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Daniel Levy will be rubbing his hands in glee at the latest claim concerning Tottenham target Bryan Mbeumo’s future at Brentford.

Tottenham have been linked with a move with Mbeumo this summer as the Lilywhites look to improve their attacking options in time for the new season.

It had been suggested that appointing Thomas Frank as head coach would help to accelerate the transfer, although the right-winger remains intent on joining Manchester United.

However, despite Mbeumo’s preference, Tottenham could now be back in the race for his signature.

Manchester United are interested in Ollie Watkins

As reported by The Mirror (5 July), Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

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This comes as Ruben Amorim’s side are still struggling to agree a deal with Brentford for Mbeumo.

Not only could this help Spurs to land Mbeumo this summer, but Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Brentford will eventually be forced to lower their asking price if United exit the race.

“Manchester United are now looking at Watkins,” Wenham said.

“They’re unlikely to sign Watkins and Mbeumo, and there’s also an interesting subplot here. If you remember when Tottenham tried to sign David Raya, Brentford wanted £40million.

“As the window went on, nobody was paying the £40m and they ended up loaning him to Arsenal and he then joined permanently for much less than £40m. I could see that happening with Mbeumo where he becomes available at the end of the window for less.

“Brentford might realise nobody is going to pay the asking price. They want a fee which eclipses what United paid for Matheus Cunha, who I believe is a better player.”

Tottenham should disregard Mbeumo for now

Mbeumo does not have Tottenham as a priority at the moment, and Levy should be looking to bring in players who want to play for the badge.

Spurs are looking to sign Mohammed Kudus and should remain focused on that deal.

Unlike Mbeumo, Kudus can play across the frontline and in the midfield, which would increase Spurs’ squad depth. With the UEFA Champions League on the agenda next season, Kudus could be the most important signing Tottenham make this summer.

Tottenham are attempting to make an ambitious swoop for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.

Daniel Levy is keen on adding Kudus to Thomas Frank’s squad this summer.

The Ghanaian can play across most of the frontline, and this versatility could prove essential for a Tottenham side looking to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.

However, Spurs supporters will be feeling anxious after a recent David Ornstein update.

Kudus to Tottenham is far from done

After hitting a dead end with Bryan Mbeumo, Tottenham want to make Kudus their statement signing.

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It has been widely reported that the Lilywhites have already made contact with the 24-year-old, although convincing West Ham will not be easy. Spurs are hoping to negotiate a price lower than Kudus’ reported £85million release clause, but the two clubs have not conducted business since 2011.

Kudus is open to a move to Tottenham. However, according to Ornstein, a deal is not close.

Speaking via The Athletic on YouTube (5 July), the reliable journalist said, “Kudus is in the orbit of clubs like Tottenham. West Ham might need to sell a player, and he is their most obvious asset.

“I think Tottenham would carry appeal to someone like him, Champions League football and remaining in London, but there will be other options as well, and I don’t think this one is close to a conclusion as of yet.”

Tottenham need two signings to compete next season

The Lilywhites have been linked to several players this summer, but two will take them to the next level.

The first is, of course, Kudus. As mentioned, he is a versatile attacker who could give Frank several tactical options.

But he has also proven he can produce elite levels of output. In 2023/24, Kudus was involved in 28 goals for West Ham, and while he failed to reach the same heights last season, Frank could bring it out of him again.

In addition to Kudus, Xavi Simons is a player Spurs must sign. The RB Leipzig star is considered one of the best talents of his generation and would serve the club for years to come.

While Simons is best positioned behind a striker, he is comfortable in wide areas, especially on the left wing. This could help Spurs to better adapt to the inevitable departure of Son Heung-min, whenever that day comes.

Therefore, whatever the cost may be, Tottenham must make a statement with these two signings this summer.

Son Heung-min has made a major decision on his future at Tottenham.

Son will be remembered as a Tottenham legend, but he has been linked with a departure this summer.

The South Korean has spent the past couple of seasons at Spurs looking like a shadow of the player he once was. Long gone are the days when he would blitz past defenders on the wing with no more than a second glance.

And Spurs supporters have now received an update on Son’s future with talks expected imminently.

Son has decided to remain at Tottenham

Son has been linked to several clubs this summer, including Fenerbahçe, where the Tottenham star could reunite with José Mourinho.

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Despite this, it is looking more and more likely that the 32-year-old will remain in North London for at least another season.

As reported by Football Asian (4 July), Son wants to stay at Tottenham this summer, which has come as a shock to Spurs supporters who are unsure of his place in the first team.

