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Tottenham have had a great start to the 2025-26 campaign.

Sitting third in the Premier League, there is a real hope that Spurs can have a campaign to remember.

As a result, Tottenham have been heavily praised for their performances, as they continue to collect results.

However, while many Spurs players continue to impress for Thomas Frank, multiple stars are also putting in outstanding shifts away from the North London club.

Luka Vuskovic named in Whoscored’s Team of the Season so far

Luka Vuskovic has impressed heavily while out on loan to Hamburg.

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The defender joined the Bundesliga side in the summer after a successful pre-season with Tottenham.

In North Germany, he has been an instant success, with Vuskovic making history while at Hamburg.

As a result, many Tottenham fans have been calling for Vuskovic to be recalled, especially considering their own defensive concerns.

Now, the centre-back’s performances for Hamburg have received further recognition going into the international break.

WhoScored post via X on 8 October that Vuskovic was in their Team of the Season so far for Europe’s top five leagues.

Averaging a rating of 7.72, he is the second-highest rated defender in the team.

How good has Vuskovic been for Hamburg?

It is no surprise that Vuskovic’s stats are outstanding for Hamburg, given his average rating.

Per 90 minutes, he is making an incredible 12.3 clearances as well as 1.5 blocks.

On top of this, his passing accuracy stands at 82.5 per cent, with his key passes per match standing at 0.5.

Therefore, Frank could have a big decision to make in January, with Tottenham having a recall clause for Vuskovic.

With the defender performing as well as he is, it may be in Spurs’ interest to recall the youngster and begin embedding him into the first-team picture at the North London club.

Tottenham fans have become renowned for creating an exciting atmosphere in recent years.

Their fortunes on the pitch have not always been strong, but the Lilywhites’ formidable support has continued throughout the generations, to the point where they now have one of the Premier League’s highest average attendances.

Spurs’ move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019 helped to facilitate that, and their swanky new home has made them the envy of many of the country’s top clubs.

The support has been strong for home games in N17, and in recent years, there has been a new chant that has grown increasingly popular on the terraces.

What Dolly Parton song do Tottenham fans sing?

Tottenham possess one of the Premier League’s biggest fanbases, and their reach spreads beyond the UK to several different corners of the globe.

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However, there is nothing that can ever beat watching your team live, and for match-going Spurs fans, that experience has been accompanied by a new song that has become popular in the last few seasons.

The Lilywhites faithful have adopted their own rendition of Dolly Parton’s Islands in the Stream, which she released with Kenny Rogers in 1983.

The 79-year-old’s hit continues to hold a similar level of popularity as when it was first released, and it has firmly caught on within the Tottenham fanbase.

What are the lyrics to Spurs fans’ version of Island in the Stream?

Tottenham have several iconic anthems that are heard every week on the terraces, and their rendition of Islands in the Stream could easily take its place among them if it ends up being passed on.

Spurs fans’ version of the song can be heard frequently at both home and away games, and reads as follows: “Tottenham in the heart, that is where we are, no one in between, how can we be wrong?

“Sail away with me, to another world, and we rely on each other, Tottenham, from one Spurs to another, Tottenham.”

The song originated when it was played in the Spurs dressing room

The best football songs often come from completely bizarre situations, and that is certainly the case with Spurs’ Parton effort.

Tottenham’s latest terrace ditty was actually something which initially came from the players, who were first heard playing it in the dressing room after a 1-0 win at Luton Town in October 2023, as per talkSPORT.

The team were flying high in the Premier League in the early stages of Ange Postecoglou’s reign at the time, and they were clearly in high spirits after their victory at Kenilworth Road.

Since then, the song has been adopted by the supporters, who have rewritten the lyrics so that it hits a little closer to home.

It has become increasingly popular in N17 in the following years, and looks set to become a matchday staple for several years to come.

Tottenham have been shrouded in speculation regarding a potential takeover since Daniel Levy’s departure at the start of September.

The 63-year-old departed the N17 outfit after 25 years at the helm, and left behind a mixed legacy of off-field success and on-pitch frustration.

In the month since his exit, ENIC’s future in charge of Tottenham has been called into question, but the Lewis family have repeatedly denied any intention to sell the club.

Levy’s exit is continuing to see the Lilywhites’ ownership situation come under scrutiny, and it now appears that a takeover may not be out of the question just yet.

