential additions could arrive.

Now, according to Football London’s correspondent Alasdair Gold (22 June), Spurs are likely to make “two or three signings” before their first friendly.

He said: “The club moved pretty quickly when Postecoglou was appointed two years ago, so hopefully they spring into action soon.

“I’d expect two or three signings by that point, but that might depend on some outgoings as well to ensure there’s the space, more than anything. Technically, I think the first friendly though will be around July 19.”

Tottenham need new additions as soon as possible

Tottenham cannot waste any time when looking to make new additions this summer.

The earlier signings are brought into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the more time they will have to adapt to the squad and Frank’s tactics.

This is vital for the London club if they are to get their Premier League campaign off to a good start and quickly put last season’s dire domestic performances behind them.

Daniel Levy, therefore, has to approve new additions as soon as possible to ensure this becomes a reality.

If not, Spurs could be left behind in the first few matches of the upcoming campaign, which is simply unacceptable.

Tottenham could splash the cash on Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

Branthwaite’s reputation as one of the Premier League’s leading young centre-backs has piqued the interest of both Tottenham and Chelsea.

Spurs’ pursuit of the 22-year-old will hinge on what happens with Cristian Romero, who could leave the North London club amid interest from Atletico Madrid.

The transfer fee that Everton are likely to command could eclipse the £65million Tottenham paid for Dominic Solanke last summer, while Branthwaite’s recent contract talks will only further add to the huge outlay for the defender.

Branthwaite in contract extension talks with Everton

David Moyes is keen to quash any move for his star defender as the Merseyside club prepare to open their Premier League campaign on a high at their new stadium.

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Daniel Levy now faces a race against time to secure Branthwaite after it was reported in the Liverpool Echo (19 June) that the Toffees have opened contract talks with the centre-back.

It puts Spurs in an awkward position, as they are unlikely to sanction the move before the futures of other players are decided or Thomas Frank has had the opportunity to properly assess the squad.

They also have to sell the project to Branthwaite. However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the Lilywhites could at least better Everton’s contract offer.

“Tottenham need to offer better terms than Everton,” King said.

“That is the only way they’re going to be able to sign him. Everton will need to offer Branthwaite around £150,000-per-week if they want to keep him at the football club.

“However, I’m sure that Tottenham will be able to offer more than that. Although Spurs do have quite a few central defenders on the books already. Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Ben Davies, who can also play there.

“Someone will need to go to make way for a player of that cost. You can’t bring in Branthwaite and tell him he’s going to be a regular when you’ve already got all those players at centre-back.”

Branthwaite is the perfect profile for Spurs

There are very few players who are a natural fit for a club, but Branthwaite certainly comes close on the surface.

The centre-back is a colossus in the air, which Tottenham’s current back line lacks despite Micky Van de Ven‘s height, and is also very capable of playing out the back, akin to Frank’s philosophy.

He has Premier League experience, but at 22, he also has plenty of room to grow.

Archie Gray was somehow an unused substitute for Lee Carsley on Saturday night, as England progressed in the under-21 Euros.

After finishing second in their group, England faced favourites Spain in the quarter-finals and managed to breeze through with a 3-1 win.

A semi-final against the Netherlands lies ahead on Wednesday (25 June), and Gray will be hoping he has the opportunity to get onto the pitch and continue his Tottenham form.

Gray reacts after England Euro message

Carsley’s men got off to a strong start against Spain, taking the lead after just 10 minutes through James McAtee, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham.

Harvey Elliott doubled the score just five minutes later, which thankfully gave England some breathing space when the opposition scored a penalty just before half-time.

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England were forced to keep their standards high to keep their lead and were rewarded for their efforts in the 94th minute when Elliot Anderson put the game to bed with a penalty to win 3-1.

Meanwhile, Spain were reduced to 10 men after seeing a red card, leading to a melee at full time.

The young England side are now one game from the finals of the competition, although all thoughts will first be on the semi-final against the Netherlands in the week.

The Dutch beat Portugal 1-0 in their quarter-final, despite an early red card themselves.

England are seemingly ready for the challenge that lies ahead, though, as Charlie Cresswell, who played the full 90 minutes, took to Instagram to say: “Let’s keep it moving.”

Gray showed his support for his England youth and former Leeds teammate by liking the post.

Gray wants to shine for England

After joining Tottenham from Leeds last summer, Gray has probably done much more than expected in his first season in North London.

In what was a difficult campaign for the Lilywhites, who were plagued by injuries, the 19-year-old stepped up to put in some strong performances.

What’s more, given he was also forced to play out of position in defence for much of the season, he is well deserving of plenty of praise.

With Thomas Frank now the new Spurs boss, everyone at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be hoping to impress and earn themselves a space in his side.

