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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa in the summer transfer window.Â

Despite finishing 17th in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign, Spurs will participate in the Champions League, having won the Europa League last season by beating Manchester United.Â

Thomas Frank, the new Tottenham boss, wants to add depth and quality in the attacking areas, and Spurs have already reached an agreement to sign West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus.Â

According to a report from BBC Sport, Brentford have been made aware of Tottenham's interest in the 28-year-old, who is open to a move across the capital.Â

Nottingham Forest previously failed to sign the DR Congo international in January, but Wissa could be reunited with his former boss once again if Tottenham can reach an agreement.Â

How Brentford are feeling about Tottenham's interest in WissaÂ

The report claims that Brentford are reluctant to lose Wissa, who scored 20 goals last season.Â

The Bees have already lost manager Frank, captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal and goalkeeper Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen, and they are likely to make it difficult for any club to take their key players away.Â

What should encourage Spurs is that Wissa's current contract expires next summer, and although they have an option to extend it for another year, a tempting offer could prompt them to sell one of their prized assets.Â

Will Spurs scupper Man Utd's transfer plans?

An interesting transfer situation could develop involving Manchester United if Spurs manage to strike a deal for Wissa.Â

The Red Devils are keen to sign Bryan Mbeumo, but Brentford have rejected two offers for the Cameroon forward.Â

While they are still in talks to reach an agreement, the London outfit are unlikely to sell both Wissa and Mbeumo at the same time.Â

Frank initially wanted to bring the 25-year-old winger to the north London club, but he has made it clear that he would only move to Man Utd or nowhere.Â

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly struck a total agreement to sign West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus, beating Chelsea to the signature of the Ghana international.

The two London clubs have been locked in a battle to prise Kudus away from the Hammers, although Spurs have always been considered the top contenders for the former Ajax player.

The Europa League holders are believed to have failed with one £50m offer for Kudus, but they were not deterred by that rejection and quickly formulated a second offer for the 24-year-old.

That bid has seemingly done the trick, as The Athletic claims that Spurs and West Ham have now agreed on a fee for Kudus, who will cost Thomas Frank's side £55m.

Despite interest from Chelsea, Kudus has supposedly been prioritising a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and there are therefore not expected to be any roadblocks in discussions over personal terms.

Kudus contract length, medical date 'revealed' ahead of Spurs move

The versatile attacker is reportedly set to sign a six-year contract in North London until the end of the 2030-31 campaign, and his medical has already been scheduled for Thursday.

Kudus's West Ham contract is understood to contain a release clause for the first 10 days of July, which is set at £85m for Premier League sides, £80m for teams elsewhere in Europe and a mammoth £120m for Saudi Pro League outfits.

However, West Ham have not demanded the full value of that clause, as the Irons are desperate to raise funds for their own summer business and were not prepared to stand in Kudus's way of an exit.

The Ghana international is set to become Spurs' fourth senior signing of the summer after Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel and Kota Takai, and just the second new face at the club following the latter.

Kudus will depart West Ham having registered 19 goals and 13 assists in 80 appearances for the club in all competitions, netting five goals and setting up three more in 32 Premier League games in 2024-25.

What Kudus will bring to Tottenham ahead of £55m transfer

Above all else, Kudus will bring exceptional versatility to the Tottenham frontline, having excelled in multiple wide and central positions throughout his career in European football so far.

The 24-year-old can expect to compete with Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson on the right, cover James Maddison in the number 10 role, or even succeed Son Heung-min as Tottenham's new first-choice left-winger.

If Dominic Solanke is ever out of action, Kudus could even operate through the middle for Spurs, who are statistically picking up one of the trickiest wingers in the land.

Kudus completed a staggering 92 take-ons in the 2024-25 Premier League season - only Manchester City's Jeremy Doku (107) managed more - while also drawing 64 fouls, the fifth-most in the top flight.

Improving on last season's goal and assist output should be a priority aim for Kudus and Frank, but the Ghanaian will bring a refreshing sense of excitement and unpredictability to their frontline.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is reportedly keen to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa this summer.

Frank ended his long stint as Brentford boss last month to take over the reins at Spurs following Ange Postecoglou's sacking.Â

The Dane has already been linked with a potential reunion with Bryan Mbeumo, although the Cameroon international appears to have his heart set on a move to Manchester United.

While Frank may not be able to recruit Mbeumo, he is looking to sign another player he knows well from his time as Brentford head coach.

Frank pushing for Wissa signing

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Frank is the driving force behind Tottenham's interest in signing Wissa this summer.

The update claims that Spurs are currently weighing up a move, with Wissa believed to be keen to reunite with his former manager.

As per Sky Sports News, Tottenham have already 'explored the conditions' of a transfer, although they are yet to make contact with Brentford over a potential move.