Kieran Maguire expects Tottenham sale to be entertained for the right money

Brooklyn Earick has been linked with a Tottenham takeover of late, but the American businessman has since become the latest prospective owner to turn down the possibility of making a firm offer to buy the club.

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Former Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley was also linked to a potential bid, but that brief attempt to buy the club ultimately fell by the wayside as well.

The declaration of intent to make a firm offer to buy Spurs appears to have been the stumbling block for almost all of the interested parties, but this may not be the end of the takeover saga just yet.

Despite their strong intentions to keep hold of the club, football finance expert Kieran Maguire still expects that Joe Lewis and Co. would entertain the idea of a sale, providing that the money is right for them.

“I think if the numbers are right, then the Lewis family will be willing to listen,” Maguire said during talkSPORT’s Sports Bar show (7 October, 11:04pm).

“Spurs are very attractive, they’ve got the most future-proof stadium in the country and the best training facilities in the country.

“They’ve got a deal with the local council now to allow 30 non-football events at full capacity, that’s NFL, boxing, Taylor Swift, Coldplay.

“It’s really smart. Spurs make more money per fan per match than any other club; it works out at £101 per fan, per match. They are the most profitable club in the history of the Premier League.”

Spurs should be thankful of Daniel Levy’s impact

Levy’s impact at Tottenham was often criticised in a footballing sense, but there can be no denying that he transformed the club on a commercial level.

The North Londoners have gone from strength to strength in terms of infrastructure and facilities since the move to their new stadium, and the groundbreaking numbers that Maguire shared are clear evidence of that.

They owe a lot to Levy for his involvement in that sense, but the next step is now for them to become similarly competitive on the pitch.

All the tools are there for Spurs to become a real force in the Premier League, and they must now push on and realise that, whether that comes under ENIC or someone else.

Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore has endured a difficult time in his loan spell at Rangers so far this season.

The 18-year-old youngster has stepped away from his boyhood club for the first time in his fledgling career, and things have not begun in positive fashion for him away from Thomas Frank’s group.

He has notched just a solitary assist in his opening 10 games for the Scottish giants, and has failed to provide anything like the impact that was expected of him when his arrival was announced.

Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Moore’s future, but they may need to rethink the stance that they have just taken regarding his future north of the border.

Tottenham have no ‘immediate plans’ to recall Mikey Moore

Tottenham have been urged to recall Moore from his loan stint at the earliest possible opportunity, such are the seriousness of his struggles at Rangers so far.

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He has failed to find form for his loan club, albeit in extremely difficult circumstances, given the disastrous nature of Russell Martin’s brief spell in charge of the team.

The wideman received plenty of interest during the summer transfer window, and Spurs would easily be forgiven for regretting their decision to send him to Rangers, and trying to recall him at the earliest opportunity.

However, that certainly isn’t the plan at the moment, as the N17 outfit have no “immediate plans” to recall their starlet in January, according to the Evening Standard.

It is understood that there are several clubs in the Championship who are queuing up to take a chance on the youngster, but while the option recall to Moore is there, there are no intentions to do so unless his situation unravels further.

Moore’s situation at Ibrox could easily improve when the new manager comes through the door, but based on how his loan spell has played out so far, it feels unlikely that a significant improvement will occur.

Spurs must rethink Mikey Moore stance, Championship loan is the way to go

Tottenham received Championship interest in Moore over the summer, and in hindsight, that is perhaps the route they should have chosen for him.

The second tier provides a much more logical stepping stone for a young player of his ilk, and crucially, avoids the seismic level of pressure and scrutiny that comes alongside playing for a club like Rangers.

It is understandable that they wanted to test him in a high-pressure environment, given that he will eventually step into that when he fully breaks through at Spurs.

However, the early signs are clearly suggesting that he is not ready for such pressure at this early stage of his career.

The environment for him at Ibrox certainly hasn’t been conducive to the development of young players, and with that in mind, Spurs shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to send him to the Championship this time around.

Tottenham fans have always been there to support their players through thick and thin.

Before Spurs lifted the UEFA Europa League, the North London side went trophyless for 17 years.

While players came and went, with most looking to seek glory elsewhere, Tottenham fans remained fully committed to their potential successes.

With Thomas Frank at the helm and the Lilywhites third in the Premier League, it seems things have been and will be looking up for supporters.

But that does not mean that fans have forgotten where they’ve come from or who has helped their club along the way.

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Ben Davies to receive ‘standing ovation’ from Tottenham fans

Ben Davies is currently Tottenham’s longest-serving player, having joined Spurs from Swansea City in 2014.

