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Tottenham’s busy summer continues with preparations for the Thomas Frank era well underway.

Despite a plethora of names being linked with Tottenham, the permanent signings of last season’s loanees Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso are the only confirmed deals of the summer.

At least one marquee forward is expected to join soon, while Spurs are also looking to offload players to slim down their overinflated squad.

All eyes are on Daniel Levy as he continues to operate behind the scenes, with Tottenham News bringing you the latest news emerging from N17.

Racing Club close in on Alejo Véliz

While plenty of youngsters Tottenham have signed in recent years are maturing into competitive first-team level players, not all of the North London club’s signings have been a hit.

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One of those who has not lived up to his promise is Alejo Véliz, who is set to join Racing Club in Argentina, according to journalist Juan Pablo De Luca (26 June).

Initially signed for £13million in August 2023, Véliz struggled to impress at Hotspur Way and was loaned out to Sevilla after less than six months in North London.

The 21-year-old striker once again spent last season on loan, this time at Espanyol, where he only managed one La Liga goal 27 appearances, and looks set to call time on his career in Europe with a return to his home country.

Spurs reveal their new away kit

Tottenham officially announced their new away kit for the 2025/26 season on Thursday (26 June), much to the delight of Tottenham fans.

The Lilywhites will hope that the team’s performances next season will give the fanbase extra pride in wearing it, and will eagerly be anticipating which new signing they can have printed on the back of the shirts.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min was front and centre of the launch, sparking speculation as to whether it may give some indication of his uncertain future.

Tottenham lead the race to sign Georges Mikautadze

Lyon’s relegation from Ligue 1 on Tuesday (24 June) due to their financial deficit shocked world football and alerted plenty of clubs to the wealth of talent at their disposal.

Tottenham are looking to take advantage, and as per Tuttojuve (26 June), now lead the race to sign Georgian forward Georges Mikautadze.

The 24-year-old made a name for himself with the Georgian national team last summer and impressed in his debut season with Lyon.

His goalscoring from the wide position is exactly what Frank is looking for, and the Dane will be hopeful that Spurs can fend off interest from Premier League rivals to bring him to N17.

Dominic Solanke endured a difficult first season at Tottenham.

The 27-year-old joined Spurs from Bournemouth for a £60m fee last summer and notched 16 goals and eight assists in 45 matches.

The England international was hampered by injury problems, which was a huge problem for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this month.

He will hope to kick on in his second campaign in North London with Thomas Frank now at the helm.

Solanke reacts as Kerkez transfer confirmed at Liverpool

Solanke was once at Liverpool before he made the move to the Cherries and then to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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One of his former teammates on the South Coast, Milos Kerkez, has joined the Anfield outfit for a fee in the region of £40million.

The Premier League champions posted a flurry of images on Instagram (26 June) as they announced the signing, with one captioned: “Milos’ signing day.”

The Spurs star commented on that post, saying: “Congrats bro” with praying hands and white heart emojis.

Liverpool spending is bad news for Tottenham

Daniel Levy recently spoke of his desire for the Lilywhites to compete for the highest honours after the decision to sack Postecoglou.

One of their rivals for the Premier League and Champions League titles are the Reds, who have strengthened significantly this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester City also expected to make moves in the market.

They replaced England star Trent Alexander-Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong and have now added Florian Wirtz and Kerkez into the fold, which is a scary proposition ahead of the new campaign.

Meanwhile, Spurs are yet to complete a significant new signing, with loanees Kevin Danso and Matheus Tel and young, inexperienced defenders Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai joining their ranks so far.

Frank needs Levy to back him in the transfer window; otherwise, it could be a very tricky season for the former Brentford boss after the success that his predecessor delivered and the higher expectations that are now in place.

The N17 outfit may have won the Europa League, but their ambitions are now higher, and their spending needs to reflect that, especially when they are competing in Europe’s elite competition again.

Tottenham are not expected to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford as he’s expected to join Arsenal this summer.

However, Thomas Frank is still understood to be keen on signing a new midfielder.

While a reunion with Norgaard is not on the cards in North London, Spurs are stepping up their search for an alternative.

Victor Froholdt expected to clear medical amid Tottenham links

Tottenham have entered the race to sign Victor Froholdt from Copenhagen in the coming weeks. (Florian Plettenberg, 5 June)

Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has gauged the 19-year-old midfielder’s lateral meniscus injury from last season ahead of a potential medical.

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Spurs made an offer for Froholdt last summer, but it was rejected by the Danish side.

