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Tottenham Hotspur are said to have been in direct contact with Brentford boss Thomas Frank as they contemplate relieving Ange Postecoglou of his managerial role.

Spurs endured a difficult domestic campaign, finishing 17th in the Premier League with just 38 points in 2024-25, and they were fortunate that the three relegated teams performed so poorly.

However, the club were able to end the campaign on a high after winning the Europa League final against Manchester United in May, a victory that ensured they will compete in the Champions League next term.

Boss Postecoglou has faced criticism for his role in the team's domestic performances, and despite winning the Londoners their first trophy in 17 years, some fans and pundits have called for him to be sacked.

Foot Mercato claim that Brentford's Frank discussed his vision for Spurs during talks, even going as far as to report that he suggested possible transfer targets.

Would Frank be a good fit?

Frank has been in charge of Brentford since October 2018 - though he had been an assistant since December 2016 - and he guided the side to the Premier League after beating Swansea City 2-0 the 2021 Championship play-off final.

The Bees have rarely had to worry about the threat of relegation under his stewardship despite the fact that striker Ivan Toney missed large parts of the 2023-24 season and left to join Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League last summer.

Forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa excelled in 2024-25, scoring 20 and 19 goals respectively, with their productivity helping Brentford end the season with 56 points, 16 more than Spurs managed.

Considering his track record of developing talents to their potential while also thriving despite facing adversity, he would be a good candidate to replace Postecoglou.

Should Ange be kept around?

Postecoglou should receive some leniency for his side's poor performances considering his squad suffered numerous injury issues throughout the season.

However, the Australian coach's refusal to adapt his offensive system arguably led to players being exposed, and his inability to platform the talent at his disposal has been concerning.

Tottenham would likely be in a better position if they offered Frank a whole summer to settle into the job, and the benefits of being able to shape the squad in the transfer window could be significant. body check tags ::

Tottenham Hotspur are supposedly planning to make a final decision on the future of head coach Ange Postecoglou this week.

The Australian experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows in the 2024-25 season, where he managed to fulfil his second-season trophy prophecy in the Europa League final.

The Lilywhites' 1-0 success over Manchester United snapped their miserable 17-year sequence without a major honour since the 2008 EFL Cup and also punched their ticket to next season's Champions League league phase.

However, Tottenham's continental excellence came at the cost of domestic embarrassment, as the North London giants suffered their worst-ever Premier League finish, placing 17th in the table.

Postecoglou oversaw a shocking 22 defeats in the 2024-25 top-flight campaign, the most one side has ever suffered in a single Premier League season without being relegated to the Championship.

Tottenham 'to decide Postecoglou future this week'

Chairman Daniel Levy is therefore in an unenviable position of having to decide the future of Postecoglou, whom he bestowed with a four-year contract upon his arrival from Celtic in 2023.

The Australian therefore still has two seasons left to run on his terms, and he would be in line for a hefty payout if Tottenham relieved him of his duties this summer.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs will either stick or twist with Postecoglou this week, and he remains at 'extreme risk' of the chop despite leading Tottenham to Europa League glory.

Internally, some within the club are apparently 'anticipating' another change in management this summer, meaning Postecoglou could leave Spurs with an indifferent record of 47 wins, 14 draws and 40 losses from 101 games in charge.

The 59-year-old has only collected 1.53 points per game with Spurs, his second-worst record with a team he has overseen at least 10 matches with after Australia Under-20s (1.08 ppg from 12 matches).

Who are Tottenham's main contenders to replace Postecoglou?

If Spurs do bite the bullet and move on from Postecoglou, they are expected to search close to home for a successor, having reportedly taken a liking to four different Premier League head coaches.

Brentford's Thomas Frank is said to be admired by Lilywhites chiefs, as is Fulham boss Marco Silva, although the latter has also been linked with Juventus and the Saudi Pro League.

Tottenham have also taken a liking to forward-thinking Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, although the 42-year-old is expected to continue at the Vitality Stadium for the time being.

Finally, FA Cup-winning Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner has been mentioned as another potential candidate, but Eagles chairman Steve Parish does not expect the Austrian to depart Selhurst Park.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly planned to hold talks with Eberechi Eze's agent ahead of a potential summer move from Crystal Palace.

Spurs rescued their season by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United in May, claiming the club's first trophy in 17 years while also qualifying for the Champions League.

Despite the team's European glory, fans are still concerned about the future of the side given they finished 17th in the Premier League with just 38 points.

