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Daniel Levy is working overtime to build on last season’s success at Tottenham.

Levy is leveraging Spurs’ enhanced profile following their UEFA Europa League victory and subsequent qualification for the Champions League to his advantage.

It has allowed the Lilywhites to sign ambitious players like Mohammed Kudus, who said in his first Tottenham interview that playing in Europe’s elite competition was a key factor in his decision to move to North London.

Levy is also using the momentum to secure favourable deals behind the scenes, and could be about to pull off a landmark deal.

Spurs close to finalising stadium naming rights with Saudi entity

Levy’s sudden splurge on transfers has raised questions about whether Tottenham may be in line to secure investment to fund their summer outlay.

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Tottenham have reportedly been seeking external investors for a while, but Levy has been very selective about who he wishes to partner with, especially after falling out with INEOS.

Another avenue they have looked to explore is the naming rights of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and as reported by Ben Jacobs (11 July), Spurs are close to finalising a deal with a Saudi entity.

Levy first has to ensure that there will be no conflict with Newcastle United’s ownership before greenlighting the agreement, with the legalities of this currently being explored.

While the outcome is not guaranteed, talks are already at an advanced stage, with Saudi Arabian government officials involved in the discussions.

The figures of the deal are unclear, but it is expected that they will be significant given Tottenham’s ambitious spending already in the transfer window.

Spurs fans are growing in optimism

Spurs fans have been conditioned to take any seemingly good news with a grain of salt, as ultimately, they care about whether it translates onto the pitch, and history has shown that it often does not.

However, the Lilywhites can’t help but feel optimistic about the season ahead.

Thomas Frank’s reputation for developing young talent bodes well for the makeup of Tottenham’s squad, while his consistency at Brentford should make Spurs a much more stable side next season.

Additionally, with Levy potentially securing additional investment and demonstrating commitment to improving the first team, exciting times could be just around the corner for the North Londoners.

Real Madrid could look to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham to fix their defensive struggles.

The football world watched in shock when PSG put four past Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday (9 July).

The game has reinforced the idea that the Spanish club needs to sign further defensive reinforcements despite adding Dean Huijsen to their squad last month.

It has been widely reported that Florentino Pérez has been a long-time admirer of Romero. Therefore, with Atletico Madrid seemingly out of the race, Real could make a move.

Atletico Madrid end their pursuit of Romero

As reported by The Athletic on Friday (11 July), Atletico have ended their pursuit of Romero and believe that Tottenham will tie him to a new contract.

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The Argentine is a valued member of the squad and even captained Spurs during their UEFA Europa League final victory.

However, when Real Madrid come knocking, most players give in to their advances. Trent Alexander-Arnold left his boyhood club, Liverpool, to join Los Blancos on a free transfer, and with two years left on his contract, there will be fears that Romero could do something similar.

As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs should extend Romero’s contract as soon as possible.

“Full efforts now need to be on convincing Romero to sign a renewed contract,” Wenham said.

“He has only got two years left, and that would put the full control back in the player’s hands for next summer. You look at Real Madrid’s ageing defence and you think they could make a move for him.

“I hope that Tottenham can agree on a deal with him.”

Tottenham must extend Romero soon

With Real Madrid in the habit of signing players on a free transfer, Tottenham must extend Romero even if he goes on to leave.

The centre-back has blossomed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League during his tenure at Spurs, and it would be a huge failure if the club do not make a profit.

Therefore, the North London club must accelerate negotiations with the defender this summer.

Cristian Romero remains a key talking point at Tottenham despite returning for pre-season.

Romero has been dropping hints that his future might lie away from N17, including posting an emotional message dedicated to Ange Postecoglou shortly after Thomas Frank was appointed.

The centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, previously stating that he would like to challenge himself in La Liga.

Nevertheless, the Argentine reported back at Hotspur Way after his summer break to start training and formally meet with the new coaching staff.

Daniel Levy has not had the best relationship with Romero, but is keen to keep hold of the World Cup winner and has been handed a significant boost following a recent update.

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Atletico halt pursuit of Romero amid new contract claim at Spurs

Atletico and Spurs have been engaged in an unofficial tug of war over Romero, with Tottenham still awaiting a formal offer for the player.

Their valuations of the talented defender are significantly off, and Levy believes he holds all the bargaining chips as the 27-year-old still has two years left on his contract.

The saga has dragged on for months, which has led to Atletico effectively ending their pursuit of Romero, as reported by The Athletic (11 July).

