Bid made: Tottenham have now met asking price for star who Frank personally wants
Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their transfer activity in earnest following the official appointment of their new head coach, Thomas Frank. The North London club is preparing for what promises to be a fascinating 2025/2026 campaign, as they aim to bounce back from a season of extreme highs and crushing lows.
Chairman Daniel Levy made the highly controversial decision to part ways with former manager Ange Postecoglou, who, despite securing the club’s first piece of silverware in 17 years, endured a dismal Premier League campaign. Under Postecoglou’s guidance, Spurs won the Europa League, securing a historic victory in Bilbao to claim their first European trophy since 1984. Yet that success was sharply contrasted by domestic failure, as Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League, recording a shocking 22 defeats—the most in a single season in the club’s modern history.
While the trophy win briefly masked the cracks in the team’s league performances, Levy ultimately decided a fresh direction was needed. In came Thomas Frank, a coach widely respected for his tactical intelligence and man-management skills during his time with Brentford. However, the Danish manager faces a daunting task—not only in reviving Spurs’ league fortunes but also in winning over a squad that publicly voiced strong support for Postecoglou following his sacking.
According to former Tottenham chief scout Mick Brown, the mood within the dressing room remains tense. “The players have to accept some responsibility for the way things went last season,” Brown told Football Insider. “Still, they’ve been left disheartened by the decision to remove Ange. Now, with Frank coming in, they’ll be asking what makes him different. He needs to connect with the key figures in the squad, establish trust quickly, and demonstrate why he’s the right man to lead them forward.”
Despite the challenge, Frank will not be tackling this rebuild alone. Sources close to the club suggest that Daniel Levy and the board are determined to support their new manager with ambitious moves in the transfer market. Tottenham are wasting no time in reshaping the squad to suit Frank’s style of play, with several high-profile targets already being lined up.
Sky Sports recently confirmed that Spurs have held initial discussions over a potential deal for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo—a player who thrived under Frank during their time together at the Gtech Community Stadium. In addition, Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl has revealed that negotiations are ongoing with Tottenham over a permanent transfer for teenage sensation Mathys Tel, who has emerged as a major target.
But the biggest development surrounds Mbeumo. According to a report by The Mirror and journalist Darren Lewis, Tottenham have now submitted an official £70 million bid for the Cameroon international. The offer reportedly includes £65 million up front and an additional £5 million in performance-based add-ons. Brentford have long valued Mbeumo at that figure, meaning Spurs may have effectively met their demands.
However, the race for Mbeumo’s signature is far from over. Manchester United remain heavily interested in the 25-year-old and have made a competitive financial proposal of their own. The Red Devils are believed to be offering Mbeumo a lucrative contract worth up to £200,000-per-week including bonuses, significantly more than the £140,000-per-week Spurs are reportedly willing to pay.
Frank, however, is keen to be reunited with the dynamic forward and is said to be playing a central role in trying to convince Mbeumo to join the project in North London. His prior relationship with the player could yet prove crucial in swaying Mbeumo’s decision, even if the financial terms are currently more favourable at Old Trafford.
During their time together at Brentford, Mbeumo emerged as a pivotal figure in Frank’s attacking setup. His versatility, relentless work rate, and goal-scoring prowess—highlighted by a 20-goal season—made him a key component in Brentford’s rise through the English football pyramid. Now, Tottenham hope that the familiarity and trust built during that period will help tip the scales in their favour.
Meanwhile, Spurs are also continuing to explore other transfer targets to bolster their squad depth and bring in players suited to Frank’s tactical blueprint. There is a clear sense of urgency at the club, not only to recover from last season’s collapse but also to make a strong impression in the Champions League—a competition Frank will be managing in for the first time in his career.
Tottenham’s hierarchy views this summer as a pivotal turning point. The club must rebuild its identity, mend the fractures within the squad, and restore its standing in both domestic and European competitions. For Frank, this summer represents not just a new job, but a massive opportunity—to lead Spurs into a new era, establish his own legacy, and show why Daniel Levy has placed such significant trust in his vision.
As the transfer window heats up, all eyes will be on whether Spurs can land Mbeumo—and whether Frank can turn potential into results at a club desperately seeking stability and success.