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Former Tottenham scout, Bryan King, believes that a senior Spurs man is expected to double his salary sooner rather than later, thus becoming one of the highest-paid players at the North London side.

It emerged at the start of this week that Tottenham had begun talks to tie down Rodrigo Bentancur to a new long-term contract.

The Uruguayan enters the final year of his deal this summer, but Spurs are reportedly determined to ensure that does not happen. Tottenham are expected to intensify talks with his entourage over the next few weeks.

When quizzed on the matter a few days ago, Ange Postecoglou refused to reveal any details about the Bentancur contract talks, but he did make it clear that the 27-year-old is a key part of his plans going forward.

Rodrigo Bentancur backed to get a huge salary increase

Tottenham’s former scout, Bryan King, who remains well-connected at Hotspur Way, believes that it would be a prudent move for the club to tie down the former Juventus man to a long-term deal.

He suggested that the experienced midfielder would be offered a deal worth £150,000 per week by Spurs, which would make him one of the top earners at the club.

When asked about the reports of Tottenham being in talks with Bentancur over a contract extension, King told Tottenham News: “This has got to be an offer worth at least six figures. He is currently on £75,000-a-week, and we’re talking about a good player here.

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“Therefore, Spurs are going to need to offer £125,000-a-week at least. However, that offer could reach as high as £150,000-a-week, especially when you see what players are earning today.

“I think he is worth that kind of money because he is a very good player. To buy someone of that quality is going to cost you at least £50 million. Therefore, at the end of the day, a three or four-year deal will only cost you around half that price.”

A £150,000-per-week contract would place Bentancur as the fourth-highest-earning player in the Tottenham squad.

Tying down Bentancur is a no-brainer for Tottenham

Bentancur is undoubtedly Tottenham’s best number six at the moment, with the Uruguayan offering a lot more on the ball than Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.

It does not come as a surprise that Postecoglou has identified the former Juve man as a key part of his long-term plans, with the player having emerged as a leader in the dressing room over the course of the season.

After a stop-start couple of years, Bentancur is now finally showing signs of getting to the levels he was at before his big ACL injury.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on securing two of the best young talents in Greek football, but the Lilywhites are joined in the race for the duo by several Premier League sides, with one of them potentially having a huge advantage in the race.

Tottenham have secured the services of a number of young talented teenagers over the last few transfer windows, and they have now been backed to repeat the trick this summer, with two of Olympiacos’ youngsters catching their eye.

One of those is 17-year-old forward Charalampos Kostoulas, who can play across the front three and has been likened by experts to Edinson Cavani for his movement and his instinct inside the box.

Another is 18-year-old midfielder, Christos Mouzakitis, who has already been capped for Greece and continues to impress in the heart of the Olympiacos midfield.

Tottenham targeting Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis

TBR Football have said that Kostoulas and Mouzakitis are rated by talent spotters as two of the most promising youngsters in their age group across European football.

Spurs are thus keen on adding the midfielder and the forward to the array of extremely talented teenagers they already have in their squad.

However, they are not the only ones who are fans of the Olympiacos pair, with Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa also on their trail ahead of the summer.

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Why Forest may have an advantage in the transfer race

The outlet points out that Forest may be favourites to beat their Premier League rivals to the signatures of Kostoulas and Mouzakitis this summer. This is because they and Olympiacos are part of the same group, owned by Evangelos Marinakis.

The report adds that the two clubs have done plenty of business over the years, with Marinakis wanting to ensure that Forest become a real force in English football over the coming years.

As a result, he is thought to be open to allowing the two Olympiacos starlets to complete a switch to the City Ground in the summer.

Following West Ham United’s 2-0 win over Leicester City, midfielder Tomas Soucek has sent a message to Tottenham stating that the Hammers have one goal this season.

Football is a game built on rivalries, and the Premier League is no exception. For Tottenham Hotspur, the North London derby against Arsenal is the fiercest battle of all.

However, the Lilywhites have other intense matchups across the capital, with games against fellow London sides adding fuel to long-standing rivalries.

The last time Tottenham faced West Ham, tensions flared as Mohammed Kudus saw red for raising his hands to both Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr.

Meanwhile, in a heated encounter against Chelsea, Spurs fans threw paper missiles at Cole Palmer, underlining the fiery nature of these clashes.

