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Ruben Amorim will likely be keen to offload Marcus Rashford to Tottenham this summer.

The 40-year-old has made his feelings towards the England international no secret since taking over as Manchester United manager.

This saw the versatile forward depart on loan to Aston Villa, where he caught the eye despite not signing a permanent deal at the end of his temporary stint.

As a result, the door has been left open for a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which Amorim could welcome as the summer window moves deeper.

Amorim to sanction Rashford move to Tottenham

With Thomas Frank at the helm, there are likely to be several changes to refresh the Lilywhites after finishing 17th in the Premier League.

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This has already begun with the signing of Mathys Tel permanently after his loan from Bayern Munich, and could be repeated with a deal for the United man.

The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to North London as well as Barcelona, but a switch to the latter now appears unlikely.

This could see Rashford make a move to Tottenham instead, even if a pay cut is required, given his sizable weekly wages at Old Trafford.

Former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes this deal could represent a risk for Spurs, but will be welcomed with open arms by Amorim and the Red Devils.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “He’d be a good loan player, but there are questions about his attitude.

“When you’re earning £300,000-a-week, I would expect you to be in training on time and to be doing extra work after training every day.

“I’m sure that the people in Manchester would be absolutely thrilled to get rid of him.

“He wants to go to Barcelona, but he’s nowhere near that level right now, in my opinion.

“When you’ve got a player with that kind of attitude, you’ve got a problem.

“Amorim will be delighted to get him a move, get him off the wage bill and put that money into the squad.“

Rashford could shine for Tottenham

It is fair to say that the N17 outfit can’t have a much worse domestic season than the one just gone, and need some additions to turn the tide.

This could see attacking reinforcements join the likes of Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson in forward areas for the Lilywhites.

Rashford could prove to be the perfect option given how much quality he possesses, showcased at Old Trafford and most recently at Aston Villa.

If this deal were to go through, it could prove to be bad news for Son Heung-min at Tottenham, but his future is yet to be cleared up at this stage.

Thomas Frank will have been aware of Daniel Levy’s reputation before joining Tottenham.

Frank will have watched from afar as countless former Spurs managers have criticised Levy’s approach to leading Tottenham.

Much of the discourse surrounds Levy’s lack of ambition in the transfer market, whereby top targets slip by while the 63-year-old unrealistically pushes for maximum value out of a deal.

Frank will have hoped that Johan Lange’s influence may have given him more leeway, but recent updates on Eberechi Eze prove that Levy remains stuck in his ways, with the Dane now dealt yet another blow.

Antoine Semenyo signs a new deal at Bournemouth

Tottenham are looking to sign a full-back, but Frank has made it abundantly clear in his early days at Spurs that he is desperate to sign at least one attacker this summer.

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The 51-year-old has focused on players with prior Premier League experience to ensure they can seamlessly transition into the first team and make an instant impact.

One of the players Frank had identified was Antoine Semenyo, who had a stellar season with the Cherries last year as they just missed out on European football.

He was high on the former Bees’ managers’ wishlist. However, Bournemouth officially announced via X on Tuesday (1 July) that the 24-year-old has signed a new contract at the Vitality Stadium, keeping him with the Cherries until 2030.

While his contract extension does not guarantee that he is not for sale, it would make Tottenham’s approach for the Ghanaian much more difficult.

The news will incense the Spurs fans, who are not only sick of seeing the North London club miss out on exciting players but are also growing worried that Frank is the latest manager being set up to fail at Tottenham at the hands of Levy.

Levy risks losing top stars

Tottenham players were praised for displaying their newfound winning mentality in the UEFA Europa League last year, and plenty came out after stating they were hungry for more.

However, if Levy continues to disappoint in the transfer market, those same eager players will quickly feel disillusioned with Spurs’ direction and seek challenges elsewhere.

Cristian Romero has already been a vocal critic of the hierarchy’s lack of ambition, while Micky van de Ven’s agent has mentioned Real Madrid as a potential aspiration for the centre-back in the past.

Frank is hoping to build Tottenham’s future on this calibre of players, but could risk seeing them follow Harry Kane’s footsteps in leaving N17 in search of a club that matches their ambitions.

RB Leipzig aren’t expected to stand in the way of Xavi Simons joining Tottenham.

Tottenham have been linked with several high-profile players this summer, with a move for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus appearing to be most advanced.

However, Simons is also a target for Tottenham, and it looks as though agreeing a deal with RB Leipzig won’t be difficult, which could encourage Daniel Levy to open talks.

RB Leipzig could sell Simons over dressing room reveal

RB Leipzig paid big money to sign Simons from Paris Saint-Germain in January.

