Tottenham Hires Thomas Frank; Targets Brentford's Mbeumo and Wissa
Key Takeaways
- Tottenham hired Thomas Frank from Brentford on a three-year deal for £10 million.
- Tottenham wants Brentford's Mbeumo and Wissa; Man United also vies for Mbeumo.
- Liverpool targets Sporting Lisbon's Goncalo Inacio for £51m; Man United and Newcastle interested.
- Brentford paid Liverpool £18M for Kelleher; Aldridge suggests he's worth £36M.
- Tottenham sues INEOS Automotive for early termination of sponsorship deal on June 12, 2025.
Top Stories
Tottenham appoints Thomas Frank as manager, replacing Postecoglou; Brentford seeks new coach.
Tottenham appointed Thomas Frank as manager, signing a three-year deal and replacing Ange Postecoglou. Brentford will receive £10 million in compensation and is now searching for a new head coach, with potential replacements including Kieran McKenna and Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham targets Mbeumo and Wissa from Brentford; Manchester United also wants Mbeumo.
Tottenham is interested in signing Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa from Brentford, with Manchester United also vying for Mbeumo. Brentford values Mbeumo at over £60 million, and the transfer could be influenced by Thomas Frank's appointment at Tottenham.
Liverpool targets Goncalo Inacio for £51m.
Liverpool is targeting Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio for a £51 million transfer, with a €60 million release clause until 2027. Manchester United and Newcastle are also interested in Inacio.
Kelleher's transfer from Liverpool to Brentford.
Brentford paid £18 million for Caoimhin Kelleher, who had one year left on his contract and is expected to be their first-choice goalkeeper. John Aldridge believes Liverpool could have received a higher fee, suggesting around £36 million.
Tottenham sues INEOS Automotive over sponsorship deal.
Tottenham Hotspur is suing INEOS Automotive over the early termination of their sponsorship deal, which was for the INEOS Grenadier as Spurs' official 4x4 vehicle partner. The legal proceedings began on June 12, 2025, after INEOS ended the agreement two years early.
Club Business
Udinese sale implications for Watford.
The potential sale of Udinese by the Pozzo family for approximately £150m after 39 years has prompted questions about Gino Pozzo's commitment to Watford. The sale could mean more resources for Watford, but a Watford sale seems unlikely.
Coaches & Players
Joe Hart defends Tuchel, urges patience for England.
Ex-City-Keeper Joe Hart defends Thomas Tuchel as a top coach, urging patience for England's national team on the way to the 2026 World Cup. He believes Manchester City, after a weaker season, can return to its former strength.
Fan Zone
Manchester City reduces ticket prices for 2025/26 season.
Manchester City announced reduced ticket prices for the 2025/26 season at the Etihad Stadium, with adult tickets ranging from £30 to £60. The club also committed to freezing season ticket prices.
Liverpool releases magazine celebrating 20th Premier League title.
Liverpool FC has released an official souvenir magazine, LFC 20 - Every Game, Every Goal, celebrating their record-equalling 20th Premier League title. The 116-page magazine includes 38 match reports and player reactions.
Managerial Moves
Ange Postecoglou linked to Al Ahli after Tottenham sacking.
Ange Postecoglou, recently sacked by Tottenham Hotspur, is now linked with a potential move to Al Ahli. This news highlights the ongoing movement of high-profile managers in football.
Team Updates
Chelsea to participate in Club World Cup; podcast discusses Chelsea's ambitions.
Chelsea is set to participate in the Club World Cup in July 2025, with a podcast episode analyzing their ambitions. The podcast also discusses managerial changes in the Premier League.
James Milner extends contract with Brighton.
James Milner, 39, has extended his contract with Brighton for another season, having played in only four Premier League matches in the 2024/25 season due to a hip injury.
Transfer News
Brighton's Joao Pedro urged to join Liverpool.
Brighton & Hove Albion's Igor Julio encouraged teammate Joao Pedro to join Liverpool this summer, citing the club's Premier League and Champions League ambitions. Pedro, who joined Brighton for £30m in 2023, has scored 30 goals in 70 appearances.
Napoli prepares €50m offer for Lookman; Atalanta wants €60m.
Napoli is preparing a 50 million euro offer for Ademola Lookman, but Atalanta is asking for 60 million euros. Manchester United and Liverpool have also shown interest in Lookman.
Makelele suggests Chelsea needs signings, including a goalkeeper.
Claude Makelele suggests Chelsea needs signings, including goalkeeper Mike Maignan, to compete for the Premier League and Champions League. Chelsea qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in the Premier League.
Summer transfer window opens June 16, 2025.
The summer transfer window opens on June 16, 2025, potentially leading to Premier League clubs showing interest in Championship players.