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Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey may soon complete a switch to Tottenham this summer transfer window.

Spurs are interested in the Villa star, and Unai Emery’s team have placed a £40million asking price for him.

The North London outfit could lose Yves Bissouma to Leeds United in the coming weeks, and they seem to be ready to blow their competition out of the water for the English midfielder.

West Ham United sources admit Ramsey to complete Tottenham transfer

Sources close to West Ham United’s owners have admitted Ramsey is likely to sign for Tottenham.

The East London outfit are interested in the Villa star as they seek replacements for Mohammed Kudus, with Spurs also eyeing the English midfielder.

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Now, a top spokesman for the Irons’ owners has expressed defeat in the race for the 24-year-old’s signature, potentially giving Thomas Frank a major boost.

Speaking to Hammers News, they said: “I think [Ramsey] is going to Spurs.”

It looks like West Ham can’t compete with Tottenham, and Graham Potter’s team appear to have resigned themselves to losing out on Ramsey’s transfer.

The North London club will be looking to improve their engine room this summer, and the Englishman’s possible arrival will undoubtedly delight fans in N17.

Ramsey not the only transfer Frank needs at Tottenham

It would be massive for Spurs to sign a talented player like Ramsey from the Birmingham outfit, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season.

Tottenham evidently have to strengthen their squad in the ongoing transfer window as they endured an abysmal domestic campaign, losing 22 matches in the English top flight.

Despite Spurs’ struggles, they will be playing Champions League football next season after winning the Europa League.

Daniel Levy must back Frank in the coming weeks and build a team capable of competing on all fronts.

The Tottenham chairman will undoubtedly be under pressure if the former Brentford manager’s tenure in North London is underwhelming.

Apart from additions in the midfield, the Lilywhites arguably have some new defenders and attackers, with uncertainty around the likes of Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min.

While West Ham seem to think Spurs are favourites to sign Ramsey, it remains to be seen how his situation unfolds this summer.

Daniel Levy is holding Tottenham Hotspur back.

In three days, July will be upon us, and despite having a Champions League campaign to attend to, Tottenham are yet to make any new additions to their squad.

Mathys Tel remains the only signing that Spurs have made, after they opted to trigger the £30million buy option in his contract, much to the surprise of many in North London.

However, the longer this transfer draught goes on, the less likely Tottenham are to progress, and the entire blame will fall at the feet of Levy.

Tottenham are wasting time this summer

First and foremost, the length of time it took to sack Ange Postecoglou was baffling, given the fact that almost everyone knew that it was coming.

That immediately set Spurs on the back foot when it came to the summer transfer window, with the lack of managerial clarity undoubtedly playing a role in the minds of their transfer targets.

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Fast forward to now, with Thomas Frank in charge, Tottenham are in dire need of new arrivals, and yet they are sitting with their hands tied behind their back, all because of Levy.

His unwillingness to release required funds and inability to make quick, decisive decisions have already seemingly seen Spurs miss out on the signing of Bryan Mbuemo, with other deals also in doubt.

Frank, after the reputation he has built for himself at Brentford, will not want to see his time at Spurs fail, and yet Levy is almost setting him up to do so, with tension undoubtedly going to emerge at some point if this continues.

Frank needs to be backed by Levy and Spurs

Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last season, not even reaching the 40-point target usually set by clubs in a bid to avoid relegation.

Taking that failure into account, you would have assumed Spurs would be doing everything they can this summer to right those wrongs, though it appears to be far from the case.

Tottenham need to get their act together and accelerate their efforts to bring players to North London to have any chance of achieving success under Frank.

Lyon are in desperate need of a cash injection as Tottenham eye a move for Georges Mikautadze.

Tottenham have made a slow start to the summer transfer window.

However, the Lilywhites could be close to their first signing as they have reportedly agreed a deal for Japanese defender Kōta Takai and are now looking at Mikautadze.

The Georgian striker scored 17 goals for Lyon last season and could even challenge Dominic Solanke with his impressive output. Now, Mikautadze’s performances seem to have been enough to convince Tottenham to make an offer.

Tottenham are favourites to sign Mikautadze as an offer is prepared

Daniel Levy is prepared to take full advantage of Lyon’s financial struggles, which saw the French outfit relegated to Ligue 2 on Tuesday (24 June).

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As reported by Tutto Juve (26 June), Tottenham are currently leading the race to sign Mikautadze. It is understood that the Lilywhites are preparing an offer, with Juventus also keen to sign the 24-year-old.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t believe Spurs will move for Mikautadze anytime soon, and expects Lyon to agree to sell another player to alleviate their financial concerns.

“This is an interesting market opportunity,” Wenham said.

“However, Lyon are far too big a club to be relegated for some outstanding financial issues.