Thomas Soucek aims to topple Tottenham Hotspur

In the spirit of such rivalries, West Ham’s Tomas Soucek has made it clear that his side is determined to finish above Tottenham after scoring in the Hammers’ win over Leicester City.

Speaking in his post-match interview, Soucek emphasised that his team’s goal is to finish as high as possible, directly challenging Tottenham and Manchester United in the process.

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The Czech midfielder also highlighted the significance of the Tottenham fixture for West Ham fans, labelling it a “big derby” and insisting he wants the Hammers to be “better than them.”

He told TNT Sports as relayed by BBC Sport: “It is tough to have this big impact in the second half of the season, but I think in these last two games we have shown good spirit and a strong team effort.

“I could see in the first half it was a very good performance, in the second we made a few mistakes but still won 2-0, and it was a great result.

“I think that even this can help our manager believe in what we are doing, and we are all so grateful for him.

“We know that the season is tough, but we want to finish as high as possible. We know we can challenge some big teams.

“Manchester United and Tottenham are around us. Even for West Ham fans, it is a big derby with Tottenham, so we want to be better than them.”

When West Ham and Spurs meet again

Soucek’s ambition of finishing above Spurs is still within reach, with both sides currently level on points. Tottenham sit in 13th place, while West Ham are in 15th, highlighting a challenging season for both clubs.

While West Ham aim for a strong league finish, Tottenham have their sights set on European glory, with the Europa League becoming a priority.

The next meeting between the two rivals is set to be a thrilling encounter, scheduled for 23rd March 2025 at 12:00 pm UK time. With both sides eager to assert dominance, it promises to be another fiery London derby.

Simon Jordan has risked the wrath of Tottenham fans by claiming that Harry Kane would be smart to join Arsenal, urging the Spurs legend to move to the Emirates over returning to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Since it first emerged earlier this month that Harry Kane’s contract with Bayern Munich has a £54m release clause, there has been plenty of talk about the striker potentially making a return to the Premier League this summer, just two years on from swapping Spurs for Bayern Munich.

Some reports have suggested over recent weeks that Tottenham have not ruled out the possibility of making a shock move for Harry Kane this summer.

However, reports from Germany have insisted that Bayern are relaxed about Kane’s exit clause and do not expect their star striker to push for a move this summer.

Simon Jordan urges Harry Kane to snub Tottenham for Arsenal

Simon Jordan has now argued that linking up with Mikel Arteta’s side would be a far more prudent move for Kane than returning to his former stomping ground.

The pundit suggested that the 31-year-old is the missing piece of the puzzle for Arsenal and suggested that his legacy would get a huge boost if he can fire the Gunners to the Premier League title.

Jordan wrote in The Daily Mail: “If Arsenal fans feel deflated at the end of the season for again finishing Premier League runners-up – which they should! – I’d suggest the perfect tonic for them would be to sign Harry Kane.

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“A flight of fancy? Perhaps, it depends on how deep the England captain feels his attachment to his former employees, Tottenham Hotspur.

“But professionally it would make sense for all sides. Arsenal would get the prolific goalscorer to help them take the final step and Kane would give himself the best chance of winning a league title in this country as well as surpassing Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s leading marksman.

“Both of which I’d suggest gives him a more meaningful legacy than a Bundesliga winners’ medal, which Bayern Munich achieve nearly every season.

“Certainly, if Kane decided to return to his country next season with a £54million buy-out clause there to be activated, joining Arsenal would be a more sensible decision than returning to Tottenham, who need another £300m spent on players to become realistic challengers, something that is very unlikely to happen under the current ownership.”

Jordan claims Arsenal fans would be delighted to sing Kane

Jordan believes that Arsenal would be over the moon to see the England captain don their colours and even suggested that a move to the Emirates would be the only smart option for the striker if he chooses to return to England.

The former Crystal Palace claimed that rational Spurs fans would understand Kane’s decision if he did decide to join the Old Enemy for the sake of his career.

He added: “I’ve no doubt Gunners fans would be delighted to see Kane in the red and white. They would regard it as the ultimate one-upmanship over their local rivals, and taking one of the best players in Tottenham’s history would give them even greater opportunity to ridicule them.

