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Tottenham fans have concluded that Luca Williams-Barnett is the next big thing and for good reason.

Williams-Barnett became legacy 900 for Tottenham after debuting in Spurs’ win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round.

This was not designed to be a one-off occasion with the talented midfielder announcing himself to the world during the game.

In fact, the Lilywhites are so besotted by him that Tottenham rewarded Williams-Barnett with his first professional contract weeks after the game as fans wait to see what their shining star does next.

Luca Williams-Barnett named Premier League 2 Player of the Month

Tottenham announced on 10 October that Williams-Barnett is the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for September.

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His league form has been impressive, netting his first hat-trick at Under-21 level in a huge 6-3 victory at Leicester City on 19 September.

Williams-Barnett is as lethal as he in front of goal as he is setting up his teammates to score. He is a complete midfielder who is excellent on the ball, reads the game well and possesses solid off-the-ball movement.

All these traits combined makes him the most promising youngster Spurs has produced in the last couple of years.

Should Williams-Barnett be loaned out by Spurs?

Now that he has signed his first professional contract at Tottenham, there will be expectations for Spurs to loan Williams-Barnett out next season.

However, this is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

Indeed, the Lilywhites are notorious for their failed loan spells with Bryan Gil, who departed Tottenham over the summer, being the most recognised one in recent years.

Instead of loaning Gil to a Premier League club, the Lilywhites opted to send him to Spain which meant he was unable to adapt to the pace of the first division upon his return.

Williams-Barnett is a different case. He has spent his career in England unlike Gil. However, the Premier League is a massive step up from academy football.

In an ideal world, the young star would be integrated into the first team without question. But if a loan is the only option, Williams-Barnett must remain in England at all costs.

Mohammed Kudus has enjoyed a superb start to his Tottenham career, after what is proving to be an inspired piece of business.

Tottenham spent £55million to buy Kudus from West Ham in the summer, with Thomas Frank keen to add a maverick quality to his front-line.

And the 25-year-old has done exactly that, starring among the Premier League‘s very best so far this season.

The forward was on fire again on Saturday, as Tottenham beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road.

Jermaine Defoe was among Kudus’ plaudits for his display against Leeds, with the Ghana international delivering an exceptional performance.

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Mohammed Kudus leads Europe in stat

Despite only arriving in the summer, Kudus already carries huge pressure in the Tottenham front-line.

The winger is dominating the creative metrics in Frank‘s squad, and is often the man looked to when Spurs are in need of a moment of creativity.

Xavi Simons‘ arrival was expected to help on that front, but the midfielder is yet to find his feet in the Premier League.

That is not to say Kudus is struggling under the weight of pressure, however. If anything, the former West Ham man has only got better and better as the weeks have gone by.

With four assists already, the Tottenham man leads the way in the Premier League, and has bagged a goal as well.

Even more impressive, however, is Kudus’ dribbling numbers. According to Statmuse, the 25-year-old has completed the most dribbles in Europe’s top five leagues this season (30), registering five more than Kylian Mbappe, and 10 more than third-placed Lamine Yamal.

And that is not the only stat Kudus excels in – he has also completed the most crosses in the Premier League.

In the duel, too, there is no one better than the Ghana international. With 57, he has won the most in the league.

Thomas Frank is right about ‘explosive’ Kudus

Frank said it best about Kudus when, after Tottenham had drawn with Brighton, the Dane said: “When it goes into him, it just sticks. You can’t get it off him.

“So he just keeps it, he doesn’t lose a 50-50 ball. And then the third thing is his one-on-one ability is crazy. He’s so strong, he’s so explosive. He just dominated the right-hand side.”

So often last season, Spurs looked pedestrian when up against teams that like to sit deep. Defunct of ideas, and crying out for a moment of magic.

That problem has not completely gone away – the draw against Wolves proved as much – but in Kudus, they now have the man capable of providing that magic.

The Lewis Family are in a battle to clear £340million worth of debt at Tottenham, Kieran Maguire has exclusively told Tottenham News.

ENIC have taken over the reins at Tottenham from Daniel Levy after the chairman made the shock decision to leave in N17.

This was celebrated by the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful as the Lewis’ showed their commitment to the success of Tottenham.

Positivity has emanated onto the pitch with Thomas Frank getting a positive tune out of his side since taking over from Ange Postecoglou.

The view from the outside might be papering over the cracks in North London, as Maguire revealed the actual state of the Lilywhites behind the scenes.

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ENIC’s £100m investment to battle against Tottenham debt

Spurs fans were left calling for Antoine Semenyo as a big-money signing after news of a cash injection emerged.

Details revealed on Companies House on Thursday outlined that an investment of £100m had been pumped into Tottenham by ENIC.

These hopes from supporters of how this money could be spent have been spread around social media as they dream of a much-improved squad moving forward.

