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Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham has been the talk of the summer.

Romero has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, who greatly admire the defender.

After winning silverware at Tottenham, it was believed that the Argentine would be open to the move. This comes after his international teammate Julián Alvarez shared his desire for Romero to join him in the Spanish capital.

Spurs supporters have been anxiously following the situation, desperate for their best centre-back to remain. It now seems that a verdict has been reached, as this long-drawn-out saga nears its end.

Tottenham to give up on signing another centre-back

Atletico Madrid have reportedly given up their pursuit of Romero due to Daniel Levy’s high valuation of the World Cup winner.

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As a result, the current feeling is that the defender will remain in North London next season.

Therefore, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs will no longer sign a new centre-back this summer, having previously been linked with several.

“Earlier in the window, we saw links with Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton,” Wenham said.

“We’ve been linked with Marc Guéhi. However, anything about centre-backs now, I would take with a pinch of salt. It seems like Romero is going to stay.

“Therefore, that leaves us with Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso, who I think has been very good when called upon.

“Radu Drăgușin is injured at the moment, but I think it’s worth having another look under a fresh manager. In addition, we’ve got Ashley Phillips, Alfie Dorrington, Luka Vušković and Kōta Takai as well. Therefore, I don’t see us adding another sent back right now.”

Tottenham have a good defensive dilemma

Tottenham will take to the UEFA Champions League next season after a successful spell in Europe.

As a result, Thomas Frank will need excellent squad depth to help see him through. Defensively, he seems to be covered.

With Romero expected to remain and van de Ven ready to fight for the badge once again, Spurs supporters have a lot to look forward to.

Meanwhile, youth players Phillips and Dorrington are climbing the ranks, and Vušković and Takai are preparing for their first season in North London. As a result, Tottenham will be set for years to come.

Daniel Levy has restored some faith among Tottenham supporters this summer.

The Spurs chairman appears to have turned a corner in the transfer market, and would have made two marquee signings within days of each other had it not been for Nottingham Forest blocking a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White.

It’s a far cry from summers gone by, which left previous managers frustrated by the 63-year-old’s hesitancy to go after primary targets.

However, Levy still has a poor track record in selling players, especially those that cost Spurs dearly, and will be looking to turn that around to recoup some of the losses made during this window.

Palmeiras show strong interest in signing Richarlison

Tottenham’s four signings this summer have left Thomas Frank with over thirty senior players in his squad, many of whom are expected to leave.

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One of those is Richarlison, who has two years left on his deal and has failed to live up to his hefty price tag since arriving from Everton in July 2022.

The Brazil striker managed only one Premier League goal in his debut season in North London before injuries started to take their toll.

Now 28 years old, Spurs are ready to cash in and have been handed a boost as Palmeiras are showing strong interest in signing Richarlison, as reported by Brazilian outlet Terra (15 July).

The São Paulo club have made contact with Tottenham, and are not deterred by the Lilywhites’ valuation of £55million for the former Watford man.

Palmeiras’ run to the quarter final in the Club World Cup has afforded them significant funding to make the ambitious move.

Having expected to take a loss on selling Richarlison this summer, Levy could pull off a masterstroke for Tottenham if he holds out for a fee close to what they signed the forward for three years ago.

Dominic Solanke will need support next season

Last season, Tottenham played 60 games across all competitions, which put considerable strain on certain players in the squad, including Dominic Solanke.

The England international played in all but one game he was fit for as Richarlison struggled with fitness, while Son Heung-min and Mathys Tel could not take up the mantle.

Frank will know that Solanke will need much more support next season, especially with UEFA Champions League football to contend with, and must sign at least one striker who can offer the former Bournemouth man some respite.

Thomas Frank could soon reunite with Yoane Wissa at Tottenham.

It is fair to say that the Danish head coach got the best out of a wide array of players throughout his tenure in charge of the Bees.

One of those is the DR Congo international, and another is his partner in crime, Bryan Mbeumo, who has also been linked to Spurs.

With Manchester United seemingly set to land the Cameroonian, the Lilywhites could now turn their attention to the 28-year-old at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Wissa could now join Tottenham from Brentford

The Lilywhites have already kicked off the transfer window in positive fashion with the addition of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

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To bring in the former Lorient attacker could add to the excitement surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium moving into the new campaign.

With Mbeumo looking to be on his way out, it is unclear how much the Bees could demand for another one of their stars in the coming weeks and months.

Former Brentford manager Martin Allen believes his old side could demand at least £50million, plus potential add-ons later down the line.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “He scores goals, and he helps the team defend.

“He’s got a great attitude, so it’s no wonder Thomas Frank wants to take him from Brentford to Tottenham. What would the fee be?

“For me, it would have to be £50m. He scores goals and he wins games, those players who score goals and win games are gold dust.

