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Thomas Frank has previously praised several Tottenham Hotspur players, but there is one star in particular he’s been very complimentary about.

Frank has spoken to Tottenham about becoming the man to replace Ange Postecoglou following the Australian’s dismissal last week.

Tottenham need to pay Frank’s release clause of £10 million before they can finalise his appointment but everything is heading in the right direction.

The Danish manager will now be tasked with getting the most out of Spurs’ squad, and there will be one player he will be particularly keen to work with in North London.

When Thomas Frank compared Pedro Porro to Trent Alexander-Arnold

Thomas Frank has previously compared Pedro Porro to new Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The 51-year-old was full of praise for the Spanish defender back in February after his Brentford side lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Frank was so impressed by Porro’s ability to create chances and labelled the 25-year-old as ‘fantastic’.

Speaking to the media back in February, Frank claimed: “Porro is fantastic as a right-back, he has Trent-ish offensive qualities.”

Porro produced a thoroughly impressive display against the Bees last season as he managed to impress in both the attacking and defensive thirds.

He made the most tackles, most interceptions and the second highest number of clearances against Frank’s team, whilst also having the fourth highest number of touches.

The Brentford boss’s comparison of Porro to Trent is pretty accurate when you compare their stats from last season.

Thomas Frank must do one thing with Pedro Porro at Tottenham

Porro’s message to Postecoglou highlighted just how highly the Spaniard viewed the former Spurs boss, and Frank must now convince him that he can have a similar impact on his career.

Last season, Porro spoke about Real Madrid’s interest in him, and he is sure to have other clubs who would be eager to sign him.

The next Tottenham manager will need to ensure that Porro is happy, as he has proved on so many occasions what an important player he can be.

But Frank could well be the man to convince him to stay at Spurs given his brilliant coaching abilities and ability to communicate.

Thomas Frank’s seemingly imminent arrival at Tottenham Hotspur could change the club’s summer transfer plans.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a summer of major change with Ange Postecoglou having been sacked and Thomas Frank close to replacing him.

Spurs have held talks with Frank about becoming their next manager, and now the North London club are working to finalise the deal for the Danish coach.

The 51-year-old could also have a strong influence on what happens at Tottenham in the transfer market and one of his targets has caught the attention of the Lilywhites.

Tottenham could rival Man United for Bryan Mbeumo if Thomas Frank arrives

Tottenham are showing an interest in the possibility of signing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer, according to Paul O’Keefe.

The North London club are currently looking at whether a deal for the 25-year-old attacker would be possible.

Should Frank make the switch across the capital, Spurs will consider trying to bring Mbeumo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in addition.

O’Keefe told the Last Word On Spurs: “They [the board] would like to do that deal. I think he’s a player that most definitely is still on their radar. It’s just the funds… Obviously, now you’ve got the extra spanner in the works of their ears being pricked by Thomas Frank with regards to Bryan Mbuemo.

“Their ears have pricked up over him and that’s something they are looking at currently. I’m not saying they press the button on, but if they get Thomas Frank over the line, then that is someone they would consider.”

The big issue about a possible move for the Cameroonian international is that Manchester United’s deal for Mbeumo is already well advanced.

The Red Devils are expected to submit a second offer of £60 million, as reported by TBR Football, making it rather tricky for Frank’s new team to match that sort of money.

Tottenham also like Eberechi Eze and he is a player who the club would like to sign if they can make the finances of the deal work.

The 27-year-old has a release clause at Crystal Palace worth £60 million plus an extra £8 million in add-ons. It now remains to be seen which player Spurs will move to sign.

Should Tottenham move for Eberechi Eze or Bryan Mbeumo?

Eze and Mbeumo both enjoyed stellar 2024/25 campaigns as they both managed over 20 goals and assists for the season.

Mbeumo particularly impressed in the Premier League as he made it to 20 goals for the first time in his career to prove why he is in such high demand.

Meanwhile, Eze’s performances in the FA Cup for Palace, as he helped the Eagles to win their first major trophy, were also quite the statement.

TBR Football understands that Min-jae Kim has been offered to several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.

The South Korean defender enjoyed a very good campaign at the heart of Vincent Kompany’s defence this term, helping Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title.

But now, TBR Football can reveal that with Jonathan Tah’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, the newly crowned German champions will be looking to move on one of Kim or Dayot Upamecano.

Upamecano is currently in talks over a new deal and Bayern sources expect him to commit to a new deal in the coming weeks.

Tottenham and Chelsea offered chance to sign Min-jae Kim

Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have all been made aware that Min-jae Kim could be available this summer.