“Therefore, I’m sure they’ll flog someone to Chelsea or whoever for £45million, and their issues will be fixed quite swiftly. However, as I said, this is an interesting market opportunity, and I’m sure lots of big clubs are looking.

“Lyon are a hotbed for talented young players. However, we have made some poor signings from them in recent years, and I’m sure Tottenham won’t want to get stung again.

“Therefore, I imagine we’re looking, but I don’t think it is someone we will move for imminently.”

Tottenham should sign Mikautadze

Richarlison is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, and Mikautadze would be the perfect replacement.

Not only is he efficient in front of goal, but injuries will be less of a concern. Richarlison made just 24 appearances for Spurs last season, netting five times.

Therefore, even if the Brazilian remains at the club, Mikautadze could be an important asset to have.

Tottenham are keen on signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer, but a deal now appears unlikely to happen.

Eze is being courted by both Tottenham and Arsenal following his incredible campaign for Palace, as he scored the winner in the FA Cup final.

Tottenham need to sign proven players who can make an immediate impact under Thomas Frank, and Eze would fit the bill as a Premier League star.

However, a £68million release clause would make it an expensive deal, and there has now been a new development over his future.

Tottenham back off in Eze race

Tottenham’s interest in Eze now appears to be at an end, with Arsenal seemingly pulling ahead in the race, as Spurs baulk at the asking price.

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Ben Jacobs has now told talkSPORT (27 June) that Spurs have backed off any bid to sign Eze as things stand.

“My understanding is that Tottenham have actually backed off in the last few hours, and although the interest is genuine, it is nothing more than that,” he stated.

Justin Kluivert could be available for £25.6m

With Spurs keen on adding a versatile attacking midfielder, Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert could be the perfect alternative to Eze.

Kluivert enjoyed an outstanding season with the Cherries, with 18 goal contributions in 34 Premier League games, and at 26, is now thriving as he comes into his prime years.

As it stands, Tottenham are yet to register their interest in Kluivert, but Bayer Leverkusen have now identified him as a target.

Jacobs has now reported that Leverkusen believe the versatile attacker could be available for less than £25.6m (€30m), and if this turns out to be the case, Spurs simply have to make a move.

Kluivert could be ideal for Tottenham

If there is a deal to be done, Kluivert could be the ideal Eze alternative Tottenham need this summer, and he would solve several issues.

He would arrive with Premier League and European experience under his belt, and is becoming a reliable goalscorer and creator in England.

Like Eze, Kluivert thrives in attacking midfield, but has also played on both wings throughout his career, in which he has featured for Roma, Ajax, Nice, Valencia and others before joining Bournemouth.

Spurs could seek to replace Son-Heung Min, and recruiting a player who can provide goals from the wing would be necessary, while more creativity in the middle of the park would also be useful.

Kluivert could provide both as a relatively inexpensive option, but it remains to be seen whether Bournemouth would sanction a sale to another English club.

Tottenham are one of several top Premier League clubs to have held a long-standing interest in Tyler Dibling.

The Southampton starlet caught the eye with a string of impressive individual performances last term, despite being part of what was a dismal Premier League campaign for his boyhood club.

Manchester United are another of the biggest clubs that have shown a prolonged interest in the 19-year-old, who became a regular feature in the England U19s squad throughout the 2024/25 season.

Southampton are very reluctant to lose their prized asset, and are understood to have quoted Tottenham and their fellow suitors a price of £100million for Dibling.

Dibling reacts as Oliver Irow extends his stay

Tottenham have previously made a bid of £35million for Dibling, who burst onto the scene and established himself as one of English football’s brightest young prospects last season.

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His displays for the Saints have made it easy to forget that he was still playing for their academy side until as recently as the 2023/24 campaign.

Dibling’s involvement with the England youth setup over the years will have seen him link up with several of the country’s most promising youngsters, and one man he has crossed paths with over the years is Spurs’ Oliver Irow.

The pair of wingers spent time together representing England at U17 level, and Irow recently took another major step in his Spurs development by signing a new deal which will run until 2028.

The Tottenham prodigy took to Instagram to express his happiness at signing a new deal, and Dibling reacted by commenting “class” underneath his post.

There should be more opportunities for youngsters at Spurs

Mikey Moore’s remarkable emergence as a genuine first-team option this season should have further carved out a pathway for some of Spurs’ most talented youngsters to make their way in the senior squad.

They have churned out talent at Hotspur Way over the years, and the club need to continue to ensure they reap the benefits of what is a hugely strong academy setup.

There will undoubtedly be plenty more players who are capable of making the step up over the next few years, and the responsibility will then fall on Thomas Frank to successfully integrate them into the squad.

Big-money signings will be important to Daniel Levy’s long-term project in N17, but nurturing their youngsters and ensuring they develop properly could also unearth plenty of gems.

Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has been the subject of interest from Manchester United and Tottenham this summer.

With the appointment of Thomas Frank, the Lilywhites were in a position to hijack Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford.

It was suggested that the right-winger would be keen to reunite with the former Brentford boss. As a result, this gave Daniel Levy all the ammunition he needed to move for the Cameroonian.

‘Mbeumo’s agents made promises to Manchester United’

It is commonly believed that Levy is now fighting a losing battle when it comes to Mbeumo.

The right-winger is expected to join Manchester United this summer, with a transfer agreement now close.

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As a result, Levy will be searching for cheaper alternatives, and while Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is frustrated to miss out on Mbeumo, he believes certain promises might have been made, which ruled Spurs out of the running.

“I did think Mbeumo would end up at Tottenham,” Wenham said.

“However, Manchester United have now moved ahead in the race for his signature. You never know how these things work, perhaps promises had been made by his agents and that kind of thing. It was always quite clear that United wanted Mbeumo, and it seems like they’re going to sign him now.

“It’s quite frustrating, as he is, of course, Brentford’s best player, and I did think Frank could convince him to join Tottenham. However, it doesn’t look like it will work out that way, unfortunately.”

Tottenham must find another ‘star signing’

Now that Mbeumo looks to be heading to United, Spurs will need to find another marquee signing.

The North London club are believed to be looking at several players. Eberechi Eze is one name that has been thrown into the mix.

The Englishman is versatile and Premier League proven, which could benefit Tottenham. Xavi Simons is also linked with a move to North London.

The RB Leipzig star has been approved by the fans and could fit into this youthful Spurs side. However, Tottenham will need to decide on either one soon, or they risk missing out on both.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, but they now face competition from Arsenal.

Eze was outstanding last season as he helped Palace win the FA Cup. The England international scored in the quarter-final, semi-final and final as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.

Tottenham need to add proven quality to their squad, and the 26-year-old is seen as the perfect solution.

However, Arsenal are also keen on signing Eze, which means Spurs may now have a transfer battle on their hands, with the player’s preferred destination now debated.

Jamie O’Hara shocked as Eze to Arsenal mooted

If both Arsenal and Spurs activate Eze’s £68 million release clause, then the midfielder will have a decision to make over which side of North London to join.

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According to Jason Cundy, the Palace playmaker should move to Arsenal, but former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara is not in agreement.

Speaking on talkSPORT (27 June), O’Hara asked Cundy which club Eze should choose, and he did not hesitate to answer.

“Arsenal. Definitely Arsenal, every day of the week and twice on Sundays,” Cundy responded.

“He’s not guaranteed to start at Arsenal,” O’Hara responded.

“I’d play for Spurs. I was at Arsenal and I left. I would play for Tottenham every day of the week over Arsenal. He’s not going to be guaranteed a start.”

Eze would start more at Tottenham than Arsenal

While Spurs fans may be concerned that Eze will pick Arsenal over the Lilywhites, O’Hara has rightly pointed out that Eze would be guaranteed a starting place at Tottenham.

Eze would be an instant upgrade on any option Spurs have in midfield or on the wing, and would instantly inject creativity and a goal threat that they are otherwise lacking.

While he did come through the Arsenal academy, if his next move is to be determined by game time, then Spurs will be somewhat hopeful that they can offer Eze a more enticing package than their bitter rivals.

However, if it also comes down to wages, then Arsenal are more likely to offer a higher salary, and Daniel Levy’s prudence in the market will again do Spurs no favours.

Tottenham look to have been handed a boost in the race for Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace.

The Lilywhites have been linked with a number of high-profile deals at this stage of the window, despite not yet landing a deal.

This has seen rumours surround Bryan Mbeumo, although he looks set to join Manchester United in a £60million move to Old Trafford.

As a result, Spurs have to turn their attention to other targets, with positivity emerging over a deal for Guehi at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Guehi to remain patient for Tottenham transfer

After securing Champions League qualification, there was a hope that key players would then stick around for the foreseeable future in N17.

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That may not be the case with Cristian Romero, still potentially on his way to Atletico Madrid before the end of the summer.

This would certainly leave Thomas Frank’s squad light for another busy season, and as a result, new centre-back options could be a requirement.

There are few options available right now who will be a better option than Guehi as his contract ticks down at Crystal Palace.

Former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes this could end with the England international seeing out his contract before joining Tottenham for free on a sizable signing-on fee.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “With Guehi, his contract is up in a year’s time.

“He could play for Crystal Palace in the Premier League and in Europe for another year.

“He’s probably worth about £45m as a centre-back.

“If he has another good season, next summer he could say to any club, ‘I’ll sign for you, but you’ll have to pay me £40m.’ So the player can pick up that money himself, rather than it being a transfer fee.

