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Bryan Mbuemo’s exit from Brentford appears imminent amid links to Tottenham.

With the end of June nearly upon us, there is every chance that Tottenham‘s transfer business starts to accelerate, though the same will be said for several Premier League clubs.

The turn of the month will mark a new PSR year, which will open the door for teams to spend reasonably, and with Mathys Tel still the only arrival in North London, Spurs will be keen to make the most of it.

One player to have been heavily linked so far this summer has been Mbuemo, with the forward now on the verge of a new transfer away from the Bees.

Tottenham set to miss out on Mbuemo as update emerges

With Thomas Frank in post in North London, there has been some expectation that he will look to utilise the links he has at Brentford to bolster his own squad a Tottenham.

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However, despite Spurs being able to offer Champions League football to Mbuemo, his move to Manchester United appears imminent, after Alex Crook, via X (26 June), reported that his medical at Old Trafford will go ahead next week.

As for the reason behind choosing the Red Devils, it would be hard to assume anything other than the fact that wages have played a crucial role, given that they do not have any European football to offer.

Frank will be intent on bolstering his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign, though he will now have to look elsewhere.

Tottenham cannot afford another failed summer

Spurs simply have to make the most of the summer transfer window, or else they are essentially setting Frank up to fail in his first season in North London.

After finishing 17th in the Premier League, the need for reinforcements couldn’t be more evident, and it is crucial that they make the right additions.

Daniel Levy is never short of controversy surrounding him at Tottenham.

Levy cuts a largely unpopular figure in North London, as years of cautious spending and poor decision-making have seen the Lilywhites fail to maximise their potential.

A reluctance to spend big on potential transfer targets has held Spurs back on numerous occasions, but it looks as though that could be set to change following the appointment of Thomas Frank.

Levy is well aware that his decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou will receive yet more scrutiny if he doesn’t back Frank in the transfer market, and as such, several lucrative deals are being lined up.

Tottenham want to sign Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong

Tottenham have already been linked with Kyle Walker-Peters this summer, and now they have been tipped to secure a move for another right-back in Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong.

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The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge, and Levy looks as though he could be ready to buck the trend that he has established of not doing business with Chelsea to facilitate a move.

Spurs are one of several sides interested in a move for Acheampong, having tracked his progress for some time, according to The Independent (26 June).

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are also monitoring the defender, who is said to be keen to secure more first-team opportunities as he looks to progress his career.

There is a belief among the interested parties that Chelsea would be open to selling the teenager for £35million, as they look to maintain the constant PSR turnover that they have established in recent years.

Such is Tottenham’s rivalry with the Blues that any attempt from Levy to bring Acheampong across the capital would surely result in plenty of mixed opinions in N17.

Spurs shouldn’t fall into the trap of helping their rivals

Tottenham will be desperate to improve on their dismal showing in the Premier League last term. However, they must be careful not to lend a helping hand to one of their biggest rivals by doing business for Acheampong.

The full-back has shown once again in the FIFA Club World Cup that he is an impressive young talent, but it would not be at all wise for Tottenham to part with £35m to bring in a player with such limited first-team experience.

They may well be admirers of the prospect, but making such a lucrative move for the youngster would only help their rivals in the short term.

It is highly likely that Chelsea are considering selling Acheampong to fund other additions to their current squad, and Spurs would be facilitating that by engaging in business.

Acheampong is undoubtedly a desirable player to have in the long term, but unless Levy can negotiate a cut-price deal for the teenager, he shouldn’t fall for Chelsea’s tricks.

Archie Gray joined Tottenham from Leeds United last year for a hefty fee, but the teenager found himself thrust into a difficult situation.

Gray was one of the Championship’s most promising talents before his move to Spurs, and he has since played in a variety of positions.

Although naturally a midfielder, Gray found himself regularly at centre-back last season as Tottenham suffered an almighty injury crisis, and he had to survive as Spurs finished 17th.

The teenager is part of the England squad, which has just reached the final of the Under-21 European Championships, but Spurs fans are now concerned about the midfielder.

Spurs fans worried by Gray developments with England

Gray started alongside a host of Premier League talents in England’s first two games of the tournament, but was kept at right-back rather than his natural midfield position.

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This followed a season in which he primarily featured across the defence for Spurs, and hardly got a chance further up the pitch.

Gray has been dropped in the knockout stages, playing just one minute against the Netherlands in the semi-final, and fans have now questioned the money spent on him, given his current England role.