The Dutchman joined Leipzig on loan at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign and made the move permanent midway through last season. However, Simons wasn’t as influential in his second season in Germany.

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As reported by Bild on Tuesday (1 July), the 22-year-old is desperate to leave Leipzig, who want to sell the playmaker.

Simons is considered to be a “tough” character and is said to have played a part in a clique forming behind the scenes at Leipzig last season, which is why the Bundesliga side are keen on a sale.

No enquiries have been made yet. However, Levy could now look to pounce due to Simons and Leipzig’s desire to part ways this summer.

Tottenham should still sign Simons this summer

Simons would be the perfect statement signing to kickstart the Frank era at Tottenham.

While the young midfielder is still quite raw, he shows promise in several departments. The most significant being his ability to play multiple positions in attack.

Indeed, while he prefers to operate behind a striker in the midfield, Simons is also comfortable playing on the left wing. This would be a huge boost for Spurs, who could lose Son Heung-min this summer.

The Netherlands international’s signing would mean that Tottenham will not have to invest in another left winger. Between Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore and Simons, that position will be covered.

Therefore, bringing Simons to Hotspur Way this summer should be a no-brainer.

Thomas Frank is finally closer to a major signing at Tottenham after weeks of frustration.

Frank has identified a weakness in Spurs’ forward line and has set about identifying a list of targets, but delays have caused multiple deals to break down.

There are also still issues to solve with players like Cristian Romero. However, Frank could soon breathe a sigh of relief as Tottenham News brings you the latest updates from N17.

Tottenham open to signing another full-back

Most of Spurs’ focus has been on signing forward players, but The Athletic have reported (1 July) that Tottenham are considering signing a full-back this summer.

Spurs have already looked at former academy players Dennis Cirkin and Kyle Walker-Peters as possible options in an attempt to satisfy the UEFA Champions League club-trained quota.

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The latest revelation could also be a bad sign for Djed Spence, who may once again find himself nearing the exit door at Spurs after a brief spell of resurgence.

Tottenham hold positive talks with Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus looks increasingly likely to join Spurs this summer and become Frank’s first marquee signing.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (1 July), positive talks between Tottenham and the Ghanaian are underway, with Kudus open to joining the Lilywhites.

It is widely reported that the West Ham star has a release clause worth £85million, which is only active for the first 10 days of July.

However, Daniel Levy hopes to negotiate a much more favourable deal to bring the 24-year-old to North London, despite having a fractious relationship with the Hammers.

Tottenham’s seat allocation for the UEFA Super Cup revealed

Tottenham will have a chance to win another trophy when they face UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup final on Wednesday, 13 August.

It will be contested at the Stadio Friuli stadium in Udine, Italy, which has a capacity of 25,144. However, Lilywhite Rose posted on X (1 July) that Spurs will only be allocated 6,700 tickets.

This will be a bitter blow for the Tottenham faithful, who would have been looking forward to the opportunity to secure more silverware and witness Frank’s first official game live.

Kyle Walker-Peters could be the answer to a problem Tottenham are facing next season.

Tottenham currently have just one club-trained player in their ranks: goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

UEFA rules state that clubs competing in the Champions League must have at least four ‘club-trained’ players within their 25-man squad. A club-trained player is someone who spent at least three full seasons at said club between the ages of 15 and 21.

Therefore, with Tottenham needing players to fill this quota, a move for Walker-Peters has been mooted.

Tottenham more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Dennis Cirkin

In addition to Walker-Peters, The Northern Echo reports that (22 June), Tottenham are keen to negotiate the re-signing of Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland.

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The 23-year-old is another player who would count as club-trained, having come through the academy at Tottenham. However, it is believed that Cirkin will remain with Sunderland this summer.

Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Spurs could offer Walker-Peters a two-year deal after his contract with Southampton expired, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the 28-year-old will be prioritised over Cirkin.

“I think we’re far more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Cirkin,” Wenham said.

“He’s 28 now, he’s that little but more experienced, a previous England international, and he was even the best man at Dominic Solanke’s wedding recently, just by chance.

“I’d say that deal is far more likely. However, I think Tottenham might wait until later in the window to explore that deal and see how their other recruitment goes first. Whether or not Walker-Peters is still available then, we will have to wait and see.”

Tottenham need to recruit more senior players

There has been excellent movement by Spurs for young players in the market so far. However, the North London club will need to make some senior signings if they want to compete next season.

Frank will need a mixture of youth and experience if he wants Tottenham to be competitive next season, and signing Walker-Peters would satisfy the latter.