If boss Ange Postecoglou is to avoid a similarly disappointing domestic campaign next term, he will have to find solutions to their problems at both ends of the pitch, and he could look to the transfer market.

Football Insider report that Palace's Eze is a long-term target of the Australian manager, while also claiming that Spurs are planning on speaking to the 26-year-old's agent in order to get ahead of interested parties such as Arsenal and Liverpool.

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Do Spurs need Eze?

Many pundits such as Jamie Carragher have criticised Postecoglou for his stubborn stylistic approach, arguing that he has prioritised attacking output at a defensive cost.

Spurs ended the season as the Premier League's sixth best offensive side (64), but their record of 65 goals conceded made them the fifth-worst defensive team in the top flight.

However, while bringing in defensive reinforcements would appear logical, Tottenham could face an attacking crisis next term.

Captain Son Heung-min will be 33 by the time 2025-26 starts, and he has struggled to impact games as he has aged, meaning he could soon need to be replaced.

Elsewhere, Dejan Kulusevski is expected to remain injured for months yet following a knee problem suffered against Palace in May, and it remains to be seen if he will return in time for the start of next season.

Brennan Johnson and James Maddison have also suffered injury issues, and Postecoglou will be keen to make sure that he has the necessary attacking depth to mount a challenge for the Premier League's European spots.

Eze can play from the left of attack or in a more central position, and given he managed to score 15 goals and provide 11 assists for the Eagles in all competitions, he would undoubtedly be of benefit to the Spurs boss.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the exits of four players following the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign.

Ange Postecoglou's second season in North London will forever be remembered as the one where the Australian led Spurs to Europa League glory, ending a trophy drought stretching back 17 years.

As a result, Tottenham will compete in next season's Champions League despite an embarrassing 17th-placed finish in the Premier League table, their worst-ever placement in the division.

While Postecoglou's future has been dominating the talk coming out of Tottenham, Daniel Levy must also sanction a number of incomings and outgoings on the player side, and the Lilywhites have now confirmed a few of the latter.

On Saturday morning, the club announced that Sergio Reguilon, Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman would all head for the exit door when their contracts expired, while Timo Werner has gone back to parent club RB Leipzig.

Werner, Reguilon among four players to leave Tottenham

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Tottenham did have an option to make Werner's stay permanent for £8.5m, but they have unsurprisingly decided not to activate that clause following the German's poor performances in 2024-25.

Werner managed just one goal and three assists in 27 appearances for Spurs last season, where he only started four matches in the Premier League and was left out of their squad for the Europa League knockout rounds.

Across two separate loan spells at Tottenham, the former Chelsea man came up with three goals and seven assists in 41 matches, and he is also expected to be let go from Leipzig in the upcoming window.

Meanwhile, Spanish left-back Reguilon departs after five years of service, during which he managed two goals and nine assists in 73 appearances across all competitions.

The former Real Madrid man played just six times for Postecoglou in 2024-25, though, and he was loaned out three times to Atletico Madrid, Brentford and Manchester United.

Veteran goalkeeper Forster kept eight clean sheets in 34 games for the Lilywhites, although he was relegated to third choice in January following the arrival of Antonin Kinsky.

Finally, fellow shot-stopper Whiteman made just one senior appearance for Spurs, playing eight minutes in a 4-0 Europa League victory over Ludogorets in late 2020.

Which other players could leave Tottenham this summer?

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Interestingly, Tottenham did not include Ben Davies as one of the players departing at the end of their deals, suggesting that the Welshman could yet extend his stay beyond the summer.

Davies's presence could be required if Cristian Romero is tempted by a move elsewhere; Atletico Madrid are believed to be showing a serious interest in the Argentina international.

The agent of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has suggested that contract talks with the club are heading in the right direction amid links with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Both North London giants are believed to be monitoring the Germany international's situation, as he could leave the Bundesliga champions on a free transfer in the upcoming window as things stand.

Even though Sane will celebrate his 30th birthday next year, the opportunity to sign a player of his calibre without paying a penny to Bayern is one that neither Arsenal nor Spurs are likely to pass up.

The former Manchester City man has produced 61 goals and 55 assists from 220 matches for Bayern Munich over the past five years, having departed the Etihad for the Allianz Arena in 2020.

Sane's adventure with the German champions could yet continue a little while longer, as his agent Pini Zahavi has now revealed that a "nice meeting" took place with Bayern's management.

Sane agent holds "nice meeting" with Bayern chiefs

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"We had a very good dinner, it was a nice dinner, I enjoyed it. But no news. I cannot speak about it, but it was a nice meeting," Zahavi told Sky Deutschland reporter Kerry Hau.

