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Bayern Munich could be partial to letting one midfielder leave for Tottenham after the success of Harry Kane.

Daniel Levy was hesitant to let Spurs’ all-time top goalscorer leave two seasons ago. However, after much persuasion and a sizable fee, Bayern signed Kane in 2023 and have not looked back since.

The forward has been the German club’s leading scorer for two consecutive seasons and helped them to the 2024/25 Bundesliga title after previously missing out to Bayer Leverkusen.

Kane thriving in Germany could be all Tottenham need to close the signing of his midfield teammate.

Tottenham urged to sign João Palhinha this summer

Tottenham have been urged to sign João Palhinha, who could be contemplating a move after falling down the pecking order at Bayern.

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The midfielder signed for the German club from Fulham last July and got off to a flying start. However, he struggled to start for Vincent Kompany again after sustaining a muscle injury in November.

As a result, the Portugal international could leave before his contract runs out in 2028, with Mirror Football, via Football Fancast (9 June), reporting that he could be available for just £25million.

And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Palhinha would thrive at Spurs despite his age.

“He was outstanding for Fulham,” Wenham said.

“Palhinha is a really good player, he has loads of leadership quality, which is something we need.

“People will say he’s a bit old, 29. Sometimes you need experienced players, you’re going to have a midfield with him, a 19-year-old Lucas Bergvall, a 19-year-old Archie Gray, maybe sometimes, and others.

“You need some leadership, you need people who have been there and done it and won it. I think he would be a really good addition.”

Tottenham could use experience in the midfield

With Yves Bissouma expected to leave Tottenham this summer, and Rodrigo Bentancur’s future uncertain, the Lilywhites could use more experience in the midfield.

The North London club will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season and will need to strike the perfect balance between youth and experience.

Therefore, if a transfer is on the cards this summer, Spurs should look to get it done before their pre-season tour ends. This would give Frank enough time to properly integrate Palhinha into the team.

Thomas Frank is expected to experiment when he lines up to face Reading next Saturday.

Tottenham are one week away from their opening pre-season fixture against Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on 19 July.

The fixture will be the first time that Spurs supporters will get to see Thomas Frank and their new signings in action. As a result, the contest is a highly anticipated one.

But now that the wait is almost over, Tottenham News has predicted how the Lilywhites could line up.

Kota Takai and Phillips to get a chance for Spurs

There is no doubt that fans will be looking forward to seeing their team in action after a disappointing defeat to Brighton on the final day of the Premier League last season.

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With that being said, Frank will be determined to make a lasting impression with supporters, and that begins with pre-season.

The match is likely to feature both new and old faces, with Guglielmo Vicario as Spurs’ starting goalkeeper. The rest of the backline is where the Dane is likely to give some youth players their chance.

Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro should retain their spots on either flank, but instead of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero sandwiched between them, new signing Kota Takai and youngster Ashley Phillips could shock fans to form the centre-back pairing.

Frank will be eager to give Takai a chance after he was signed from the J-League side Kawasaki Frontale earlier this month. Meanwhile, it has been suggested that the former Brentford boss is keen to integrate Phillips into his squad after back-to-back loan spells.

Furthermore, George Abbott could be allowed to start in that defensive midfield spot after impressing during training earlier in the week. That would leave Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to form a double pivot in front.

Brennan Johnson to make way for Mohammed Kudus

Brennan Johnson will go down as a club hero for the goal he scored in the UEFA Europa League final. However, Frank should be more inclined to see how his new signings perform with the team.

As a result, Mohammed Kudus could start on the right wing with newly-made permanent signing Mathys Tel, his partner-in-crime on the other flank. That leaves Dominic Solanke as their starting striker, which is unsurprising given the season he had.

Despite the game being a pre-season friendly, fans will be expecting a spectacle next week. There is a saying that one must start the way they wish to go on, and that is no doubt something Frank will want to adhere to.

Adam Wharton has been linked to Tottenham after an impressive season at Crystal Palace.

Palace signed Wharton in February 2024 from Blackburn Rovers for an initial fee of £18million.

The defensive midfielder has exploded since. He received his first senior call-up for England in May 2024, making his debut as a substitute in a 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 June).

Wharton is currently one of the best defensive midfield talents in the Premier League, and with Yves Bissouma expected to leave this summer, Tottenham are on the hunt for his replacement.

Tottenham eye Wharton as next transfer target

As reported by GB News on Thursday (10 July), Tottenham are expected to make a move for Wharton.

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The report reveals that Thomas Frank has been given a war-chest of around £175m. However, this is not the first time Spurs have been linked with the Englishman.

The Lilywhites took notice of Wharton while scouting Ashley Phillips at Rovers. However, they decided against signing the 21-year-old, and Palace scooped him up instead.