Finance expert Maguire has crushed these dreams after suggesting that this financial influx is to help combat the £340m that the Lilywhites owe to other parties.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Maguire said: “It’s more to do with cash flow than anything else. Spurs owe £340m in instalments in unpaid transfer fees, for example.

“Spurs have spent £100m a year in the transfer market in 6 years out of the last 7, it’s how well it is spent that is the issue.“

Tottenham’s lack of transfer spend is a myth

The North London club were said to be unambitious in the transfer market under Levy.

Looking back, this isn’t truly the case, as the spending was proven to be unwise because a number of signings failed to live up to expectations.

Spurs’ second most expensive signing of all time is Tanguy Ndombele and everyone knows how that went for the Frenchman.

Richarlison, Davidson Sanchez, Giovanni Lo Celso, Steven Bergwijn and Roberto Soldado are all seen as wasted signings, despite coming in at a combined figure in the region of £180m.

This is just a selection of terrible transfer business on White Heart Lane, proving that the issue isn’t a lack of funds; it is the recruitment strategy.

The £100m injection from ENIC is set to be used on clearing debt, which looks like a wise option given that there are seemingly funds already available for transfers.

Thomas Frank will be glad to hear Tottenham’s latest financial update.

Joe Lewis is set to invest £100million into Tottenham, as fans were delighted with the news on Thursday morning.

Since Daniel Levy’s exit, Lewis’ family have taken full control at Tottenham behind the scenes, as the investment can only be seen as a positive.

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has spoken out on how he thinks Tottenham fans should calm down over the news.

Simon Jordan says £100m boost may not go to Tottenham’s transfer budget

Tottenham have made a good start with Frank and will want that to continue.

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January will prove how well backed Frank is, and it may be the difference point in Tottenham’s season.

Jordan has shut down Spurs fans’ excitement, as he explains the money may not be going towards transfers for Spurs while speaking on talkSPORT.

“£100m in the Premier League, with all due respect, isn’t a huge amount of money,” he said.

“It may well be because the banks have asked [Spurs] to put more money in because of the working capital balance between what they’ve got and what they’re currently borrowing.

“Tottenham fans will think ‘oh yes’, it’s another example now that they have Levy out of the way, well, Levy worked with [the Lewis family].”

Tottenham fans should be excited over Joe Lewis investment

Regardless of what Jordan says, the investment will ease any present PSR or other financial issues for Lewis and his family.

The news has only created more of a good feeling around Tottenham, as the Lilywhites continue to grow after Levy’s exit.

Tottenham only seem to have a striker issue at the moment, which could soon be resolved by the return of Dominic Solanke.

Djed Spence has quickly become a beloved character in the Tottenham dressing room.

Spence was one of 16 senior Tottenham players called up for international duty this October break.

The decision from Thomas Tuchel came as no surprise, given his stellar performances for Spurs these past couple of weeks.

While Spence had a difficult start to life in North London, he is now a player whom most fans could not imagine their team without.

Djed Spence takes light-hearted aim at Brennan Johnson

Spence made history for England when he became the Three Lions’ first-ever openly Muslim player to be called up.

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His entry into the England team represents the remarkable turnaround of Spence’s career at Tottenham, going from an unwanted recruit under Antonio Conte to a regular starter for Thomas Frank.

The English international was one of the best players on the pitch during England’s pulsating 3-0 win over Wales on 9 October.

Meanwhile, the fullback was tasked with marking club teammate Brennan Johnson on the opposing flank. After a hugely one-sided battle, it is safe to say that Spence came out on top.

The left-back, all too aware of his impressive performance, took to Instagram after the game, where Spence jokingly trolled his Tottenham teammate.

He said: “Very happy to get my first England start with a great win.

“But forget about all that emotional stuff for a second…You cannot escape the inevitable. Let’s take a walk to the penitentiary brother.”

His comments come as part of an ongoing joke between Spence and fans, after he locks up wingers who come up against him.

But given that he, the players and fans are all in on the joke, it is doubtful that any love was lost between Spence and Johnson.

Djed Spence should retain his starting position at Tottenham

Destiny Udogie’s return from injury has seen the left flank shared between both him and Spence once again.

Before then, Spence was arguably one of Spurs’ best players, with data indicating that he is best paired with Pedro Porro on the opposing flank.

Indeed, the England international has Udogie beat in almost every metric, except for defensive duels, progressive passes, and possession won.

Meanwhile, Spence is a better carrier and crosser of the ball who is more efficient in the air.

As a result, given his stellar performances for club and country, Udogie should compete for his spot, not Spence.

Mohammed Kudus has not been a Tottenham player for long, but Spurs may have a challenge keeping him further down the line.

Kudus was arguably Spurs’ best signing in the summer after taking to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium like a duck to water.