Gray needs to return to midfield for Spurs

Some may blame Ange Postecoglou for throwing Gray under the bus by playing him out of position in a faltering team at his age, and time will now tell whether they are right.

Thomas Frank needs to address the holes in his squad, which led to Gray being forced to play as a centre-back, and this should then allow the Englishman to return to midfield.

If given more confidence and game time in midfield next season, Spurs may start to see the £40 million spent on him being repaid, but fans are already becoming sceptical given the nature of his campaign at the Euros.

Gray made 46 appearances in all competitions last season, and this may have been too much for a teenager in his first Premier League campaign after a move.

Tottenham have been criticised after a new reveal ahead of the Premier League season.

Thomas Frank will take Tottenham back into the Champions League after replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this month.

The off-season is crucial, with Spurs needing to add several high-profile signings to compete for the highest honours yet again.

Those additions will likely be modelling the new kits when they are unveiled as Lilywhites players.

Tottenham slammed after away kit reveal

Tottenham revealed their new away kit for the 2025-26 campaign to much acclaim, with a sleek black strip befitting of their return to Europe’s elite.

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The new Tottenham home kit has been blasted by supporters, but there can be no complaints over the style of the newly-launched away.

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire took to his personal X account (26 June) to slam the Lilywhites for the pricing of the ‘elite’ version of the new shirt, with all the bells and whistles attached.

He said: “Just £151 if you want the pitch ready Spurs away shirt with all the trimmings…but you do get free delivery.”

Tottenham should look after its supporters, not rip them off

It is the way that football is going at the moment, always pricing out the supporters who are the lifeblood of the club.

Something needs to change, the pricing is extortionate, the fans already pay enough money for their season tickets, food and beverages at the match and other expenses related.

They should be able to purchase the version that the likes of Dominic Solanke and James Maddison are wearing without being massively out of pocket; it is not like they need to charge those prices, given the revenues that they make.

Obviously, it is not directly Daniel Levy‘s fault, as it is the going rate for the ‘elite’ shirts at the moment, but it is not fair on those who turn up and support their team week in, week out, whatever the weather.

Modern football and the Premier League are all about profit and not concerned about the impact that their decisions have on the fans, and that could come back to bite them in the future.

Levy has had supporters protesting about his ownership recently, which dissipated after the Europa League win to an extent, but it could quite easily return if fans do not see a return on their investment on the pitch.

Daniel Levy has always had a reputation as a ruthless businessman, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe may be about to experience the full force of that.

It had been reported earlier in June that Levy was planning to sue Ratcliffe’s company, Ineos, for non-payment of funds due in a sponsorship deal, which was cancelled early.

Now, the amount of compensation being sought by Tottenham has been revealed in new documents.

Court Documents reveal that Levy is suing INEOS for £11million

Ineos had a sponsorship agreement with Tottenham to promote their Grenadier car as the club’s “official 4×4 vehicle partner”.

That also involved naming the seats in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dugout and big-screen adverts during matches, among other things.

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However, the company is being accused of failing to make two payments related to that sponsorship deal last year.

These missed payments amount to around £5.5m, according to new court documents. Supposedly, Tottenham were due just under £500,000 in August 2024 and a further £5.1m in December.

The Times reports that Levy is now seeking just over £11million from Ineos. The unpaid £5.5m, another £5.3m for the 2026-27 season and £300,000 in interest.

Ineos claims that it had the right to terminate its partnership with Tottenham before these payments were due.

Knowing the stubbornness of Levy and Ratcliffe when it comes to business dealings, this case could drag on and on.

Ineos has a minority stake in Manchester United, and its CEO, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is in charge of footballing affairs at the Old Trafford club.

Tottenham v Manchester United rivalry is likely to spiral

Tottenham have always enjoyed a heated rivalry with Manchester United, going back to the days when Sir Alex Ferguson seemed intent on poaching Spurs’ best players.

This rivalry was rekindled when both clubs found themselves in a ‘do or die’ Europa League final in May.

Manchester United were beaten by Spurs that day, missing out on the Champions League, and are now suffering the financial consequences of that.

More financial consequences could be on the way if Levy is successful in this lawsuit against Ineos.

Needless to say, there won’t be a friendly bottle of wine shared between the two businessmen when Tottenham meet the Red Devils next season.

Both teams are attempting to rebuild their squads after poor performances in the Premier League last season, but Tottenham are likely to have more funds available as a result of their Champions League qualification.