Tottenham could now return for the youngster, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – would welcome the signing with open arms.

“Wharton would be an outstanding signing in my opinion,” Wenham said.

“Look at the difference it made when he came back into that Crystal Palace lineup for the FA Cup semi-final and final, huge difference to Palace. I think he’s a really good player.

“What is frustrating, though, is that the whole time Tottenham were scouting Phillips, Wharton was on the same pitch at Blackburn. You just wonder if we were linked with him, why we didn’t fork out the money to get him.

“However, we didn’t, Palace paid the £18m, and he is now worth triple that.”

Tottenham need to sign Wharton this summer

Wharton could become the final piece of a beautifully constructed puzzle at Tottenham.

He is an intelligent midfielder who is proficient in both the attacking and defensive elements of the game.

With Bissouma likely on his way out, he will be tasked with helping control the tempo of the match while progressing the midfield.

Rodrigo Bentancur could have played his final game for Tottenham as Atletico Madrid becomes a feature of the summer once again.

Bentancur was expected to reach unprecedented heights when Tottenham signed him from Juventus three seasons ago.

However, countless injuries and fitness issues have meant that the Lilywhites have been unable to see the midfielder at his best continuously.

Atletico have already been a huge feature of Spurs’ summer with Cristian Romero linked with a departure. However, the Spanish club is set to play an even bigger role after the latest transfer news.

Tottenham reignite interest in Conor Gallagher

As reported by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo on Friday (11 July), Conor Gallagher is one of the players Atletico are willing to hear offers for this summer.

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Tottenham are attentive to the situation and are set to reignite their interest from the season prior.

Daniel Levy has shown he is willing to exhaust all options to sign players this summer and could be up for the challenge despite the midfielder’s previous links to Chelsea.

This latest development could bring Bentancur’s time at Tottenham to an end once and for all, given their most recent signings. Indeed, the midfield at Tottenham is beginning to become a little crowded with the addition of Mohammed Kudus and the hope that the Morgan Gibbs-White file will be closed.

Furthermore, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Lucas Bergvall expected to remain this summer, it is difficult to see where Bentancur will fit in. And with 12 months left on his contract and no extension signed, the Uruguayan could become the next player to exit the doors at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham could yet extend Bentancur’s stay

While Bentancur’s preferred position is as a central midfielder, he is also comfortable in a more defensive role. This will be important next season with Yves Bissouma likely to leave this summer.

The Lilywhites need to sign a defensive midfielder, but so far their efforts in the transfer window have fallen flat.

As a result, if Tottenham cannot find a player to replace Bissouma, Bentancur’s profile may be enough for him to remain for a few more years after all.

Jamie O’Hara has suggested which Tottenham player will have to make way for Mohammed Kudus now that he has arrived at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham’s summer transfer window went up a notch when Kudus was announced as their statement signing.

The Ghanaian took the Premier League by storm during his debut season for West Ham. While he was unable to replicate the same form last season, his talent cannot be denied.

As a result, Spurs supporters’ worlds have been turned upside down by his signing, and it now seems that they could not be the only ones.

James Maddison to be dropped at Tottenham

The countless injuries sustained by James Maddison have already threatened his position at Tottenham.

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The Englishman spent the final part of last season on the bench after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt (1 May). But if the injuries were not bad enough, the midfielder may have to fight for his spot in the starting lineup.

Indeed, O’Hara believes he will be pushed down the pecking order now that Kudus has signed, and there is still hope that Morgan Gibbs-White will follow.

While speaking on talkSPORT (10 July), O’Hara said: “I think that pushes Maddison down the pecking order a little bit.

“Dejan Kulusevski is a good player. When he’s fit and he’s on it, he’s really good, so do you play Kudus on the left and Kulusevski on the right? Gibbs-White, Dominic Solanke, that in my head is probably how you would start.

“But Kudus can play on the right as well, and as a number 10. It’s a good problem to have; we have a lot of games.”

Tottenham need healthy competition

All of the best teams in the world have players who are fighting for their spot every week.

Paris Saint-Germain won their first UEFA Champions League with a team that Luis Enrique has expressed has two world-class players in each position. Meanwhile, Manchester City have added Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to a squad that already has Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva.

Tottenham should look to replicate something similar if they wish to excel in all competitions next season and beyond.

This would also be a huge boost for squad depth and rotation. One of the biggest struggles last season was the limited options coming off the bench after several injuries.

The moves that Spurs have made and look to continue making will help improve this aspect of the team. Therefore, the best may be yet to come with this Tottenham side.

Cristian Romero’s Tottenham future has been up in the air for several months now.

Romero has been hotly tipped for a move to join Atletico Madrid, amid continued suggestions that he is nearing the end of his time in N17.