Sane has not penned a single contract extension at Bayern Munich since joining in 2020, and he is believed to earn around £243,000 a week at the Allianz Arena, according to Capology.

The ex-Man City man therefore pockets approximately £12.6m per year at Bayern, but that could increase to £13m with Bayern's contract proposal, where he would earn a base salary of £8.4m with £4.6m in performance-related add-ons.

Sane has so far shown no intention of accepting that deal, though, so Bayern are apparently weighing up whether to increase his fixed amount to £10.9m and bringing the variables down, the Daily Mail reports.

Sane came up with 13 goals and six assists in 45 matches for Vincent Kompany's side in the 2024-25 season, while he amassed 25 goals and 30 assists in 90 Premier League games while representing Man City.

Why Arsenal and Spurs must look for Sane alternatives ASAP

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Bayern Munich players almost running down their contracts is nothing new, but in the recent high-profile examples of this scenario unfolding, the outcome has been the same.

Alphonso Davies was seemingly destined to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer. Joshua Kimmich was on Arsenal's radar for a few weeks. Both ended up extending at the Allianz Arena.

Zahavi's comments suggest that the Sane situation could play out in exactly the same way, thus forcing Arsenal and Tottenham to pursue alternative targets on the flanks.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly launched a shock enquiry for the services of Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku.

The 27-year-old was an unused substitute for the Blues on Wednesday night, when they produced an excellent comeback to beat Real Betis in the final of the Conference League.

Enzo Maresca opted to bring youngster Marc Guiu onto the Wroclaw pitch instead of Nkunku, with the former supposedly attracting interest from Ipswich Town ahead of the summer window.

The striker could move to Portman Road as part of the deal for Liam Delap to swap the Championship-bound Tractor Boys for Stamford Bridge.

Nkunku has managed just nine starts in the Premier League for Chelsea this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists across 27 top-flight appearances.

Tottenham make shock move for Chelsea wantaway Nkunku?

According to talkSPORT, Chelsea are looking to offload former RB Leipzig great Nkunku before the commencement of the new 2025-26 campaign.

The report states that the Frenchman is keen on a switch back to the Bundesliga, namely Bayern Munich, who have chased the signature of the attacker in the past.

It is understood that Vincent Kompany's side were looking to wrap up a deal for Nkunku during the January transfer window, although they were deterred by Chelsea's asking price of at least £50m.

As well as enjoying the idea of a Bundesliga move, the forward is also similarly receptive to a switch across Premier League battlelines this summer.

In a shock revelation, Europa League winners Tottenham have supposedly enquired about potentially bringing Nkunku to North London in the near future.

Nkunku's Stamford Bridge struggles

After a 16-goal campaign in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig during 2022-23, Nkunku moved to Chelsea in a high-profile transfer in the summer of 2023.

The 27-year-old would be forced to wait until December of that year to make his Blues debut, though, after picking up a knee injury during pre-season.

Arsenal are reportedly set to compete with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane this summer.

The 29-year-old is facing an uncertain future in Bavaria and is currently set to leave the Bundesliga champions when his contract expire at the end of June.

It has previously been reported that Sane had expressed an eagerness to stay at Bayern following a fresh round of talks over a new deal.

However, Sane recently switched agents and is understood to have turned down a contract extension at Bayern that would have kept him at the club until 2028.

A number of top European clubs have since been alerted to Sane's situation and Europa League winners Tottenham have allegedly been offered the chance to sign the winger.

Arsenal to rivals Spurs for ex-Man City winger Sane?

Spurs are not the only North London clubs in the race for Sane's signature, though, as The Telegraph reports that Arsenal have made enquiries over the Germany international.

Sane is said to have several options as a Bosman free transfer for next season, with the Gunners emerging as one club who have asked about the conditions of a proposed deal.

Mikel Arteta is familiar with Sane as he worked with the winger as part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City between the summer of 2016 and December 2019 before becoming Arsenal's head coach.

With new sporting director Andrea Berta at the helm, Arsenal are set to prioritise attacking reinforcements this summer, with a new striker and wide forward thought to be high on their list of targets.

The expected departure of Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling could open the door for Arsenal to sign a new winger such as Sane, and his potential arrival on a free transfer would allow the Gunners to splash the cash on other top targets such as Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres or RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

Is Sane set to seek pastures new after five-year Bayern spell?