Discussing the state of play with Froholdt exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, shared his verdict.

“Spurs may take a closer look at his knee and see if there’s any increased wear and tear from the lateral meniscus injury,” he said.

“That said, it was a year ago and it did not keep him out for too long either.

“I see no issues with him clearing his medical, but his minutes may need to be monitored initially, given his age and a new league.”

Spurs should pursue Froholdt’s services in the coming weeks

Froholdt is an ideal signing for Tottenham, aligning perfectly with their strategy of acquiring young, high-potential talents.

With 61 senior appearances, eight goals and six assists, his versatility as a box-to-box midfielder who can also play on the flanks adds depth and flexibility to Spurs’ squad.

As Norgaard is set for Arsenal, his compatriot is undoubtedly a good alternative to consider.

His stamina, technical ability and defensive awareness make him a promising long-term investment.

Tottenham’s recent successes with young stars like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray reflect their commitment to nurturing talent, and Froholdt’s potential to develop into a key player under Frank’s guidance fits this model, enhancing Spurs’ midfield for the Premier League and Champions League.

Dominic Solanke could be replaced at Tottenham just weeks after finishing his debut season.

Tottenham signed Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024, and the striker quickly became a regular starter under Ange Postecoglou.

Solanke scored more than triple the number of goals that Richarlison did. Therefore, the Englishman appeared to have cemented his position as Spurs’ main striker – or so he thought.

It now looks as though Daniel Levy is keen to bring in a new frontman this summer, which could leave Solanke’s position in North London in doubt.

Tottenham line up an offer for Georges Mikautadze

As reported by Tutto Juve (26 June), Tottenham are currently leading the race to sign Georges Mikautadze.

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Levy is expected to take full advantage of Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, with Tottenham preparing a concrete offer for the forward in the next few weeks.

The French club are set to appeal the relegation decision from the Ligue 1 authorities. However, either way, it looks as though several key players will need to be sold.

While this improves Spurs’ chances of securing his signature, Solanke will be hoping that the deal does not go through. At first glance, Mikautadze seems like an upgrade on the current Tottenham striker.

The Georgian participated in 28 goals for Lyon last season, while Solanke contributed to 24 for Spurs. The two strikers both had nine goal contributions in the UEFA Europa League, but Mikautadze was defeated by the same Manchester United side that Solanke helped Tottenham beat in the final to win the competition.

However, the Tottenham striker could be skating on thin ice the longer this potential transfer has to marinate.

Tottenham should keep Solanke as their starting striker

Solanke should start for Tottenham next season, but this is not to say that he should not have competition.

Indeed, his performances last season may have earned him a starting spot, but his output next year will decide if he keeps it. Mikautadze is not the only striker who has been linked with Spurs, which could indicate the club are actively looking to add to this position.

This could suggest that Thomas Frank is not entirely convinced by what he saw last season. Therefore, Solanke may need to work twice as hard next year to solidify himself as a starter for Tottenham.

Cristian Romero’s potential departure from Tottenham has never appeared closer after an official announcement.

Romero has been widely linked with Atletico Madrid despite Spurs’ desire to keep the centre-back.

It has been suggested that Tottenham could now look to extend his contract, which would see the Argentine remain in North London and resume his formidable on-field partnership with Micky van de Ven.

However, his future remains increasingly uncertain after a new Tottenham announcement.

Tottenham announce away kit without Romero

Tottenham unveiled their new away kit for next season on Thursday (26 June), with the strip now available for fans to purchase.

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Several Spurs players featured in the video announcement, including Son Heung-min, who has also been linked with a departure this summer. However, there was no sign of Romero.

This could indicate that the defender is set to leave Tottenham. Indeed, it is believed that the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with whom Romero shared a close bond, might have been the final nail in the coffin

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have already begun looking for potential replacements, such as Jarrad Branthwaite, who has become a viable option for the North London club.

However, if Romero does leave, Spurs will need to lock down a replacement soon to avoid future upsets.

Romero’s departure could be a positive for Tottenham

Tottenham played 38 Premier League matches last season, and Romero featured in just 18. Indeed, injuries have plagued the defender ever since he was signed from Atalanta four years ago.

There is no doubt that Romero is one of the best defenders in England when fit. The Argentine is proficient when playing out from the back and is unafraid to perform a last-ditch tackle.

When the World Cup winner is playing alongside van de Ven, few Premier League partnerships compare. But injuries meant that Spurs supporters were robbed of seeing that duo for most of last season.

Postecoglou’s high-intensity football might have been partly to blame. The Australian was partial to a high line, which saw his defenders cover more ground when tracking back.

