Thomas Frank tells Tottenham on whom to sign after Morgan Gibbs-White deal stalls
Thomas Frank Urges Tottenham to Pursue Adam Wharton as Spurs Fans Await Morgan Gibbs-White Resolution
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window is heating up, and new head coach Thomas Frank is beginning to leave a significant imprint on the club’s recruitment strategy. With several deals already completed and others still in the pipeline, Spurs are gearing up for a busy end to the window—particularly as speculation grows over a potential move for Crystal Palace’s rising midfield star, Adam Wharton.
Frank, who arrived from Brentford earlier this summer to take charge at Tottenham, was promised input on transfer decisions before officially taking the reins. While Spurs’ final decisions still lie with the club’s hierarchy, Frank’s growing influence on the club’s targets is already evident.
So far, Tottenham have completed several key signings ahead of the Premier League kick-off. Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus has joined from West Ham, highly-rated Japanese defender Kota Takai has also been secured, while Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel and Austrian international Kevin Danso have signed to bolster the squad further.
However, the club’s move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has hit a snag, with legal action reportedly being pursued by Forest regarding Tottenham’s approach for the midfielder. Despite this delay, insiders believe the £60 million move will eventually go through.
But Frank is not content with just Gibbs-White. According to a new report from GIVEMESPORT, the Tottenham manager is now pushing the club to launch an ambitious move for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton—another Premier League midfielder who has turned heads with his maturity and technical quality.
Wharton, just 21 years old, is now viewed by Spurs as a “dream target” in this window, second only to Gibbs-White on their priority list. The club envisions both players potentially joining to transform the midfield and inject a fresh blend of youth, athleticism, and top-flight experience.
However, signing Wharton won’t come cheap. Crystal Palace are reportedly demanding upwards of £80 million for the England youth international, which reflects not only his potential but also his importance to the south London club’s long-term plans. Palace remain in a strong negotiating position, with Wharton still tied to a long-term deal that runs for another four years.
Despite the high valuation, Tottenham are believed to be seriously considering whether to test Palace’s resolve with an official bid. Club scouts and decision-makers are still weighing the pros and cons, aware that any deal for Wharton would require a significant financial commitment—especially on the heels of potentially landing Gibbs-White for £60 million.
One reason for Tottenham’s persistent interest is Wharton’s growing reputation as a reliable and tactically astute midfielder. Having already racked up 36 Premier League appearances since his promotion from Blackburn Rovers, Wharton is seen as a player ready to take the next step at a club with European ambitions. His composure on the ball, defensive awareness, and ability to dictate tempo from midfield have drawn comparisons to elite English midfielders of the past.
Moreover, Frank’s push for Wharton aligns with the club’s broader strategy this summer: targeting players with proven Premier League experience. Both Kudus and Gibbs-White have logged extensive minutes in England’s top flight, and Wharton fits that same mold despite his young age.
Tottenham fans are watching closely as the transfer window unfolds, eager to see whether the club will follow through on Frank’s recommendations. While the legal complications around the Gibbs-White deal have caused a temporary pause, the potential addition of Adam Wharton could signal Tottenham’s commitment to building a midfield ready to compete not just in the Premier League—but also in the Champions League and beyond.
The coming weeks will be crucial, with Spurs needing to act decisively if they are to bring both Gibbs-White and Wharton to North London. Should they succeed, Thomas Frank’s vision for a new-look midfield might just become a reality.