Chelsea are looking to add to Enzo Maresca’s defensive line this summer, and Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo are available for sale in order to raise funds.

Tottenham Hotspur may need to replace Cristian Romero, who could join Atletico Madrid this summer following Ange Postecoglou’s departure.

Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and the Saudi Pro League are interested in the defender who is the most expensive Asian player of all time. Bayern paid £51m to sign Kim back in 2023.

However, we are told that Kim has long held a desire to play in the Premier League, and now contact has been made with a number of clubs.

Most of the clubs contacted have an historic interest in Kim and many showed an interest in him, prior to his move to Bayern – indeed United, Chelsea and Spurs all liked him prior to his move to Fenerbahce.

Bayern are believed to be willing to do a deal and would be willing to talks terms, which would see them taking some sort of loss on the player.

What Tottenham’s Son Heung-min said about Min-jae Kim

Son was full of praise for his South Korean teammate when the pair met last summer in a friendly between Tottenham and Bayern.

Speaking to Sports Chosun last summer, Son said: “As I say every time, Min-jae Kim is a really good defender. It’s a defence that I really like. From a global perspective, I think he is a player who can learn many things from now on.”

Son has played with Kim on 57 occasions and the pair have won 30 times together, drawing 18 and losing just nine times.

Son Heung-min could now depart Tottenham Hotspur this summer after receiving an approach over a move away from North London.

TBR Football understands that Son’s future at Tottenham depends on who the next manager is, and the incoming Thomas Frank now faces a tough decision.

Frank has held talks with Spurs over the possibility of replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked on Friday. The Dane now looks set to take the job in N17.

The 51-year-old must now choose whether or not to let the club captain leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min receives Saudi Pro League approach

Son Heung-min has received an approach to join the Saudi Pro League this summer, according to Foot Mercato.

Reports suggest that Tottenham are open to Son leaving and will not stand in the 32-year-old’s way should he decide to leave.

The South Korean international would leave on the ultimate high having lifted the North London club’s first major trophy in 17 years and first European trophy in 41 years.

Al-Hilal are the club from the Middle East who have joined the race to sign Son after failing to agree a deal to sign Victor Osimhen.

Tottenham have started plans to replace Son with Eberechi Eze becoming one of their top summer transfer targets.

Spurs are already well-stocked at left wing now with players like Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Mikey Moore and potentially Mathys Tel.

Tel could sign permanently for Tottenham, and talks over a permanent deal are well underway with Bayern Munich. The Lilywhites are hoping to pay around £33.5m to land him.

What Son Heung-min said about leaving Tottenham for Saudi Pro League

Son has previously been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia; however, at the time, he explained how he continues to enjoy playing in the Premier League.

The Tottenham captain admitted that money is important, but he felt he still had plenty to prove and that he did as he helped Spurs to lift the Europa League trophy. He also managed an impressive 11 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

Last summer, Son told the media: “If I wanted to go there, I wouldn’t be here! I love playing football, obviously, money is also important, but I dream of playing Premier League and there’s still lots to get excited about.

“I’m looking forward to this season, especially after last season when I suffered physically and getting back to the Sonny we all know. The Premier League is still an amazing dream to play in.”

Tottenham Hotspur are currently in a situation which makes it tough for any footballer to commit themselves to the club.

Spurs are without a manager after deciding to sack Ange Postecoglou, and despite eventually qualifying for the UEFA Champions League due to winning the UEFA Europa League, question marks remain over what the future holds for Tottenham domestically, having lost 22 Premier League games last term.

Now, a transfer target in Randal Kolo Muani has suggested he has no interest in signing up for such an uncertain life at Tottenham.

Randal Kolo Muani claims he is “happy” at Juventus despite Tottenham interest

Spurs may have to cross the France international off their shortlist.

TBR Football understand Tottenham asked to be kept informed about Kolo Muani after approaching his representatives.

At the time, the striker’s future was “completely up in the air” as his loan spell from PSG neared an end.

Now, however, Kolo Muani has spoken glowingly about Juventus as he prepares to play in the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition PSG have allowed him to partake in after granting an extension to his loan.

The Frenchman told L’Equipe: “I’m very happy to have been able to play a little bit more, both with the national team and with my club. I am very happy at Juventus, I hope to continue there, they welcomed me and I’m enjoying it. I’m setting off with them for the Club World Cup.”

PSG paid £77m to sign Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt back in September 2023, and with a contract running until 2028, Juventus may need to agree another loan in order to keep the 26-year-old, or else he could be quite an expensive man to have on a permanent basis.

Attackers Tottenham are more likely to sign this summer

While a move for Kolo Muani no longer looks likely, there are a few other attackers who Spurs are in a better position to sign.