Spurs have already turned down an offer totalling £60.2million for Romero, with Daniel Levy deeming the bid to be unsatisfactory as a large chunk of it was made up by add-ons.

Thomas Frank will surely be keen to see the Argentine’s situation resolved as soon as possible, as the ongoing saga threatens to derail the Dane’s bid to prepare the squad for the upcoming campaign.

Spurs ‘to hand Romero new contract worth £200,000-per-week’

There have been suggestions that Tottenham could be about to receive an improved offer from Atletico. Therefore, Romero’s situation still appears to be a long way from reaching its conclusion, despite the need for urgency on Spurs’ part.

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The new campaign is just over a month away, and Frank will surely be desperate to learn whether he will have the option of being able to build his defence around the 27-year-old.

Recent reports from The Athletic (11 July) have stated that Diego Simeone’s side believes Romero is about to be offered a new contract by Tottenham.

And Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the World Cup winner could be offered £200,000-per-week.

“I believe Romero will be offered a new contract,” King said.

“I’d imagine it will be a four-year deal, which will include certain clauses. I think he will be offered potentially £200,000-a-week to stay at Tottenham.

“Yes, he’s had injury problems and disciplinary problems. However, this is a World Cup winner we’re talking about. Tottenham need to keep hold of him.”

Tottenham may not find an upgrade on Romero

Levy has gained a reputation for his stubbornness during his time in charge, but on this occasion, it could end up playing into Tottenham’s hands.

The Spurs chief clearly has no desire to sell Romero, and if he remains undeterred in that stance, then it will provide a positive outcome for the Lilywhites.

The 44-cap international may have had his issues last term, as mistakes began to creep into his game. However, there is no doubt that on his day, he is a top-quality defender who has been there and done it at the highest level.

Even with the hefty transfer fee Spurs would receive, they would surely find it difficult to replace a man who has bags of European experience and also boasts a World Cup winners’ medal.

Tottenham had been keen on Jarrad Branthwaite, but that option is now off the table with the Everton man having recently penned a new deal.

Top-level centre backs aren’t easy to get hold of in today’s game, and with that in mind, Tottenham must do everything they can to keep Romero around.

Tottenham have markedly accelerated their preparations ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Thomas Frank has his players back training at Hotspur Way for pre-season, with the exception of Son Heung-min, ahead of his debut campaign in charge of Tottenham.

The Dane has also been blessed with four signings so far this summer, with more expected to follow as Daniel Levy is working to secure investment to increase available funds for the first team.

The Spurs chairman has made other significant changes across the board, prompting the club to make an official announcement.

Spurs announce new additions to their Under-18 squad

Tottenham have made a concerted effort in recent years to increase the productivity of their academy, with the emergence of Mikey Moore setting the example for the talented crop at Hotspur Way.

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Spurs have officially announced (11 July) the new additions to their Under-18 squad for next season, which includes the highly-rated Luca Williams-Barnett.

There is a belief within Spurs that the 16-year-old could become something special after the youngster impressed in an attacking midfield role, scoring three audacious goals from near the halfway line last season.

Williams-Barnett has signed a two-year scholarship with Tottenham and was inducted alongside eight other players from within the club.

One notable addition was goalkeeper Farren Dorran, who was signed from Manchester City, where he spent most of his youth developing at their famed academy.

The Lilywhites also confirmed that Joe Staunton would assume responsibilities as Under-18’s coach on an interim basis following Stuart Lewis’ promotion to Frank’s backroom staff.

Tottenham are building for a bright future

Frank’s attention during this transfer window has been focused on bringing in proven Premier League players to make an immediate impact on the first team.

However, Kevin Danso is the oldest signing Spurs have made this summer at 27 years old, while Mathys Tel and Kōta Takai are just 20.

Tottenham’s senior squad remains very young, and with the plethora of talent coming through the ranks, the Lilywhites are set for a bright future.

Daniel Levy is overseeing one of the most significant overhauls at Tottenham in his 24-year reign.

Levy has regularly been criticised for being set in his ways, with a tendency to periodically change managers after they are perceived to have failed.

The 63-year-old was accused of not truly backing his former employees in providing them with the right platform to succeed, which has resulted in Tottenham lifting just two trophies during his tenure.

However, last season’s UEFA Europa League success seems to have triggered a change, as the Spurs chairman has completely transformed his approach this summer.

He has agreed to bring in Thomas Frank’s desired coaching staff and target his preferred players, while also making a host of changes at the boardroom level.

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However, Levy could now potentially take a step back as news emerges of a major investment being made at Spurs.

Spurs to secure major investment and sponsorship deal

Tottenham could break their transfer record for one window if a complicated deal for Morgan Gibbs-White can be completed, which would take their spending to over £170million already this summer.