The Spanish club are also under the impression that Tottenham will look to offer their vice-captain a new contract in a bid to retain him beyond 2027.

Frank demonstrably agrees with his predecessor’s assessment that Spurs must retain arguably their best player if they are to continue their path towards more success.

However, Levy will have to break the bank to offer Romero a new contract as the defender will expect significant financial compensation to hand over leverage on his future and commit to the Lilywhites.

Romero is worth every penny for Spurs

There was a moment midway through last season when Romero was struggling with injuries and form, which may have left Tottenham open to cashing in on the Argentina international.

However, the defender’s imperious performances with a trophy on the line months later would have completely changed that perspective.

The former Juventus player was crowned the UEFA Europa League Player of the Year, as well as picking up the Man of the Match award for his display in the final.

His leadership and calmness at the back, both in and out of possession, showcased his class and proved that he is worth every penny that a new contract would cost Levy to secure his future with Spurs permanently.

Daniel Levy has taken more than his fair share of criticism in his role as chairman of Tottenham.

Levy, along with owners ENIC, has often been accused by Spurs fans of a lack of ambition, paired with a reluctance to invest in the team.

Protests calling for the club’s sale to new investors have been rife in recent years, but Levy and Co. have, so far, resisted all attempts to relinquish their control.

Most recently, some fans took issue with the decision to relieve Ange Postecoglou of his duties, following the Australian’s successful efforts to end a 17-year wait for a trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League in May.

Spurs can land ‘world-record’ stadium naming rights deal

White Hart Lane was the home of Tottenham for 118 years before the decision was made that would see a new stadium built for the North London club.

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Opening in 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the third-largest football ground in England and the largest in London, seating almost 63,000 fans.

The name was to be a temporary solution until a naming rights deal was agreed, but over five years later, no such agreement has been found.

However, that could be about to change, with Telegraph Sport (July 11) reporting that Spurs are working towards clinching a lucrative naming rights deal in North London.

The publication reports that Levy had hoped to secure a “world-record” naming rights package worth as much as £375million, but had been unable to find an interested party willing to meet that figure.

Whether the businessman has now succeeded in finding that deal or has loosened his demands is not yet clear. However, progress has now been made on a deal that could see Spurs fans given a new name for the stadium they now call home.

Levy’s persistence pays off

If asked for their thoughts on Levy, many words would likely come to the fore for Spurs fans, with stubborn among them.

The Englishman is unwavering in his ambitions to transform Tottenham into a commercial giant, with the football team sometimes left lacking as a result.

But should Levy have proved successful in securing a world-record naming rights deal for Spurs, the team will surely benefit, and the 63-year-old will be in line for some much-deserved, albeit reluctant, credit.

Daniel Levy is pulling out all the stops to support Thomas Frank in the transfer window.

Levy has delighted Tottenham fans after a whirlwind 24 hours in which Spurs signed Mohammed Kudus and triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause, although that deal could now be delayed as Nottingham Forest consult their lawyers over what they believe to be an illegal approach [Rob Dorsett].

These deals present a substantial financial outlay, which has raised questions about whether Levy may have secured investment before making these moves.

Nevertheless, the 63-year-old has proven that he is invested in supporting Frank and could yet take things a step further following the latest update on Yoane Wissa.

Brentford reject Nottingham Forest’s £20million bid for Wissa

Tottenham have entered talks to sign Wissa from Brentford as Frank looks to reunite with his former striker in North London.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo international recorded his best goal return for the Bees last season and is in the final year of his contract.

Spurs have been urged to accelerate their approach as Brentford are unwilling to let both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo leave this summer [Sky Sports], with the latter a key target for Manchester United.

They received another warning sign that a deal needs to be concluded quickly, as the Evening Standard reported (11 July) that the Bees have rejected a £20million bid from Nottingham Forest for Wissa.

Tottenham have yet to contact the West London club, but are still interested in the striker and have previously been informed that it would cost around £50m to prise him away from the Bees.

A move for the 28-year-old makes perfect sense for the Lilywhites, as he is in his prime, knows Frank well, has Premier League experience, and would offer a different option to Dominic Solanke.

Given Wissa’s excellent fit for Spurs, Levy may pull the trigger on the former Lorient striker, which would take the chairman’s spending to over £221m this summer, after deals for Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Kota Takai, Kudus and Gibbs-White, should that go through, which total £171m.

Spurs using UEFA Champions League pull while they can

For all the positivity and ambition that Spurs are showing in the transfer window, it is unclear where they will finish as Frank gets to grips with his new squad.