Tottenham are frontrunners to sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton this summer after the Saints were relegated, although Manchester United do hold an interest in the winger.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to appoint Thomas Frank, however, there is a possible stumbling block which has previously cost them Arne Slot.

Thomas Frank has spoken to Tottenham about replacing Ange Postecoglou following his sacking just over two weeks on from the Europa League final win in Bilbao.

The North London club have made the Danish coach the frontrunner for the job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and discussions are ongoing.

However, there remains a rather large barrier in the way of the deal and Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford a repeat of the situation which saw them miss out on Arne Slot.

Tottenham must pay £10m for Thomas Frank, no Brentford approach made yet

As TBR Football revealed back in January, Frank has a £9m plus release clause which Spurs would have to pay if they want to land the Brentford boss.

Despite holding talks with the 51-year-old over a move across the capital, Brentford are yet to receive an approach from the North London club, according to Tom Barclay.

It remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy would be willing to pay such a fee to land Frank or if Tottenham are to start searching for alternatives.

Paying release clauses for a manager is somewhat rare in football, especially compared to the transfer of players.

Julian Nagelsmann’s move from RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich was the most expensive manager transfer of all time, costing the German giants £21.7m. Chelsea paid the second-highest fee to appoint Graham Potter for £21.5m.

Tottenham would therefore need to make Frank one of the most expensive managerial transfers of all time to bring him in to replace Postecoglou.

Tottenham cannot repeat their Arne Slot mistake

Tottenham might need to just bite the bullet with Frank and pay up, with the same mistake costing them the chance to appoint Slot, who is, of course, now at Liverpool.

Before appointing Postecoglou, Tottenham wanted the Dutch manager from Feyenoord, however, they opted against paying his release clause.

Tottenham didn’t want to pay £10m for Slot despite him being the manager they wanted, and that now looks like a foolish decision. Instead, one year on and Liverpool paid £9.2m to get Slot.

Frank appears to be the chosen one at Tottenham, and this is a deal they cannot afford to mess up or delay.

Fabio Paratici will return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer and the Italian director could play a big role in the club’s summer transfer window.

As TBR Football has previously reported, Paratici had agreed terms with Tottenham ahead of his ban being lifted by FIFA later this summer.

Throughout the last few months, Paratici’s influence at Tottenham has remained strong, with the 52-year-old being a trusted ally of Daniel Levy.

Paratici has brought some brilliant players to North London during his last spell, and now, he needs to start using his Italian contacts to bring another top player to N17.

Fabio Paratici should bring Douglas Luiz to Tottenham for £34m

Juventus want £34 million to sell Douglas Luiz this summer and have made the Brazilian available for transfer, according to Gazzetta.

That is a deal which Tottenham Hotspur and Fabio Paratici should be all over, given the team’s need for a new midfielder.

Ange Postecoglou struggled to find a settled number six last season as he rotated between Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur, but both players struggled for consistency.

Tottenham are ready to sell Bissouma this summer, meanwhile, Bentancur has a new contract offer from the North London club.

Everton are keen on Bissouma, and if they can manage to offload the 28-year-old, those funds should be reinvested in the signing of Luiz.

The 27-year-old hasn’t quite got on in Turin as he had hoped, but his performances for Aston Villa should be enough to persuade Spurs to bring him back to England.

Tottenham should also consider Joao Palhinha

Joao Palhinha is another player who could be available for sale this summer and could be a top option for any Premier League club in need of a midfielder.

TBR Football revealed back in April that Bayern were open to selling Palhinha, despite the player himself keen to remain in Germany and fight for his place in the team.

The German media have slammed Palhinha’s performances this season, however, Spurs should take a risk on the 29-year-old.

Bayern paid £47 million to bring the Portuguese international to the Allianz Arena last summer, but the move has not gone to plan, with the midfielder making just nine starts.

Thomas Frank is close to becoming the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur and one of his former Brentford assistants has been discussing the move.

Frank has spoken to Tottenham about replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite helping guide the North London club to their first major trophy in 17 years.

The Brentford coach could now be tasked with helping Spurs climb the Premier League table next season following their disastrous campaign in which they ended up in 17th.

Ahead of the potential move to the Lilywhites, one of his former assistant coaches has revealed the Tottenham joke they used to make at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brian Riemer says Thomas Frank ‘deserves’ Tottenham move

Thomas Frank’s former assistant coach at Brentford, Riemer, claims that the 51-year-old deserves to join Tottenham Hotspur.

The current Denmark national team coach also believes that what he has done in coaching is unlike anything Danish football has seen before.