“He does that for Brentford, so they will be looking for £50m, minimum.

“They have to put that sort of fee on him. If Spurs then get into the Champions League or anything else, the add-ons will increase that fee by quite a lot.“

Tottenham could outlay £50m on Wissa

It does seem as if Daniel Levy and Co. are focusing on talent from the transfer market who already have Premier League experience.

This has been seen with Kudus and could be replicated if Morgan Gibbs-White is to join Tottenham from Nottingham Forest this summer.

If that deal does fall through as the Reds throw their toys out of the pram once again, a move at £50m for Wissa may look all the more attractive towards the end of the window.

Tottenham are bolstering Thomas Frank’s attacking options ahead of the new season.

The Lilywhites have already secured Mathys Tel on a permanent deal, while Mohammed Kudus has arrived from West Ham.

However, there are likely to be more attacking additions over the summer, with Yoane Wissa and Marcus Rashford among the names linked with Spurs.

Now, there have been updates on the pair, and both players could be on the move shortly.

Wissa interest increases as Rashford linked with another club

Tottenham are said to have entered concrete talks for Wissa as Frank eyes a reunion with the Brentford hitman.

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Since the Dane left his post in West London, the Bees’ leading players have immediately been linked with an exit this summer.

Bryan Mbeumo is primed to leave Keith Andrews’ side, with Manchester United still somehow looking like his eventual destination.

Now, inevitably, a Brentford exit has been mooted for Wissa, with a host of Premier League clubs interested.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 campaign, notching 19 Premier League goals under the stewardship of Frank.

Now, Liverpool have asked about Wissa in case they cannot sign Alexander Isak, according to the Daily Mail (15 July)

Rashford is also a surprise target for the Reds, although that initial conversation has not progressed.

With increased interest in their targets, Spurs and Daniel Levy must now take the initiative and make a move for Wissa before it is too late.

Frank must play on Brentford connection to land Tottenham Wissa

It always seems to be the case that when a manager arrives at a new club, they are linked with their former players.

However, there are some cases when such links are welcomed, and that is certainly the case with Wissa.

The DR Congo international was underrated at Brentford, but is finally receiving the recognition he deserves.

Since arriving in West London, the forward’s numbers have increased season on season, but at 28, this is a crunch summer for him.

If he were to depart the Bees, then now would be the ideal time, and this is something that could be playing on his mind.

Naturally, a move to Tottenham makes sense as Frank has gotten the best out of Wissa since his move to England.

That connection could be crucial in striking a deal, and it is one the Lilywhites must act upon now.

Tottenham could be set to agree a deal to sell the naming rights for their stadium.

The Lilywhites have been in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for almost six years now, and it undoubtedly stands as one of the most impressive grounds in world football at the moment.

Daniel Levy has been exploring the possibility of selling the naming rights to Spurs’ home, amid suggestions that it could command a world-record deal potentially worth as much as £375million.

The Spurs chief seems keen to invest in the playing squad this summer, and it now appears that he may be able to fund that by attracting sponsorship for their ground.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has huge potential

Levy has been trying to line up additional investment at Tottenham for some time now, and he may have struck gold with the idea of establishing a partnership centred around the N17 outfit’s stadium.

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The North Londoners’ home stands among the biggest grounds in the Premier League, and has already hosted events such as world title fights and NFL games.

A Saudi Arabian entity recently emerged as the front-runner to satisfy Levy’s demands, in what could potentially be an eye-watering agreement.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Spurs’ home would be a huge attraction for major companies, as a result of its versatility as a venue.

“The potential of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is enormous,” King said.

“It’s not only football there, but you’ve also got boxing, concerts and so on. Therefore, it’s going to be a big company that agrees the naming rights deal with Tottenham. I can assure you of that.”

Tottenham to enter a new era next season

Thomas Frank’s appointment has created the feeling that Spurs are about to move into a new era next season.

Levy and Co. have now had a taste of success with their UEFA Europa League win, and the club hierarchy seem determined to turn their back on what was ultimately a disappointing campaign last time out.

The Lilywhites have already been linked with countless big-money additions this summer, which is totally out of character for Levy and his usual spending habits.

There is a feeling that Spurs could be a very different entity next term. Therefore, if they could secure a desirable agreement for their stadium naming rights, that would only reinforce the idea that they are entering something of a new era.

Perry Groves has warned Thomas Frank about his new signing, who could turn out to be more trouble than he is worth.

There is no doubt that Frank wants to start life at Tottenham on the right foot. As a result, he has urged Daniel Levy to make several summer signings.

The Tottenham Chairman is thought to be amenable to this request, given that he has hopes of winning the Premier League and UEFA Champions League soon.