Ange Postecoglou’s final few months at Tottenham had it all, perfect for the movie screen.

From the horrifying scenes in the Premier League, somehow finishing 17th, to the joy and ecstasy of lifting the Europa League, Spurs fans needed the summer break.

Despite promising that, like all good TV series, the third instalment is better than the second, the Australian was sacked by Daniel Levy.

It looks as though the golden hills of Hollywood are calling afterall, though, with an instant return to management on the cards for Postecoglou.

Postecoglou set for Los Angeles

With talks emerging in “Hollywood circles” about Postecoglou and LAFC, a perfect return to management could be on the cards.

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Sami Mokbel of the BBC later shared that an approach has been made for the former Celtic man to head across to the States, where he could manage Hugo Lloris.

Current LAFC boss, Steve Cherundolo, is returning to Germany at the end of the MLS season, opening the door for a new manager, possibly Postecoglou.

Premier League clubs were said to be sniffing around his services already, with Leeds even mentioned as the “perfect” landing spot at Elland Road.

Frank breathes sigh of relief at Tottenham

Should Postecoglou head to the States for a new challenge, Frank will be relieved.

With the Dane now in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there would have been nothing worse than Big Ange rocking back up with a Premier League rival and stealing three points.

Rubbing shoulders with the stars of the movie screen would suit Postecoglou, who was always painted as the villain by the media, and sometimes even his own fans.

That sometimes looked like a pantomime villain, though, like in the defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, when he was left red-faced.

One thing is for sure: Postecoglou will always be remembered as the one who ended the major trophy drought in North London, and he will be welcomed forever back at Spurs.

Tottenham will need to move quickly this summer if they are to secure the signature of Eberechi Eze.

The North London side have long been keen to sign the Crystal Palace star, with Thomas Frank looking to strengthen his squad ahead of next season.

It’s an important window for the Lilywhites, but their pursuit of Eze could now be in doubt following a major twist in the transfer saga at Arsenal.

Eze’s future takes another twist with Arsenal now showing interest

Arsenal have now entered the race for Eze, joining local rivals Tottenham in the pursuit of the Crystal Palace star, according to Alex Crook.

The Gunners are making significant moves in the transfer market and have added the England international to their shortlist of left-wing targets.

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The 26-year-old has a release clause of around £68 million in his contract, cheaper than a possible deal for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo at The Emirates.

The winger has delivered an impressive return of 40 goals and 28 assists in 167 appearances across all competitions for Palace.

Widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in the league, Eze is a priority target for Tottenham as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season.

Frank will be raging with Daniel Levy already

Daniel Levy will need to move quickly in the transfer window this summer, with rivals already strengthening ahead of next season.

Tottenham have completed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, though that deal always looked likely following his loan spell during the latter part of last season.

If they fail to secure the right signings, it could be a difficult first campaign for Frank, with high expectations to deliver results and silverware already placing pressure on the new manager.

However, if he’s able to bring in the players he wants, the Danish coach could well add to the recent success and guide Tottenham to more silverware.

If Arsenal step in for Eze, though, Levy will only face more pelters, not just from his fans, but his new manager too.

Jamie O’Hara has made a strong assertion about a Liverpool star who could challenge Dejan Kulusevski for a starting spot at Tottenham.

Kulusevski became comfortable at Tottenham once Ange Postecoglou deployed the Swede in midfield.

However, with the Australian now gone, it is unclear what Thomas Frank has planned for Kulusevski.

Bringing in the likes of Bryan Mbeumo or Eberechi Eze would increase competition for the 25-year-old, and O’Hara has now suggested another player who Spurs could sign to challenge Kulusevski.

O’Hara wants Tottenham to sign Harvey Elliott

Harvey Elliott made headlines when he netted twice against the Netherlands’ Under-21s (25 June) to send England’s Under-21s to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final as the Young Lions edge closer to retaining their crown.

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The attacking midfielder’s future at Liverpool has never looked more uncertain with the arrival of Florian Wirtz this summer. After playing just 360 minutes for the Reds in the Premier League last season, Elliott could be ready to take the next step.

Following Elliott’s spectacular performance for England’s Under-21s, O’Hara stated on talkSPORT (25 June) that he would love to see the 22-year-old at Spurs and likened him to Kulusevski.

“I would have him at Tottenham, 100 per cent,” O’Hara said.

