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Tottenham outgoings are inevitable this summer as Thomas Frank continues to push for fresh reinforcements.

Spurs have already let multiple youngsters, including Jamie Donley, leave on loan to gain more gametime, and permanent exits could happen in the coming weeks.

Son Heung-min looks set to be the first major permanent departure of the summer, and the likes of Cristian Romero have been linked with an exit.

With Morgan Rogers linked with a switch to the Lilywhites from Premier League rivals Aston Villa, this transfer could spell the end for a fan favourite’s time in North London.

Dejan Kulusevski to make way for Rogers

Tottenham look to be considering a move for Rogers this summer after missing out on Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White [GiveMeSport].

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The Lilywhites have already signed Mohammed Kudus in a statement £55million move, but don’t look to be stopping there as they look to strengthen their forward line.

Should a potential £100million deal materialise for Rogers, Kulusevski could find his time in North London limited.

The Swedish attacker has become a fan favourite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but has seen his form dip slightly as he has suffered from injuries.

Frank won’t be keen to keep an injury-prone midfielder in his first-team squad and could look to offload him in the coming weeks.

The 25-year-old is still nowhere near returning to action after undergoing patella surgery last season. However, should his fitness improve towards the end of the transfer window, offers could come in for the former Juventus man.

Kulusevski’s time with the Lilywhites has been memorable, but it is now time for Frank to move on from injury-prone players, and replacing the Swede with Rogers could be a worthwhile move.

Rogers to boost Tottenham

Should Rogers sign, he would help the Lilywhites compete for the top six again.

His lower injury risk would allow him to have more impact on the Spurs squad, and Frank could make him the main man up front.

With Son departing, there is already a need for another attacker, and Rogers seems to fit the bill perfectly.

Tottenham are now searching for a potential replacement for James Maddison for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.

The attacking midfielder had been in Thomas Frank’s plans, but this changed on Sunday.

Maddison was stretchered off against Newcastle in a pre-season friendly, with fears that he could be out for the majority of the season.

Therefore, Frank is searching for a replacement, with Morgan Rogers linked with a move to Tottenham.

Therefore, Tottenham Hotspur News has analysed the two England internationals to see how they compare.

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Maddison outranks Rogers in multiple stats

It has been reported that Tottenham may have to pay £100 million to acquire Rogers this summer.

The Aston Villa ace is on the back of his best season yet, picking up 30 goal contributions in all competitions.

However, according to Fbref (5 August), he may not be an ideal Maddison replacement.

The Spurs star has better stats in multiple areas, including his creative and attacking output.

However, Rogers’ stats may be affected by his versatility, given that Unai Emery plays the 23-year-old on the wing as well as an attacking midfielder.

Nevertheless, it is no doubt a concern that the Aston Villa man may not be able to provide a better output than Maddison.

Frank should pursue other targets over Rogers

If Frank were to follow through with his interest in Rogers, he would no doubt cost Tottenham a ton.

On top of the touted £100m fee, Rogers could cost Spurs an additional £20m in wages.

This is not a risk Frank should consider taking, and there are plenty of better options available to Spurs.

Hopefully, if a Maddison replacement is brought in, it is someone who could realistically replicate his output without costing record sums.

Pape Matar Sarr has enjoyed a strong pre-season for Tottenham under Thomas Frank.

Sarr has become a staple in Spurs’ midfield since impressing Ange Postecoglou during his first season.

But while he has been one of the first names on the team sheet in recent months, there has been doubt on whether this would continue under a new manager.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

Sarr should not be ‘fearful’ of his spot at Tottenham

Joao Palhinha’s arrival at Hotspur Way could see numerous players questioning their place at Spurs next season.

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The midfield has talent in abundance, and adding extra competition to the mix may not go down well with some senior players.

However, after impressing during pre-season, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Sarr has nothing to fear.

“Frank mentioned Sarr specifically after the Arsenal game,” Wenham said.

“He’s someone who’s really impressed me. Therefore, I think we could see Sarr having another really big season at the club. I think he’ll certainly be one in among the squad.

“However, with Palhinha joining the club, someone that I’m delighted with and one that I think instantly improves the starting XI, others will be fearful of their places, but I’m not sure that applies to the Sarr.

“I can see Sarr certainly staying at the club long term and featuring significantly across all competitions.”