The defender has slowly seen his importance diminish in North London and was linked with an exit this summer, not long after Davies had extended his contract at Tottenham until 2026.

While his time seems to be coming to an end, former Brentford manager and ex-Premier League midfielder Martin Allen – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Tottenham fans will be on their feet for the Welshman, who has dedicated most of his career to the Lilywhites.

“Is he now good enough to continue that in the Premier League,” Allen said.

“I’m not sure. I doubt it. But when you’ve got the competitions there in with the Champions League, you are going to need all your players at Champions League level.

“You’re going to need all of them to contribute. He will probably play in games like the FA Cup, League Cup, and some of the lesser Premier League games, maybe he may get involved.

“But I think his time’s probably coming to an end in Tottenham, and I’m sure every Tottenham fan, when he does play, his last game for Tottenham, would give him a standing ovation because he’s been a fantastic player for them. But I think he’s coming towards the end of his Tottenham time.”

There will be few dry eyes in the house when the time finally comes to bid farewell to Davies for good.

Ben Davies will leave Tottenham in good hands

While Davies may not be in North London for much longer, he leaves behind a great legacy and will leave with the peace of mind that his beloved club is in safe hands.

Indeed, Spurs have arguably one of the best defences on paper in the Premier League.

Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are one of the best centre-back partnerships in the league, while Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro are talented enough to become some of the best in their positions.

Furthermore, the Lilywhites have a lot of talent breaking through, including Tottenham youngster Luca Vuskovic, who is currently impressing at Hamburg while on loan.

Not to mention Kota Takai, who has yet to take to the pitch after signing for Spurs over the summer. However, Takai could leave Tottenham on loan this winter with competition sky-high in North London.

Therefore, Davies will be deeply missed when he finally hangs up his Spurs boots, but fans have more than enough to look forward to.

Rodrigo Bentancur to earn mega pay-rise as contract details revealed after Tottenham announcement

Rodrigo Bentancur’s new contract is likely to have earned him a significant pay rise at Tottenham.

The Uruguayan has become an increasingly important member of the squad in N17 in recent years, and his performances have continued to go from strength to strength in the Premier League.

Tottenham received interest in Bentancur from Atletico Madrid in the summer, with the Spanish giants preparing to offer him a route out of North London upon the expiry of his contract.

However, the midfielder’s new deal has secured his future at Spurs, much to the delight of Thomas Frank.

Rodrigo Bentancur’s new contract is likely to be a four-year deal

Tottenham announced that Bentancur had renewed terms in North London last week, in what was a significant piece of news for them.

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The 28-year-old would have been eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with European clubs as soon as January, but Spurs have now been able to secure his future before the situation grew any more concerning for them.

Bentancur has been a central figure during Frank’s reign so far, and has started in five of the opening seven Premier League games.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the new deal will see the former Juventus man earn a weekly wage of around £120,000, which will increase every year.

“He’ll be starting at around £120,000 a week, which could then be going up every year,” King said.

“I would say it will be a four-year deal. Whether he fulfils the four years, we’ll have to wait and see. In two years’ time, he’ll still be a very saleable player, and there’ll be clubs in Europe who will be interested in him.

“He’s always shown when he’s on the pitch that he is quality, and I feel this contract is fully deserved. It’s a wise move by Tottenham because to replace him would cost them a lot of money.”

Tottenham can seal midfield future by signing Joao Palhinha

Tottenham already want to turn Joao Palhinha’s loan move into a permanent deal as quickly as possible.

They have the option to buy the Portuguese for £27m at the end of the season, but are already trying to explore the possibility of doing that deal sooner, such is the quality that he provides.

With Bentancur’s future now secured, if the Lilywhites can tie Palhinha down as well, then they have the makings of a top midfield for several years to come.

That duo are experienced but far from the end of their careers, while the youthful pair of Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr are beginning to shine more and more.

All four are high-quality options in the Premier League and provide valuable depth for Frank to call upon.

Tottenham have become one of global football’s superpowers in recent years.

The Lilywhites have risen from humble beginnings to become one of English football’s most successful clubs, and they have had some truly seismic signings along the way.

Tottenham will be desperate to push on and win more trophies after their Europa League success, and that will undoubtedly require some significant spending from the club hierarchy in the coming years.

However, money is no use without shrewd decision-making, and that can be proven by some of their past signings.