“He [Elliott] would play on the right and compete with Brennan Johnson. Kulusevski is quite a similar player to him, but I think [Harvey] Elliott has something about him. He can play as a number ten, and he can play in different areas. He can play in midfield. I like [Harvey] Elliott. There’s a lot to like.”

Tottenham are creating a problem

Elliott is not the only attacking midfielder that Kulusevski may need to worry about. Tottenham have also been linked to Xavi Simons and Eze this summer.

Squad depth becomes paramount when participating in the UEFA Champions League. However, things could become difficult with James Maddison, Kulusevski and potentially one or more of Simons, Eze and Elliott all fighting for a starting spot.

Indeed, four of these five players are indisputable starters for their clubs and could see the situation at Spurs as a downgrade. This could prevent one of these potential signings from joining the club or could become a headache for Frank if they do sign.

Therefore, Tottenham will need to decide on one to become their main target for the summer.

Tottenham are willing to part with Bryan Gil this summer as it becomes clear that his move to London has failed.

The Spaniard joined Spurs in 2021 but has failed to make any sort of impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 24-year-old has since been sent out on a series of loans, including a move to Girona last season.

Now, there is an expectation that Gil will be sold by Tottenham this summer, with the winger only having one year left on his contract.

Sevilla plan to only pay up to £5.1 million for Gil

Sevilla have previously shown interest in Tottenham’s Gil.

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The winger spent the latter half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan to the Spanish club, where he helped them win the Europa League.

Now, according to OB (26 June), Sevilla are now planning on making a move for the 24-year-old this summer on a permanent deal.

Tottenham are hoping to receive £15million for Gil. However, the Spanish club are not prepared to meet these demands.

Instead, it’s claimed that Sevilla will only pay up to £5.1m for the winger, and only if they can facilitate departures first.

Gil wants to move to Sevilla, but other teams also remain in the race, including Olympiacos, Villarreal, Valencia and Girona.

However, Tottenham simply cannot accept Sevilla’s offer if it comes through.

To consider submitting a bid that is around 33 per cent of the asking price is insulting, and it is clear that the Spanish side are trying to rip Spurs off.

If Tottenham value Gil at £15m, then the London club should hold out for this sum.

Tottenham must stick to their guns in the transfer window

As the window rages on, Tottenham must ensure that they do not waver on their transfer demands.

With PSR becoming a growing concern in the Premier League, every penny that is brought into the London club can make a difference.

The extra £10m that can be made from the Gil transfer could allow Tottenham to bring in a top-quality player that they wouldn’t have been able to get otherwise.

Hopefully, Spurs will reap the rewards of sticking to their guns and get £15m for Gil later in the window.

Ryan Mason is set for a tricky start in senior management following his departure from Tottenham.

Mason recently ended his long association with Tottenham, both as a player and a coach, to fill the vacant managerial position at Championship side West Bromwich Albion.

The Baggies missed out on the play-off places by just four points last season, and decided to appoint the former Spurs midfielder to start a new era in the Midlands.

Mason would have hoped to be able to come back to Tottenham for some assistance, but it does not seem as though the 34-year-old has received the outcome he was looking for.

Will Lankshear to remain at Spurs next season

Mason’s involvement in various positions within the backroom staff at Tottenham over the last seven years has naturally seen him linked with a handful of Spurs players.

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One name on his list is Will Lankshear, who spent the second half of last season on loan at The Hawthorns, where he made 11 appearances.

As reported by Football London (26 June), West Brom, as well as other clubs in the Championship and abroad, are interested in taking Lankshear on loan.

However, Thomas Frank wants to take a look at the striker first.

Lankshear’s crowning moment came when he scored against Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League group stages last season before being sent off in the same game and leaving in January to join the Baggies.

Damola Ajayi’s recent departure to Doncaster Rovers shows that some young players will still be available to Mason, but Tottenham’s stance on Lankshear will be a blow to their former employee.

Lankshear’s last chance at Spurs

Tottenham fans have been craving for a player to rise through the ranks and make a telling impact on the first team, just as Harry Kane once did.

While the England captain’s boots are too big to fill, there were high hopes in N17 for Lankshear’s prospects.

The young striker has the physicality required for the Premier League and will now have Frank, who is a specialist in developing forward players, to guide him.

However, his loan spell at The Hawthorns did not go according to plan, and the 20-year-old will have to prove his worth fairly quickly next season if he is to retain Tottenham’s aspirations for him.