Sarr still has everything to prove at Tottenham

When a new manager comes in, it is normally as if a fresh slate has been administered.

Whether or not a player had performed well under the new coach is irrelevant – everyone needs to earn their place once again.

Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. World-class talents often find that their previous resume speaks for itself. But generally, under a different manager, players need to prove that they can perform in their system.

Sarr has already done a good job of this during pre-season and has earned nothing but praise from Frank. But while pre-season can give an indication, official games will set in stone his role for the new season.

Sarr must continue this form into the next few months, or he could lose his starting spot as quickly as it was handed to him.

Tottenham are keen to bolster their attack this summer, with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers linked with a move.

Rogers rose up the ranks in the Villa squad after departing Middlesbrough 18 months ago and could now be set for a big-money move.

The 23-year-old was a crucial player for Unai Emery’s side last season. As a result, several Premier League sides have taken notice, with Spurs looking to make a move.

Morgan Rogers to cost Tottenham at least £119.5million in total

Thomas Frank has been keen to add to his attack, having already signed Mohammed Kudus for £55million this summer.

Morgan Gibbs-White looked set to join the Ghanaian through the door, but that move ultimately fell through.

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Son Heung-min’s exit is set to be officially confirmed. Therefore, the Lilywhites are eyeing a move for Rogers, according to GiveMeSport (5 August).

Villa would demand £100m for the forward, and once you factor in his potential wages, the sum would be eye-watering for Spurs supporters.

According to Capology, Rogers is on £75,000 a week in the Midlands, which equates to £3.9m a season.

Given that the youngster is tied down to a five-year contract at the Villans, it would be expected that the Lilywhites would match or even increase his high wages and would match his five-year deal.

Once his wages and transfer fee are added together, Spurs would be paying at least £119.5m for the forward across a potential half a decade stay – and that’s if he doesn’t get a pay increase, which seems unlikely.

Tottenham prospect will excite Rogers

With high earner Son leaving Spurs, there will be plenty of wages left for the Lilywhites to convince Rogers to come to North London.

The forward is on quite a low wage for his level of football, and should he join Tottenham, they have the potential to make him the highest earner at the club.

Frank is clearly keen to add more firepower up top this summer, and Rogers has the potential to become the main man for Spurs.

Rogers would no doubt go some way in alleviating supporters’ disappointment from last season’s poor domestic campaign.

Thomas Frank will be delighted by the latest arrival at Tottenham.

The Dane has made a promising start to life in North London, having not lost a single pre-season fixture as of yet.

From an exciting opener against Reading to a blockbuster showing against Arsenal, Frank has won over the majority of Spurs supporters.

However, concerns still exist over the new season, which Frank will hope to put to rest with his newest addition.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Joao Palhinha to form ‘strong’ partnership with centre-back duo

There have been question marks surrounding Joao Palhinha, who has joined Tottenham on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich.

These mostly stem from his age and ability to adapt to Spurs within a short space of time. However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that he will boost the squad’s defensive capabilities next season.

“We’re now going to have a proper leader in the team,” Wenham said.

“Somebody who starts for Portugal when fit. We can have him sit in front of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven; it will be one of the best defensive triangles you will find in the Premier League this season.

“It means that when we play a Chelsea, a Manchester City, an Arsenal or Liverpool away, Frank could drop in Rodrigo Bentancur and Palhinha in front of that defensive line. Not many goals are going in there, that’s very, very strong.”

Palhinha could be important for Tottenham

While his age is worrisome, with age comes experience, and Palhinha seems to have that in abundance.

He was electric at Fulham and was a bright spark in their midfield that few teams had answers to. With Yves Bissouma expected to leave Hotspur Way this summer, his expertise will be needed more than ever.

During pre-season, Tottenham have already shown glimpses of defensive coherency, which Frank strives to achieve. With Palhinha, the Dane could achieve an unprecedented level of defensive stability provided his best players remain fit.

The Portuguese midfielder is always willing to enter duels, protect his defensive line and play out from the back. This would offer van de Ven and Romero a little more freedom going forward, but would make Frank less reliant on them to bail his team out of difficult situations.

Therefore, it would not be surprising to see Palhinha become a permanent member of the squad after next season.

Tottenham are set to take part in their final pre-season friendly on Thursday when they face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Thomas Frank has overseen a successful summer so far, bringing in multiple new faces while also improving the performances on the pitch.