“Of course, Kane will have other options, but maybe not as many good ones as he would want, given that he turns 32 in July. Manchester City have Erling Haaland, Liverpool a variety of different goal outlets and Chelsea’s spending model is based on younger players with growth potential and sell-on value. Manchester United? Forget it, if you want to hit the ground running in a decent team right away.

“The Newcastle project would be interesting and there may be a vacancy should Alexander Isak leave, although I don’t know who can afford the Swede’s £100m-plus valuation. Real Madrid and Barcelona struggle these days because of financial rules in Spain.

“If I was in the unfortunate and reprehensible position of choosing the career path of being a football agent, I would suggest to Kane he most certainly looks at all options, including Arsenal. He is a big boy now, not a child, and will ultimately make his own mind up, but he needs a clear head to make a rational decision.

“Kane has already severed his ties with Spurs by joining Bayern. While certain sections of the Tottenham fanbase would see it as a betrayal for him to end up in another part of north London, you would hope most rational thinkers would understand he wants to take the best opportunity on offer. And while he was once part of the Tottenham family, players in the end have to look after themselves.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Tyler Dibling just got a lot harder, with reports indicating that a Premier League rival and another Bundesliga club are now set to make advances towards the Southampton man in the summer.

We are still more than three months away from the opening of the summer transfer window, but speculation has already begun regarding Tottenham’s possible transfer targets.

A number of outlets have suggested over recent days that Tottenham are expected to go back in for Tyler Dibling after failing with an approach for the Southampton man during the January window.

Tottenham were reportedly put off by Southampton’s demands of £55m for the winger in January and they are hoping to sign him for a discounted fee in the summer if the Saints go down.

Aston Villa and RB Leipzig challenge Spurs for Dibling

A fresh report in The Daily Mail has now claimed that the list of Dibling’s admirers is growing ahead of the summer, with Aston Villa being the latest club to join the race.

The Villans have reportedly made ‘tentative enquires’ about the teenager over recent weeks as they consider making an approach when the transfer market opens in June.

RB Leipzig also hold ‘concrete interest’ in the England Under-21 international, with the Bundesliga club and the Midlands side set to challenge Ange Postecoglou‘s men in the race for the winger.

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Tottenham would be an attractive destination for Tyler Dibling

Dibling and other upcoming young players around Europe would have noticed the fact that teenagers have been getting regular opportunities at Spurs under Postecoglou this season.

The Australian can thus persuasively make the case to the young players that Tottenham are after that a move to N17 would be the ideal next step for them in their development.

The North London club are also in a much better financial position than Villa heading into the summer, with Unai Emery’s men potentially having to take cost-cutting measures if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly at the front of the queue to land a very highly-rated Premier League midfielder, but the North London club are baulking at the player’s release clause and are hoping to sign him on a discount.

Eberechi Eze has oozed class from the moment he set foot at Crystal Palace four and a half years ago and the midfielder has already been capped nine times for England since making his senior debut in 2023.

The fact that the 26-year-old has not been poached by one of the bigger clubs in the Premier League would be a surprise to many, but that could potentially change in the summer.

A fresh report has now claimed that a number of top sides, including Spurs, are now plotting a move for the Eagles man when the transfer window reopens in June.

Tottenham want to sign Eberechi Eze at a discount £50m

This update comes from GiveMeSport, who say that a move to Spurs is now becoming a ‘concrete option’ for Eze this season as the Lilywhites plot a move for the player.

The report states that as things stand, Tottenham are ‘the most interested side’ in the former QPR man’s services, with Ange Postecoglou’s men keen on adding him to their squad.

Eze is thought to prefer staying in the capital if he leaves Selhurst Park, with the midfielder said to be open to joining Spurs at the end of the season.

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However, the outlet states that the North London side have no intention of meeting his £68m release clause and are instead hoping to complete a deal for around £50m.

Palace’s stance on Eze as competition intensifies

GiveMeSport state that Man Utd and Napoli also have Eze on their shortlist, but those two clubs are also unwilling to meet the player’s release clause.

However, it is revealed that Palace have not given up hope of keeping the midfielder at the club beyond the end of the season.

Oliver Glasner’s men are having a strong second half of the campaign and they want to build on the foundation they have by keeping Eze, whose current deal runs until 2027.

Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on a significant amount of money over the last few years as a result of Daniel Levy turning down several lucrative offers for the naming rights of their stadium.

