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Tottenham could secure the signing of Bryan Mbeumo thanks to the unlikeliest of sources: Bruno Fernandes.

Tottenham have been linked with Mbuemo, but the forward is widely reported to prefer a move to Manchester United, with the Red Devils also in the running for his signature.

There have been suggestions that the Cameroon international’s stance might have changed thanks to Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham from Brentford.

However, it looks as though it might be United’s captain who helps Tottenham win this transfer race.

Man Utd miss out on financial windfall as Fernandes snubs exit

Manchester United have already had an offer for Mbeumo turned down, with Brentford believed to be holding out for £70million.

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Ruben Amorim’s side have already made a big-money signing this summer, bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, and there might not be enough left in the budget at Old Trafford to complete a swoop for Mbeumo too.

Fernandes was widely linked with a £100m move to Al Hilal. However, the midfielder turned down the chance to move to Saudi Arabia, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this has left United short of cash to sign Mbeumo.

“I still think Mbeumo will join Tottenham,” Wenham said.

“Manchester United have already invested heavily in Matheus Cunha. I think they were planning, regardless of what is now reported, to sell Fernandes to Saudi Arabia.

“However, he turned down that deal, which would have secured United a huge financial windfall. Therefore, I think that is why they’ve been unable to proceed with the Mbeumo deal, and I do think the player will end up at Tottenham.”

Tottenham must prioritise Mbeumo’s signing

Tottenham fans will be hoping their club springs into action for Mbeumo over the next couple of weeks.

Daniel Levy has been handed a huge springboard with the appointment of Frank, while Tottenham are also able to offer UEFA Champions League football next season.

Mikey Moore has become the latest Tottenham youngster to establish himself in the first-team squad.

The 17-year-old took on an increasingly important role for Spurs as the 2024/25 campaign wore on, and provided valuable cover for a squad which was regularly ravaged by injuries.

Moore is one of the brightest prospects from his generation at Hotspur Way, but it already looks as though he could be the next in line to exit the North London outfit this summer.

Juventus are believed to be lining up a move for the winger, which could see him exit Spurs for a fee of around £17million, before he even turns 18.

Juventus see Moore as a back-up option to Conceicao

Juventus’ interest in Moore likely stems from the fact that ex-Spurs director Damien Comolli is overseeing the Italian giants’ transfer business.

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Comolli is keen to bring Moore to Turin, but currently sees the young Spurs star as a potential alternative option to Francisco Conceicao, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport (21 June, pg 6).

The Porto loanee enjoyed a bright stint with Juventus last season, and the Italians are now trying to turn that into a permanent switch. However, Porto’s demands of £25.6m are making it difficult for Juventus.

As a result, they are considering possible alternatives, with Moore identified as a potential option, as well as Monaco’s Eliesse Ben Seghir.

Tottenham must keep Moore

Thomas Frank will be keen to revamp the squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, but he will surely have no designs on losing Moore.

The wideman will surely be destined for more senior action this term, having ended last season with 19 appearances to his name in all competitions. As a result, Spurs must do everything they can to ensure they can fend off the interest from the Old Lady.

Their academy product is likely still a long way from reaching his potential, and that will inevitably mean that his value could skyrocket over the next few years as he continues to develop.

Daniel Levy is lining up some big deals for the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Mohammed Kudus this summer, but the Tottenham chief should certainly not be looking to sell any of the club’s young talents in order to facilitate those additions.

Spurs are a club who pride themselves on bringing through their own talents, and they shouldn’t cast aside that long-term vision in order to accelerate their rebuild this summer.

Son Heung-min’s future at Tottenham has been a huge talking point this summer.

Son has one year remaining on his deal with Tottenham, and there has been plenty of speculation over his future following links with Saudi Arabia and a reunion with Jose Mourinho.

The 32-year-old is widely reported to be more open to a move than ever before after finally winning a trophy with Tottenham.

However, it seems as though an exit won’t be straightforward after a recent contractual reveal.

