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Tottenham Hotspur have a number of underlying issues at the moment.

After finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, the north London club have a few problems on their hands right now.

Cristian Romero’s future remains undecided, so Tottenham will have to address that issue, while Spurs continue to have problems regarding homegrown talents in the squad as they prepare to play in the Champions League next season.

Indeed, after selling the likes of Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks in recent years, Spurs don’t have tons of homegrown talents in their squad, but, luckily, help could be on the way.

According to Alasdair Gold, speaking on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast, Spurs are interested in re-signing Kyle Walker-Peters, and what’s more interesting is that the player would apparently love to sign for Spurs.

Kyle Walker-Peters would love to join Tottenham

Gold spoke about Walker-Peters and the idea of a potential return to Tottenham.

According to the journalist, Walker-Peters would love to re-sign for Tottenham, while Spurs are said to be considering a deal.

“The one I do believe they have considered for this summer is Kyle Walker-Peters,” Gold said.

“He’s had a terrific career, over 200 appearances for Southampton, a Premier League regular for a lot of that. I think he has a couple of England caps as well.

“On one side, the full-back spots are pretty busy right now, there are a lot of full-backs there, but as the window goes on, if he’s not been snapped up yet, I can see it as a clever solution, he’s club-trained, he can play on both sides, and from my understanding I think he would love to come back to Spurs as well, they’re his boyhood club.”

Former Tottenham academy players who could re-sign

Tottenham need to remedy their homegrown situation, and one way in which they could do that is by re-signing some of their former academy stars.

Of course, there’s a reason most of these players are no longer at Spurs, but, as depth options, a few of these players could still do a job for Tottenham.

Oliver Skipp, Dennis Cirkin and Troy Parrott are interesting options on this list, while, of course, re-signing Harry Kane would be a dream scenario for Tottenham.

Kane does have a release clause that comes into effect in his Bayern Munich contract at some point, so that is one to keep an eye on in the future.

Noni Madueke was on Spurs’ books at one point too, but as he left the club at the age of 16, he still wouldn’t qualify as homegrown.

Tottenham do need to fix this situation, and re-signing Walker-Peters could be a wise way to do just that.

Tottenham had a poor season last time out in the Premier League.

Indeed, Spurs finished 17th under Ange Postecoglou, and while a Europa League triumph did help soften that blow for the north London club, there are still some serious underlying issues at Spurs.

Tottenham weren’t good enough last season, and a number of their big-name players underperformed.

Heung-Min Son was criticised at points last season, while Dominic Solanke had an up-and-down season for Spurs after his club-record move from Bournemouth.

Expectations were high when Solanke arrived at Tottenham, but after just nine league goals in his debut season, it’s fair to say we haven’t seen the best of the England international at Tottenham just yet.

Luckily, there’s a new dawn on the horizon at Tottenham and Spurs may be about to make a signing that helps Solanke improve.

Antoine Semenyo could help Dominic Solanke improve

Tottenham are interested in signing another Bournemouth player this summer in the shape of Antoine Semenyo.

Daniel Levy has spoken to Semenyo’s agents in recent times, and the Bournemouth winger could be on his way to Spurs.

This will be music to the ears of Solanke as he worked with Semenyo at Bournemouth in a fluid attack when he was at the peak of his powers.

Indeed, Solanke’s stats alongside Semenyo tell the whole story here.

Solanke scores more goals when he’s playing with Semenyo, and that could be massive for Spurs next season if they do indeed do this deal.

Thomas Frank’s work with wingers

Semenyo to Tottenham is a move that makes a lot of sense. Not only would the attacker be reuniting with Dominic Solanke, he’d be joining a manager who knows exactly how to get the best out of this type of winger.

Indeed, Frank has worked wonders with a number of wide players over the years at Brentford, and Semenyo could be the next player to flourish under the Dane.

Solanke may seriously improve upon Semenyo’s arrival at Spurs, but Semenyo himself may also improve massively upon making this move to north London to work under Frank.

Of course, whether or not this deal gets done remains to be seen, but this is a move that makes a lot of sense for a number of parties as Spurs get stuck into the summer transfer window.

Thomas Frank has arrived as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.

Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Daniel Levy 16 days after he won the Europa League title in Bilbao. Some felt that it was a harsh decision, but many others agreed that it was the right call.

Thomas Frank was announced as the new Tottenham manager last week, and on Wednesday, the Dane’s first interview as Spurs boss was released.

What was interesting in that interview was that Frank namechecked many Tottenham players, including Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert and Archie Gray, among others.

But, eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Frank made no mention of Son Heung-min, who is still the captain of the club.

Tottenham fans think Son Heung-min is definitely leaving

Frank didn’t mention many other players either, but Spurs fans are convinced that Son is leaving because his new boss failed to name him in his interview.

Here’s how a few Tottenham fans reacted to the above…

Reacting to Frank’s first interview, one Tottenham fan wrote: “Sonny is definitely leaving.”

Another said: “Son is so gone, no mention at all.”

“Wow! No mention of Son is very telling,” said another.

Another Tottenham fan said: “Notice how, in his first interview, Thomas Frank mentions Solanke, Bentancur and Maddison as the experienced players in the squad. Nothing about the captain. I reckon Sonny’s gone.”

“No mention of Son, I suspect after the tour he will be off.. and fair enough,” tweeted another.

Three players Tottenham could sign to replace Son Heung-min

Son leaving this summer is a real possibility.

The South Korean was nowhere near his best last season, and the fact that he will turn 33 in July means he is unlikely to be able to fare much better.

TBR Football revealed that Frank is open to selling Son this summer, and if that happens, Tottenham will need a replacement.

Here are three options:

Tottenham Hotspur are aiming for a strong comeback next season with Thomas Frank taking charge.

With Frank appointed, the club are now going to actively work to bolster the squad during the summer transfer window, addressing key areas that need improvement.

One of the areas that the club could look to bolster is the central defence, with Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham uncertain.

And Liverpool could inadvertently help them in the pursuit of a new centre-back after latest transfer news regarding the Merseyside club.

Liverpool could help Tottenham sign Marc Guehi

One of the players Tottenham have long targeted is Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi.

Spurs even made a £70m bid for Guehi in January. However, the bid was turned down at that time, and the player decided to stay at the club until the end of the season.

The England defender’s current contract with Palace expires in the summer of 2026, and Guehi is refusing to sign a new deal with the club. It has been reported that Palace will be willing to sell Guehi for £40m.

According to TBR Football, Palace are interested in signing Joe Gomez from Liverpool this summer, and the Reds will not stand in the player’s way if he wants to move to Selhurst Park.

If Palace can sign Gomez, it will pave the way for Guehi to move to potentially move to the North London club.

Marc Guehi could be a fitting successor to Cristian Romero

Romer has been linked with a move away this summer, with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone keen on signing him.

Simeone has even publicly expressed his admiration for Romero in a recent interview.

TBR Football has reported that Daniel Levy will make one last attempt to convince him to stay, but Tottenham fully expect him Romero to leave.

In fact, TBR Football has also reported that Romero has told his camp he wants to join Atletico Madrid.

In light of his potential departure, Tottenham could be in the hunt for a top-class replacement, and Guehi might be an ideal candidate.

This past season, Guehi remained a key figure under Oliver Glasner, making 44 appearances across all competitions and contributing three goals and two assists, playing a key role in winning the club their first major trophy as they beat Man City to win the FA Cup this season.

Guehi brings valuable leadership qualities and a strong sense of organisation at the back, making him a natural fit to replace Romero, who has long been the vocal leader in Tottenham’s defence.

Beyond his leadership, Guehi offers Premier League experience and reliability that Spurs will need if they have to fill the void that will be left by the departure of an experienced player like Romero.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are far from happy after learning that the club have been offered £54 million for one of their most talented teenagers.

The North London club have managed to collect many major young talents and now, Thomas Frank gets the job of helping to nurture their potential.

Luka Vuskovic arrives at Tottenham this summer to add yet further reinforcement to their young, talented squad.

However, one of their teenage sensations is subject to offers from several major European clubs, but supporters think their offers are an insult.

Tottenham fans insulted by £54m enquiries for Lucas Bergvall

Several major clubs are prepared to pay around £54 million for Lucas Bergvall and have informed Tottenham Hotspur about their interest, according to Fotboll Direkt.