There is a belief that Brentford will ask for less than the £65m they are demanding to part ways with Mbeumo.

They are unable to request a similar asking price due to the fact that Wissa will be available as a free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season.

How could Wissa's future impact Mbeumo?

Man United have already failed with two bids for Mbuemo, but they are still confident that they can reach an agreement with the Bees.

However, their pursuit could be affected by Wissa's future, with Brentford reluctant to sell both of their two key attackers during the same transfer window.

Wissa and Mbeumo scored 39 Premier League goals between them last season, making up 59% of Brentford's overall tally in the top flight.Â

With that in mind, the Bees will recognise that it will be extremely difficult to replace that level of output if Wissa and Mbeumo both depart before the September 1 deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Alejo Veliz has rejoined former club Rosario Central on a season-long loan deal, the Lilywhites have confirmed.

The Argentine youngster arrived in North London from Rosario for just under £13m in 2023, but he is yet to have a breakthrough campaign in England, making just eight appearances for Tottenham in all competitions.

Veliz has only found the back of the net once in that time, registering in a 4-2 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in December 2023, shortly before being loaned out to Sevilla in La Liga.

The 21-year-old played just 31 minutes across six matches for Los Palanganas in the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, and his time with Espanyol last term was underwhelming too.

Veliz managed a mere four goals in 29 appearances for the Catalan side in all competitions, three of which came in the first round of the Copa del Rey in a 4-0 thrashing of minnows San Tirso.

In La Liga alone, the 2003-born striker scored a paltry one goal in 27 appearances, and he will seemingly not be given a chance to prove himself to Thomas Frank in pre-season.

Tottenham, Rosario reach agreement for Veliz loan

Instead, Veliz has been sent back to his homeland to further his development, and TyC Sports claims that there is no permanent option or obligation included in the deal.

The report adds that Spurs were looking for a permanent exit for the striker, whose contract with the Europa League winners runs for another four years, but they had to settle for a loan deal in the end.

Rosario are believed to have beaten Argentinian rivals Racing and Boca Juniors to the signature of Veliz; the former club apparently submitted a €7m (£6m) offer to Tottenham, which was rejected.

However, Veliz's preference was always to play for Rosario thanks to presence of Argentina legend Angel Di Maria, who has just returned to his boyhood club on a one-year deal after leaving Benfica.

Veliz came through the youth system at Rosario Central and scored 19 goals in 63 games during his first spell at the club, who banked a club-record fee by selling him to Spurs two years ago.

Which other players could Tottenham sell this summer?

Barring Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's Marseille move becoming permanent and a few players departing on free transfers, it has been quiet on the outgoings front for Tottenham during the summer window.

However, a few more sales are anticipated between now and the September 1 deadline, and Son Heung-min - who is now in the last 12 months of his deal - is a candidate for the chop.

The 33-year-old has supposedly rejected the chance to join one MLS club, but he retains interest from Saudi Arabia, and Spurs are not expected to stand in his way of an exit if the conditions are right.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the arrival of Japanese defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale in a deal worth a reported £5m.

The 20-year-old has penned a five-year contract with the Europa League winners until the summer of 2030 and is expected to be integrated into Thomas Frank's first team straight away rather than be loaned out elsewhere.

Takai is the third player to sign for Spurs' senior squad this summer, although he is the first true new face, as Tottenham's first two arrivals were Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel on permanent deals following their loans.

Takai heads to North London on the back of making 81 appearances in all competitions for Kawasaki Frontale, scoring four goals and setting up one more for the Japanese giants in that time.

The 2004-born defender played a key role in Kawasaki's run to the final of the AFC Champions League earlier this year, helping his team to a statement 3-2 win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in the semi-finals.

The 6ft 3in defender has also won four caps for the Japan national team and is expected to be in contention for a spot in their 2026 World Cup squad.

When could Takai make his debut for Tottenham?

Takai's £5m transfer is not 100% complete just yet, as Tottenham have confirmed that his arrival is still subject to the player receiving international clearance and a work permit.

However, there are seemingly few concerns about Takai being granted the necessary documentation, and he will almost certainly be at Frank's disposal for the start of the Premier League campaign.

Before the competitive season gets underway, Tottenham will take part in at least five friendlies, firstly facing League One outfit Reading at the Madejski Stadium on July 19, where Takai could make his unofficial debut.

The Lilywhites then meet Luton Town seven days later before embarking on a pre-season tour of Asia, where they take on Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31 and Newcastle United in South Korea on August 3.

One final friendly is scheduled for August 7 against Harry Kane's Bayern Munich in Germany, before a tantalising UEFA Super Cup showdown versus Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, where Takai may make his first competitive appearance for Spurs.