Son is contractually obliged to feature in South Korea friendly

Thomas Frank made it clear in his first interview that part of his new role will be to maximise not only the potential of the young players, but also focus on the experienced members of the Tottenham squad.

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The Dane could look to keep hold of his captain, but he would first have to convince Levy, who is open to selling Son, but only after the contractual agreement for the South Korean to play in his home country in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle (3 August) is fulfilled [The Times].

The Lilywhites are participating in the Coupang Play Series, with their fixture against the Magpies set to be played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

The global status and value that Son commands will make the decision on his future much more complicated for Levy, who has seen firsthand the monetary value the winger brings to Tottenham.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that this friendly could be worth more than £1million to Tottenham, mainly due to Son’s presence.

“A lot of the writing about Son has been premature,” King said.

“He hasn’t publicly stated that he wants to leave. However, if he is contractually obliged to feature in Spurs’ pre-season tour of Asia, then this needs to be honoured.

“Son will add plenty of intrigue to Spurs’ match with Newcastle in South Korea. Everyone will be coming to watch the game for him, I’m sure.

“Tottenham are going to make big money from this friendly thanks to Son. They will earn well over £1million from this match.”

Frank’s opinion of Son is arguably the most important

While Son deserves the respect to decide on his future, and Levy will understandably have the final say, it is ultimately a decision that should lie with Frank.

It will be the Dane who will choose the team every week, and work closely with the squad and the player, should he stay.

Should the 51-year-old decide that Son is surplus to requirements or that he can return him to his best and would benefit from the forward’s presence and experience, then his opinion should be honoured.

Daniel Levy has faced plenty of criticism during his time in charge of Tottenham.

The Spurs chief has made his fair share of confusing decisions over the years, and has also received countless jabs from supporters about his lack of desire to spend money.

However, Levy faces a summer of crucial decisions as he attempts to rejuvenate the Lilywhites next term. He seems destined to potentially buck the trend of being tight with the club’s coffers as a big-money swoop is being lined up for Bryan Mbeumo.

Levy has also made an approach to West Ham about the availability of Mohammed Kudus, in what is shaping up to be a summer that could potentially repair his reputation among supporters as he prepares to flaunt the cash.

Kudus’ release clause only lasts for 10 days

Tottenham’s pursuit of Mbeumo has been progressing for some time now, but that hasn’t stopped Levy from also lining up a potential swoop for Kudus.

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The Hammers’ star is attracting interest from several of the Premier League’s elite clubs this summer, with West Ham likely needing to sell to address their PSR concerns.

Spurs’ chairman has made a personal approach to sign the Ghanaian attacker, but is believed to be interested in a deal around the £50million mark, while the East London club feel that is a long way from what they would deem to be an acceptable offer.

It has now emerged that Kudus’ release clause at the London Stadium lasts for just 10 days this summer, according to The Standard (20 June).

The 24-year-old’s clause comes into effect on 1 July, and for the following 10 days, it can be activated by Premier League sides with a bid of £85m. European clubs can trigger that clause for £80m, while £120m would be necessary if a Saudi Arabian club came in for Kudus.

News of this clause now hands Levy a key decision over the timing of his next move. If he were to table an offer during those 10 days, then in theory it could prove to be very quick and easy for Spurs to agree a deal.

Levy must decide how much he is willing to spend

The 10-day release clause in Kudus’ contract undoubtedly represents the best opportunity for Spurs to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, that would need Levy to spend significantly more money on the forward than he has designs on at present. It remains to be seen from his current approach whether £50m is the highest that Levy is prepared to go, or whether it was just an attempt to unsettle the player.

If Levy desperately wants Kudus, and he is willing to pay whatever it takes to add him to Thomas Frank’s squad, then it makes sense for Tottenham to wait for the 10-day window to make their move.

But if he instead opts to keep making what could be perceived as derisory offers to West Ham, then Spurs can fully expect Kudus to line up at one of their key rivals next season, and maybe even Arsenal.

