Tottenham eye ‘attainable’ £60m PL star after Frank green light as Man Utd dealt Mbeumo blow

Thomas Frank Approves Tottenham Move for Eberechi Eze Amid Transfer Battle With Arsenal and Aston Villa

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has reportedly given his approval for the club to pursue a high-profile move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, as Spurs begin their summer rebuild in earnest. However, they face stiff competition for the England international’s signature, with both Arsenal and Aston Villa closely monitoring the situation.

Frank only recently stepped into the Tottenham hot seat following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, who was let go by chairman Daniel Levy despite guiding the North London side to a Europa League triumph. The decision to part ways with Postecoglou was not met with universal surprise, as Spurs endured a disastrous domestic campaign—finishing a lowly 17th in the Premier League and suffering 22 defeats from their 38 games, narrowly avoiding relegation.

With Champions League football secured courtesy of their Europa League victory, Spurs are in urgent need of a major squad overhaul. Frank has been tasked with not only steadying the ship but transforming the team into a competitive force across both European and domestic fronts.

Tottenham have already taken early steps in reshaping the squad. The club made permanent the loan deals of Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel for £30 million and Austrian defender Kevin Danso from Lens for £21 million. These signings mark the beginning of what is expected to be a very busy transfer window at Hotspur Way.

One of the key names now being strongly linked with a move to North London is Eze, who has developed into one of the Premier League’s most dynamic and technically gifted attacking midfielders at Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old, who recently returned to England’s national team setup, is understood to have a release clause of £60 million—potentially rising to £68 million based on performance-related bonuses. Spurs view Eze as a game-changing addition, capable of injecting flair and creativity into a midfield that struggled for consistency last season.

However, Spurs are not alone in their admiration of the Palace talisman. Both Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly in the race for Eze’s signature, which could spark a bidding war as the summer progresses. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is believed to be a long-term admirer, while Villa boss Unai Emery wants to strengthen his attacking options for another push in Europe.

Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s arrival has inevitably triggered speculation linking Tottenham with several Brentford players, with forward Bryan Mbeumo among those most prominently mentioned. Mbeumo, who flourished under Frank at Brentford, has been a long-term target for Spurs but is also drawing serious interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have already seen an initial offer of £45 million plus £10 million in add-ons rejected by Brentford, yet they are expected to return with an improved bid.

Despite rumours suggesting Spurs have cooled their interest in the Cameroon international, sources close to the club deny those claims. According to TBR Football, Tottenham are still firmly in the running for Mbeumo and consider him one of several attacking options under evaluation. The report states that while other targets are being pursued, Mbeumo remains high on their shortlist.

The 25-year-old winger himself recently spoke fondly of Frank, praising the Danish manager’s role in his development. Speaking to Sky Sports after Frank’s Brentford exit, Mbeumo said:

> “It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League. Even collectively, we played some very good games and were unlucky not to qualify for Europe. Thomas Frank has done so much for me. He trusted me from the beginning, developed me not just as a player but also as a person. I can only wish him the best—I know he’ll do well.”

> “He’s really smart. He knows exactly how he wants his teams to play and where he wants to take them. He’s been fantastic for Brentford.”

As Tottenham prepare for a crucial summer of recruitment, the dual pursuit of Eze and Mbeumo signals their intent to surround Frank with players he trusts and talents capable of turning their fortunes around. With stiff competition on multiple fronts, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining the shape of Frank’s new-look Spurs side.