Levy’s huge outlay on signing players will be funded in part by new investment in the naming rights of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This may be followed up by further financial backing, as per Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe via X (11 July), though it’s unclear whether the investment is stemming from ENIC or an external source.

There will also be a reshuffle to senior management, which has already started with the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham and the departure of Donna-Maria Cullen.

The development is likely to see Levy remain in post, but with a different emphasis on his role, which is expected to be reduced and could even see Spurs’ chairman step away from footballing decisions.

This would likely be welcomed by the Lilywhites, who have long called for Levy to allow specialists in football operations to take over.

Venkatesham is already making a mark at Spurs

Levy was last rumoured to be stepping back from his role when Fabio Paratici was appointed, as he was one of the few people in the footballing world whom the Spurs supremo trusted.

The Italian’s enforced departure to serve out his 30-month ban left Levy without his favoured ally, but that role looks to have been filled by Venkatesham, who has immediately set to work.

Tottenham have already been noticeably more transparent with their decisions, as can be seen with the increase in interviews with senior figures, such as Johan Lange, being published by the club.

There have also been sweeping changes to the medical staff, while the new investment and the potential change in Levy’s role point to Tottenham’s new chief executive officer already making a mark.

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Tottenham over their move for Morgan Gibbs-White.

The Reds believe that Spurs’ approach to the English midfielder was illegal, and that there has been a breach of confidentiality provisions in the player’s release clause.

Therefore, Gibbs-White’s move is currently on hold, with Forest reportedly preparing submissions for an official complaint to the Premier League.

Evangelos Marinakis ‘will not hesitate to take action’

Spurs had looked to have a move for Gibbs-White wrapped up, in what would have been their second signing in the space of 24 hours, following Mohammed Kudus’ £55million move from West Ham.

The £60m release clause in the 25-year-old’s contract had reportedly been triggered, with a medical set to take place on Friday (11 July).

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However, the emergence of Forest’s complaints has thrown the move into uncertainty.

Spurs are reportedly still confident of completing the deal, and former head of PGMOL Keith Hackett – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on the developments.

“The owner of Nottingham Forest (Evangelos Marinakis) is a very wealthy man,” Hackett said.

“He will be very disappointed that he has lost one of his star players. If there is evidence of an illegal approach, I am sure that he will not hesitate to take action.

“Proving that an illegal approach has been made will not be easy. You will appreciate that the Premier League Shareholders are the twenty clubs. It will be interesting to see if at their Summer Conference that any fines will be increased.”

Tottenham may have to play a waiting game

Nottingham Forest, under the ownership of Marinakis, have often demonstrated their reluctance to back down.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was banned from The City Ground for Forest’s final match of last season’s Premier League. This was after the former-Manchester United man had criticised Marinakis on social media.

And in April last year, Forest took to social media to claim referee Stuart Atwell was a fan of Luton Town, after Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had seen several decisions go against them in a match against Everton.

Tottenham are unlikely to expect Marinakis’ club to back down in this case either. Therefore, patience may be required while they wait for Gibbs-White’s arrival.

Yves Bissouma spent his final weeks at Tottenham fighting for the badge, but a departure from Hotspur Way is now imminent.

Bissouma’s time at Tottenham has been defined by his immense talent but woeful inconsistency.

The Mali international seemed to be getting back to his best under Ange Postecoglou, but was iced out at times last season. However, not once did he complain, and he kept his head down before putting on a formidable performance during the UEFA Europa League final.

While that heroic display may have earned a few brownie points among Tottenham fans, it has done little to save him from his current fate.

Fenerbahçe to hold talks with Bissouma and Tottenham

While Bissouma has been linked to Juventus, it now seems that a move to Fenerbahçe is the likelier outcome.

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José Mourinho is reportedly an admirer of the midfielder who can drive towards the goal with ease on his better days, and it seems that he is determined to sign the 28-year-old.

As reported by Yağiz Sabuncuoğlu via X on Friday (11 July), a representative authorised by Fenerbahçe has flown to London to meet with Bissouma and Tottenham.

If all goes to plan, the Turkish club could accelerate the file, which would see the former Brighton midfielder leave England this summer.

Tottenham will need to replace Bissouma

With the UEFA Champions League and a potential 50 or more games to be played next season, Tottenham cannot afford to forgo replacements this summer.

The addition of Morgan Gibbs-White could have been part of the solution, given his ability to be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder. However, his transfer to Spurs is thought to be in jeopardy, with Nottingham Forest looking to stake a legal claim against the North London club’s handling of the transfer.

As a result, the Lilywhites may need to look for another player to join while the matter is resolved. But no matter who the club decides on, Bissouma’s performance in that final will forever be imprinted into the minds of Tottenham fans.