However, there could now be fears that Levy has gotten one key transfer wrong.

Mohammed Kudus is a ‘strange’ Tottenham signing

Tottenham confirmed Mohammed Kudus as their marquee signing this month after agreeing terms with West Ham.

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This makes the Ghanaian the first player to move between the London rivals since Scott Parker in 2011. As a result, Levy will have a lot banking on the success of this signing.

Kudus tore up the Premier League in his first season, and Frank will be entrusted to help the player rediscover his best form. However, former Arsenal forward Groves is sceptical about the signing.

Groves told talkSPORT on Sunday (13 July): “Kudus has gone there, which I think is a bit of a strange signing. Because not last season, the season before, he had a good season. If you ask West Ham fans, they won’t be crying their eyes out.

“I saw him a few times again, and his attitude wasn’t great. Under Julen Lopetegui, and when Graham Potter went there, he played him out of position a few times as a false nine, which is ridiculous.

“But again, his reaction when he’s going one-on-one using the ball, his reaction getting back and helping his team out wasn’t good. Now, Frank won’t stand for that whatsoever, but going forward, he can be exciting. The jury is out.”

Kudus could excel at Tottenham

Despite the opinion of Groves, Kudus could still turn out to be Tottenham’s best signing in recent times.

The former West Ham star has the talent to succeed at Spurs if utilised correctly. This job falls to Frank, who is known for developing his players.

Indeed, the Dane turned Bryan Mbeumo into an absolute monster during his time at Brentford. The winger has become one of the best in the Premier League and contributed to 29 goals last season.

As a result, he has caught the attention of several suitors this summer. Tottenham were hoping to come out on top in the fight for his signature, but seem to have conceded to Manchester United.

However, the Lilywhites may have ended up with the better man. As well as the right wing, Kudus is comfortable on the left, centre and can play in the midfield.

Therefore, a player this versatile will likely be a delight for Frank to coach next season.

Daniel Levy has curated a perfect financial opportunity for Tottenham after Manchester United let it pass by.

Levy wears the reputation of a fierce businessman like a badge of honour and has made several changes at Spurs since becoming chairman.

This includes building the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which hosts several live events each year.

More recently, it has been widely reported that Tottenham are working towards securing a lucrative naming rights deal for their impressive stadium, and now Levy is set to add one more financial masterclass to his list of achievements.

Levy hires Altius8 agency, founded by former United employees

As reported by The Telegraph on Tuesday (15 July), Levy has hired the Altius8 agency, which was founded by former Manchester United employees who left Old Trafford after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival.

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The team is led by United’s former commercial star, Victoria Timpson, and is comprised of many of the Red Devils’ previous leading women in the executive team, who drove big commercial deals in Manchester, and could do the same in North London, which could see Spurs’ revenues soar.

A whole range of sponsorship assets will be overseen by Timpson and her colleagues, although it is unclear whether this will include the potential naming rights deal of Spurs’ stadium.

It has been suggested that the arrival of Timpson and Altius8, who will work alongside the Tottenham commercial team, headed by chief revenue officer Ryan Norys, and the recent arrival of Vinai Venkatesham, “represents a new direction for Spurs under Levy.”

Levy still has mountains to move at Tottenham

The Tottenham chairman deserves a pat on the back after the season he has had.

Indeed, the Lilywhites came out on top against United to clinch the UEFA Europa League, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Meanwhile, new head coach Thomas Frank is getting straight to work ahead of Spurs’ pre-season tour.

However, there is still more to be done in the summer transfer window.

The club welcomed Mohammed Kudus as their marquee signing earlier this month. Morgan Gibbs-White was expected to follow, but Nottingham Forest have reportedly blocked the transfer.

Tottenham were initially confident about the deal going forward, but it now seems that Levy will need to move mountains to get it done. However, if the deal does go through, then Spurs are on track for one of their most successful transfer windows in recent times.

Tottenham could be about to take their pursuit of João Palhinha to the next stage.

The former Fulham midfielder has been away from English football for the last year, having moved to Bayern Munich in a big-money deal.

Tottenham are now keen to bring Palhinha back to the Premier League, and they have already been in contact to explore the Portuguese’s availability this summer.

Thomas Frank needs to bolster his midfield ranks with more top-quality options, and the former Sporting and Braga man could be the perfect addition for the Dane.

Tottenham to offer Yves Bissouma or Rodrigo Bentancur to Bayern

Tottenham are understood to be pushing forward in their pursuit of Palhinha, following the news that he could be allowed to leave Bayern for as little as £26million this summer.

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The 30-year-old has struggled to force himself into Vincent Kompany’s side regularly and would therefore be open to a potential return to England.