When asked about Frank making the move to a bigger club, Riemer told Tipsbladet: “There’s probably not much you can compare in Danish football history where someone has done as well. So I hope for him that he gets that move (to a bigger club) one day.

“Whether it’s to Tottenham or somewhere else, we’ll have to see. But he deserves it. I don’t know where it stands, but I hope so for him.”

Riemer worked as an assistant coach to Frank from 2018 to 2022, in which the pair helped Brentford to secure promotion to the Premier League and then keep them there.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham joke at Brentford

Riemer has also revealed how the pair used to joke at Brentford about them moving to Tottenham, given the fact that his favourite football team was the North London giants.

The 46-year-old left Brentford after being offered the head coach role at Belgian club, Anderlecht, before making the switch to the Danish national team.

He added: “I will say that Tottenham has always been my favourite club, and at Brentford, we always joked that if we were to move on from Brentford, we would go to Tottenham.

“So now we have to see if he calls, but no. I am in a good place here, and I am staying here.”

Thomas Frank looks set to become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur and transfer planning for next season will be well underway in North London.

Frank has held talks with Tottenham following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, which came despite the fact that the Australian helped to end their 17-year wait for silverware.

The Danish coach is now expected to take his place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he will be helping the club gear up for Champions League football next term.

One player whom Tottenham and Frank may look at is someone who has been on both their radars previously, with the latter having attempted to bring him to Brentford.

Tottenham and Thomas Frank could target Antonio Nusa

Antonio Nusa has previously been a transfer target for both Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur, and with Thomas Frank set for the Spurs job, the latter should reignite their interest.

Back in January 2023, Tottenham tried to sign Nusa; however, the forward opted against a move to North London and instead agreed to join Brentford.

Brentford agreed a £25m deal for Nusa, and the youngster looked destined to make the switch to play under Frank at the Gtech Community Stadium.

But the deal fell through as Nusa failed his Brentford medical and instead remained at Club Brugge until last summer.

Eventually, Nusa signed for RB Leipzig and has shown flashes of why both clubs wanted to bring him to the Premier League.

The 20-year-old managed five goals and eight assists in 40 matches for the Bundesliga club, and he is a player whom the Lilywhites should be looking at once again.

Leipzig have just missed out on European football for next season and that could be a chance for some of their top players to become attainable.

Tottenham should also target Xavi Simons

Nusa is not the only Leipzig player Spurs should be looking at, with Xavi Simons another attacker who would add so much to Frank’s team.

Simons enjoyed a great season in Germany as he netted 11 goals and got eight assists in 33 matches for the Bundesliga club.

The 22-year-old matched the goal tally of Son Heung-min and was only outscored by Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson last season.

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s top players could be about to get a second chance in North London with the arrival of Thomas Frank.

Frank has held talks with Tottenham about replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked earlier this week after the North London club opted to part ways with the Australian.

The Danish manager will be tasked with getting more out of the squad in the Premier League following last season’s 17th-place finish.

One of those players could be Richarlison, whom the 51-year-old has previously revealed he is a big fan of, and this could be a big blow for Everton’s hopes of landing him.

Thomas Frank has raved about Tottenham’s Richarlison

Back in 2023, after Postecoglou’s first Premier League game in charge of Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-2 draw with Brentford, Thomas Frank backed Richarlison to replace Harry Kane.

Speaking to the media, Frank said: “It was England’s number nine, replaced by Brazil’s number nine. He’s a very good player, Richarlison, and I back him to score a lot of goals this season.”

It’s not quite worked out like that for the Brazilian, though, who has struggled in North London with several injuries.

In total, the 27-year-old missed a shocking 37 matches for the Lilywhites, highlighting why Tottenham are open to selling Richarlison this summer.

TBR Football understands that Everton are keen on Richarlison and have already promised him a spot in David Moyes’ team for next season.

However, the arrival of Frank could now change things and especially so given the Dane’s impressive track record of improving forward players.

The Brentford boss will also be eager to get the best out of other attackers at the North London club, such as Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

Why Thomas Frank’s arrival could be great news for Richarlison

You just have to look at the forwards whom Frank has worked with to see why it could be exciting for Richarlison and Spurs’ other attackers to work under his tutelage.

Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Yoane Wissa and now Kevin Schade are all attackers who have exploded under the guidance of the Danish coach.

Now, Frank wants to bring Mbeumo to Tottenham, however, he will face strong competition from Manchester United to sign him.

The Lilywhites’ current crop of players netted 64 goals in 38 league matches last season and that could increase if the 51-year-old can work his magic again.