Despite Kudus being Tottenham’s fourth-most expensive signing ever, he has lived up to expectations under Thomas Frank.

The versatile attacker’s form has also transitioned onto the international stage, with Kudus shining for Ghana against the Central African Republic on Wednesday.

These sorts of performances are being noticed and could result in a potential North London exit for Kudus, Tottenham News understands.

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Mohammed Kudus could soon demand Tottenham exit

Wayne Rooney has been left blown away by Kudus in a sentiment echoed among the Lilywhites this campaign.

The 25-year-old has already had a telling impact on the squad and has become an ever-present in the squad for Frank and Co.

This is the level that many expected the Ghanaian to reach in his time with Ajax, where he had one particular superb season before joining West Ham.

Should this continue moving forward, it looks as if Spurs could face a challenge to keep hold of the forward.

Tottenham News has learned that Kudus might seek an exit if the Lilywhites are unable to compete for trophies.

There is hope that he will remain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as long as the N17 club continue to evolve.

Kudus chose to join Tottenham due to their place in the Champions League, so maintaining a spot in Europe’s elite competition could be of paramount importance if they are to keep the wideman.

Kudus needs to focus on maintaining form

The Ghana international has shown clear evidence of his quality since linking up with Spurs.

There is clear evidence from his past that this sort of form isn’t guaranteed to continue after his form dropped off at West Ham last season.

Less than 10 goal involvements at the London Stadium was far from ideal for a player with such high standards.

Tottenham won’t want this to happen, but also can’t pander to him even if discussion of an exit is on the table.

Kudus could eventually demand a move away from N17, but this is only likely to happen if his excellence continues over an extended period.

This is what Ghana fans think of Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus has become an instant fan favourite at Tottenham.

Kudus joined Spurs from West Ham in the summer as Thomas Frank looked to add attacking depth to his newfound squad.

West Ham were quick to snub Kudus as the London Stadium faithful suggested that Spurs had made a mistake by signing the 25-year-old.

The Hammers have been proven wrong, with Kudus making an instant impact at Tottenham as a key player in his opening 10 games.

Kudus is also seen as one of the best from Ghana right now.

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Tottenham News has now learned exactly what their fans think of the versatile attacker.

Mohammed Kudus now star player for Ghana

The forward was seen as a future superstar during his days with Ajax, as he delivered many top performances in the Champions League.

It feels as if his switch to West Ham harmed his career, as his goal output slowed down significantly last season.

He looks to have turned a corner with Spurs after what has been a hugely positive start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This has been reflected on the international stage with Kudus shining for Ghana against the Central African Republic on Wednesday.

Ghanaian football expert Owuraku Ampofo has now revealed that the 25-year-old is held in high esteem in his homeland after his performances this campaign.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Ampofo said: “He’s definitely seen as the star player right now. Ghanaians are all pleased to see how his game is evolving as he is assisting a lot now.“

Brennan Johnson could struggle up against Kudus at Tottenham

Johnson has often played off the right for Spurs and has thrived at times in front of goal.

The Wales international looks to be in for a difficult season this time around as he continues to battle with Kudus for minutes in North London.

The Ghanaian currently has excellent self-belief and the backing of an entire nation to thrive at Tottenham.

With that sort of confidence, it could be hard for Johnson to make his presence felt in a position where he has often shone.

It will be interesting to see if Kudus can keep up this level of performance, but the whole of Ghana will undoubtedly be in his corner.

Lucas Bergvall has earned plenty of plaudits for the start that he has made at Tottenham so far this season.

The 19-year-old immediately made 45 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign for the Lilywhites last term, and he has been an influential figure for them so far in 2025-26.

Bergvall has played slightly further forward for Tottenham so far this season, and he already has two goal contributions to his name from six Premier League appearances.

Thomas Frank appears to be getting the best out of the youngster, and one of the youngster’s former coaches has now delivered a stark admission on his future.

It will become ‘impossible’ for Sweden to drop Lucas Bergvall

Bergvall’s eye-catching performances for Tottenham so far this term have led to increased expectation that he will also begin to shine on the international stage.

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The Swedish star has already earned four senior caps for his country, having also previously featured heavily for their U19 and U21 teams.

However, he is still yet to earn his first start in international football, although that could be set to change in Sweden’s clash with Switzerland on Friday evening.

Bergvall’s form is seemingly becoming progressively harder to ignore for Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson, and a key figure in his development at Djurgardens has now heaped praise on the starlet.

Ex-Djurgardens sports coordinator Peter Kisfaludy, who helped to bring Bergvall through the ranks at his former club, has revealed that he expects him to become an integral part of the national team in the near future.

“I think many people with me feel that it will soon be impossible to keep Lucas (Bergvall) out of the team anymore,” Kisfaludy told FotbollDirekt.