It has now been nearly six years since Spurs moved into their new stadium, but the club are yet to secure a naming rights partner so far.

Reports since the grand opening have claimed that Tottenham have had conversations with Amazon, Google, and DHL regarding a long-term deal.

Some sources have suggested that Daniel Levy is holding out for a lucrative 10-year deal worth around £25m per year, and a fresh update has now suggested that the Spurs chairman is not willing to budge on his valuation.

Tottenham have rejected multiple naming rights offers

Football Insider have now revealed that Spurs have been trying hard to secure a naming rights partner, but only at the price they want, with the Lilywhites unsuccessful in attracting a big enough offer so far.

The report claims that multiple brands have held conversations with Levy and while they were not ready to pay £25m per year, many of them offered to pay around £10m-£15m for the naming rights.

However, the Tottenham chairman has turned down all of these offers and continues to hold firm on his valuation. It is suggested Spurs have missed out on around £75m in extra revenue so far as a result of Levy playing hardball.

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Daniel Levy might have a naming rights problem at Spurs

Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire suggested earlier this month that the longer Tottenham wait to find a naming rights partner, the harder it will get to secure a lucrative deal.

He pointed out that the current name of the stadium will become embedded in the fans’ psyche, thus making it difficult for the name transition, which brands will take into account.

Maguire told Football Insider previously: “From my understanding, they have been looking to get a long-term deal and they have got close on a number of occasions but no cigar in terms of sign-off on both sides. The concern is that the longer you leave it, the more embedded the name of the stadium as it is becoming among fans.

“Officially, it’s the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Spurs fans just call it White Hart Lane. The media still swallow the official name because it becomes much easier to transition to the Nike Arena or whatever it is going to be called. My concern is that the longer it takes, the pool of potential partners decreases.

“On the other hand, Man City’s stadium was the Commonwealth Stadium before it became the Etihad and we still all refer to it as the Etihad these days. So, that first deal is the big one. I can understand Spurs being cautious to a degree. But there must be a reason why the deal has not been signed off. I think the finger is very much pointed at one person here.”

Glenn Hoddle believes that Daniel Levy deserves a lot of credit for the infrastructure and the revenue streams that he has built at Tottenham Hotspur but believes that the Spurs chairman has made one big blunder.

Spurs fans have been pretty vocal about their feelings about the way Levy has run the club. Many hold his decisions to be primarily responsible for the fact that the Lilywhites have won just one trophy in his more than two decades at the helm.

Thousands of Tottenham fans took to the streets to protest against the owners ahead of Tottenham’s clash against Man Utd two weeks ago, and chants continue to ring around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium calling for Levy to depart.

Daniel Levy should have invested in the squad first – Glenn Hoddle

Hoddle has insisted that while everything is in place for Tottenham to attract top players to the club and succeed, owing to the work Levy has done, he called for the Spurs hierarchy to be more transparent about where the money goes.

The Tottenham legend also suggested that Levy should have prioritised building a tittle-winning side first before he turned his attention to the stadium and training ground.

Glenn Hoddle told The Daily Mail: “Now I can understand that there are some people that are frustrated and they’re turning their anger on it. Daniel Levy’s done a fantastic job with the stadium. He’s built a fantastic training ground that any player in the world would love that environment to go and train and play in the stadium, right? That’s the wrong way around for me.

“The money that the stadium is bringing in is quite amazing. It really is. I think the fans need to know whether every penny is the priority. Is the priority the squad? Are we going to build a squad that that stadium actually deserves?

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“Squad first, build a stadium afterwards, but it’s the other way around now. Now build a team where every single priority is for the squad. We’re going to [need to] go out and then we’re going to play perhaps 15 million, 20 million more than we should for that player because the future and the glory of Tottenham is going to come back.”

Hoddle claims Tottenham are ready for success

The 67-year-old pointed out that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would be a magnificent place at the moment if Spurs can get things right on the pitch and achieve some success.

However, Hoddle admitted that he understands the supporters’ impatience in seeing the club flex their financial muscle in the transfer market.

The pundit continued: “If you have had success there, the stadium would be a wonderful place for fans to go and watch. But if the results are not going well, you’re not as happy as you should be.

“If you’re winning and you’re building a team, and there’s a team that can genuinely go for trophies, then that stadium actually deserves to have a squad that can go all the way over the next four or five years.

