It’s all change at Tottenham Hotspur after Thomas Frank stepped into Ange Postecoglou’s shoes, and TEAMtalk have taken a look at how the north London club could line up if they snap up four of their top summer transfer targets.
Frank is expected to be handed significant funds to bolster a squad that is back in the Champions League next season and was found badly wanting last term after a devastating injury crisis.
The spine of the team, particularly in midfield, is expected to be addressed in what could be a busy summer for Tottenham.
To that end, TT predicts the Spurs XI for the start of the 2025/26 campaign, including four new quality starters…
GK: Gugliemo Vicario
Vicario had some wobbly moments last season but has emerged as one of the real leaders in a Tottenham dressing room that is lacking on that front.
He remains one of the best shot-stoppers in the league but just needs to improve his decision-making when it comes to crosses/set-pieces. Cutting out silly mistakes in possession would also help his cause.
If he does slip up though, January signing Antonin Kinsky is waiting in the wings, and one of the Czech Republic
Under-21 international’s biggest strengths is his ability to play out from the back.
Could well be one to keep an eye on during pre-season.
RB: Pedro Porro
The Spain international enjoyed another impressive campaign, even if he didn’t quite reach the same heights as he did in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge.
Porro notched four goals and chalked up an impressive nine assists during the 2024/25 campaign, with his performances once again catching the eye of Barcelona.
The 25-year-old also has the versatility to play as a wing-back if Frank, as he often likes to do, switches to a back three.
CB: Marc Guehi
The first of the new signings, although he is not Frank’s first choice to replace Cristian Romero at the heart of the Tottenham back line.
Romero’s clear jibe at the board after Postecoglou’s exit makes it look increasingly likely that he will be on his way to LaLiga this summer, and TEAMtalk have been told that Frank is a massive fan of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
However, the Toffees are standing firm over an exit for the £70m-rated star, so Spurs manage to convince Crystal Palace to part ways with Guehi – who is lured by the opportunity to play in the Champions League, despite the Eagles qualifying for the Europa courtesy of their FA Cup win.