Last time out, Tottenham drew 1-1 with Newcastle in another solid display before the new campaign starts.

Now, on Thursday, Spurs face German champions Bayern in their final test before the UEFA Super Cup final against PSG on 13 August.

As a result, Tottenham Hotspur News has highlighted everything you need to know before the clash.

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Heatwave set to continue in Munich on Thursday

Any Tottenham fans going to Munich for the match will enjoy another hot day.

The Met Office (5 August) has predicted sunny skies, with a high of 26 degrees.

The chance of precipitation at the match is below five per cent, and this is set to continue throughout the day.

On top of this, the humidity is high, averaging between 40 and 75 per cent throughout the day.

Bayern Munich v Tottenham is sold out

Bayern did not provide any away allocation for the friendly, but Spurs fans were allowed to purchase from all available seats in the general ticket sale directly via the German outfit’s website.

However, any Spurs or Bayern fans planning on making last-minute arrangements for Thursday’s game will be disappointed.

The match at the Allianz Arena has sold out ahead of the tie.

This should create a lively atmosphere as Frank’s side looks to end their pre-season on a high with the start of the Premier League campaign approaching.

Away guide for Tottenham fans in Munich

The closest train station to the Allianz Arena is Fröttmaning station on the U6 subway line.

The walk from the station to the stadium takes around 20 minutes, with the train ride to the station from the city centre taking 15 minutes.

Bus travel is also encouraged, with Busparkplatz Mitte station a 10-minute walk from the stadium.

Any fans driving to the game may struggle to park, but there are park-and-ride options available around the city, which is also encouraged.

Tottenham could be closing in on completing the blockbuster signing of Rodrygo before September’s transfer deadline.

The winger has become one of Real Madrid’s most important players over the last few seasons, and he is continuing to develop into one of the most promising attackers in world football.

Son Heung-min’s departure is set to leave Tottenham chasing a top-quality replacement, and they may have just found that in the Brazilian.

Daniel Levy has already sanctioned a big-money move for Mohammed Kudus this summer, and it looks as if he may have to get the chequebook out once again for this deal.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Tottenham to match heavy Rodrygo wages as transfer bid lodged

Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of Rodrygo once again, following news of Son’s imminent exit.

The Lilywhites are understood to be waiting on a response from Real Madrid, having already tabled an offer for the 24-year-old, according to reports from Marca (4 August).

Their chase of such a high-calibre player is certainly admirable, but they will be in no doubt as to the level of money that it will take for them to secure his signature.

Rodrygo is thought to be earning a weekly wage in the region of £208,000, according to Capology.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the North Londoners will have to at least match that figure if they are to have any chance of convincing him to join.

“Rodrgyo could be an exciting player to bring in,” King said.

“After losing Son, that’s the kind of player that you’ve got to be targeting. That kind of experience and that kind of quality. Because no matter how Spurs want to look at it, Son is going to be a big miss this season.

“If you want to be challenging for Champions League places, then you’ve got to go and get somebody of that calibre.

“He’d be earning big money at Tottenham as well. Without doubt, they’ll have to match his current wage.

“I don’t think Spurs will be afraid of paying that kind of money for the right player, because they really have got to get this right, if they’re going to replace Son.”

Rodrygo would be an effective Son replacement

Replacing Son will be a major priority in the final few weeks of the window, and Rodrygo would be the ideal man for the job.

He has produced big moments for Los Merengues over the last few seasons, both in La Liga and in the Champions League, and he would also add crucial versatility to the Lilywhites’ attack.

If Thomas Frank could convince him to make the switch to N17, then he would have a genuine superstar on his hands.

Spurs will arguably be lacking a ‘poster boy’ for the club in the wake of their skipper’s exit, and Rodrygo could be the ideal option to step into Son’s shoes.

Tottenham could be willing to break their transfer record to sign Morgan Rogers this summer.

Daniel Levy has always been meticulous when it comes to Spurs’ finances, particularly where transfers are concerned.

However, he has been a little more adventurous this summer, having paid a hefty sum for Mohammed Kudus. The club have also been linked with a huge deal for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.

And an update has now emerged concerning Aston Villa star, Rogers.

Tottenham are interested in Rogers as £100million price tag set

Not long after Son Heung-min was applauded off the pitch during the 1-1 draw against Newcastle (3 August), James Maddison was carried off on a stretcher with a knee injury.