“Everything’s there, ready, and Daniel’s built it. But for me, they’ve done it the wrong way around. But so be it. The moment is now, and I think that’s where the fans are disgruntled because they’re not sure whether now is the time that they can.”

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been in one voice thus far this season about youngster Archie Gray, and the teenager has now won Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards. Let’s take a look at how Spurs fans reacted.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray has been named Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.

The 18-year-old saw off competition from Arsenal duo Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly, as well as Watford’s Rocco Vata and Crystal Palace’s Romaine Esse, to claim the accolade.

Gray, who joined Spurs from Leeds United last summer, has been one of the club’s most consistent performers this season.

Despite his natural position being in midfield, he has shown incredible adaptability, making 33 appearances across all competitions.

Out of those, he has started 25 matches, with 16 of those coming in an unfamiliar role at centre-back. His versatility has made him a crucial player under Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham fans hail Archie Gray’s award-winning season

Following Gray’s award win, Tottenham Hotspur took to X to celebrate the youngster’s success, prompting an outpouring of praise from the fanbase.

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One supporter wrote: “So well deserved this! Now get this boy playing CM for us ASAP! His time is now.”

Another fan, Alan, echoed the sentiment: “And well deserved, the boy has adapted so well and played about eight positions. Well done, kid.”

Mark N added: “Great news. He has been brilliant this season in testing circumstances. I would love to see what he might be able to do in CM when we get all our CBs back.”

Even a Chelsea fan set rivalry aside to acknowledge Gray’s talent, stating: “Rivalry aside, Archie Gray is an excellent footballer!”

Meanwhile, PeteL highlighted the youngster’s tireless work ethic, saying: “Definitely earned, he has probably aged ten years with the amount of work he has put in this season.”

Ange Postecoglou and Spurs’ faith in Archie Gray

Ange Postecoglou has praised Archie Gray throughout this campaign, often lauding the teenager’s maturity and versatility.

“The way it’s going, never, mate. You know, I was tempted to put him in goal because we were down a fifth goalkeeper.

“No, look, I think whatever happens, and I know people are sort of really keen to sort of put him in there, I think the experience he’s had this year is going to be outstanding for him and outstanding for us.

“He’s taken on every challenge we’ve thrown at him, not flustered, got on with it, performed at a really good level, contributed to the team all as an 18-year-old in his first year in the Premier League.

“He’ll get to where he needs to get to in good time, but this period here, I think, you know, is going to be enormously beneficial for him.”

Daniel Levy has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with Tottenham Hotspur fans voicing their frustrations over his leadership. However, finance expert Kieran Maguire has offered a different perspective, naming Spurs as the best-run club in the Premier League.

The past few weeks have been difficult for club chairman Daniel Levy who has received his fair share of criticism from fans and pundits alike.

The growing dissatisfaction has led fans to protests twice this season, urging for the chairman to “get out of their club.” Regardless, Levy remains, and his enormous demands even led to the breakdown of talks over a potential takeover.

While criticism has been fired at him, the chairman has also received praise from finance expert Kieran Maguire.

Kieran Maguire praises Tottenham’s financial model

Speaking on the Rio Presents podcast, football finance expert Kieran Maguire named Tottenham Hotspur as one of the best-run clubs in the Premier League.

He stated that the club is the most profitable in PL history, it has a modern stadium, it has the lowest wages-to-turnover ratio and he also took a dig at the club’s barren trophy spell, stating they do not have to pay bonuses for cup wins.

The finance expert said: “Spurs. They are the most profitable club in the history of the Premier League. By far, best stadium. Lowest wages compared to the money coming in.

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“As a business, if you take away my football hat and I put on my business hat, it is absolutely perfect. And also, they do not have to pay any bonuses for winning trophies.”

The missing ingredient at Tottenham Hotspur

There is no denying that Daniel Levy and his team have done an exceptional job in managing the business side of Tottenham Hotspur. The club is financially stable and well-structured, but one major issue remains—the footballing side of things.

For all their financial prowess, Tottenham’s lack of ambition on the pitch continues to frustrate fans. If Levy is to win over the supporters, he must show a greater commitment to success on the field.

Investment in top-tier talent and a genuine push for silverware are necessary steps in transforming Tottenham into a club that consistently competes at the highest level.