“He should start now, considering how he is growing in both the Premier League and the Champions League and with such offensive qualities – he should only start in the Swedish national team.

“Look at what he does in a club that is at the top of the Premier League.”

Lucas Bergvall could make Tottenham eye-watering money

Tottenham may have never even beaten Barcelona to Bergvall’s signature were it not for Dejan Kulusevski.

The youngster had an agreement in place to join the Spanish giants, only for Kulusevski to then play a major role in him changing his mind and opting for Spurs instead.

With how his career has played out since then, the North Londoners will be eternally grateful to the 25-year-old.

Bergvall is developing into the kind of talent that could easily command an eye-watering transfer fee in a few years’ time.

He is rapidly becoming one of Tottenham’s most impressive talents, and if he can continue to take his career from strength to strength in the coming years, then it is surely only a matter of time before they start to face transfer interest from some of the world’s biggest clubs.

Mohammed Kudus is no doubt one of the most in-form players in the Premier League at the moment at Tottenham.

Thomas Frank is truly getting the best out of the winger, who has shone since he signed from West Ham in the summer.

Just before the international break, Kudus was excellent for Tottenham as he netted one and picked up an assist against Leeds.

Now, the winger has continued his form for his country, with Kudus impressing for Ghana on Wednesday.

However, the African side’s form has only been a recent revelation.

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John Wenham: Questions need to be asked on how Ghana didn’t qualify for AFCON

While Ghana may be on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup, they weren’t so lucky for the upcoming AFCON tournament later this year.

During the qualification, the African side failed to pick up a single victory, finishing bottom of their group that contained Angola, Sudan and Niger.

Given the fact that Kudus has been excellent for Tottenham, and Antoine Semenyo has been on fire in the Premier League this season, it begs the question of how this happened.

Now, talking exclusively to Tottenham Hotspur News, John Wenham has slammed Ghana for letting this happen.

“Ghana, who have always qualified for AFCON and would be one of the favourites of the tournament, bizarrely, haven’t qualified,” Wenham said.

“But when you consider that the front three for Ghana would consist of Kudus on the right and Antoine Semenyo on the left, I mean, what a disgrace that they’re not there.

“Serious questions have to be asked of the sort of Ghanaian Football Association to not be at the tournament with those two players, who would be two of the best players and two of the most informed players at the tournament, full stop.

“I can’t comprehend that Ghana, who have always been there and always been one of the favourites, are not there when they’ve got two of the most informed players in the Premier League right now on either wing, and they should be one of the favourites to win that tournament, and they’re not even there. I find that incredibly strange.”

Which Tottenham players could be called up to AFCON?

While Kudus will not be going to AFCON later this season, Frank will have to be without Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma if they are called up to the squad.

Sarr is a Senegal international, with the West African nation being one of the favourites to win the tournament.

In comparison, Bissouma plays for Mali and will be hoping to have a good tournament as well.

Therefore, Frank will have to make plans on how Spurs are going to combat the potential absence of the duo if they are to depart for international duty.

Stadium naming rights next: What ENIC should do after £100m update at Tottenham

Tottenham have received a shock £100million cash injection from ENIC.

ENIC recently rejected an offer from an American consortium for Tottenham, as they do not want to sell.

Spurs announced on Thursday that the Lewis family trust has brought new funds into the N17 club to aid its financial position.

Thomas Frank and the Lilywhites’ senior leadership look set to benefit from this, with Tottenham fans calling for Antoine Semenyo to be signed with this investment.

There could be wiser actions for the North London club, as the naming rights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could potentially take precedence.

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Tottenham could now sell stadium naming rights

The redevelopment of White Heart Lane was the vision of Daniel Levy, who did a superb job in executing the construction of one of the best arenas in the world.

Levy left his role as Tottenham executive chairman last month, leaving the door open for a change in approach after 24 years in his role.

The Lewis family has taken control of the Lilywhites, but questions remain about a potential sale of Spurs if the right numbers are presented to ENIC.

It doesn’t appear that this will be the case with this latest financial injection, and could lead to further changes in N17.

The boost of £100m could soon be added to by a sizable figure should the Spurs owners look to sell the naming rights to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This would only increase the capital available in North London and continue to “strengthen the club’s financial position”, just as they said in their official statement on the Tottenham Hotspur website.

How much are the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium naming rights worth?

Suggestions in the past have put forward the idea that Levy could sell the naming rights on White Heart Lane for a world-record fee.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could change its identity for a fee in the region of £375m, a sensational amount of money for the Lilywhites.

Levy had struggled to find an interested party willing to spend that sort of fee, but an improvement on the pitch could improve that possibility.

The injection of £100m could kickstart an upward trend under Frank, attracting fresh eyes from potential investors in the capital.

This should become the new priority for ENIC as they could truly transform the financial landscape of Spurs with this sort of sponsorship deal.