However, injuries had been a pressing concern before Postecoglou’s tenure. Therefore, Romero’s departure could be a blessing in disguise for Tottenham.

Daniel Levy has once again upset Tottenham supporters after an official announcement.

Levy has had a complicated relationship with Spurs supporters since he arrived in North London in 2001.

The Tottenham Chairman has frequently been criticised for a lack of ambition on the pitch. However, the 63-year-old recently declared that he was keen for Tottenham to win the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Although it doesn’t seem as though that declaration has done much to change fans’ views of Levy.

Tottenham announce ticketing details for 2025/26 season

The Premier League revealed their provisional 2025/26 league fixtures last week, with Spurs set to play their opening game against Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (16 August).

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And Tottenham have now announced ticketing details and on-sale dates for the forthcoming season.

In an official statement on Wednesday (25 June), Tottenham confirmed that match tickets will continue to be sold across seven on-sale windows throughout the season.

Prices are dependent on what category the fixture falls in, Category A, B or C. However, supporters are not happy with the particular categories certain fixtures have been listed under.

Spurs supporters need to be convinced by Levy’s changes

Levy has made several changes at Tottenham these last few weeks, and not all of them have appeased the fans.

Indeed, the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and replace him with Thomas Frank was the biggest and most contested decision. Spurs supporters had rallied around Postecoglou after the Australian guided Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League and trusted him to take the club to even grander heights.

Tottenham fans have also been unimpressed with the transfer business thus far. The Lilywhites have missed out on several key targets and are yet to bring in a fresh face.

There seems to be a growing fear that Spurs will continue to rely on young, inexperienced talents next season. Therefore, Levy will need to bring in several senior signings this summer if he wants to have a chance of pleasing the fans.

Thomas Frank is still waiting for Daniel Levy to deliver him new signings at Tottenham.

Levy made his intentions of providing the first team with investment clear in a sit-down interview with Tottenham recently, but has yet to make true on his promise.

It is a familiar feeling for the Lilywhites, who are growing increasingly tired of hearing the same rhetoric being repeated by Levy without results.

Calls for his resignation have increased in both number and intensity over the years until Spurs’ UEFA Europa League triumph saw them briefly ebb away.

Tottenham’s inactivity so far this window risks reigniting the fuse, although Levy has shown that there is some value to his words, as news of a new transfer agreement emerges.

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Tottenham agree deal for Kōta Takai

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have agreed a £5million deal for Kawasaki Frontale’s Kōta Takai, a record fee for a player from the J1 League.

The centre-back is expected to join the first team straight away, adding to Frank’s list of available defenders at Spurs.

Levy has been praised for securing the deal as the 20-year-old is highly rated in Japan, for whom he has already won four caps.

Takai was crucial in helping Kawasaki Frontale reach the AFC Champions League Elite last season, as well as playing an integral part in helping his side win the J1 League in 2024.

And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Levy will have used his connections in Japan to secure a deal.

“Tottenham have had lots of interest from South Korea because of Son Heung-min,” King said.

“If this kid comes in, they’ll generate plenty of interest from Japanese supporters. Tottenham and Levy have had ties with Japan through Postecoglou, who managed in the country for several years.

“Of course, Osvaldo Ardiles and Steve Perryman both had a big impact on Japanese football too, and they’re still connected to Tottenham, so there are ties to Japan there.”

Spurs are capitalising on the Asian market

The incredible pull of Son’s iconic status in South Korea has opened Spurs’ eyes to the Asian market.

The captain has brought with him millions of fans from his home country and beyond, having become one of the greatest players ever to emerge from Asia.

Son is still the face of Tottenham despite being linked with an exit this summer, and last summer’s signing of Yang Min-hyeok and the club’s pursuit of Takai show that Levy is keen on continuing Spurs’ strong ties with Asian players.

Tottenham are always on the lookout for the next best talent in the United Kingdom.

Daniel Levy has backed his transfer team with big-money fees for the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Mathys Tel over the past year at Hotspur Way.

After snatching Gray from Leeds, Spurs are set to return to Elland Road to take another of their prized assets straight from Thorp Arch.

Tottenham agree fee to sign Oliver Boast

Beren Cross has reported that Leeds striker Oliver Boast is set to make the move to Tottenham.

The Athletic journalist states that Spurs and Levy have agreed on a seven-figure fee for the number nine, who is highly rated at 16 years old.

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Boast has decided to move on, given that Archie’s younger brother, Harry Gray, is ahead in the pecking order in West Yorkshire, as one of England’s best strikers in that age group.

