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Brooklyn Earick saga leaves questions at Tottenham as £4.5bn ‘starting point’ emerges for takeover

Brooklyn Earick’s attempt to buy Tottenham has been both eventful and brief in recent weeks.

The American businessman had emerged as a potential suitor to buy the Lilywhites, and was willing to splash out an eye-watering £4.5billion in what would have been a record sale.

Earick has now concluded his pursuit of Tottenham after he confirmed to the London Stock Exchange that he would not be making a concrete offer to buy the club earlier this week.

However, there are still plenty of questions that remain regarding the situation behind the scenes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Earick’s potential bid could have moved the goalposts for Spurs’ valuation.

Tottenham sale would likely exceed £4.5bn

Earick’s pursuit of Tottenham stopped short of a firm offer being made to the Lewis family, who still remain adamant that they have no intention of selling their controlling stake.

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There is also interest from the likes of Amanda Staveley and her PIF International investment group, but there appears to be little temptation for the owners to even entertain a deal.

They have since injected another £100million into the club in recent days, which is another likely sign that they have no plans to make an exit.

With that in mind, finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the figure that Earick was prepared to pay is likely to become the minimum for any future prospective buyers.

“A total package of £4.5bn would have been a very good figure, had that deal come to pass,” Plumley said.

“It’s a valuation that I think Spurs will be in and around. That’s the starting point for me. It’s whether someone’s actually prepared to follow up on that, and then whether the Lewis family are prepared to sell for that price.

“Is the club really for sale? They keep saying no, but what’s an offer that would draw them into a conversation?”

Lewis family sale may not help Spurs

Tottenham fans have been frustrated with their current regime for several years now, as the success on the commercial side of the club simply hasn’t translated into the desired success on the pitch.

However, given some of the owners that we are now seeing in the Premier League, that could easily end up worse off if the club fell into different hands.

There are several fanbases around the top flight that feel as though they no longer have a voice at their club, and that could easily become the case for Spurs.

The Lewis family certainly have their flaws in terms of the way that they choose to manage the club, but the grass may not necessarily be greener for Tottenham if they were sold.

Yves Bissouma’s Tottenham career appears to be in tatters on Monday after what has just happened to him on international duty.

The midfielder has had a difficult time of it recently at Spurs, and he is yet to make a competitive appearance for them since Thomas Frank’s appointment over the summer.

Bissouma was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, and has also had disciplinary issues at times during his spell in N17.

The 29-year-old was excellent in the Lilywhites’ Europa League triumph back in May, but he has since fallen firmly down the pecking order, and he may have just been dealt the final blow of his career in North London.

Yves Bissouma stretchered off in Mali win vs Madagascar

Bissouma is among a big group of Tottenham players who have been away on international duty this week, and he finally made his long-awaited return from injury in Mali’s 4-1 win over Madagascar.

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The former Brighton star has been hampered by an injury issue of late, which has combined with Frank’s lack of faith in him to create a situation where he hadn’t played at all since the friendly defeat to Bayern Munich at the start of August.

It was not the return that he would have been hoping for on Sunday night, as he was introduced from the bench in the 66th minute, only to be stretchered off following a challenge just seconds after coming on.

It was a hugely unfortunate moment for Bissouma, and could easily represent the final nail in the coffin as far as his time at Spurs is concerned.

He is out of contract at the end of the season, and there had appeared to be little chance of him earning a fresh deal, unless he was able to convince Frank that he was worthy of a fairly drastic change of heart.

However, with a lengthy injury lay-off now likely to be on the cards, he may not even get another opportunity to impress the boss before his contract expires.

Yves Bissouma only has himself to blame for likely Tottenham fate

Tottenham tried to offload Bissouma on several occasions over the summer, and with Frank’s dismissal of him and now this latest injury, it seems almost inevitable that he won’t stay beyond next summer.

The midfielder has struggled with consistency for large parts of his three years in N17, and he ultimately only has himself to blame for the way that the last few months have played out.

Bissouma has often struggled with disciplinary issues, and the lateness that prompted Frank to leave him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final was certainly not the right way to catch the eye of a new manager early into his reign.