Ultimately, it looks like yet another mooted Tottenham deal that could come down to Levy’s willingness to spend.

Guglielmo Vicario has had a mixed start to life at Tottenham since his move to London in 2023.

The goalkeeper was easily one of Spurs’ best players in the 2023/24 campaign as Ange Postecoglou’s side just missed out on the Champions League.

However, last season Vicario struggled at Tottenham and made multiple mistakes as the London club finished 17th.

Vicario has since been linked with a Spurs exit as Thomas Frank looks to overhaul the squad this summer.

Tottenham ‘unlikely’ to sell Vicario after Alfie Whiteman departure

Alongside Vicario, Tottenham have multiple goalkeepers to give Frank options.

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Antonin Kinsky was signed by Spurs in January and has already made 10 appearances for the London club in all competitions.

On top of this, Brandon Austin has been a long-time servant at Tottenham as the third-choice keeper.

Now, The Sun, page 51 (20 June), has confirmed that Spurs have lost Alfie Whiteman, with the goalkeeper set to leave the London club this month.

On top of this, highly-rated youngster Josh Keeley could be sent out on loan this summer after he spent last season at Leyton Orient.

However, Frank is “unlikely” to bring in or ship out any of his main goalkeepers this summer despite the ongoing rumours surrounding Vicario.

The question still remains whether the Dane will opt to have the Italian as his first choice or Kinsky.

Kinsky deserves a chance to shine at Spurs

In the latter end of the 2024/25 season, Kinsky had many standout performances despite Tottenham’s struggles.

As a result, Frank has to consider the Czech-born keeper to be Spurs’ number one next season.

Tottenham simply cannot afford to have an inconsistent goalkeeper if they are to return to the top end of the Premier League.

Hopefully, if Kinsky is given a run in between the sticks, he will prove why he should be starting regularly at the London club.

Kyle Walker-Peters could be in line for a sensational return to Tottenham this summer.

The 28-year-old came through the youth ranks in N17, before leaving the club to join Southampton in the summer of 2020. He has spent the last five years with the Saints, and made 33 appearances last season for the South Coast outfit as they were relegated in embarrassing fashion.

However, the defender has established himself as a reliable and consistent full-back over the years at St Mary’s, and his efforts were rewarded with a pair of senior England caps back in 2022.

With Tottenham now preparing to return to the Champions League next season, a move back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could be on the cards for Walker-Peters.

Tottenham could target Walker-Peters after Southampton release

Tottenham’s qualification for the Champions League brings additional requirements for Thomas Frank and Co. as they prepare the squad for next season.

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Spurs will need to name a 25-man squad for Europe’s premier club competition, but eight of those 25 must ‘qualify as a locally trained player.’ Of those eight, at least four must have spent three years at the club between the ages of 15 and 21.

They are currently struggling to meet those requirements, and that has prompted the club to explore ways in which they could bring back players who had previously spent time there as a youngster.

That has led them to identify Kyle Walker-Peters as a potential target this summer, according to Football London (20 June).

Southampton confirmed the right-back’s release recently by leaving him off their official retained list, which was recently submitted to the Premier League. That means he will be available as a free agent this summer, and as such, he has attracted interest from the likes of Everton and Wolves.

Tottenham are also keen, but are likely to target their other priorities first, before returning to Walker-Peters later in the window, if he is still available.

Tottenham should offer Walker-Peters a contract straight away

With Pedro Porro still under contract for next season, adding options at right-back is not likely to be a major priority for Spurs this summer, but that shouldn’t stop them from tabling a contract offer for Walker-Peters straight away.

If they do opt to cool their interest until the latter stages of the window, it would be no surprise at all to see the defender pen a deal elsewhere in the Premier League, given that he has shown that he could be a very useful addition for clubs in the bottom half of the table.

Tottenham may rather wait until they can sort their other transfer business first, but that would surely mean missing out on Walker-Peters.