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The pre-season confrontation in Seoul, South Korea, marked the second time fans were able to see the midfield maestro since returning to the fold. However, his most recent blow seems to have been sustained to the same knee that sidelined him before.

As a result, Tottenham will be looking for a replacement for the Englishman and could break the bank for Rogers.

According to GiveMeSport on Tuesday (5 August), Tottenham are interested in signing Rogers this summer. However, Aston Villa are not open to a sale and are likely to quote suitors in the region of £100million to deter them.

This would make Rogers Spurs’ most expensive transfer if they were to concede to Villa’s demands. However, given Levy’s previous record in the summer window, his arrival remains unlikely.

Tottenham could return for Eberechi Eze

The Lilywhites were linked with Eberechi Eze earlier in the window but backed off amid interest from Arsenal.

With Kudus, Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski able to play behind the striker, another attacking midfield signing seemed unnecessary. However, Maddison’s recent injury could see the club dip into the market for a 10-profile.

Eze would be the obvious choice. He is Premier League proven and has performed for Palace at the highest level. Given Levy’s UEFA Champions League and Premier League ambitions, he could be seduced by the midfielder’s potential.

As a result, it would not be surprising to see both Eze and Tottenham making headlines together in the coming days.

Tottenham are aiming to make more signings this summer, but are targeting a surprise position.

Ange Postecoglou struggled as his side faced an injury crisis last season, and the quality of depth within the squad is now being addressed.

Tottenham have already added to their defence, with Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic joining the squad, while Kevin Danso has made his loan move permanent.

However, it now appears that Thomas Frank is still keen to add to his options at centre-backs, in a move which could suggest a big tactical change is in the works.

Tottenham fans convinced of a formation change

Spurs typically played in a back four under Postecoglou, but the injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven last season meant that they were often vulnerable defensively.

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Despite now having increased numbers at centre-back, Football London (5 August) has reported that Tottenham want to add another senior centre-back to the squad.

Tottenham fans are surprised at this development, with other areas arguably more in need of strengthening, but they are now convinced that the interest in a centre-back will mean that they switch formation to three at the back.

Tottenham have bigger priorities than a centre-back

Tottenham fans are clearly surprised at the news, given that a left-winger will be necessary following the departure of Son Heung-Min.

An injury to James Maddison also means that a midfielder may be a necessity, but if more money is to be spent on another defender, this may not be possible.

A switch to a back three in itself may not be the worst idea, given the depth at centre-back now, and the need to tighten up what was a leaky defence.

This would resemble a big change from Postecoglou’s style, and this may mean Spurs need more time to adjust ahead of the upcoming season.

Thomas Frank is busy preparing his Tottenham side for the 2025/26 season as they’ll be competing on multiple fronts.

Not only will the Lilywhites be competing in the Premier League and domestic competitions, but they will also be in Europe, looking to have a good run in the UEFA Champions League.

Several players have parted ways with Spurs, and a few have joined as well, but there’s still plenty of work to be done on the transfer front for the North London outfit.

Donley follows Stoke City on Instagram

According to Football London (5 August), Donley will join Stoke City on a season-long loan deal.

After an impressive season in League One at Leyton Orient, the Spurs forward will be playing in England’s second tier in the 2025/26 campaign.

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Last season, Donley scored eight goals and provided 11 assists in 52 games in all competitions for Orient.

The Northern Ireland international made his senior Tottenham debut in 2023, when he came off the bench in a 3-3 draw against Manchester City.

The then-teenager replaced Brennan Johnson in the sixth minute of injury time in the second half of the contest. His current deal with the Lilywhites runs until the summer of 2027.

Tottenham make the right call by loaning out Donley

Tottenham are making a prudent decision by loaning Donley to Stoke City for the 2025/26 season.

After an impressive loan at Leyton Orient, he needs to test himself at a higher level.

The Championship offers a more competitive environment, ideal for his development as a versatile attacking midfielder who’s capable of leading the line as well.

At 20, regular game time is crucial, and with Tottenham’s attacking depth, first-team opportunities are limited.

Joining Stoke allows the Northern Irishman to gain valuable experience under Mark Robins, potentially returning as a more polished player ready to compete for a first-team spot.

This move aligns with Spurs’ strategy of nurturing young talent through strategic loans.