Sane has spent five years at Bayern Munich and has made a total of 220 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 61 goals and providing 55 assists.

The winger, who became a four-time Bundesliga champions earlier this month, recorded 13 goals and six assists in 45 games for Vincent Kompany's side in the 2024-25 campaign, with only Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise (both 50) and Harry Kane (46) having played more matches for the club.

Sane is a 69-cap Germany international, who was recently called up to Julian Nagelsmann's squad ahead of next month's international break, and boasts plenty of experience at the highest level.

Prior to joining Bayern, Sane spent four seasons with Man City and recorded 25 goals and 30 assists in 90 Premier League appearances, winning back-to-back titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Bayern Munich attacker Leroy Sane on a free transfer.

Sane's contract with Bayern is due to expire at the end of June, and the Germany international has been unable to come to an agreement with the Bundesliga champions over an extension.

The 29-year-old scored 13 goals and registered six assists in 45 appearances for Bayern during the 2024-25 campaign, while he has 61 goals and 55 assists in 220 outings for the club in all competitions since arriving from Manchester City.

According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Sane on a free transfer.

Spurs had a disastrous 2024-25 Premier League campaign, finishing down in 17th spot in the table, but they have qualified for next season's Champions League courtesy of their Europa League success.

Sane had a record of 39 goals and 44 assists in 135 appearances for Man City, including 25 goals and 30 assists in 90 Premier League appearances, and it is understood that he is keen to secure a return to English football.

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West Ham 'considering summer move for Abraham'

Meanwhile, West Ham United's desire to sign a new striker during this summer's transfer window has allegedly led to them considering making a move for Roma centre-forward Tammy Abraham.

The 27-year-old has scored 37 times in 120 appearances for Roma, but he spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at AC Milan, netting 10 times in 45 outings for the club in all competitions.

Abraham has a contract with Roma until June 2027, but it is understood that he will be on the move this summer.

"We worked hard to take him on loan when I was at Villa," former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider.

"He scored 26 goals that season and was instrumental in getting us promoted. I'm aware that was a while ago now, but he then stepped up to Chelsea and has spent a few years now playing over in Italy.

"He's not the perfect article in terms of his control of the ball, but he's a pain in the neck for defenders. He's prepared to run into the channels, get in behind, hold the ball up, win flick-ons, and in general be a nuisance to the opposition.

"Sometimes he might not the the tidiest player, but he's effective, and that's what West Ham want. I don't think playing in Italy has changed much for him technically, but he's now got that experience playing regularly at a high level.

"There are a few Premier League clubs prepared to give him another chance in England. West Ham have been watching him over there so they know what he'll bring to the table.

"At West Ham, he's the type of forward they want because [Niclas] Fullkrug has had his issues and Evan Ferguson won't stay because he hasn't made an impact. So Abraham is in that same sort of mould and he's one they've been looking at."

Abraham has a record of 26 goals and seven assists in 89 Premier League appearances for Chelsea and Swansea City.

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Everton 'join the race' for Wilson

Everton are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson.

The 33-year-old had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, only managing one goal in 22 appearances, while he failed to find the back of the net on 18 outings in the Premier League during the recent season.

Wilson's contract is due to expire at the end of June, and his future is currently the subject of much speculation, with newly-promoted Leeds United said to be keen on signing the experienced forward.

According to The Sun, there is also significant interest from Everton, with Toffees head coach David Moyes said to be a huge admirer of Wilson, who has a record of 88 goals and 25 assists in 239 Premier League appearances.

Newcastle have allegedly decided against taking up their one-year option to extend Wilson's contract and have instead offered the forward a new deal on reduced terms, which he could yet decide to accept.

Ange Postecoglou is likely to continue as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur next season, according to a report.

The 59-year-old placed immense pressure on himself to deliver silverware in 2024-25 after stating back in September last year that he 'always win things in his second year'.

Nevertheless, Postecoglou stuck to his word and ended Spurs' 17-year trophy drought by steering the club to Europa League glory, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final earlier this month to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Tottenham endured a bitterly disappointing domestic campaign, though, as they finished 17th in the Premier League - their lowest finish since promotion to the top flight back in 1978 - as they became the first team in top-tier history to lose 22 matches in a 38-game season and not suffer relegation.

Chairman Daniel Levy has been left with a 'difficult' decision to make over Postecoglou's future, with the Greek-Australian boss possessing two years left on his contract in North London.

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Postecoglou set to stay at Spurs next season?

According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, Postecoglou is set to remain at Spurs next season and will be backed by the club in the summer to start fresh.