The Dane will be hoping to significantly improve on last year’s league position and at least challenge for the UEFA Champions League spots.

However, it is far from a guarantee. Therefore, Tottenham are capitalising on their current offering of elite European football to attract ambitious players like Kudus.

Yves Bissouma seems destined to depart Tottenham this summer.

Bissouma hasn’t really hit the levels that were expected of him since his move to North London three seasons ago. As a result, the clock is now running down on the midfielder’s time with Tottenham.

Daniel Levy is thought to be demanding £20million for Bissouma, amid interest from the likes of Juventus and Fenerbahce.

The Lilywhites have been linked with numerous potential big-money deals so far this summer, and the sale of squad players like Bissouma could help Levy to facilitate further spending.

Juventus would be a great move for Bissouma

Juventus have outlined Bissouma as a key transfer target, and are believed to be willing to pay up to £17.2m for his services.

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That may be marginally below Spurs’ current demand, but with the Mali international understood to be keen to get away from the club, it may be the best option for Levy and Co. to take.

Bissouma started just 16 games in the Premier League last term, and his inability to nail down a regular place in the side has been a constant issue for him throughout his time in N17.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a move to join Juventus would be an ideal option for Bissouma, who is entering the final year of his contract at Spurs.

“I’m not surprised Juventus are interested,” King said.

“They’re not exactly the Juventus of old at the moment. They have finished quite low in Serie A by their standards in recent seasons.

“I think Bissouma’s playing time at Tottenham will be limited. He’s been in and out of the team in recent seasons. Therefore, this could be a fantastic move for Bissouma. With one year left on his contract, a sale could be good for all parties.“

Bissouma has been a poor signing for Spurs

Bissouma’s performances in a Tottenham shirt have drawn criticism at times, and his spell with the Lilywhites hasn’t gone as planned since his move from Brighton.

The 28-year-old caught the eye in the centre of the park for the Seagulls, and his energetic, all-action displays saw him become a key cog in their side.

However, that hasn’t translated into his time with Spurs, and strong performances have been few and far between from the former Lille man.

As a result, the likely decision to part ways this summer appears to be the best scenario for all parties.

Richarlison is one player that Tottenham could cash in on this summer.

Tottenham have a remarkable amount of work to be done in the summer transfer window, though a large part of that will be focused on players leaving North London.

Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham, as have several others, including Richarlison.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move back to his former club Everton, and the door may now have opened for him to pursue that move.

Mohammed Kudus arrival to push Richarlison out at Spurs

Mohammed Kudus was officially confirmed as a Tottenham player Thursday evening (10 July), and given the finance involved, he won’t be here to sit on the bench.

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As a result, Richarlison is only going to find gametime even harder to come by, and Paul Robinson thinks the opportunity for him to leave is here.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “With Kudus coming in, that’s a really decent signing, but then that, for me, opens the door for Richarlison to leave. That hasn’t quite worked.

“Kudus is coming in. He’s not coming in to be a bit-part player. When Tottenham play Arsenal, you play your strongest XI.

“When Tottenham play whoever it is in the Champions League, he’s one of the players who play regardless of who’s fit and who’s available at the time.

“If he’s fit, he plays. He’s that type of player.”

Kudus could transform Tottenham

After 14 years, Daniel Levy finally decided to end Tottenham’s unofficial transfer embargo with the signing of Kudus, and it is a big addition.

Pace, power and creativity are just three of the main things he will bring to this team, which struggled in all aspects last season.

Tottenham moved out of White Hart Lane in 2019 as their new modern stadium provided a new home, and it also plays hosts to non-footballing events.

Spurs are finally investing heavily in the squad after years of frugality, with Mohammed Kudus signed from West Ham and other big deals in the works.

Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League, bringing a trophy back to the stadium for the first time.

There have been several concerts at the stadium during the summer break, with Beyonce among those who have performed in N17, and indie-rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen are also scheduled to play.

Catfish and the Bottlemen at Tottenham ticket details

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host Catfish and the Bottlemen on Sunday, August 3, and tickets are selling fast.

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The DMA’s and James are the supporting acts on what is a high-profile concert, and standing and golden circle tickets are already sold out.

Seated tickets are still available to purchase, and the lowest-priced options are set at £55 per seat, while premium hospitality seats are also available.

Thomas Frank’s side will be in pre-season action on the same day, as they face Newcastle United in Seoul on their tour of Asia.