His own actions have been a large contributor to his Tottenham demise, and it now looks likely that he won’t have enough time to even attempt to earn himself a reprieve.

Tottenham had a superstar on their hands, and the sky would’ve been the limit under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou and appointed the Dane in his place, who has had an exceptional start to the season.

While Frank is overcoming personal records at Spurs, he is also in the process of taking the Lilywhites to new heights.

And it may be insane to say, given the context, but Tottenham really did let go of a player who would’ve given them a greater chance of success.

A superstar is born at Tottenham

I believe Dele Alli is one of Tottenham’s worst-ever signings, not because of all that he was, but all that he failed to be.

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The Lilywhites signed Alli in February 2016 from MK Dons for a reported £5million fee before he was loaned back out for the remainder of the season.

Upon his return, he was sensational. I struggle to remember a Spurs midfielder in the club’s recent history with the levels of output Alli had.

He was a phenomenon only comparable to the likes of Frank Lampard. The Lilywhites knew he could go far, and so did everyone who watched him.

In quotes from Goal in May 2017, former Tottenham midfielder Darren Anderton said: “I’ve got to say that I loved Stevie G as a player and Scholesy, but Dele Alli for his age is just a freak of a talent.”

Sandwiched between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, the world was meant to be his oyster.

But on 31 January 2022, Alli signed for Everton in a move which labelled him as one of the most notable failed generational stars of all time.

The clash of egos which cemented Dele Alli’s fall

Things started to go very wrong for Alli in 2019 due to a combination of injuries, environmental changes and poor man management.

However, the departure of Mauricio Pochettino in that same year and the appointment of Jose Mourinho accelerated his fall.

That interaction between Mourinho and Alli from ‘All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur’ has been etched into my mind since the moment the documentary aired.

The former Spurs coach told him he believed he’d regret his approach in the years to come. It was meant to be the wake-up call the midfielder needed, but it ended up being anything but.

Antonio Conte arrived in November 2021. Another no-nonsense manager that one would expect would be able to get through to Alli. But again, it was anything but.

Conte and Mourinho have managed egos, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Romelu Lukaku. But their relationship with Alli was like oil and water.

What Alli needed was a firm but gentle hand, not the tough love act from both managers. Therefore, instead of motivating him, Alli went on the defensive in what turned out to be a battle among three egos desperate to be heard.

Why Thomas Frank is the perfect manager for Dele Alli

Don’t get me wrong, the Dane knows how to handle egos, having managed the likes of Ivan Toney while at Brentford. But he’s a manager known for humanising his players.

Frank would’ve been the manager to bridge that gap, offering a hand strong enough for players to respect him as much as a Mourinho, but a calmness notable enough for players to love him as much as a Carlo Ancelotti.

And it’s not like this Tottenham side would turn their nose up at the prospect of prime Alli.

Frank’s Spurs are a team that knows how to defend, having conceded 0.7 goals per game according to Sofascore. But this is also a team that could do with a boost in attack.

In seven games, the Lilywhites have netted 13 goals, which averages to 1.9 goals per game. However, the onus has been on Mohammed Kudus to spearhead Tottenham’s attacks.

Kudus has registered 1.9 key passes in the league, while Spurs create 1.4 big chances per game. This is a team that is struggling to create consistently, with two of their best passers sidelined.

For me, this is a classic case of both parties needing each other as much as the other. Frank is that strong but loving manager Alli needs to guide him, and the midfielder is that midfield maestro Spurs craves.

Thomas Frank has frequently rotated his whole Tottenham squad already as he looks to make a success of this season.

Tottenham have chopped and changed their side multiple times this season already, as they look to continue their form in the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup.

Frank has been hailed for his man management, as players like Mathys Tel and Lucas Bergvall have come alive this season.

Mohammed Kudus has been at the heart of Tottenham attacks, but Wilson Odobert may soon fulfil his potential as fans buzz over the latest developments surrounding the French winger.

Tottenham fans buzz as Wilson Odobert bags two for France’s U21s

At just 20 years old, Odobert already has two seasons of Premier League experience under his belt.

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Last campaign, Odobert was unlucky with injuries, but still managed to grab three goals in all competitions in his debut year for the Lilywhites.