If Gray can get an opportunity in the game against the Netherlands, he will have to use it as an opportunity to show his new manager the talent that he has, given that he is already a fan.

Mikey Moore is no doubt one of Tottenham’s best upcoming talents.

The 17-year-old progressed through Spurs’ academy and made multiple first-team appearances last season.

Moore has recently been linked with a loan move to West Brom after Ryan Mason became the Baggies manager.

Nevertheless, Tottenham are looking to extend Moore’s contract as well as many other starlets in the academy.

Moore reacts to Dante Cassanova’s new Tottenham contract

Tottenham have made a bad habit of letting many of their talented youth players go without them fulfilling their potential.

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Max Robson is set to leave Spurs at the end of June, with multiple other upcoming stars also set to depart.

However, Tottenham have now secured the future of Dante Cassanova who has signed a new contract with the London club.

The 20-year-old is seen as a bright, upcoming talent and was named in the matchday squad in October when Spurs played Ferencvaros in the Europa League.

The defender captained the Under-21s side on several occasions last season, and his new contract will run until 2027.

Cassanova quickly announced his delight about his contract extension on Instagram (20 June) as he posted a photo of the signing with the caption: “The work continues”.

Moore was quick to respond to the post, commenting: “My boy” with a red heart.

Spurs need to do more to secure their upcoming talents

Now that Cassanova’s contract is sorted, Tottenham need to offer further deals to their upcoming stars.

Spurs’ academy is the future of the London club, and Tottenham have produced multiple fantastic talents over the years.

This was largely ignored by Ange Postecoglou, with the Australian rarely dipping into the youth.

This needs to change under Thomas Frank if Spurs are to become a stable, top Premier League side.

Hopefully, Cassanova’s new deal is a sign that Tottenham’s youth will be taken more seriously this season.

Mikey Moore’s potential has attracted attention ahead of a crucial summer at Tottenham.

Given the time of the year and the need for Spurs to improve on last season’s failures, recruitment is the main talking point in North London.

With the permanent arrival of Mathys Tel, Spurs have already started their summer business, though several more incomings will be expected.

However, to make way for some of those new arrivals, and to stay clear of any PSR concerns, a handful of players may leave Tottenham, with Moore one of those mooted for an exit.

Juventus want to sign Moore from Spurs

Before any decisions are made on the future of Moore, Thomas Frank will almost certainly want to take a proper look at the teenager and decide whether he is in his plans.

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If not, Juventus are prepared to swoop for the Englishman, and Paul Robinson thinks he would demand a significant fee.

Speaking to Tottenham News, he said: “It’s got to be north of £50million for his exit, I think, because of the potential that the young lad’s got.

“For Tottenham now it’s the same as every other club, it’s the FFP and PSR, and that would represent 100 per cent profit and give them an opportunity to go into the transfer market and get a ready-made Champions League player.

“If you are to sell him, the buyback clause has to go in there, there has to be a first refusal or a price already agreed for a buyback clause.”

Tottenham need to loan Moore

Selling one of the highest-rated youngsters in the country before he’s even had a chance to showcase his worth would be nonsensical for Spurs, but an exit shouldn’t be entirely ruled out.

Moore needs to be playing regularly, and a loan move would allow him to do that.

However, for now, Frank needs to decide if Tottenham will be able to offer him that next season.

Ange Postecoglou could make a sensational return to English football sooner than expected.

The Australian was sacked by Daniel Levy despite winning the Europa League to end Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought.

That was not enough to save his job after a dismal Premier League campaign that saw his side lose 22 times and Tottenham now have Thomas Frank in charge.

However, the ex-Celtic boss could meet his former team when he returns to management, as a comeback to the English top flight has been predicted.

Postecoglou tipped for Premier League return

Postecoglou has been linked with Leeds and Brentford since he departed from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Iconic commentator and Premier League expert Ian Darke believes that we will see the Australian return to the top flight one day, and it could be as early as November.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I can see him getting offers from all around Europe.

“I think there will be a lot of clubs who would look at him and say, you know, he did a fantastic job at Celtic, he has gone to Tottenham, had injury problems and he is a Europa League winner.

“He will not be short of offers, I don’t think, but if he wants to, like all the managers who are sacked in the summer, he can sit around until November in the full knowledge that there are going to be two or three who want to change managers because they start panicking because they are in trouble.

“You are going to see him linked left, right and centre with jobs, he strikes me as the type that wants to be working, he is not the kind of guy who would enjoy a year’s sabbatical like Pep had in New York, I think he will want to get back out there and behind the wheel.

“He would love another crack at it, to give two fingers to the media and the all of the fans who don’t think he can cut it.”