Brown, who worked as the chief scout at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers and remains very well-connected within the game, claims that Postecoglou has already begun planning for the 2025-26 campaign and has put the ball firmly in Levy's court after expressing his desire to stay.

However, Postecoglou's position at the club could become untenable if results do not improve in the early stages of next season.

Brown has compared Spurs' situation to that of Man United last summer when Erik ten Hag lifted the FA Cup in the previous season, but endured a poor start to 2024-25 and was eventually sacked having previously been backed over the summer.

Speaking to Football Insider, Brown said: "It's similar to what happened with Erik ten Hag at Man United. [Postecoglou has] lifted that trophy and proved he can be successful with that squad, despite their poor form.

"So from that point of view, it's difficult to sack him because he's also won over a lot of the fans. I think Postecoglou has handled the situation well, he knows he can't change the decision.

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"But he's put the ball in Daniel Levy's court, and has made a very strong case about why he should stay and where they could go.

"There are doubts, of course, that they'll be in the same boat at the start of next season. If they start poorly and there doesn't look to be any signs of improvement, they'll have to sack him.

"But for now, I think he's earned the right to being backed in the summer and then they can start fresh with a stronger squad and Champions League football."

Postecoglou keen to take Spurs to the next level

Postecoglou has acknowledged that he is not entirely sure what the future holds for him in North London, but he has expressed his desire to build something special at the club after their "unprecedented" Europa League success.

Speaking after Spurs' 4-1 home defeat to Brighton on the final weekend of the Premier League season, Postecoglou said: "I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented.

"I've had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is kind of in the position to do so, I guess. But I can't answer that question about me and my future, and part of me is kind of thinking, well, why have I been asked that question? But it is what it is.

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Postecoglou: 'Spurs can be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis'

"And I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while, and you just have to look at those clubs' trajectory even after I've left, they're still competing for things.

"I really think this is a moment in time where this club can really push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis."

Asked for his gut feeling on his future, Postecoglou added: "My gut feeling is that I feel, right now, that I've done something that no one believed I could. And I shouldn't be here, sitting there, talking about it. That's my feeling, but it is what it is.

"And probably I'm talking now because I'm tired, mate. It's done. I don't have to think about another game. I just want to go on a break and enjoy my family and reflect on being part of something unbelievably special.

"I'm so confident about what we can build at this football club, and I want to push on and take it to the next level and we'll see whether that happens or not."

Since joining Spurs in July 2023, Postecoglou has taken charge of 101 matches in all competitions, winning 47, drawing 15 and losing 39 games.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has dropped a major hint regarding his future in North London.

The 27-year-old has been marred by injuries this season, managing just 18 Premier League appearances for Spurs as they finished in a lowly 17th position.

Nevertheless, the 2024-25 term will be remembered for all the right reasons in the future, with Ange Postecoglou's side lifting the Europa League.

A solitary strike from Brennan Johnson in the continental final versus Manchester United ended the Lilywhites' 17-year wait for a major trophy.

As a result of their Europa League success, Romero and Tottenham are preparing to compete in the League Phase of the Champions League next term.

"We must continue" - Romero drops huge transfer hint

One of the top players in the Tottenham ranks, Romero has been linked with a move away during the club's recent struggles, namely to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

However, posting to his Instagram account following Spurs' Europa League success, the Argentine has eased the concerns of supporters regarding a potential departure of the defender.

"We achieved what we wanted this season as a group, and that's what matters and my name is part of the history of this beautiful club," said Romero.

"I want to thank you all for the love and support every day despite everything, but I have no doubt that staying together led us to success. We must continue, this is the path."

Romero had thrown his North London career into serious doubt earlier in 2025 by claiming that his goal is to continue improving as a player by "going to new places" when quizzed about his future.

"No-brainer" - Postecoglou outlines Romero stance

Unsurprisingly, Tottenham head coach Postecoglou is very keen to retain the services of the defender, stating that: "Romero is absolutely important to keep at this football club."

"You just saw the way he has been in the last [weeks] and he hasn't been fully fit with his toe, but you've seen he's a World Cup winner. He is a winner.

"You saw that in all the big games we've had and the lads certainly respect him very highly. He makes them walk a bit taller, so from my perspective it is a no-brainer that making sure players like him [stay], because if he goes, who do you replace him with?

"There are not too many out there like him. It will be very important for the club to try and retain him, and retain him for the longer term."

Tottenham will enjoy a well-earned break before pre-season matches against the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich later on in the summer.