The young attacker has played in all seven of Tottenham‘s Premier League games this season, as he just netted twice while on international duty with France’s Under-21s.

Tottenham fans are delighted as footage emerged on social media.

One fan said: “Odobert stocks are closed, no turning back.”

Spurs fans seem to be concluding that these goals could be the exact confidence boost that Odobert needs to start scoring for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham’s busy fixture period will suit Odobert

Not only has Odobert featured in the Premier League, but also in the Champions League and Carabao Cup for Tottenham.

The Lilywhites have a congested period of fixtures coming up, with seven fixtures in less than a month, which may come to Odobert’s benefit.

Odobert will be sure to feature in the majority of these games, as he could be hitting form at the right time for himself and Frank’s side.

Frank has to hope that Odobert gets through his next game for France unscathed as they face Estonia on Monday night before a return to North London.

‘It’s madness’ – Tottenham Expert ‘surprised’ at Pedro Porro decision by Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank will be hoping that even his most unpopular choices pay off while manager at Tottenham.

Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou and installed Frank at the helm in the hope of seeing real progress in the Premier League.

So far, so good for the Dane whose side is currently third in the Premier League table, thanks to Spurs’ most recent win over Leeds United.

Frank has the potential to do big things in North London, but unfortunately for him, he won’t be able to please everyone.

Pedro Porro omitted from Tottenham leadership team

Frank’s leadership group at Tottenham went live earlier this month, raising a few eyebrows among fans.

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Spurs’ captain Cristian Romero was joined by Ben Davies, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison, who are all seen by the Dane to have the necessary leadership qualities to unify the dressing room.

Pedro Porro was one player omitted from the group, in a decision which Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – found surprising.

“I was slightly surprised that Porro was omitted from the leadership team,” Wenham said.

“He had captained Tottenham, I think it was against Doncaster, and then the announcement was literally a week later, when he wasn’t in a group of five.

“Joao Palhinha naturally is a leader, and he’s only on loan, so it’d be a bit of a disappointment, maybe to the other players that are permanently here, if he came in and was instantly part of that. But I think he knows that he’s a leader already.

“The other one is probably quite disappointed, is Rodrigo Bentancur. Looking at his age and where he is in his career, but he can’t have otherwise, we’d just say we’ve got a leadership team and it consists of nine players or something. It’s madness.”

How has Pedro Porro performed for Tottenham this season?

Porro has been solid for most of the season, although some of his most recent performances have raised a few eyebrows.

Indeed, Porro was blasted for his display against Leeds United, which the Lilywhites ended up winning thanks to a moment of brilliance from Mohammed Kudus.

But all and all, he has been one of the better performing fullbacks in the Premier League if stats from Sofascore at to be believed.

There is no doubt that Porro is the perfect blend of offensive and defensive talent. But his job going forward will be to show that more consistently.

Tottenham could taste major success again this season thanks to the players Thomas Frank has at his disposal.

After finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, having lost the most games ever without relegation, there were doubts about how the Lilywhites would move forward.

Frank has turned things around. Other than Spurs’ defeat to Bournemouth at home, the North London side hasn’t lost a game in the Premier League.

As a result, the Lilywhites are currently third, with Tottenham’s and the Premier League season paused for the latest international break.

But the sky could be the limit for Spurs this season, given how talented some of their players are.

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Mohammed Kudus tipped to be in PFA Team of the Season

Tottenham signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham over the summer, and he has arguably been their best player since.

Indeed, Kudus has not only been Spurs’ main creator, but his individual performances have given Tottenham fans something to smile about.

If his form continues, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Kudus will be named in the PFA Team of the Year.

“He looks like a Bayern Munich or a Liverpool-like player,” Wenham said.

“We should be embracing that. We shouldn’t be worried about anything and should be embracing it. We’ve got this amazing player who not only brings so much to the team in terms of his possession of the ball, winning duels, and getting us on the front foot.

“But if he’s now delivering multiple assists and goals as well, we’re onto something really special. I think he’s an outstanding player.

“I think he’s already worth significantly more than the £55million that was paid for him. It seems incredibly cheap in the market that was this summer, and some of the fees that were being paid.