However, both Spurs and the midfielder are unwilling to entertain offers this summer and the matter is likely to be closed there.

Back in April, Bergvall signed a new contract until the summer of 2031 and the 19-year-old is expected to have the team built around him.

The midfielder exploded onto the scene in N17 and ended up playing such an important role in helping Spurs to win the Europa League.

Bergvall ended the season with 45 appearances under his belt and he won Tottenham’s Player of the Season award.

But now, with news of offers coming in for him worth around £54 million, Tottenham supporters have been furiously reacting on X.

One fan insisted that the offer was nowhere close to being his value: “Triple it, then we start talking.”

Meanwhile, another added: “Wonderkid, he could be one of the best if he keeps developing under Frank.”

There was further frustration at the news that clubs would be prepared to offer £54 million: “He can’t be priced on the same level as Tyler Dibling. He should be worth £100 million.”

Finally, another supporter said: “£54 million must be a mistake, surely they missed off a zero on that fee.”

Thomas Frank has already talked up Lucas Bergvall at Tottenham

Frank namechecked Bergvall when highlighting the young talents he must help develop after taking on the role as head coach of Spurs.

The Danish manager also listed Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie as the best young players at the football club.

Frank added: “Of course, the younger ones as well, I think it’s all players that we need to develop and make perform at the highest level.

“But of course, Bergvall, Archie Gray, Odobert, Udogie, all of them have a high ceiling, and there are others I haven’t mentioned.”

Currently, Bergvall is recovering from an injury, and Spurs will be hoping that the teenager can recover in time for the UEFA Super Cup on August 13.

It’s more than likely that the Swedish international will be a key player under Frank and having him fit to face PSG will be so important for their hopes of winning.

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s targets, who has held talks with the North London club, might now be heading elsewhere.

The Lilywhites’ transfer plans could now spring into action with Thomas Frank finally in place following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make any concrete moves for new additions; however, they have permanently signed Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

But now, a player who they have held a long-term interest in and held talks over a transfer this summer is subject to a bid from another European club.

FC Porto make improved bid for Tottenham target Roony Bardghji

FC Porto have made an improved bid for Spurs target Roony Bardghji, as reported by Bold.

TBR Football revealed that Tottenham had held talks with Bardghji over a transfer, but now the Portuguese club are looking to steal a march.

Porto have submitted a second improved offer for the winger and are now working with FC Copenhagen to get a deal done for the teenager.

Tottenham hold a long-term interest in Bardghji, with the Lilywhites having been keeping tabs on him since at least 2023.

The 19-year-old has just six months remaining on his contract, and clubs have held talks about signing for a cut-price deal this summer.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham want to sign a right-sided forward this summer, which is predominantly where Bardghji plays.

The North London club ideally want a starter, but could see the young Swede as a solid investment, especially considering their long-term interest in a deal.

Bardghji has been dubbed ‘the Swedish Messi’, which proves just how highly rated he is and why Spurs are keen to sign him.

Tottenham might be deterred by Roony Bardghji’s injury record

One factor which could deter Tottenham from pursuing a deal for the teenager is his recent injury record.

Bardghji suffered an ACL injury back in April 2024 which took him until March of this year to finally return after missing 48 matches.

The ‘extraordinary’ winger has just suffered a new injury, which is always a concern after just coming back from such a serious issue.

The youngster’s talent and potential price tag mean that the risk is minimal, but that is surely something which could impact Spurs’ plans for him.

At this stage, it doesn’t appear to be putting off Porto who are looking to secure his signature this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur will be welcoming a new defender to Hotspur Way this summer who has been comparing himself to Josko Gvardiol.

Thomas Frank will be casting an eye over his Spurs squad during pre-season, and his new central defender could quickly become an option.

Cristian Romero’s future remains unclear, therefore, the Danish head coach might need to find players capable of stepping up.

The North London club have many exciting young players, but arguably the most promising talent is yet to come with their £12 million signing soon expected to arrive through the doors at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic compares himself to Josko Gvardiol

Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic has compared himself to Josko Gvardiol, but admitted the Man City player is his ‘role model’.