Daniel Levy has been given the green light to bring Malick Fofana to Tottenham.

Tottenham have been linked with a couple of Lyon players, including Georges Mikautadze, after the French outfit were relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial difficulties.

While Lyon have appealed the decision, players are still likely to be sold, and Fofana has been linked with a move away from France as news of a transfer agreement now emerges.

Nottingham Forest agree a deal with Lyon for Fofana

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday (1 July), Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Lyon for Fofana. However, there is still no agreement on the players’ side.

The forward is understood to be waiting for UEFA Champions League clubs, with Chelsea still keen on his signing. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Napoli have also made an initial approach.

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It was reported by ESPN (20 June) that Fofana is on Tottenham’s radar after an impressive season with Lyon, and this new development could give Spurs the ammunition to go all in for his signature.

With Nottingham Forest missing out on Champions League football, Fofana could now accept an offer to join Tottenham, who qualified for Europe’s showpiece competition by winning the Europa League last season.

Fofana would be a good investment

You only need to look at the French National team to see that France are excellent at developing young talents. Eden Hazard played for Lille before moving to the Premier League and taking the football world by storm. There is no reason to suggest that Fofana could not assimilate as well.

The left winger is extremely technically gifted and is known for his close control and ability to play with two feet. The Belgian’s rapid change of pace would give defenders a difficult time and create more goalscoring opportunities for Spurs.

There is also the consideration that Son Heung-min might no longer be at Tottenham next season. The 32-year-old is reportedly considering a change in scenery after almost a decade in North London.

Fofana would struggle to replicate what Son has done for Spurs. However, the youngster could grow into an important player in the dressing room if given the chance. Therefore, Tottenham would have a lot to look forward to with Fofana’s signing.

Tottenham are taking advantage of the football off-season by using the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to host events.

Thomas Frank will be hoping for multiple signings at Spurs this summer. Therefore, Daniel Levy has found another method to raise funds ahead of what is set to be a busy summer.

Spurs are hosting multiple events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the start of the new season, which will no doubt bring in extra revenue.

Tottenham Hotspur News has provided all the information you need to know about the event.

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Heatwave set to continue in London for 50 Cent visit

Any Tottenham fans who are planning on going to watch 50 Cent are set to enjoy more great weather in the UK.

According to the Met Office, Thursday (3 July) is set to have a high of 26 degrees.

The chance of precipitation is low, with odds of below five per cent for the event.

On top of this, the humidity is likely to be high, with it hitting 58 per cent at its peak on Thursday.

However, any fans who suffer from hayfever could be in for a tough evening, with the pollen levels set to be high.

Parking limited around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Driving is often discouraged when travelling to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium due to the limited parking and controlled parking zones around the ground.

There is also no public car park at the stadium, meaning that anyone planning to get to the event via car may have to park a distance away from the ground.

If travelling by train, the nearest stations are the Seven Sisters and Northumberland Park, which are a 35-minute and a 15-minute walk from the ground respectively.

With the event set to start at 16:30, fans will need to plan ahead to ensure they get to the stadium on time or they may miss the start.

Daniel Levy has once again identified a top young talent to bring to Tottenham.

Tottenham have targeted young talent from across Europe in recent years, signing players such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Luka Vušković

There have been some exciting players climbing the ranks at Hotspur Way, too, such as Mikey Moore, who is already a UEFA Europa League winner with Tottenham.

Several aspects of Levy’s recruitment can be criticised, but bringing in the best young talent is not one of those aspects, as the Lilywhites now close in on another exciting deal.

Tottenham agree deal to sign Oliver Boast from Leeds United

As reported by Beren Cross via The Athletic (26 June), Tottenham have agreed a seven-figure fee with Leeds United for Oliver Boast.

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The 16-year-old is considered a prized asset and has already played once for Leeds’ Under-21s.

As reported by Lilywhite Rose on Monday (30 June), Boast was not present at the scholar signing at Tottenham Sunday (29 June) as FA paperwork has not yet gone through, but it is expected too soon.

It seems Levy has outdone himself with this signing, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Boast will come in as Spurs’ best striker in his age group.

“I’ve spoken to a few parents of players in Spurs’ academy,” Wenham said.

“They recently watched Boast at this tournament called the Nationals, where different Under-16 teams across the country compete, and they said he was basically the best player at the tournament.

“He’s got a lot of good attributes and probably comes in as our best striker in that age group. It will be interesting, we have Frankie Day too, whom I rate very highly.

“To have the two of them, England youth internationals, scoring goals, that is exciting. I’m looking forward to seeing Boast play next season, and I think this is a really good pickup.”