Palhinha seems set to be available for a surprisingly low fee for a player of his pedigree in the Premier League, and that could easily tempt the North Londoners into swooping in.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the Lilywhites should explore the possibility of trying to negotiate a potential swap deal involving some of their current midfielders.

“What about Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur?” King said.

“Perhaps there will be a potential swap deal here, to liven both players involved up. I can’t really see the benefit of bringing in Palhinha if Bentancur and Bissouma are both still there.

“Nobody has moved on yet. Speculation at this time of the year is becoming increasingly controlled by players’ agents. We need to wait and see what happens.”

Spurs would benefit from a swap deal with Bayern

Bissouma has been tipped to depart Tottenham this summer, while Bentancur’s performances have underwhelmed at times.

As such, a swap deal involving either of the pair would suit Frank and Co. perfectly, if they could convince the German giants to entertain an agreement of that nature.

The N17 outfit need to offload some of the players on the fringes of the squad this summer to make room for new faces, and a swap deal for Palhinha would tackle two issues at the same time.

Frank would get a quality addition to his midfield, while also securing the departure of a player who could potentially need to make way.

It remains to be seen whether Bayern would be open to the possibility, but if they were, it could prove to be something of a masterstroke by the Lilywhites.

Tottenham may have to move quickly to seal a move for Genoa centre-back Koni De Winter this summer transfer window.

With Cristian Romero’s future uncertain at Spurs, the Belgium international has emerged as a target for them.

The North London outfit signed Radu Dragusin from Genoa in 2024, and could now raid the Serie A outfit again for another defender.

Inter lead race for De Winter transfer as Genoa to accept £22m for Tottenham target

Inter are leading Tottenham in the race for De Winter, according to The i Paper.

The news outlet reports (15 July) that Spurs have made contact with Genoa, who are willing to accept £22m for the Belgian defender.

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It’s been claimed that the North Londoners are in a race against time to sign the 23-year-old due to his reasonable fee, with the Nerazzurri further along in their negotiations with their Italian counterparts.

The centre-back has also spent most of his career in Italy, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him prefer a move to Inter over Tottenham on that basis.

Dragusin may opt to leave Spurs in the coming weeks after struggling for regular game time under Ange Postecoglou, and it’s difficult to see that changing under Thomas Frank.

The Romania international has flattered to deceive, and the North London outfit’s fans won’t be bothered seeing him leave this summer.

De Winter could potentially be a perfect addition to Tottenham’s backline as they look to compete in all competitions next season, and Dragusin should be used as a bargaining chip with Genoa to sign the Belgian centre-back.

Daniel Levy to delight Frank with transfers this summer

Romero’s move to Atletico Madrid seems to have lost its legs, and his continuity in N17 seems realistic ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The Argentina international and Micky van de Ven will certainly keep their place in the starting lineup under Frank if they stay.

Tottenham will be concerned about their consistent fitness issues, though, and it makes sense to have quality backup options like De Winter and Danso in the squad.

With Inter looking to pip Spurs to the signing of the Belgium international, only time will tell how the situation will unfold.

Thomas Frank is preparing to transform Tottenham in more ways than one next season.

Tottenham fans have been anxiously waiting to see what Frank has in store for the Lilywhites now that he has taken the reins in North London.

The Dane was known for getting the best out of his players at Brentford, and there will be hope that this approach persists. As a result, several struggling Spurs stars could revive their careers this year.

Frank to give Will Lankshear a chance after failed West Brom loan

Will Lankshear was unable to find his best form while on loan at West Brom during the second half of last season.

The centre-forward managed just two goals in 19 appearances for the Baggies. However, this has not stopped clubs from seeing his potential.

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Several clubs across Europe are interested in taking Lankshear on loan next season, including West Brom.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Frank will want to look at the striker first, with Spurs’ first pre-season fixture against Reading scheduled for Saturday (19 July).

“Lankshear also has a chance to impress Frank,” Wenham said.

“He had that loan at West Brom which didn’t quite go to plan, but, interestingly, they want to take him again this year.

“The reports I saw from West Brom fans were that they actually liked Lankshear and he worked hard, even if he didn’t get as many goals as he’d like.”

Tottenham should consider loaning Lankshear to West Brom again

They say that the second time is the charm, and this could ring true for Lankshear and West Brom.

It was confirmed last month that former Tottenham assistant coach Ryan Mason will be West Brom’s head coach next season. This would be a huge boost for Lankshear, who is familiar with the 34-year-old.

There is no doubt that Mason will want to give the young forward as much game time as possible. Furthermore, even if Lankshear does impress Frank during pre-season, Spurs cannot guarantee him minutes in the first team at the moment.

Dominic Solanke impressed last season, while new signing Mohammed Kudus is comfortable playing as a centre-forward. With this much competition at Tottenham, Lankshear will be better off seeking another loan next season.