The 20-year-old should then be part of Frank's selection for the opening weekend of the Premier League season, where Tottenham host Burnley on August 16.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for yet another off-field clash as both clubs reportedly target the same player in the transfer market.

Just two months ago, Spurs defeated United 1-0 in the Europa League final, securing Champions League qualification at their rivals' expense. Since then, United, now managed by Ruben Amorim, have been determined to strike back in the market, with Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo a key target — though Tottenham are also in the race for the forward.

The two clubs now appear set to lock horns again, this time over Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to TBR Football.

Douglas Luiz keen on Premier League return

The Brazilian is reportedly eager to leave Juventus just one year after his arrival in Serie A, having failed to fully establish himself in Turin. Luiz made 27 appearances last season but has struggled to cement a regular starting role.

The 27-year-old is believed to favour a return to the Premier League, where he previously played for Manchester City and Aston Villa between 2017 and 2024.

Juventus are open to parting ways with the midfielder and would prefer a permanent sale, though a loan move has not been ruled out. According to Transfermarkt, Luiz's market value is estimated at around £25m.

In addition to United and Spurs, TBR Football reports that Nottingham Forest, Everton, Fulham and West Ham are also monitoring the situation closely.

Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to make a serious effort to re-sign Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer this summer, according to a report.

The former Lilywhites youngster - who played 24 times for the Europa League champions from 2013 to 2020 - is officially unattached following the expiration of his contract with Southampton at the end of June.

During his five seasons at St Mary's, Walker-Peters made over 200 appearances for the Saints, banking seven goals and 12 assists and performing competently on both sides of the backline.

Shortly before Walker-Peters entered the free agent market, Tottenham were reported to have been giving consideration to bringing him back to North London, and the right-back would "love" to return to his boyhood team.

The two-cap England international would also qualify as a club-trained player for Tottenham's Champions League squad, having spent at least three years at Spurs between the ages of 15 and 21.

Spurs unlikely to re-sign Walker-Peters despite 'internal talks'

The prospect of a free transfer for a homegrown player in the prime of his career could therefore be a particularly appealing one for Thomas Frank, but according to The Telegraph, a reunion this summer is not expected to materialise.

The report claims that Tottenham have internally discussed a move for the 28-year-old, but it would be a surprise if he went back to North London for a second stint in the Spurs kit.

That is in spite of Spurs' lack of club-trained players in their squad, as Frank only has one such man at his disposal at present - third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

Tottenham do boast seven 'association-trained' players, who must have represented another club in England or Wales for at least three years between the ages of 15 and 21, but they can only have four such players in their UEFA squad.

As clubs must have a total of eight club and association-trained players in their 25-strong Champions League ranks, Spurs ideally must include another three club-trained players, otherwise their squad size will be reduced.

Where else can Spurs find a club-trained player?

While Tottenham have a few academy products in their ranks - Mikey Moore, Dane Scarlett and Alfie Devine - the trio instead qualify for Tottenham's UEFA B list.

List B is reserved for players born on or after January 1, 2004 who have been eligible to represent the club for an uninterrupted two-year period at any time since their 15th birthday, of which Scarlett, Devine and Moore all qualify.

Instead, Tottenham will have to turn to the market to search for club-trained List A players, and Sunderland's Dennis Cirkin would fit the bill.

The 2002-born defender came through the Tottenham academy system before leaving for the Stadium of Light in 2021, but he meets the criteria for a club-trained player.

Spurs are understood to be considering a deal for the 23-year-old, although Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League will make any move considerably more difficult.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will soon welcome ex-Liverpool goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte to North London, according to a report.

When Frank was appointed Ange Postecoglou's successor at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this summer, the former Brentford boss brought a few of his trusted lieutenants with him.

Frank has been joined at Spurs by right-hand man Justin Cochrane, while assistant coach Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton also left the Bees to join the Europa League winners.

In addition, Tottenham poached Andreas Georgson from Manchester United, while Rob Burch has stayed on as goalkeeping coach, having arrived alongside Postecoglou in the summer of 2023.

However, BBC Sport now claims that the Champions League-bound Lilywhites will also soon welcome Otte, who left Liverpool a matter of days ago but has been 'immediately snapped up' by Spurs.

Who is Tottenham-bound goalkeeper coach Otte?

Thirty-four-year-old Otte's playing career was an incredibly modest one, as the German represented several lower-division clubs in several leagues before hanging up his boots in 2018.

Otte played in England, Germany, the Netherlands, USA and New Zealand, most notably representing Northern Premier League Premier Division side Blyth Spartans for one season between 2015 and 2016.

However, the 1990-born shot-stopper quickly rose through the goalkeeping coaching ranks and got his first big backroom break in 2020, when he joined Sean Dyche's team at Burnley.