“If I were him, I could stay at Palace, play there and then ask for crazy amounts of money from clubs, like Tottenham, who are getting a good deal, not paying a fee.“

Tottenham could land Guehi bargain next summer

It is fair to say that bringing in the Englishman to partner Micky van de Ven would be an excellent pairing for the Lilywhites.

To have that duo with someone like Kevin Danso playing backup in N17 can only be seen as positive depth moving into the new season.

That could hinge on whether Tottenham are willing to meet Palace’s demands or are willing to delay a deal by 12 months to complete a free transfer.

It will certainly be interesting to see how this saga plays out and what that means for Oliver Glasner’s side ahead of a European football campaign.

Tottenham have plenty of work to do as their first pre-season game quickly approaches.

The Lilywhites confirmed on Friday (27 June) that they have added to their pre-season schedule, as they take on Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in just over three weeks (19 July).

Thomas Frank will be hoping to have concluded some transfer business by then, with supporters growing increasingly restless with the lack of arrivals in North London.

With this in mind, Tottenham News rounds up the latest emerging from N17.

Tottenham want to sign Josh Acheampong

As reported by The Independent (26 June), Spurs are interested in a move for Chelsea gem Josh Acheampong, having tracked the defender for some time.

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The 19-year-old has progressed through the ranks in West London and made his breakthrough with the Blues last season, recently starting in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory against Esperance at the FIFA Club World Cup (25 June).

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are also monitoring Acheampong, while Tottenham’s rivals could be open to selling the teenager as they look to manage Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) concerns.

Cristian Romero could hand in a transfer request

Cristian Romero has been linked with Atletico Madrid this summer, with Daniel Levy recently setting his price for the Argentine at £60million [The Telegraph].

As reported by AS (27 June), Atletico are only willing to offer £51.2m for the World Cup winner, with Diego Simeone very keen on bringing his compatriot to Spain.

Significantly, this is below Levy’s valuation, which could prompt Romero to hand in a transfer request to force through a move.

Frank is expected to hold talks with Romero in the coming days to come to a final decision for the benefit of both the player and the club.

Arsenal join the race to sign Eberechi Eze

Tottenham have had an interest in Crystal Palace’s maverick Eberechi Eze for years, and were preparing to make the attacking midfielder their marquee signing of the summer.

However, the Lilywhites received possibly the worst news possible as it has emerged that bitter rivals Arsenal could hijack Spurs’ move and are now favourites to sign the 26-year-old, as per The Mirror (27 June).

The talented England international was crucial in securing Crystal Palace their first major trophy by scoring the only goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Were he to join the Gunners, it would be a bitter blow to both Frank and the Tottenham faithful, who have dreamed of seeing Eze in a Spurs shirt for years.

Thomas Frank’s first transfer window at Tottenham is not going according to plan.

The Dane often credited the backroom staff at Brentford for working extremely well in unison toward a common goal, which helped the Bees overachieve year on year.

Frank is quickly finding out what the Spurs supporters could all have predicted: that he was not going to find the same harmony and efficiency under Daniel Levy.

Tottenham are already on the back foot, and have the added insult of potentially seeing Eberechi Eze choose to join bitter rivals Arsenal after already seemingly losing out on Bryan Mbeumo.

Selling players has been equally challenging, with recent reports offering up another twist to their summer dealings.

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Tottenham have not received a concrete bid for Alejo Véliz

Frank has to counterbalance potential incomings with the sale of players within the overinflated squad already present at Tottenham.

The Londoners only released four players at the end of last season, and are labouring to move on players like Richarlison and Bryan Gil, despite their careers in N17 effectively being over.

One player that still lingers on their books is Alejo Véliz, who had reportedly garnered interest from clubs in his home country, Argentina.

However, according to Football London (27 June), Spurs are yet to receive a formal bid for the 21-year-old, who spent last year on loan at Spanish side Espanyol, scoring just four goals.

The striker arrived in North London in 2023 for a reported £13million, but has only made a total of eight appearances for the Lilywhites, who are desperate to sell him this summer.

However, Spurs have a history of being unable to move out-of-favour players on, resorting to either accepting a huge loss or, in extreme cases such as Tanguy Ndombele, terminating contracts.

Tottenham are still learning from their mistakes

Tottenham’s scattergun approach to previous transfer windows, especially with Fabio Paratici at the helm, led to a mix of both excellent and very disappointing signings.

The North London club used traditional methods of talent identification to scout their players, but often did not factor in the physicality and mental fortitude required to compete in the Premier League.

Levy is still learning from his mistakes the hard way, and employed Johan Lange to fix some issues.

Recent signings prove that a data-led strategy might be the way forward, and with the addition of Frank, the likelihood of complete misses in the transfer market are surely to decrease.