Levy could come to regret Postecoglou sacking

Many observers felt like the decision to part ways with the former Australia defender was harsh after he won the N17 club’s first trophy since 2008.

Levy could come to regret his decision if Frank struggles in his first few months, and especially if Postecoglou returns to England and thrives in a new role.

It remains to seen whether the 59-year-old decides to return to management as quickly as that, but the Tottenham hierarchy may be hoping that he does not.

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is a transfer target for Tottenham as Daniel Levy aims to give Thomas Frank all the firepower he needs.

Semenyo, 25, had 11 goals and six assists in 37 games for the Cherries when they ended up ninth last season, their best finish in the Premier League.

Andoni Iraola’s side lost Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid for a record fee, and Milos Kerkez is set to join Liverpool.

Semenyo’s future is still uncertain, with Arsenal and Man United also interested in signing the winger.

Spurs will not pursue a deal for Semenyo

Tottenham would no doubt love to have Semenyo playing under Frank next season, but he will not come cheap.

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According to The Athletic (June 20), Tottenham have made their interest known in the attacker, but are currently not pursuing the deal further due to Bournemouth’s £70m valuation.

Bournemouth signed Semenyo for £10.5m from Bristol City in 2023, signing a contract to keep him there until summer 2029.

Levy’s attitude to the deal sums up an unremarkable summer window, as Spurs have only completed the signing of Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

Tel, 20, joined permanently following his loan spell from Bayern Munich for £30m.

Austrian centre-half Danso signed from RC Lens for £21m, which isn’t bad business given Micky van de Ven’s injury record.

The Lilywhites are keen on Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze to provide versatility in attack.

Eze, who scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final, has a release clause set at £68m.

With a Son Heung-min exit on the horizon, Levy needs to act quickly and capitalise on the market opportunities.

Levy needs Mbeumo to please Spurs fans

Thomas Frank wants a reunion with his former player, Bryan Mbeumo, and his side will battle Man United for him

The 25-year-old netted 20 goals for Brentford in the Premier League last year and will cost Tottenham £60m.

Levy needs to prove that he has an ambition for success at this club, and getting Mbeumo would achieve this.

The Cameroonian winger will solve Spurs’ problems in front of goal as their top scorer, Brennan Johnson, scored just 11.

The Europa League victory masked the flaws in the North London team and kept fans happy for a while.

Spurs need huge signings to prove they can rebound after narrowly escaping relegation in 2024/2025.

It is all well and good Tottenham showing interest in these players. Levy simply needs to put his money where his mouth is, or else he faces ridicule if Spurs miss out on all of these targets.

Thomas Frank will hope to begin a new era at Tottenham after their Premier League struggles under Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs sacked the ex-Celtic boss despite winning the Europa League as they finished 17th in the English top flight.

Daniel Levy must now build a competitive team for Frank at the North London outfit, and that will undoubtedly require some outgoings this summer.

Alejo Veliz wants Rosario Central transfer as Tottenham look for options

Alejo Veliz, who spent last season at Espanyol, “will do everything in his power” to return to Rosario Central this summer, a member of the Argentine outfit’s leadership says.

Central want to sign the 21-year-old on loan with a fee, but the North London outfit haven’t shown any interest in the proposal yet.

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The Torneo Betano outfit are willing to wait to get a deal over the line for the Argentine centre-forward, who is convinced a move back to the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito is the right next step for his career.

Speaking to Pagina 12 (21 June), a member of Central’s leadership said: “Veliz will do everything in his power to secure a return to Central. He’s convinced that returning to the club now is the best option for his career, and that’s crucial to our aspirations. But we’ll have to wait until July to hear any news.”

Veliz was expected to be the next big thing at Tottenham, but the youngster has failed to live up to expectations in North London, and a move away seems to be his best option.

Frank needs major attacking overhaul as Richarlison transfer also possible at Tottenham

Richarlison’s future at Spurs is uncertain this summer after struggling with fitness issues last season.

Everton have been linked with the Brazil international, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him return to the Toffees in the coming weeks.

Tottenham relied on Dominic Solanke to lead the line in the previous campaign, but the former Bournemouth centre-forward had an underwhelming debut campaign.

Frank has some major changes to make at Spurs after Postecoglou’s uncompromising style of play in N17.

The North London outfit could sanction a massive squad overhaul for the former Brentford boss, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a new number nine walk through the door.

While Mathys Tel’s signing has been made permanent, he’s still young and has a lot to learn, giving Tottenham an incentive to sign a proven goalscorer this summer.

Son Heung-min could also be allowed to leave towards the end of the ongoing transfer window, and it will be interesting to see what Frank has in store for the South Korean ace.

Veliz may not have the opportunity to play enough minutes at Spurs, and his situation will be one to keep an eye on.