“I expect him to carry on, and I expect him, if his form continues, to find himself in the PFA Team of the Year at the end of this season”

Given his stellar start to the season, Tottenham could even have the future Premier League player of the year on their hands.

Three more Tottenham players who could be in PFA Team of the Year

Djed Spence has revived his career at Tottenham after several years spent on the sidelines and has had a strong start to the season under Frank.

The fullback has been one of the best-performing fullbacks in the first division and will surely make the Team of the Year if this form continues.

Micky van de Ven has been one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League this season. His pace, ability on the ball, and defensive prowess have made the difference in Spurs’ backline so far.

Pape Matar Sarr has arguably been the Lilywhites’ best midfielder this season. He’s a player whose efforts usually go under the radar, but this period has been anything but.

As he continues to grow in performances and confidence, Sarr could be a real contender for the Team of the Year this season.

Tottenham set to make decision on Antonin Kinsky exit after key transfer development

Plans are starting to align for Tottenham’s January transfer window.

The Lewis family have stamped their authority at Tottenham with their latest £100m cash injection sending a clear message to potential buyers.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank will be hoping for reinforcements in the January window as he looks to capitalise on what has been a good start to the season.

Mohammed Kudus has been a revelation of a signing, but another one of Tottenham‘s recent acquisitions may be set to depart after a short stay at N17.

Antonin Kinsky could leave as Tottenham look for a new goalkeeper

Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made a good first impression last season when he debuted for Spurs with a Man of the Match performance against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

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Since then, Kinsky has faced criticism for performances as Guglielmo Vicario has taken back the number one spot for the Lilywhites.

The now 22-year-old Kinsky has only featured once this campaign, which came in Tottenham’s 3-0 victory over Doncaster, as the latest update means he may have to pack his bags in January.

According to Dean Jones, Tottenham have begun exploring options around signing another goalkeeper.

No names have been linked with Tottenham yet, as it’s also not been revealed whether or not Frank‘s side is looking for a first-choice goalkeeper or back-up.

However, with mixed opinions on Vicario, Tottenham could splash out on a first-choice keeper.

Why Kinsky will most likely leave Tottenham in January

Vicario has recorded incredible stats after starting all seven of Tottenham’s opening Premier League games; however, the Italian has faced heavy criticism in the past.

Even if Tottenham were to spend big on a new goalkeeper, that doesn’t necessarily mean Vicario will leave the club, as the Lilywhites could see it as an opportunity to push the goalkeeper to improve.

Kinsky, on the other hand, is in a lose-lose situation, as Spurs could very well be targeting a new back-up goalkeeper that they feel is more reliable than the Czech shot-stopper.

A loan move for Kinsky would be the most sensible option for Spurs, as they could look to raise the goalkeeper’s transfer value before a sale.

Tottenham fans are loving Thomas Frank as the Lilywhites seek success this campaign.

When Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou, the former had a major job on his hands to win Spurs fans over after last season’s Europa League triumph.

Though it’s early days, Tottenham have made a good start under Frank, as the head coach will be hoping his players away for international duty come back in one piece.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall has been slammed for a poor performance for Sweden, as Christian Romero has also been in trouble with Argentina’s media.

However, Frank will look to continue on his good start, as new information begins to reveal truths about the head coach’s personality.

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Jermain Defoe says Thomas Frank is ‘big on harmony’

Postecoglou’s personality was questioned as he often ended up in rows with the media before and after matches.

Frank, on the other hand, seems a much more reserved head coach as more about his personality has been revealed.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football, Ex-Spurs star Jermain Defoe shared his opinion on Frank when the former striker was invited to Brentford during his coaching development.

“The manager [Frank] came over, we said hello, and he invited me to the team meeting.

“He was big on harmony. I don’t think he’s one of them managers that if things don’t go right, he’ll start digging people out in front of everyone.

“He’s one of them managers who will pull people and have a one-on-one conversation, that’s why, for me, when he got the Tottenham job, I was like ‘yeah, that’s the right man for the job’.“

We’ve seen before with the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte at Spurs that players have been put on the shelf, but Frank’s appointment seems to be Daniel Levy‘s last positive decision.

Daniel Levy was right to go with Frank as Tottenham boss

Since his Tottenham arrival, Frank has rotated a lot, with some decisions coming into question.