Catfish and the Bottlemen start times

Doors at Tottenham will open at 4.30pm on the day, with stage times for each individual act yet to be confirmed.

The concert is scheduled to end at 10pm, with the trains in the surrounding area running until after midnight.

With thousands expected to attend, there could be significant queues coming in and out of the ground, with traffic also expected to be heavy in the surrounding area.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has played host to NFL matches, other concerts and a screening of the Europa League final, in addition to men’s and some of the women’s first-team matches, and is purpose-built to be adaptable to different kinds of events.

Daniel Levy came under fire from Tottenham supporters last season, with several protests held against the chairman.

One of the reasons behind the protests was a lack of spending by the North London club, with poor performances only fuelling anger.

However, this transfer window is following a different rhetoric as the Lilywhites close in on a couple of landmark deals.

Mohammed Kudus has sealed his move to Spurs, with his heart set on switching East London for Hotspur Way very early on.

Champions League football triggers mass Tottenham spending

Tottenham are also closing in on a deal for Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White after triggering a £60million release clause in his contract.

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It comes after it was suggested that ENIC may invest more into Spurs, as cash levels supposedly hit dangerous levels at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Football finance expert Dan Plumley, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, has provided insight into why the North London outfit are set to spend significantly.

“No fan is going to get overly annoyed if there’s a change in tone and investment is forthcoming, are they?” he said.

“There’s obviously the bigger picture and the backstory with Spurs and the ownership group, and what I would tag into that is it’s always interesting when these changes of narratives perhaps come along around times where things have just got a little bit better.

“Of course, what I’m referring to there is Champions League football next season, so that is going to bring with it a huge windfall in the region of perhaps £86-130million, even at the kind of prudent estimates, so that brings with it optimism to look to invest and to spend as well.

“It’s always about the context of where the club’s at, but I think ultimately if they are going to put in some fresh investment despite the trials and tribulations, most fans certainly in the short to medium term are going to be looking at that as a positive.“

Gibbs-White set to sign, but could Spurs spend more?

If Tottenham can tie up deals for Kudus and Gibbs-White, then they would likely spend north of £100million on two players.

However, would Levy be able to follow that up with more transfers? And, if so, who?

Much of that could depend on sales, with Cristian Romero and Yves Bissouma linked with a Spurs exit.

Both would likely garner substantial fees, particularly for Romero, who is wanted by Atletico Madrid.

Yoane Wissa looks to be another possible arrival and has been touted for a reunion with Thomas Frank.

Tottenham fans were always expecting a frantic transfer window this summer.

With Champions League football confirmed and Thomas Frank being recruited as manager, new signings were always going to be expected.

Now, the premonition is quickly coming true.

Indeed, Lucas Bergvall has reacted on social media as the latest piece of Spurs transfer news was confirmed.

Bergvall reacts to latest Tottenham transfer news

Tottenham’s social media team have been busy creating content to celebrate the signing of Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus has moved from West Ham for a fee of £55million after a lengthy pursuit from Tottenham’s recruitment team. That fee makes him the most expensive Ghanaian footballer in history.

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It’s arguably the most exciting bit of transfer business that Tottenham have completed this summer. The winger should bring an extra dimension to Spurs’ attack with his pace and dribbling ability.

Indeed, Tottenham broke their 14-year hiatus from doing transfer business with West Ham to get their man.

A short video of Kudus shaking hands with Micky Van de Ven has proven to be particularly popular among Spurs fans on social media.

The video is accompanied by a PinkPantheress song and (presumably) is following a recent TikTok trend. Bergvall was among the hundreds of thousands of people to like the video.

Spurs fans will be expecting Gibbs-White next

It was announced on Thursday (10 July) that Tottenham have placed a bid of £60m for Morgan Gibbs-White, which matches the release clause in his contract. That means his club Nottingham Forest are powerless to block this potential transfer.

Unlike the Kudus deal, the pursuit of Gibbs-White is escalating quickly. He is expected in North London for a medical today.

Gibbs-White emerged as one of the most exciting playmakers in the Premier League last season, as he led Nottingham Forest to their best league finish in decades.

Frank has been given the money to build a team in his own image, and he has been spending it aggressively so far.

Tottenham’s midfield will certainly look different with Kudus and Gibbs-White in it. It’s a prospect that is exciting many of the Tottenham faithful.

Assuming the Gibbs-White transfer is confirmed, the pair will have a chance to win their first major trophy when Tottenham take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final on 13 August.