After missing out on Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, Dutchman’s arrival gives the club vital depth After the confusion over Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause and bitter blow of being blindsided by Arsenal when it came to Eberechi Eze, Tottenham can finally celebrate an unlikely swoop of their own. They have moved quickly to land Xavi Simons, who has been touted as a certainty to join Chelsea for much of the past month, and must be relieved not to have fallen victim to yet another late hijack. There were understandable nerves at Spurs as they raced to complete a £51.8m deal to sign Simons from RB Leipzig. Previous attempts to bolster Thomas Frank’s options in attacking midfield had not gone well. Where next after Eze and Gibbs-White? Spurs have made a hugely encouraging start under Frank, who has won his first two league games by an aggregate score of 5-0, but they needed something extra in the final third. Son Heung-min has gone; James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are out. Mohammed Kudus has impressed since joining from West Ham for £54.5m but he is at his best on the right. The arrival of extra creativity is highly welcome. The element of surprise around Simons has given Spurs fans rare joy. Continue reading...

Thomas Frank praises Richarlison and new signing Mohammed Kudus after winning his first Premier League game in charge of Spurs against newly promoted Burnley.

It’s hard to imagine how this could have gone any better for Thomas Frank. In front of an exuberant home crowd still basking in ending their long wait for a trophy, a breathtaking bicycle-kick from a rejuvenated Richarlison sealed a convincing victory in the Dane’s first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham. Spurs’ new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus was also outstanding as he set up both of the Brazilian’s goals before Brennan Johnson rounded things off against a Burnley side that proved a tough nut to crack. After conceding the opener to Richarlison – who was a bit-part player under Ange Postecoglou last season and had been linked with a move away this summer – in the 10th minute, Scott Parker’s side had their chances against a defence that creaked at times. They ultimately paid the price of their profligacy but will be encouraged by this display. Continue reading...

Tottenham beat Reading thanks to fine outings for Thomas Frank’s new signings Mohammed Kudus and Luka Vuskovic It is rarely wise to read deeply into pre-season fixtures. Especially the opening one. Yet when it is the first game for a manager at a club, the temptation is there. How can it not be? The initial glimpses offer the outline of the plan. Thomas Frank got his Tottenham tenure under way with a 2-0 win over Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday afternoon. He played different XIs in each half and the goals came early in the second period from Will Lankshear and Luka Vuskovic. For the latter, it represented the gloss on an eye-catching first appearance. Continue reading...

Graham Potter looking to reinvest after Kudus sale Move will raise doubts over future of Emerson Palmieri West Ham are poised to sign the Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf for £22m plus £5m in add-ons. Graham Potter is seeking to rebuild and is working with a bigger budget after the £54.5m sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham. West Ham had to sell to buy but are now able to go ahead with their transfer plans and are on the verge of clinching a deal for Diouf. Continue reading...

Tottenham look set to spend £115m on deals for Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibb-White. BBC Sport looks at where the funding is coming from and how the signings would fit.

Tottenham complete the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to work permit.

Ghana attacker will sign six-year deal subject to medical West Ham want at least six signings and must raise funds Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £54.5m. Kudus is due to undergo a medical on Thursday and will sign a six-year deal. The Ghana attacker will become the first player to leave West Ham for Spurs since Scott Parker in 2011. Continue reading...

Tottenham agree a £55m fee with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

Chelsea are expecting offers in excess of £50m for Noni Madueke, Tottenham and West Ham remain in talks over Mohammed Kudus, Viktor Gyokeres is willing to give up wages to force through an Arsenal move, plus more.

West Ham reject a £50m bid from Premier League rivals Tottenham for Mohammed Kudus.

Arsenal are encouraged in their pursuit of Rodrygo, Atletico Madrid are going all out to sign Cristian Romero, West Ham reject Spurs bid for Mohammed Kudus, plus more.

Spurs keen on forward who has £85m release clause Financial concerns mean Hammers may accept lower bid West Ham’s need to rebuild their squad without breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations could lead them to sell Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham if their London rivals offer enough for the attacker. Spurs have identified Kudus as a key target and there is a feeling that he will be available for less than his £85m release clause, which is applicable to Premier League sides for the first 10 days of July. There is no asking price but there is a sense that £60m could be enough to get a deal done. Continue reading...

Today’s rumours have a hint of tearful goodbyes Liverpool are believed to be willing to let Joe Gomez leave Anfield this summer and there are no shortage of suitors for the England international. Sunderland, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham, Leeds, and Burnley have formed a disorderly queue for the 28-year-old who is valued at £30m. Despite not having done business with West Ham since 2011 because he does not get on with the club’s owners, the Tottenham Hotspur chair Daniel Levy is prepared to bite the bullet in an effort to bring Mohammed Kudus to north London. The Ghanaian has an £85m release clause on his contract but Spurs are believed to be preparing to test the waters with a £50m lowball offer. Continue reading...