Given the young star decided to leave, Leeds could have negotiated a fee or gone to a tribunal for compensation, but they have agreed upon a seven-figure deal already.

Tottenham pounce on Premier League rivals

With Dan Batty recently joining from Manchester City and Luca Furnell-Gill arriving from Liverpool in recent months, this continues a positive trend.

Levy has been criticised over the years for his ability to spend on big names, but this is an area in which he cannot be beaten with the same stick.

Tottenham have one of the best pathways in England, and with Champions League football returning alongside the appointment of Thomas Frank, the only way is up.

Ange Postecoglou did play younger options last season, too, but he was forced into that through the horrendous injury crisis that he faced at Hotspur Way.

Boast will go straight into the academy in North London, and it will likely be a couple of years until he is heard about again, but he clearly sees the chance for progression.

Big signings are always welcome, but raiding other Premier League clubs for their best academy talents can be just as important.

Bryan Mbuemo’s exit from Brentford feels all but nailed on, and Tottenham are keen.

With the final week in June approaching, the expectation is that transfer activity at Tottenham will start to accelerate, with the PSR turnover due.

Following the arrival of Mathys Tel, Spurs have already started their summer business, though they will be keen to do plenty more in order to give Thomas Frank the best chance of succeeding.

One of those to have been linked with Spurs is Mbuemo, who has also attracted heavy interest from Manchester United.

Champions League football could entice Mbuemo to North London

Despite finishing 17th, Tottenham have a Champions League campaign to attend to next season, and that is likely to play a huge role in the recruitment between now and the end of the window.

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Amid links to Mbuemo, Paul Robinson believes that his relationship with Frank could play a deciding role in his next move, with the offer of Champions League football to play a part.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Robinson said: “Champions League football is a huge thing in Tottenham’s favour. And in Thomas Frank’s favour, he’s got a great relationship with all the players that he’s worked with, including Mbuemo.

“The link to Manchester United has been there for a while, but actually, with Thomas Frank now at Tottenham and the opportunity to play Champions League football, he could be persuaded.

“I think Tottenham are ahead in the race with Thomas Frank there and the offer of Champions League football.

“I think that his wages could be a stumbling block, but if he’s willing to find a middle ground on that, then that puts Tottenham in the driving seat for me.”

Frank can utilise Brentford links to Spurs advantage

Mbuemo is the standout, but Bournemouth have a very talented squad, which is now being picked apart after Frank‘s departure.

Dean Huijsen has joined Real Madrid, Milos Kerkez has joined Liverpool, and several others could leave before the season starts.

Tottenham can take advantage of that and use Frank’s relationships with his former players to bolster their own squad.

Thomas Frank is patiently waiting for attacking reinforcements to walk through the door at Tottenham.

It has been two weeks since Frank was officially confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement in North London, and since then, the Dane has been intent on bringing in a forward as a priority.

Tottenham have scoured fellow Premier League sides in an attempt to bring in experienced players, but are yet to finalise any deals.

The Lilywhites have simultaneously carried on their recent approach of signing younger talent across world football, and could be set to sign another European wonderkid.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Malick Fofana gets a huge boost

As reported by ESPN (20 June), Belgium international Malick Fofana is on Tottenham’s radar after a stellar season with Lyon.

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The North Londoners are keen on signing the winger, who has impressed over the last two years in France since he moved to Lyon from Gent in 2023.

Spurs have been handed a huge boost in sealing the transfer as it was confirmed on Tuesday (24 June) that Lyon will be relegated from Ligue 1 after failing to comply with financial regulations.

The decision has shocked French football and is likely to see Lyon sell some of their star players.

Tottenham will hope to capitalise on the developments and bring Fofana to N17, though they will face competition from other Premier League clubs.

The Lilywhites have had mixed results in the past when dealing with Lyon, with former captain Hugo Lloris’s huge success juxtaposed by the disastrous returns from Clinton N’jie and Tanguy Ndombele.

Tottenham must focus on proven players this window

Tottenham’s strategy in the last few years of bringing in young European players has paid dividends, as proven by the growth of players like Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie.

Spurs’ pursuit of Kōta Takai and Fofana shows that Spurs will not completely deviate from their approach. However, last season highlighted the need to bring in more experience to the squad, especially with UEFA Champions League football awaiting the Lilywhites.

Daniel Levy’s desire to sign players with sell-on value has its merits, but the chairman must sign proven players ready to instantly improve the first team if Frank is to have a successful start.