With that in mind, Tottenham News rounds up the Lilywhites’ 10 most expensive buys of all time, featuring some impressive stars and some total flops.

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Tottenham signed Pedro Porro on an initial loan deal from Sporting CP in January 2022, and it became a permanent deal for a fee of £39million in the following summer.

The right-back has since gone from strength to strength during his time in N17, and has become one of the Lilywhites’ most important players.

Porro played more Premier League minutes than any other Spurs player during the 2024-25 campaign, and has been a consistently reliable performer for them.

It was an expensive outlay for Spurs when they first brought him in, but his value has skyrocketed since then.

Spurs paid £42m to sign Davinson Sanchez from Ajax in the summer of 2017, and they got six years of service from the Colombian centre-back.

The defender was a key part of the Lilywhites side that made it to the Champions League final in 2019, although his time with the club was marred by inconsistency and errors.

He slowly fell out of favour during the latter stages of his time in N17, and ultimately left to join Galatasaray in 2023 for a fee of just £8.1m.

Given the return that Spurs received for him, his signing will surely go down as a failure.

James Maddison arrived at Tottenham on the back of consecutive seasons of 20 and then 19 Premier League goal contributions respectively, and he has also produced the goods for the North Londoners.

The England international has undoubtedly been a good buy, but with injury concerns a frequent issue for him, there has always been a small sense of ‘what could have been?’

Cristian Romero was a completely unfamiliar name for English football fans when he first joined Tottenham in 2021.

The centre-back had spent the previous three seasons in Serie A with Genoa and Atalanta, and initially wasn’t a particularly important player when he moved to the Lilywhites.

However, as time went on, Romero became more and more irreplaceable for his team, and has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League in recent years.

He is always prone to the odd moment of madness, but that cannot take away from the fact that he has been an excellent signing for Spurs.

Brennan Johnson was a significant outlay for Tottenham when he completed his switch from Nottingham Forest for £47.5m in 2023.

The Wales international was fresh from keeping his boyhood club in the Premier League after their return to the top flight.

His impact in North London has been questioned at times, but he has slowly become an increasingly valuable member of the squad.

The winger is unlikely to ever be the jewel in the Lilywhites’ crown, but his winning goal in the Europa League final certainly repaid his transfer fee, if not more.

Xavi Simons arrived at Spurs to plenty of excitement in the latter stages of the summer 2025 transfer window, but his impact has been limited so far.

It is clear that he has needed time to adapt to the Premier League and get up to speed with the relentlessness of the play.

£51m was an expensive outlay for Tottenham to spend on a player with no experience in English football.

However, Simons has had an excellent footballing education, having been part of the academy setups at both Barcelona and PSG, and there is undoubtedly more to come from him in a Spurs shirt.

Mohammed Kudus arrived at Tottenham a matter of months before Simons in 2025, and ultimately ended that summer as the club’s most expensive purchase.

The winger was at the centre of a rare piece of business between Daniel Levy and the West Ham hierarchy, who notoriously did not see eye to eye on several occasions.

However, Levy’s willingness to put his personal grievances to one side appears to have been invaluable to the Lilyewhites so far, who appear to have a star on their hands.

Fans elsewhere in the Premier League laughed when Tottenham splashed £55m on the Ghanaian, but it was a signing that could draw a very different reaction later down the line.

Richarlison was an eye-catching buy for Tottenham when they parted with a total package of £60m to sign him from Everton in 2022, and he hasn’t really lived up to expectations so far.

The Brazil international was an all-action striker during his time on Merseyside, who occasionally allowed his temper to get the better of him.

However, in North London, consistency issues and regular injury problems have prevented him from ever really nailing down a starting spot.

Richarlison has produced the occasion moment that reminds fans of what he can do, but those have been too few and far between for a player of his price tag.

Tanguy Ndombele is undoubtedly the biggest failing on this list for Tottenham.

Signed as a young midfield prodigy from Lyon who was tipped to go on and conquer European football, the Frenchman never settled into life at Spurs.

His transfer fee rose to £63m after add-ons, and that ultimately bought Spurs just 91 appearances across the duration of his five-year stay with the club.

That included loan spells with Lyon, Napoli and Galatasaray between 2022 and 2024, befor ehis contract was terminated by mutual consent in the summer of 2024.

A rare error of the Mauricio Pochettino era, Ndombele’s arrival has to go down as one of Spurs’ biggest failures of all time.