Otte spent just one year at Turf Moor before moving on to Borussia Monchengladbach, working under Gerardo Seoane, Daniel Farke and Adi Hutter during a three-season stint with the Bundesliga giants.

In the 2023-24 season, Otte juggled his Monchengladbach commitments with a role at the USA national team, prior to moving to Liverpool to be part of Slot's team in the summer of 2024.

Working with the likes of Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher, Otte celebrated Liverpool's Premier League triumph as part of the Reds' backroom staff, but he departed alongside Claudio Taffarel last week.

Tottenham Hotspur are discussing a new contract with 22-year-old goalkeeper Josh Keeley, according to a report.

The 6ft 3in shot-stopper has returned to Hotspur Way following a successful loan spell with Leyton Orient in the 2024-25 campaign, helping the League One club reach the playoff final.

Leyton Orient's bid for Championship promotion ended in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Charlton Athletic at Wembley, but Keeley nevertheless earned plenty of plaudits throughout the campaign, including from Pep Guardiola.

Keeley guarded the posts in Orient's narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup in February, where he made seven saves and was hailed as "really, really good" by the Citizens head coach.

In total, the 22-year-old registered 16 clean sheets in 45 appearances for the O's, form that earned him his first call-up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad for June's friendly draws with Senegal and Luxembourg.

Tottenham in 'ongoing talks' to extend Keeley contract

Keeley is technically still a part of Tottenham's Under-21 squad, though, and he is yet to make his senior debut for the Lilywhites, who have him under contract until the summer of 2027.

Nevertheless, football.london reports that Keeley's progression over the past 12 months has not gone unnoticed by the powers-that-be, who are now in ongoing talks with his camp to extend his contract further.

Keeley's renewal is not expected to precede a breakthrough season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though - instead, he is likely to go out on loan for a third time.

The Irishman previously turned out for Barnet in the National League in the second half of the 2023-24 season before his strong spell at Leyton Orient, and he has reportedly caught the eye of a number of teams in the Championship and League One.

Keeley joined Tottenham on a free transfer from Irish outfit St Patrick's Athletic in the summer of 2022 and has played 32 times for the club's Under-21 side, helping them win the 2023-24 Premier League 2 trophy.

Tottenham released Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman from their goalkeeping ranks this summer, but Keeley's path to the first team is currently blocked by Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin.

Which other new contracts are Tottenham working on?

While Spurs are under no immediate pressure to tie Keeley down to fresh terms, they are keen to reflect his improvement with a more appropriate deal, and the same goes for teenage talent Mikey Moore.

The 17-year-old attacker celebrates his 18th birthday next month and is believed to be in talks to extend his contract, which also runs out in just under two years' time.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have six players who are in the final year of their contracts, including Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, but he is also said to be in line for a renewal.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly plan to go back in with a new bid for West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus this week after failing with a first offer for the Ghana international.

The Lilywhites are said to have failed with a first offer of £50m for the Ajax man, but there is an expectation that a deal can be struck for the right price this summer.

Kudus is understood to be pushing for a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in spite of interest from London rivals Chelsea, who could offer him a lucrative wage and long-term contract.

However, Spurs can still present the 24-year-old with the opportunity to play Champions League football, and he can expect plenty of minutes in North London following other Tottenham transfer calls.

The Lilywhites are believed to have taken a step back in their pursuit of Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, while Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo is giving priority to a move to Manchester United.

Tottenham 'to return' with second Kudus bid this week

As a result, Kudus is now their prime attacking target, and Fabrizio Romano claims that a second official bid from the Europa League holders is now forthcoming.

While Chelsea and other clubs have been conversing with the attacker's representatives, Tottenham are the only team to have advanced their interest to the point of club-to-club discussions.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem given Kudus's desire to make the move, and Spurs boss Thomas Frank has reportedly given the thumbs-up to a deal too.

Kudus's West Ham deal runs for another three seasons with an option until 2029, but the Irons are expected to entertain appropriate bids given their need to raise funds for their own summer business.

The former Ajax man has come up with 19 goals and 13 assists in 80 matches for West Ham in all tournaments, netting 13 times across the last two Premier League campaigns.

Where might Kudus fit in at Tottenham?

As is the case with many players in the modern game, one of Kudus's biggest strengths is his versatility, as the Ghana international can do a job and do it well no matter where he is deployed up front.

Throughout his career, Kudus has been the most impactful from the right-hand side; data from Transfermarkt shows he has produced 21 goals and 10 assists from 50 starts at club level in that position.

The 24-year-old could therefore rival Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson for minutes in that position at Spurs, or alternatively, he could inherit the left-wing position if Son Heung-min leaves.

It is also not impossible to imagine Kudus operating centrally - either as the most advanced midfielder or makeshift number nine - and this prospective signing is an exciting one for numerous reasons for the Lilywhites.