Tottenham will need to communicate Son’s purpose from here on out, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the forward will become a rotational option if he remains in North London.

“I think keeping Son has positives and negatives,” Wenham said.

“He has a lot of experience, and I think he can still contribute. However, he has to be willing to accept that he’s no longer going to be a guaranteed starter like he once was.

“Tottenham have signed Mathys Tel, they’ve got Mikey Moore coming through. If we keep Cristian Romero, I think he needs to be captain. Therefore, some delicate conversations need to be had with Son. However, I still think he’s a phenomenal player who can have a massive impact off the bench in games.”

Son deserves to leave on his terms

Son is perhaps the only player in the current Tottenham squad who has earned the right to decide his future.

If the Spurs skipper wants to remain, then Thomas Frank must find a spot for him. However, if he wishes to leave, then he deserves the best farewell the Lilywhites can offer.

Several top-class players have come and gone in search of silverware elsewhere. But Son stayed, and for that, he should be rewarded with more than a UEFA Europa League trophy.

Archie Gray joined Tottenham last summer from Leeds United, and he has now been followed to North London by a familiar face.

Gray was regarded as one of the best young talents at Leeds and played a significant role for Spurs last season following his high-profile move from West Yorkshire.

Tottenham threw the youngster into a lot of first-team action after an injury crisis, and the 19-year-old was forced to play out of position for most of the campaign.

Spurs have also been linked with Archie’s younger brother, Harry Gray, and the Lilywhites have now completed the signing of another player who recently left Leeds.

Gray delighted as Spurs sign Max McFadden

Spurs have now confirmed the signing of Max McFadden for the Under-21s, following his departure from Leeds this summer.

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McFadden, who has also spent time in the West Ham academy, was Gray’s agemate at Leeds, and the attacking midfielder has now reunited with his former teammate.

The teenagers will play in separate teams, though, with McFadden set to strengthen the Under-21s, while Gray will continue to be part of the first team under Thomas Frank.

Commenting on McFadden’s Instagram post (4 July), Gray wrote “Go on the boy,” and is clearly happy with the move.

Gray can improve next season

Some fans are sceptical of Gray given the difficulties he faced under Ange Postecoglou, and while he was part of the England Under-21 side which just won the Euros, the Tottenham star fell down the pecking order for his country.

However, it appears likely that Gray will improve next season. Having been forced to fill in at centre-back, the versatile youngster could return to his natural midfield position, and in a more stable team under Frank, he could shine.

The teenager was very highly rated at Leeds, and Spurs fans will hope that he can eventually justify the huge fee spent on bringing him in last summer instead of a more experienced player.

Tottenham are aiming to strengthen their academy ranks after a disappointing season, and a new youth signing has now been completed.

Spurs have several top talents on the verge of a first-team breakthrough, but their Under-21 side endured a tough campaign last time out.

Thomas Frank will be aiming to improve the fortunes of the first team, but in the long run, the academy will need to improve if Tottenham are to use it to unearth gems.

Tottenham Under-21s finished 22nd in the Premier League 2 last season, with just six wins in 20 games, but reinforcements are now on the way.

Tottenham sign Max McFadden for academy

Spurs have now confirmed that they have signed teenager Max McFadden after he departed from newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United.

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The 19-year-old is a versatile attacking midfielder and was previously at Colchester United, West Ham and Southend United before ending up at Leeds.

In a club statement on Friday (4 July), Tottenham confirmed the arrival of the teenager on a two-year deal, with it also stated that he will join the Under-21 squad for next season.

McFadden will reunite with Archie Gray, with whom he was together within the academy ranks at Leeds before the latter joined Spurs last year.

Tottenham need to strengthen academy

Mikey Moore has broken into the first team, and the value of academy talents cannot be understated.

Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer, Harry Kane, was developed in the academy before he earned a first-team spot, and bringing youngsters through will have several benefits.

Talents can break through into the first-team, and either earn a starting spot, which would save Spurs millions, or can be sold for pure profit to be reinvested into the squad.

Signings like McFadden could help increase the quality of the Under-21s, which can then help the best talents thrive and earn a chance under Frank next season.

The former West Ham talent thrived for Leeds’ Under-19s, with 19 goal involvements in 35 games, and will hope to rediscover his attacking form at Spurs.

Radu Drăgușin’s career at Tottenham could be in jeopardy after just 18 months in North London.

Drăgușin joined Spurs from Genoa in January 2024 but struggled to lock down a starting position before an ACL injury against IF Elfsborg in the UEFA Europa League prematurely ended his season in January.

The towering centre-back has produced a handful of impressive defensive performances but has not generally looked at ease with the ball at his feet.