Dominic Solanke is Tottenham’s club-record buy at a fee rising to £65m after add-ons.

The striker arrived in N17 after a career-best Premier League season of 19 goals and three assists for Bournemouth, but he is yet to match that level of performance at his new club.

The England international managed 16 strikes in his debut campaign, but just nine of those came in the league, and he was wasteful with his finishing.

Solanke was signing designed to take Spurs to the next level as a team, and that simply hasn’t happened so far.

Tottenham are still yet to feel the full effects of Thomas Frank’s influence, but there have been plenty of positive signs.

Mohammed Kudus scored the winning goal that saw Spurs beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road on Sunday, after Noah Okafor had cancelled out Mathys Tel‘s opener.

Tel was named in Alan Shearer’s Team of the Week and the forward certainly deserves the praise he has received, after he was forced to wait for his opportunity.

Tottenham’s win marked Leeds’ first loss at home since September of last year, and gave Frank his first-ever win against Daniel Farke.

It was not all positive, however, with Vicario facing criticism for one moment in the first half against Leeds.

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Tottenham shaking the ‘Spursy’ tag

Tottenham are expected to finish in the Premier League’s top eight this season, but Frank’s side will hope to look higher up the table.

Sunday’s three points left the North London club sitting third ahead of the international break, with just two points separating Spurs from noisy neighbours Arsenal.

There are negative stats for the Lilywhites – Spurs have scored 13 goals from 7.5 expected goals (xG), an unsustainable trend – but Sunday again proved the different Frank has made.

Leeds dominated much of the first half, but found themselves unable to surpass their visitor’s defence until they were already behind.

Farke’s side increased the pressure again in the final minutes, but the new, sturdy, Spurs held strong and secured the three points.

Dave Watson thinks the biggest difference Frank has made is to introduce a new ruggedness to his team.

“The one thing I’d say about that game,” the former England goalkeeping coach told The Fozcast on Monday.

“Is that last year, a Spurs team going to Leeds. Elland Road, early start, full house, big atmosphere. I don’t think they come out with three points.”

“I don’t think we’re going to come out with the word ‘Spursy’ too often for the rest of the season,” Watson added.

Tests still to come for Tottenham

Tottenham fans will be over the moon if they can shake the ‘Spursy’ tag under Frank. The nickname has always been used to describe a team that crumble, and currently, Spurs do not look like that team.

But there are still tests to come. Difficult matches against Arsenal and PSG are on the horizon, and the underlying stats would suggest that a tough period could arrive at some stage.

How Spurs respond then will define their season.

Tottenham had a summer transfer window which excited fans, with some signings living up to their price tags after a couple of weeks.

Thomas Frank was not the only arrival at Hotspur Way, with Spurs signing eight players over the course of the summer.

While some have adapted better than others, Frank still seems to have a lot to work with over the next couple of seasons.

With more guaranteed still to come, Tottenham News has rated how Spurs’ summer signings have performed so far.

Mohammed Kudus – 10/10

Mohammed Kudus signed for Tottenham from West Ham over the summer, becoming the first player to move between the two clubs since Scot Parker in 2011.

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Kudus has since been carrying the weight of Tottenham on his shoulders in almost every creative metric, according to Sofascore.

The right-winger has been sensational since he first put on a Spurs shirt and has arguably been their best player.

With the Lilywhites still alive in all competitions this season, Kudus will have a massive role in Spurs winning silverware before summer arrives.

Joao Palhinha – 8/10

Joao Palhinha is currently on loan at Tottenham from Bayern Munich and has quickly become a staple in Frank’s midfield.

What has come as a surprise for most Tottenham fans is his efficiency in front of goal, having netted three goals for the Lilywhites so far, which is not something you see every day from a defensive midfielder.

Furthermore, he has been just as, if not more, impressive defensively, converting Spurs’ backline so that his partner-in-crime Rodrigo Bentancur can push up further into the midfield.

It has already been suggested that Tottenham are already thinking about extending Palhinha beyond this season, and there is no doubt he will cement himself as Spurs’ long-term defensive midfielder if he keeps this up.

Luca Vuskovic – 7.5/10

Luca Vuskovic arrived at Tottenham from Hajduk Split after Spurs reached a deal to sign him from the Croatian club back in 2023.

While Vuskovic has impressed away from Tottenham on loan at Hamburg, fans saw enough of him in a Spurs shirt to form a solid conclusion.