Boast could soon join Spurs’ first team

Ange Postecoglou gave several youngsters a chance last season, and Thomas Frank could do the same.

Tottenham will play in multiple competitions next season, including the UEFA Champions League. Therefore, with a lot of games to play, there could be a chance for Boast to see some minutes.

While he is still only 16, that is the same age Moore was when he made his debut for Tottenham. As a result, if Boast is as talented as is being said, it might not be long until he is handed his Spurs debut.

Daniel Levy could be facing a watershed moment at Tottenham this summer.

Levy has briefly won back some favour with the Spurs faithful, on which he can build following the Lilywhites’ first major trophy in 17 years.

The Tottenham Chairman has a unique opportunity to mark this new era as a turning point for his and Spurs’ fortunes by backing Thomas Frank in the transfer window.

However, old patterns are emerging as the 63-year-old is showing familiar hesitation to finalise big-money moves for top targets.

Signing Eberechi Eze, a player Spurs have long admired, could go a long way in restoring faith among the Lilywhites, and Levy has been handed a boost to do just that after an Arsenal update.

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Arsenal are not looking to pay Eze’s release clause

Tottenham have been aware of Eze’s release clause, which is set at £68million, and have been deliberating over whether the attacking midfielder should be their marquee summer signing.

Frank has specified the need for at least one attacking player. Therefore, the temptation of bringing the England international to Hotspur Way is strong, especially after his stellar campaign with Crystal Palace last season.

Unfortunately, Spurs’ delay in making a decision has allowed their bitter rivals Arsenal to accelerate their interest in Eze, putting them in pole position to sign the Eagles superstar.

However, according to The Athletic (1 July), Arsenal will try to negotiate a lower-value deal that would fall below his release clause.

This development could give Levy another chance to win this race. If the Spurs supremo were to pay the full amount that Oliver Glasner’s side is demanding, he would be able to secure Eze’s move to Tottenham.

Eze perfectly fits Tottenham’s motto

Tottenham were guilty of straying from their attacking principles for a period after Mauricio Pochettino’s departure, which the Spurs supporters quickly reprimanded.

Ange Postecoglou looked to restore their identity, and Frank will be expected to continue the transition back to the club’s motto, ‘to dare is to do’.

There is no better embodiment of that ideology than Eze. The playmaker effortlessly glides past defenders across the pitch and regularly comes up with something special in the form of an exciting skill, a deft pass, or an outrageous goal.

Signing Eze would certainly ignite the Tottenham fanbase and bring them closer to returning to the club’s historic footballing ideologies.

Kōta Takai could be set to leave Tottenham as soon as he arrives in North London.

Daniel Levy has been criticised by fans for Spurs’ slow start to the transfer window.

Tottenham conceded the fifth-highest amount of goals in the Premier League last season, and Thomas Frank will be keen to change this next year.

As a result, defensive reinforcements are needed, especially with the potential sale of Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid. Fortunately, it looks as though Tottenham are on the verge of announcing the arrival of a new centre-back, although he isn’t expected to be a part of the first-team squad next season.

Takai could be loaned out after arriving at Tottenham

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Takai for £5million, with his current club, Kawasaki Frontale, confirming that the defender will leave Japan to join an overseas club after a match with Kashima Antlers on Saturday (5 July).

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It has been reported that the 20-year-old centre-back will be part of Frank’s first-team squad next season [The Standard].

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is sceptical about these reports and believes Takai could be loaned out next season.

“From what I’ve read, he’s got the ability to play on both sides,” Wenham said.

“That gives us another option. He seems like a player of high potential, quite tall, and has a lot of experience under his belt already at such a young age. I’m delighted with this signing.

“I know some reports are suggesting he will come straight into the first team and won’t go out on loan, but I’m not so sure. Being realistic, I think he will go on the pre-season tour, and Frank will have a look at him.

“However, we’ve got a lot of centre-backs already, and if he isn’t going to play regularly, I could see him potentially being loaned out.”

Frank has huge decisions awaiting him at Tottenham

One of the toughest decisions that awaits Frank is confirming his squad for next season.

Levy has built a strong team with big personalities, and with several rumoured signings yet to be added, the Dane has his work cut out for him.

This could be an opportunity for numerous youth players to prove themselves. Josh Keeley is just one player who could make Frank’s list after a standout season at Leyton Orient.

Furthermore, pre-season presents a chance for more senior players to convince the new gaffer. Manor Solomon is another player who will be hoping to earn a spot in the first team.

Therefore, Spurs’ upcoming pre-season tour could become a treat for fans across the world.