Recently, Vuskovic made his debut for Croatia in the senior team as he came on to partner the £77m Man City defender in the closing stages against the Czech Republic.

Vuskovic told HDTV via 24sata: “My defensive role model is Joško Gvardiol. He’s an animal, I’ve never seen that in my life, he’s like an alien.

“We have similarities, but when you see him, you’re shocked at how good he is. We work well together, he solves problems, and I help, ha, ha!”

Despite only being 18, the defender already has 61 senior appearances under his belt, having featured in the first team for Hajduk Split, Radomiak and Westerlo.

Now, he is preparing for life in North London at Tottenham, where he could feature under new manager, Thomas Frank.

Luka Vuskovic on joining Tottenham this summer

Vuskovic has revealed that he is in ‘frequent contact’ with Tottenham ahead of his move to N17, two years on from making the transfer.

Back in 2023, Tottenham paid £12m to sign Vuskovic from Hajduk Split before sending him out on two different loan spells.

Tottenham think Vuskovic’s potential is huge and are very excited to take a look at him closer during pre-season at Hotspur Way.

“I’m in frequent contact with the club. It won’t be official until July 1st. I’ve already been on two loans, but that’s the path of every footballer,” Vuskovic added.

“Tottenham is a miracle! The stadium is brutal, everything is state-of-the-art, the camp has “a hundred” pitches. It’s a completely different world. I haven’t had the chance to train with the first team yet, but I’ll meet all the players soon.”

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that a Liverpool defender is attracting attention from several clubs this summer, including Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham.

Liverpool have been particularly active in the current transfer window, having already secured the signing of Jeremie Frimpong and striking a deal with Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz.

Those recent deals have strengthened the relationship between the two clubs, and Leverkusen are now exploring the possibility of taking one player from Liverpool in return.

The player in question is Jarell Quansah, who is attracting interest from the German club. However, they face competition, with Tottenham also among the clubs showing interest in signing him.

Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah wanted by Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham and Newcastle

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that during the talks regarding Wirtz, the clubs spoke about Quansah and Leverkusen are now set to push ahead with an offer.

Liverpool are not keen on parting ways with the 22-year-old, but interest in him continues to grow. Tottenham are also interested in signing the ‘brilliant‘ Quansah, and so are Newcastle, but as per TBR Football, the price tag in excess of £40m is seen as high.

Leverkusen, meanwhile, are hoping that the newfound relationship with Liverpool will help them successfully secure the signing.

Despite their reluctance to sell Quansah, Bailey claims that Liverpool are aware that offloading the young defender for a significant fee would represent pure profit under Profit and Sustainability Rules, given he is a homegrown academy graduate.

Bailey said: “Liverpool have some decisions to make at centre-half – they want another one, even if Quansah was to stay – they ideally don’t want him to go, but also if they get a big offer – he is pure profit in terms of PSR, which is a consideration for a number of teams.”

Selling Jarell Quansah could help Liverpool’s PSR situation

Liverpool are widely regarded as one of the best-run clubs financially under FSG and are currently in a strong position with respect to PSR.

The Reds have kept spending relatively modestly in recent windows and posted profits last season, which is why they have significant money to spend this summer.

Liverpool have already agreed to a £127m deal for Wirtz, secured Jeremie Frimpong for £35 million, and are closing in on Milos Kerkez in a deal worth around £40m.

TBR Football also reports that the Reds are expected to spend over £100m on a new striker.

With such a heavy investment planned, selling Quansah and others could help the club balance their books.

Other potential departures include Darwin Nunez, with Nunez told he is not in Arne Slot’s plans.

Luis Diaz is also linked with a move away, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr preparing a £72m bid for Diaz. There is interest from elsewhere for the Colombian as well, with Barcelona keen on signing Diaz.

It’s shaping up to be a very busy transfer window for Arne Slot, with a number of incomings and outgoings expected at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed their first signing of the summer transfer window.

Indeed, Mathys Tel has joined Spurs permanently after a loan deal in the second-half of last season.

Ange Postecoglou wanted Tel signed permanently before he was sacked, and Daniel Levy has followed through with this deal despite sacking his manager.