The former Hotspur Way youth team man likely wouldn’t have significant wage demands, and could easily come in and replace Djed Spence as the second-choice right-back.

Ultimately, Tottenham must make compromises somewhere in the squad if they are to meet UEFA’s Champions League requirements, and Walker-Peters seems to be a very logical option to help do that.

Daniel Levy has piled further pressure on himself after his recent comments at Tottenham.

Tottenham lost several key midfielders to injury last season, with James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall both forced to watch the UEFA Europa League final from the sidelines.

These injuries showcased the need for increased squad depth at Tottenham, with Levy now urged to bring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to North London.

Levy claims Tottenham want to win the Premier League

Tottenham are set to embark on a new era after replacing Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank.

This isn’t the only major change in North London, with Vinai Venkatesham arriving to work alongside Levy as Tottenham Chief Executive Officer.

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On Wednesday (18 June), Tottenham uploaded a sit-down interview featuring Levy and Venkatesham, in which the former made his desires clear.

Levy said, “We’ve won a European trophy, but it’s not enough.”

“It’s what we haven’t done that’s more important. We need to win the league, we want to win the Premier League, we want to win the Champions League. We want to win.”

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Levy needs to put his money where his mouth his, and sign an established defensive midfielder, such as Wharton.

“Tottenham need to sign a top-class holding midfielder this summer,” Wenham said.

“That needs to be a priority. Wharton is an option in that position. He would be a great signing. Tottenham will need to stump up the cash, as I’m sure it would take big money.

“However, if Levy is talking about wanting to win the Premier League and Champions League, these are the players he needs to go out and sign to give Tottenham a chance of doing that.”

Wharton could be an excellent signing

Wharton is considered one of the best holding midfield talents football has to offer at the moment.

The former Blackburn star has a contract with Palace until 2029. Therefore, Levy will need to be prepared to spend big. However, signing Wharton could be what takes Tottenham to the next level.

The 22-year-old’s playing style is defined by his excellent tactical intelligence and purposeful movements, all of which would help Tottenham to build out from the back next season.

There is no doubt that Wharton would fit Frank like a glove if allowed to prove himself. As a result, if Levy wants the Premier League, this is the calibre of player Tottenham need to sign.

Fabio Paratici appears to already be pulling the strings ahead of a potential return to Tottenham.

Paratici was forced to step down from his role as Tottenham Managing Director after he was handed a 30-month ban from worldwide footballing activities.

The Italian has been widely linked with a return to Tottenham and is expected to start work in July when his ban is finally lifted. However, it appears that the 52-year-old is already making moves in N17.

Tottenham prepare £21million bid for Giovanni Leoni

As reported by CaughtOffside on Friday (20 June), Tottenham are considering making an opening offer in the region of £21million for Giovanni Leoni.

Scouts in North London have been monitoring the Parma defender in recent times.

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Leoni is under contract until 2029. However, Tottenham could still make an offer for the 18-year-old in a deal which appears to have Paratici’s fingerprints all over it.

With Paratici’s close links to Italy in mind, he is most likely the brains behind the transfer.

But Spurs will need to act fast, as Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are all interested. Tottenham also face competition from Bournemouth and Wolves, who are keen to bring him to the Premier League.

Tottenham should secure Leoni this summer

Leoni is an opportunity too good for Daniel Levy to pass up this summer.

Standing at six feet and five inches, the defender is monstrous in the air and capable of playing with both feet. He has often been praised for his strong, agile and modern style of play.

Furthermore, Leoni excels specifically in the build-up and can cover a lot of ground by utilising his elite passing range. He is comfortable playing on the right or centre when in a back three and is praised for his composure on the ball.

However, he will unlikely be a signing for the near future.

Micky van de Ven is expected to remain at Tottenham, and while Romero’s future is up in the air, Tottenham would likely replace their star centre-back with a more experienced defender.

However, Leoni is a talented young player that Levy should look to sign, especially if he has been recommended by Paratici.