Drăgușin was spotted meeting Thomas Frank on the manager’s first official day at the training ground as the Romania international continues his recovery.

However, the defender may not be in the Dane’s long-term plans following recent developments.

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Spurs have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter

Tottenham have been left in an awkward position at centre-back as Cristian Romero’s future remains unresolved.

Frank is set to speak with the Argentine in the coming days, but the possibility of him moving to Atletico Madrid this summer has meant that the Lilywhites have continued to explore the market.

As reported by Ben Jacobs via X (July 4), Spurs have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter, along with Inter Milan.

The versatile Belgian defender has enjoyed a successful season in Italy, playing mainly in the middle of the defence and occasionally filling in at right-back.

The former Juventus player has followed a similar career path to his former colleague Drăgușin, who could now be fearing the worst for his future, especially if Romero stays in North London.

Tottenham are looking for a full-back, and De Winter’s ability to play wide could make him the preferred option in the squad, potentially prompting Spurs to sell his Romanian counterpart.

De Winter signing is a risk for Spurs

At 23 years old, De Winter has plenty of room to improve, but his lack of Premier League experience could see him join a long list of players who have failed to make the step up.

Another potential sticking point for Spurs is his injury record, which has seen the Tottenham target miss over 10 games for his club in three of his last four seasons.

Signing De Winter would be a risk for Daniel Levy, who will want to avoid another player in the treatment room, especially given the North Londoners have a litter of young centre-backs coming through the ranks.

Vinai Venkatesham could make an instant impact at Tottenham by helping seal a big-money transfer.

Venkatesham was appointed Tottenham Chief Executive Officer earlier this year.

The 43-year-old has already received praise from Spurs supporters after several noticeable changes in North London.

And it looks as though Venkatesham could make further impact, this time in the transfer window, after recent developments.

Venkatesham could help bring Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Mohammed Kudus this summer.

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The Lilywhites are keen to end their “unofficial transfer embargo” with West Ham by signing Kudus this summer [The Telegraph].

But the path that lies ahead is not an easy one for Tottenham due to their rivalry with the Hammers, and according to Paul O’Keefe via X (30 June), Spurs have already had a £50million bid for Kudus rejected.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Venkatesham’s relationship with West Ham could be the difference.

“West Ham have not sold a player to us since 2011,” Wenham said.

“Therefore, I think Tottenham need to be careful. At any point, it feels like West Ham could turn around and say they’re not selling to Tottenham, or they want an extra £10million because it’s Tottenham.

“Are they just stringing us along until another club joins the race? I think this is a very difficult deal to do because of the history between Tottenham and West Ham at board level.

“However, maybe Venkatesham is going to be the difference. Perhaps he has a better relationship with the board at West Ham, and that is how a decal can be done.”

Venkatesham has a huge job ahead

As Tottenham CEO, supporters are expecting more than a couple of signings this summer – they want a clear plan.

This includes both the football and financial aspects of running the club and is something Venkatesham will be expected to oversee.

Ange Postecoglou handed Spurs their biggest-ever springboard when he won the UEFA Europa League, and Venkatesham will be expected to ensure a culture of winning is continued at the North London club.

Tottenham could capitalise on Chelsea’s financial struggles to secure favourable deals this summer.

Daniel Levy has been one of the most vocal supporters of financial rules being enforced and has always been careful to keep Tottenham’s books balanced, often at the expense of his reputation.

The same can not be said of Chelsea, who have outspent every Premier League club by some margin since Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, leaving the Blues with various question marks over their finances.

The West Londoners have attempted to offset their substantial spending by selling multiple academy graduates for pure profit, but this has not been deemed sufficient to avoid their latest setback.

Chelsea to pay £17.2million to UEFA for non-compliance

While the Premier League have their own regulations (PSR), teams competing in Europe must also comply with UEFA’s guidelines.

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As reported by Miguel Delaney on X (4 July), Chelsea have been found not to have complied with UEFA’s football earnings and squad cost rules, and will be required to pay a settlement of £17.2million.

A handful of other clubs, including Aston Villa, were also penalised, but Chelsea’s settlement is the most costly.

This will not only be a blow to Boehly’s club but will also require them to be extra cautious this summer to avoid future punishment as they prepare to compete in the Champions League alongside Tottenham.

This has opened the door for Spurs to exploit their bitter rivals and could move Josh Acheampong one step closer to joining the Lilywhites this summer.

As reported by The Independent (26 June), Tottenham have tracked Acheampong for a while and are interested in bringing the 19-year-old to North London.