Tel impressed at times for Spurs last season, and speaking on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast, Alasdair Gold has shared some interesting insight on the Frenchman.

According to Gold, Tel is viewed as having an excellent mentality in training and is seen as a brilliant character in the dressing room too.

Mathys Tel has a great mentality

Gold shared what he knows about Tel and his mentality behind the scenes at Tottenham.

According to Gold, people close to Tel claim that he’s got a brilliant mentality in training and he has a positive character behind-the-scenes.

The journalist did note that Tel has some key areas for improvement, such as his strength and his finishing.

“I’ve been speaking to people with a lot of knowledge about him, there’s a feeling that he’s very strong technically and he has an excellent training mentality behind the scenes, a really positive character and influence on the squad as well,” Gold said.

“A lot of fitness work had to be done with him last season, strengthening for the Premier League as well.

“I think he could benefit from more strength, his finishing needs work, absolutely. But from what I understand, do you remember his performance vs Forest last season? That was held up internally as ‘that’s what we want him to be.’ That’s what they want to build on.

“He has Champions League experience, he’s played for one of the biggest clubs in the world, he won’t fear it in any way.”

Mathys Tel’s Tottenham stats

Tel is Spurs’ first signing of the summer, and, as Gold says, this young man has a lot to offer.

At the age of just 20, Tel has tons of room to grow and improve, and with the right mentality and ability, he should seriously improve as a player.

However, that initial loan spell wasn’t all that inspiring, as his stats show.

Tel will need to step up next season if he wants to become a star at Tottenham, and with the right amount of hard work and the tutelage of Thomas Frank, he could well make it to that next level.

Tottenham will be hoping to kick on massively next season, and Tel could have a key role to play in that.

Thomas Frank is already making some key decisions as manager of Tottenham Hotspur and one of those calls has been to transfer list one of Spurs’ key players.

Frank has given his first interview as manager of Spurs, in which he spoke about several players who he was excited to work with in North London.

There was one notable star missing from the list of players the 51-year-old named, which further suggests he has decided not to include him in his plans for next season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s supporters have had plenty to say about Frank’s willingness to move on one of their star players, however, the consensus is that it’s the right call.

Tottenham fans back Thomas Frank’s decision to sell Son Heung-min

Tottenham fans are backing Thomas Frank’s decision to sell Son Heung-min if a deal can be agreed for him to leave.

TBR Football reported on Wednesday evening that Frank is open to Son leaving and he has already informed Spurs officials about his verdict.

Frank and Son are due to meet in the coming weeks to discuss his future and should the South Korea international opt to leave, the Dane will not stand in his way.

Spurs supporters have taken to X to share their thoughts on the situation involving the 32-year-old and Frank’s call to make him available for transfer.

One fan said: “New manager, new era. Been there, done that. I think it’s safe to say his legacy at Spurs will be remembered for eternity and also it’s the best time for Son to leave in all these years.”

Another added: “Absolutely the right time. Tel, Odobert and Moore are on the left and then use the money from Son on a right-sided player. To caveat, in absolutely no way should we be forcing him, the guy’s a legend and has earned the right to call time on his Spurs career when it’s right for him.”

There were further calls for Son to call time on his Spurs career: “Much like selling Kane when Ange came in, I think selling Son now that Frank is here is logical. Ushering in a new era, with new stars and a new core.”

Finally, another stated: “It’s probably time for Sonny to change and for Tottenham too. Thank you for everything, Son! Always COYS!”

Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Son Heung-min

FC Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Son Heung-min ahead of their pre-season tour of Asia, according to FootballAsian.

The Catalan giants are now deciding whether to pay a modest transfer fee for him now or wait until he becomes a free agent next summer.

Daniel Levy has set a £50m price tag on Son, which could put off many clubs from making a move for him.

Son, who’s been called ‘incredible’, is keen to remain in Europe and is believed to have turned down offers from Al Nassr, Al Qadsiah, and Al Ahli.

The forward could yet remain in North London should he decide he feels he can get back to his best, especially with Spurs being back in the Champions League.

Ultimately, the 32-year-old’s decision is expected to be crucial in determining what he does next, regardless of what Frank thinks about him.