Tottenham will be looking to improve their defence next season after appointing former Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

Ange Postecoglou’s woes in the Premier League led Daniel Levy to pull the plug on his tenure at the North London outfit, despite the Europa League triumph.

Cristian Romero could leave Spurs this summer transfer window, with some quality teams interested in him, and the Lilywhites will undoubtedly be worried about their defensive situation going into the upcoming campaign.

Dante Cassanova signs new contract at Tottenham

Tottenham youngster Dante Cassanova has signed a new contract at Hotspur Way.

Spurs announced on X (20 June) that the 20-year-old versatile defender has signed a new deal that runs until 2027.

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The Jamaican national has progressed through the youth setup at the North London outfit and captained the Under-21s on several occasions last season.

Dante can play at centre-back, full-back and midfield, and was part of Tottenham’s first-team squad in the Premier League and the Europa League in recent months.

With the young defender extending his stay in North London, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him under Frank and whether a loan move may be sanctioned to further his development.

Frank must transform Tottenham defence next season

Romero’s potential exit from Spurs presents a major headache for the club ahead of next season, as the Argentine World Cup winner is arguably the best centre-back in N17.

Micky van de Ven has shown his qualities at the North London outfit, but his consistent fitness issues are more worrying than those of the former Atalanta defender.

Postecoglou was forced to play Archie Gray as a centre-back for a significant spell last season, which arguably played a role as Tottenham struggled domestically.

Spurs conceded 65 goals in the Premier League last season and had a goal difference of minus one as they finished 17th in the table.

Frank will likely have to make numerous changes to the North London outfit’s defensive setup ahead of next season to improve their prospects.

Tottenham could also sell Radu Dragusin in the coming months, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a massive revamp at centre-back this summer.

While Dante has shown a lot of potential at Spurs, it’s unlikely that he will play a big role under the Danish manager next season, and the youngster’s situation in N17 is one to keep an eye on.

Daniel Levy has overseen some dreadful transfers during his reign as Tottenham Chairman.

Levy is known for his pragmatic approach to transfer dealings. However, the 63-year-old hasn’t always got things right in North London.

There have been plenty of high-profile mistakes over the years, such as the signings of Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso.

And it looks as though Levy could be set to make yet another mistake at Tottenham.

Tottenham are interested in defensive midfielder Richard Ríos

As reported by Eduardo Burgos (18 June), Tottenham are interested in a move for Richard Ríos from Palmeiras this summer.

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Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are also keen on the Colombian, whose contract runs until 2028.

The midfielder will cost a little over £21million. However, Palmeiras do not need to, nor are they in a hurry, to sell the player. Tottenham need defensive reinforcements in the midfield, but signing Ríos could come back to haunt Levy.

The 25-year-old first entered the scene through Flamengo’s Under-20s team before he was loaned to Mexican side Mazatlán. He then spent a year with Flamengo before leaving on a free transfer to Guarani and finally signed for his current side, Palmeiras.

The biggest concern that arises is that he has not left South America in all his years as a professional player. It would be a huge risk for Levy to sign Ríos, who may struggle to adapt to the pace of the Premier League, and could be looked back on as yet another transfer howler under Levy’s watch in North London.

Tottenham should seek Hayden Hackney as an alternative to Ríos

Tottenham have been linked to Hayden Hackney as a viable option for their midfield next season.

The Middlesbrough midfielder could prove a better to be a better signing than Ríos this summer. He is three years younger than the Colombian and already has plenty of experience in English football.

Hackney was a stand-out player in the Championship last season. Therefore, the Premier League seems like the logical next step in his career progression.

Furthermore, he would fit Spurs like a glove. Hackney is known for his progressive passing, impressive ball retention and ability to contribute offensively and defensively in the midfield.

For a Tottenham side with high-level output players up front, his profile could be important in the buildup to help unlock his teammates. Therefore, Levy should consider all factors before commiting to a defensive midfield signing this summer.