Spurs began internal talks to sign “unbelievable” star as soon as Frank arrived
Fabrizio Romano has delivered a fascinating update on Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer plans, adding further weight to the growing belief that newly appointed head coach Thomas Frank is already having a significant say in shaping the club’s summer recruitment strategy.
Just a week ago, Spurs confirmed the arrival of Frank as their new manager, swiftly ending their search for a replacement for Ange Postecoglou. The North London club acted quickly and decisively, and signs already suggest that Frank is wasting no time in stamping his authority on transfer matters. Reports indicate that the former Brentford boss has been clear and proactive in outlining his transfer priorities to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
In a recent interview with Tottenham’s official media channels, Levy opened up about why Frank stood out in the club’s search for a new head coach. Beyond his impressive track record at Brentford, it was Frank’s intelligence, communication skills, and character that made a lasting impression on the club hierarchy.
“Whenever you have a new coach, it’s a fresh start – a new perspective and new ideas,” said Levy. “But we want to build on the momentum of winning silverware last season. One of the things that really stood out to me about Thomas is that he’s clearly a very intelligent man, a great communicator, and a fantastic person overall. That’s on top of the technical knowledge and footballing insight that’s obviously vital.”
Tottenham have already begun backing their new manager in the transfer market, with the club finalizing the permanent signing of highly rated French forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in a deal worth approximately £30 million. The move represents a strong show of support for Frank early in his tenure.
Meanwhile, Frank has expressed immense excitement about taking over at what he called a “massive” club with enormous potential. In his first interview as Tottenham head coach, the Dane shared his eagerness to get started and praised the setup at Spurs.
“It’s a very good squad,” Frank said. “Tottenham is an exciting, massive club with massive potential. It’s super exciting. I had detailed conversations with Daniel Levy, Vinai Venkatesham, and Johan Lange. We went deep into discussions about the club’s structure, how things are run, and I also shared my ideas – how I view the game, how I want to build a team, and how I’d like to contribute to the club’s development.”
Frank acknowledged that the early stages feel like a dream scenario, but remained grounded: “Right now, it’s a fairytale. Everyone is happy, the sun is shining, everything feels fantastic – but of course, there will be challenges ahead.”
One of the key storylines emerging under Frank’s leadership is the potential pursuit of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, a player the new manager knows well. While Frank didn’t mention Mbeumo in his introductory comments, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has now shed light on Spurs’ interest in the player.
According to Romano, Tottenham immediately began internal discussions regarding a potential deal for Mbeumo as soon as Frank put pen to paper on his contract. Speaking to GiveMeSport, Romano explained:
“There is definitely admiration from Thomas Frank for Mbeumo. So it was quite natural for Tottenham to begin discussing him as a target internally right after Frank signed. Mbeumo is one of the names they considered as part of their early transfer planning under the new manager.”
However, Tottenham are not alone in their interest. Manchester United are currently seen as the frontrunners in the race for the Cameroonian attacker. Romano confirmed that United have not only expressed serious interest but are also believed to have reached a personal agreement with the player, who is reportedly eager to work under incoming manager Ruben Amorim.
“Brentford, like Brighton, are always tough negotiators when it comes to their top players,” Romano added. “It’s not going to be easy to reach a deal. But Manchester United are actively pursuing this – they’re in contact with the club, they’re regularly speaking with the player’s agents, and they already have an agreement with Mbeumo, who wants to make the move to Old Trafford. As it stands, United are clearly in the lead. The only thing left is to agree on the transfer fee with Brentford.”
Brentford are said to value Mbeumo at around £60 million, and unless United are willing to meet that valuation, the door could still open for Tottenham to make their move. If Amorim’s side balk at the price tag, a reunion with Thomas Frank – the manager who played a key role in Mbeumo’s rise – could become a very realistic alternative.
For now, the Mbeumo saga continues to unfold, but what’s clear is that Thomas Frank is already making his mark at Tottenham, shaping the club’s transfer agenda with a clear vision and a list of trusted targets. Spurs fans can expect a busy and intriguing summer as the club enters a new era under Frank’s leadership.