They are facing competition from Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle following the teenager’s breakthrough at Stamford Bridge last season, but are now in a perfect position to move in for the defender following Chelsea’s added worries.

Tottenham don’t need another young centre-back

Acheampong has proven to be an excellent talent with a calm demeanour, both on and off the ball, in the few games he has played for Chelsea.

He has all the attributes to develop into a top centre-back, but it would still be far from a guarantee, and Spurs have plenty of similar options already at the club.

Alfie Dorrington, Ashley Phillips, and Luka Vušković will all return from their respective loans, and each will be vying for a spot in the first-team squad.

Ahead of them are players like Radu Drăgușin and Micky van de Ven, who are already established senior players but are both in their early twenties and are expected to continue developing.

With Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, and Ben Davies rounding out the options at centre-back, Tottenham do not need further reinforcements in that position, especially not young, unproven players.

Thomas Frank is approaching the end of his third frustrating week in charge of Tottenham.

Frank was hopeful that a reunion with Johan Lange and the influence of Vinai Venkatesham might have triggered Daniel Levy to be more proactive in the summer transfer market.

However, the Dane has had to deal with a multitude of key players linked with an exit, while Tottenham have struggled to finalise deals for new arrivals.

Therefore, the former Brentford manager will hope that things change soon, as Tottenham News brings you the latest updates from N17.

Martin Ho joins Tottenham as Women’s Head Coach

Tottenham Women officially announced on Friday (4 July) that Martin Ho has been appointed head coach on a three-year contract.

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Ho replaces Robert Vilahamn, who was sacked by Tottenham after guiding the Lilywhites to a disappointing 11th-place finish in the Barclays Women’s Super League last season.

The 35-year-old arrives in North London from SK Brann in Norway, where he made history by guiding his side to become the first representative club from Norway to reach the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages.

Son Heung-min decides he wants one more year at Tottenham

Speculation around Son Heung-min’s future has dominated the discourse at Spurs, with Frank set to meet with the South Korean to discuss his next steps.

The 32-year-old still has one year left on his contract. However, he has reportedly considered a move away this summer after lifting a trophy with Tottenham.

Son struggled to reach the same lofty heights he set for himself in years gone by last season. As a result, this led to Tottenham opening the door to his sale after the pre-season tour in Asia.

However, as reported by Han June of Football Asian (4 July), Son has now decided to remain at Tottenham for the new season to compete in the UEFA Champions League.

Jonathan David has medical booked with Juventus

As per Fabrizio Romano via X (3 July), Jonathan David has a medical booked with Juventus ahead of a free transfer from Lille this summer.

David was tracked by Spurs for several years. However, the 25-year-old is set to sign a five-year contract with the Old Lady.

Therefore, this rules out a move to North London and adds to the ever-growing list of players to have slipped past Levy’s grasp at Spurs.

Daniel Levy might still have hopes of bringing Antoine Semenyo to Tottenham.

Semenyo had been linked with Tottenham this summer amid doubts over Son Heung-min’s future.

The South Korean could leave Tottenham after almost a decade in North London, and the Lilywhites will no doubt need a suitable replacement.

And while Spurs’ chances of signing Semenyo have been dealt a blow, it doesn’t mean that a deal can’t still be agreed further down the line.

Semenyo extends Bournemouth contract by one year

Tottenham’s hopes of signing Semenyo this summer were dashed when Bournemouth announced on Tuesday (1 July) that the forward had extended his contract at the Vitality Stadium until 2030.

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However, there may still be hope. As reported by Jordan Clark via BBC Sport on Friday (4 July), the contract Semenyo signed is a one-year extension to the long-term deal he signed last summer.

And Clark believes this extension “should do enough to ward off the circling vultures for the short term at least.” That final part of Clark’s quote is what Levy could be clinging to.

Spurs could return to the charge and potentially sign Semenyo later down the line. Bournemouth have developed Semenyo into a lethal winger with killer instincts in front of goal, and it would be a shame for Tottenham to let him slip from their grasp.

However, the Lilywhites could opt to transform academy talent Mikey Moore in the same way that the Cherries have Semenyo. As a result, this could make his signing pointless when the time comes.

Levy has failed again

The extension of Semenyo represents yet another failure on the part of Levy during this transfer window.

Indeed, the left winger is not the only signing Spurs have missed out on. Defensive target Jarrad Branthwaite has signed an extension at Everton, while several players have snubbed moves to North London.

With the UEFA Champions League on the horizon, fans are beginning to wonder if their club will have to rely on the same squad that won the UEFA Europa League. As a result, Levy will need to up his game if he does not want to miss out on any more signings this summer.