Report: Daniel Levy has personally met £70m player’s agents to discuss signing him for Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most pivotal summers of his long tenure at the North London club. Following a bold and highly controversial decision to part ways with head coach Ange Postecoglou earlier this month—despite the Australian ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought—Levy is under increasing pressure to get things right, both on and off the pitch.
Sources close to TBR Football have now confirmed that Brentford boss Thomas Frank has agreed to take over the managerial reins at Tottenham. The Dane, widely respected for his tactical acumen and ability to maximize talent on limited resources, will need serious backing in the upcoming transfer window if he’s to meet the expectations of a fanbase desperate for success and stability.
And it seems Levy has already begun laying the groundwork to strengthen the squad for Frank’s debut campaign.
Daniel Levy Holds Talks Over Transfer for Bournemouth Star Antoine Semenyo
One of the first big moves Tottenham are exploring this summer involves Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. According to fresh reports, Levy has personally met with the representatives of the Ghanaian international to discuss a potential transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The 25-year-old forward has been one of the breakout stars of the Premier League season. He scored an impressive 13 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions, helping the Cherries punch above their weight under manager Andoni Iraola. His explosive pace, physicality, and eye for goal have not gone unnoticed, and several of England’s biggest clubs are now circling.
TBR Football previously reported that Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham have all expressed interest in bringing Semenyo on board. That competition is only intensifying, and Spurs will need to act decisively if they hope to secure his signature ahead of their domestic rivals.
A High-Price Tag Could Complicate the Deal
Semenyo is contracted to Bournemouth until 2028, giving the south coast club a strong negotiating position. According to talkSPORT, the Cherries have slapped a hefty £70 million price tag on the striker’s head. If Spurs are serious about acquiring his services, they will need to break their transfer record yet again.
That wouldn’t be unprecedented. Just last summer, Tottenham paid a club-record £65 million to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth—another deal that raised eyebrows but has since proven crucial to Spurs’ attacking output.
Semenyo would bring a different profile to Tottenham’s frontline, offering directness, versatility, and a relentless work ethic that fits the mold of what incoming boss Thomas Frank typically demands from his forwards.
Will Levy Pull the Trigger on Another Big-Money Signing?
Levy has often been cautious in the transfer market, especially when it comes to shelling out major fees. However, recent windows have seen a shift in approach, as evidenced by the acquisition of Solanke. If Spurs are to return to the Champions League and become consistent title contenders under Frank, Levy may need to continue loosening the purse strings.
With top clubs monitoring the situation and Semenyo reportedly open to a move away from the Vitality Stadium, Tottenham could find themselves in a high-stakes bidding war. The next few weeks will be critical as Levy decides whether to push forward and make a bold statement early in the Frank era.
What’s clear is that Tottenham are no longer content with just fighting for a top-six spot—they want to compete at the very top. And signing a talent like Antoine Semenyo could be one of the first big steps in that direction.