However, the head coach’s rotation has proven to pay dividends recently with the likes of Mathys Tel performing for Tottenham, scoring in a shock start against Leeds.

Frank has chopped and changed his teams in the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup, and has had success in all competitions, with a clear harmony developing at Spurs.

Levy didn’t always make the right decisions, but it looks like he made one final good call with Frank.

Everything the Spanish media has said about Tottenham’s Pedro Porro vs Georgia

Pedro Porro has become an integral part of Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad.

Porro was one of 16 Tottenham players called up for international duty as the Premier League paused for mid-October.

He has looked sharp for Thomas Frank, who continues to successfully navigate Spurs’ season. However, like several stars, Porro has been a little inconsistent for Tottenham as of late.

As a result, Spanish fans would’ve been hoping to see Porro perform at his most consistent best while on international duty.

Pedro Porro puts on an MVP performance for Spain

Tottenham’s Porro was excellent for Spain last international break, and that has not changed for October.

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He was given clear instructions to ping the ball into the area at every opportunity against Georgia and carried them out from start to finish, according to Mundo Deportivo on 12 October.

His performance earned him a standing ovation from all of Martinez Valero after an MVP display for the current European Champions.

Meanwhile, Football Espana rated the “dangerous outlet” an eight for his 75 minutes on the pitch. Porro created numerous chances and almost scored a goal of his own, but was denied by the post.

There is no doubt that he’d receive another standing ovation or two if he brings this form to Tottenham in the coming weeks.

A breakdown of Pedro Porro’s performance vs Georgia

The stats more than back up the Spanish media’s assessment of Porro’s performance in their 2-0 win over Georgia.

He created four big chances and registered six key passes while on the pitch, according to Sofascore.

Meanwhile, he was solid in defence. Porro won 100 per cent of his tackles and four ground duels.

He also made three interceptions, one recovery and was not dribbled past once. Porro exhibited the perfect blend of offensive and defensive prowess, which perfectly illustrates how complete he is as a player.

While this is just one performance, it reinforces everything about what Tottenham fans have said about the kind of player he can be. And if Porro continues down this path, most in the Premier League will know it too.

Amanda Staveley to become regular at Tottenham after the Lewis family open door

Tottenham have been shrouded in speculation regarding a potential takeover in recent weeks.

Daniel Levy’s departure has prompted plenty of suggestions that the Lewis family could be looking to sell their controlling stake, even though they are insistent that they have no intention of selling.

Tottenham knocked back Amanda Staveley’s expression of interest regarding a potential deal, meaning that she and her PIF International investment group now face a wait of three months before they can take further action.

The former Newcastle United director may have been unsuccessful in her first attempt to buy the Lilywhites, but it looks unlikely that she will fade into the background any time soon.

Amanda Staveley will attend more events at Tottenham

Staveley was in attendance at Tottenham on 5 October for the latest NFL fixture to be hosted in N17, in what was something of a surprise appearance given her recent links.

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The 52-year-old was a “surprise” VIP guest for the fixture between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns, according to Alan Nixon via his Patreon account.

Staveley and her backers are continuing to show an interest in a potential deal for Spurs, particularly if the price is right for them.

Finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that she is likely to become a regular attendee at events held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“She’s going to be at more of these events connected to Tottenham, and the NFL is an example of that,” Plumley said.

“We know her track record and her backstory in football. We know the Newcastle story, and we know that she’s still interested in being involved in an ownership group.

“Whenever you’ve got all of those things in the mix, you’re going to get speculation, and it will be a name that continues to be linked. As we are right now, a deal hasn’t been done, and until that happens, then nothing changes too much from the club’s point of view.”

Recent Spurs investment doesn’t point to Lewis family stance changing

The Lewis family continue to pump money into Tottenham, as a fresh £100million was injected into the club this week ahead of the January transfer window.

The majority shareholders have strenuously denied any suggestion that they could soon sell the club, and their latest investment certainly doesn’t suggest that their stance will change any time soon.

Obviously, there is always an amount of money that is likely to tempt them into at least discussing a sale, but for now, at least, they would surely have little interest in providing additional funds if they were planning to move on.