Levy in talks to seal new club-record signing for Spurs, he’d be Frank’s next Mbeumo
Tottenham Hotspur Face Tumultuous Week as Managerial Shake-Up Sparks Fresh Transfer Links
It’s been nothing short of a whirlwind few days for Tottenham Hotspur supporters, who have watched their club undergo a major shake-up in a very short span of time.
On Friday afternoon, the club dropped a bombshell announcement: Ange Postecoglou had been relieved of his duties as head coach. The Australian, who only joined Spurs last summer, was praised in the club’s official statement for ending the team’s painful 17-year trophy drought. However, despite that historic achievement, his dismissal was attributed to a drastic dip in Tottenham’s Premier League performances in the latter stages of the campaign—a drop that saw them fall out of Champions League contention.
Almost immediately, the search for Postecoglou’s replacement kicked off, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank emerging as the early favourite. Over the weekend, speculation intensified, and by Monday, renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano gave his signature “here we go” seal of approval, indicating that a deal was imminent.
Yet the intrigue doesn’t stop with the managerial appointment. It now appears that Spurs may be planning to hand Frank an early gift in the transfer market—a Premier League forward who has drawn strong comparisons to one of Frank’s former stars at Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo.
Tottenham’s Transfer Radar Lights Up
Tottenham’s poor domestic form this past season has understandably triggered a renewed focus on bolstering their attack. Several high-profile forwards have already been linked with a move to North London, including Crystal Palace’s talisman Eberechi Eze and, interestingly, Mbeumo himself.
Eze, a standout performer in Palace’s FA Cup-winning campaign, has a reported release clause set at a staggering £68 million. Despite the price tag, Spurs remain keenly interested. After all, the 25-year-old delivered 14 goals and 11 assists across 43 appearances—contributions that have seen his stock soar.
Meanwhile, Mbeumo has also caught the eye at Tottenham HQ. Valued at around £60 million, the Cameroonian winger fits the mold of the dynamic, pressing forward Postecoglou once admired—and Thomas Frank certainly does too. However, it’s believed that Mbeumo would prefer a move to Manchester United if he were to leave Brentford, making a Spurs switch seem unlikely.
Enter Antoine Semenyo.
Semenyo: The Next Mbeumo?
According to a recent report from talkSPORT, Tottenham are now seriously considering a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghana international has impressed across the season, earning plaudits for his explosive pace, tireless work rate, and direct goal contributions. Most intriguing of all, data from FBref reveals that Semenyo’s playing style closely mirrors that of Mbeumo.
Statistically, the comparison is compelling. FBref’s model ranks Mbeumo as the eighth most similar Premier League attacker to Semenyo this season. Key performance indicators such as expected non-penalty goals and assists, progressive carries, passes into the final third, and carries into the penalty area all suggest that the Bournemouth man offers a very similar attacking profile.
That similarity could be a major selling point for Thomas Frank, who heavily relied on Mbeumo during his time at Brentford. Having a familiar type of player could help the Danish coach quickly implement his tactical ideas at Spurs.
A Pricey Target with Big Upside
There’s one major hurdle, however: the price tag. Bournemouth are reportedly holding out for a club-record fee of around £70 million—a substantial sum for a player who only recently emerged as a Premier League regular. Despite the financial weight, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is believed to have already met with the player’s representatives, signalling genuine interest from the club’s top brass.
So why should Spurs press ahead?
In 42 appearances this season, Semenyo racked up 13 goals and 7 assists, producing a direct goal involvement every 178 minutes. Described as “unplayable” by journalist Ed Aarons on his day, the 25-year-old offers both end product and raw physical threat. His versatility is another major asset—he’s comfortable operating from the right, left, or even centrally, giving Frank flexibility in how he sets up his front line.
The Verdict: A Risk Worth Taking
Tottenham are at a crossroads. A new manager is on the brink of appointment, their squad is in flux, and expectations from the fanbase remain sky-high. In that context, signing Antoine Semenyo could be a bold yet strategic move. He might not come cheap, but he brings Premier League experience, attacking versatility, and the kind of dynamism Spurs have sorely lacked in key moments.
Most importantly, he fits the profile of a player Thomas Frank already knows how to get the best out of. If Spurs are serious about starting the next chapter strong, pushing for Semenyo’s signature might be a very smart place to start.
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