He was excellent for the Lilywhites during pre-season, netting a goal and bagging an assist in 47 minutes against Reading.

The young defender has continued his goalscoring ways while on loan, scoring Hamburg’s first goal since returning to the Bundesliga. As such, his performances for Spurs and on loan have earned him a solid rating.

Mathys Tel – 6/10

Mathys Tel spent the remainder of last season on loan at Tottenham after arriving in the winter transfer window.

His dedication, promise and performances impressed the Spurs hierarchy enough to sign him on a permanent transfer over the summer.

Tel got off to a difficult start to the season after Frank excluded him from Spurs’ UEFA Champions League squad for the league phase.

But he has since bounced back, netting in Tottenham’s most recent win over Leeds, highlighting to fans that better days are approaching.

Tel, whose 70 per cent pass completion rate is the second-lowest of any Spurs player behind Richarlison (64 per cent), will now hope to get more opportunities to showcase his talents.

Kevin Danso – 7/10

Tottenham signed Kevin Danso from Lens on a permanent transfer over the summer after he impressed while on loan last season.

The defender has accepted a rotational role, having to compete with both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

But he is one of the best centre-backs out there to come on and defend during the critical last few minutes of games.

There is no word other than solid to describe Danso whose excellent throw-ins have been a highlight of his short career in North London.

Xavi Simons – 6.5/10

Xavi Simons arrived at Tottenham from RB Leipzig towards the end of the transfer window to the delight of Spurs supporters.

The Dutchman is considered one of the greatest talents of his generation, with there being a huge expectation for him to live up to his potential in North London.

Unfortunately, Tottenham fans are still waiting for that day to come, with the midfielder’s performances being inconsistent ever since he stepped foot on the pitch.

Now this is not all on Simons. He spent the first few games out of position on the left flank thanks to Frank and his never-ending experiments at Tottenham.

But after a stellar performance during Spurs’ win over Leeds United, the excuses will soon dry up, and Simons needs to start showing the level football fans know he’s capable of.

Randal Kolo Muani and Kota Takai – N/A

Kota Takai was one of the surprises of the summer, arriving from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale for just a £5million fee.

Meanwhile, Spurs signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG on deadline day in what was seen as excellent business by the North London club.

However, injuries have kept both players in the shadows, with Kolo Muani only playing a pitiful 13 minutes in the UEFA Champions League this season.

But with Takai back in training and Kolo Muani not far behind, Spurs fans will be able to catch them in action soon enough.

Tottenham have Julian Brandt in their sights ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

The Lilywhites added eight new faces to their ranks during the summer window, but Thomas Frank still appears keen to add to his squad this winter.

Tottenham have made an enquiry over Marc-Andre ter Stegen in recent days, as they go in search of high-quality options to bolster their group even further.

Brandt is another star who has been linked with a move to N17 of late, and he could finally be about to get the Premier League switch that he has been touted for in the past.

Julian Brandt would be a ‘great benefit’ to Tottenham

A move to Tottenham would be “financially attractive” for Brandt, who is in the final year of his contract at Borussia Dortmund.

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The 29-year-old has been linked with a switch to North London of late, as he could be about to step out of the Bundesliga for the first time in his career.

However, BILD recently reported that a new deal could potentially be on the table for the attacking midfielder, as Dortmund may launch a last-minute move to keep him around.

Nevertheless, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Brandt would be a strong addition for the Lilywhites, especially if they could get him on a free transfer.

“If he is available, then it’s exactly the sort of quality that they’ve just got in (Joao) Palhinha,” King said.

“Frank will obviously know about Brandt because in the last five or six years, he’s been spoken about coming to the Premier League on several occasions.

“He’s a very interesting player, and he would certainly be a great benefit to Tottenham. If they could get him on a free transfer, how much better could they get?

“They’d get four years out of him, at least until he turns 33, because he hasn’t had too many injury problems and seems to keep himself in good shape.”

Spurs will need to move quickly to get Julian Brandt

Brandt has been linked with Tottenham previously, but they were ultimately unable to secure his signature.

They will need to move quickly if they want to make it a different story on this occasion.

Dortmund’s sudden change of heart over the midfielder adds another dimension to Spurs’ pursuit, because it is now likely to become a case of them trying to convince him to run his contract down as long as possible, to a point when they can also make an offer.

The Lilywhites may be better served trying to offer a cut-price fee for the 48-cap international in January, to see if they can try and tempt Dortmund into doing business with money on the table.