📣 Frank on transfers, Son and more ahead of Spurs v Arsenal clash
In a wide-ranging press conference, the Dane addressed summer transfers, squad depth, injuries, and the future of captain Son Heung-min. Defender Micky van de Ven also spoke, praising young teammate Luka Vušković and reflecting on his first full pre-season at Spurs.
On Son Heung-min's role and future
📸 Ryan Pierse - 2025 Getty Images
Amid speculation surrounding Son's future and questions about his best position, Frank reiterated the South Korean's enduring value to the club.
'I think everyone knows that Son has been one of the best players at Tottenham in the past 10 years. I think he's been hugely successful from the left wing. I also think he's had some fantastic games down the middle as a number nine. So it's important to have players who can play in more than one position and it's about having your best players on the pitch and available.
"So the thing about Sonny is that he will always score goals and it's just about getting him in those situations.'
On squad depth and the search for reinforcements
Frank acknowledged Tottenham's attacking depth while hinting that more transfer activity could follow after a failed move for Morgan Gibbs-White.
'I think first and foremost we have some depth in the squad. Richarlison I see him more as a striker who can play to the side. We need different skillsets.'
Pressed on areas he would like to strengthen, Frank remained tight-lipped:
'That is something I would like to keep private of course. We're aware where we maybe want to strengthen the squad in general. Kudus has come in and shown his quality already. Of course we are looking.'
On injuries
With Destiny Udogie currently sidelined, Frank gave a cautious update on the full-back's condition:
'Destiny got a knee injury that we're assessing at the moment. When we know more we will update more.'
On the club's pre-season tour
Speaking about the significance of the Asia tour, Frank highlighted its importance both commercially and culturally:
'The tours are good in many ways. It's great for the club to come out here and for all of us to experience the backing we have from our fans.'
On Mikey Moore's loan prospects
Young winger Mikey Moore could be set for a loan spell, with Frank stressing the need for regular game time.
'It is very important. Mikey is a big talent. I'm really excited about his future here at Tottenham. I think for all players but especially younger players they need consistent first-team football into their bodies. I think if we can find the right option we will do that.'
Van de Ven on pre-season and Vušković
📸 Alex Pantling - 2025 Getty Images
Dutch defender Micky van de Ven shared his thoughts on finally having a full pre-season at the club:
'I didn't really have a pre-season at Tottenham before. I don't approach it differently. It's more time to work on my body and prepare it for the Premier League, Champions League and all the games coming up.'
Van de Ven also reserved high praise for 18-year-old centre-back Luka Vušković:
'Luka is only 18 years old but what you can see from how he behaves on the pitch and off the pitch, you can see he is a really talented football player. He has a lot of qualities and I think he has shown in the last two friendlies that he has a lot of big and strong points where even our centre-backs can learn from. He's done unbelievable at this point and hopefully he can do way more for us and hopefully you can see way more from him.'
Tottenham continue their pre-season preparations with a challenging fixture against fierce rivals Arsenal this Thursday. All eyes will be on Son, new arrivals, and emerging talents like Vušković as Frank looks to shape a competitive squad ahead of the new season.
📸 Alex Pantling - 2025 Getty Images
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Brentford analysis: Andrews faces testing times in rebuild
It has been a summer of change for Brentford, most notably in Thomas Frank and assistant Justin Cochrane being poached by London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Keith Andrews was promoted to the top job, but has had to deal with the loss of key players Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard and Mark Flekken - all sold in this transfer window. Forward Yoane Wissa could soon be on his way too, with the Newcastle target left out of the Bees squad for the City Ground trip. Andrews' first starting XI included debuts for keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, £17m Dutch attacking midfielder Antoni Milambo and right-back Michael Kayode, while Jordan Henderson made his Premier League return as a second-half substitute. Former Republic of Ireland international Andrews has had to rebuild as he tries to maintain Brentford's impressive record of never having been in the relegation zone across the last four seasons. That is a record they still maintain for now, but they are only out of the bottom three on goal difference. All of Andrews' best-laid plans went out the window after the first meaningful attack of the match. First, the corner was needless - captain Nathan Collins stepped in front of Kelleher and turned the ball behind, when the keeper was about to collect the ball under no pressure. Boss Andrews, the club's former set-piece coach, could then only look on in dismay as three blue-shirted players around Chris Wood got in each others' way from the corner, allowing the New Zealander to turn home a loose ball for the opening goal. Brentford had little in response after that.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Update On Tottenham Hotspur In Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Ace: Should Frank Snap Him Up?
In a recent post on X, journalist Ben Jacobs offered an update on Tottenham Hotspur and their pursuit of Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze. It has been stated that Spurs are willing to offer around £55m-£60m to acquire the services of the English talent this summer. Eze's Impressive Record In English Football Last Season Eze was a top performer for the Eagles in the previous campaign when he produced a string of productive performances for them in the Premier League. The English talent participated in 43 matches for the London outfit last season, netting 14 goals and grabbing 11 assists in all competitions. The 27-year-old managed to prove his worth in the final third by averaging 3.48 shots per 90 minutes in Premier League football. He kept 27% of his shots on target. Eze even distributed possession relatively well in the opponent's half, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 74.2% in the top tier of English football (stats via His current contract at Selhurst Park will expire in the summer of 2027, which could make it difficult for Tottenham to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period. LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace controls the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Snap Eze Up? Eze can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the vision to cut open the opposition defence with a killer pass in the final third. He can make a few driving runs with the ball as well and can contribute by scoring his fair share of goals for his team. The English sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also function as a left-sided wide player if told to do so. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League and won't take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham. Eze would inject more quality and depth into Spurs boss Enzo Maresca's attack. He has what it takes to secure a regular first-team football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season and would serve as an ideal replacement for James Maddison, who suffered a serious injury in pre-season. At 27, Eze is about to enter his prime, which makes him a decent option for Tottenham to consider this summer. With all things considered, Frank would be wise to go all out to snap him up in this transfer period.
Forbes
6 hours ago
- Forbes
The World Games 2025: China Takes Gold In Men's And Women's Breaking
On August 17-18 in Chengdu, China, 16 b-boys and 16 b-girls battled for gold in Men's Breaking and Women's Breaking at The World Games 2025. The home field must have worked its magic, as China's Lithe-ing (Qi Xiangyu) and Royal (Guo Pu) emerged victorious in the respective events. Watch the replay here. So far, the World Games 2025 is the most prominent global appearance for this hip hop dance form since the Paris Olympics in August 2024, at least in a sporting context. Before Paris, The World Games 2022 in Birmingham also featured breaking, where USA's Victor Montalvo and Japan's Yuasa Ami won gold. In Chengdu, the first day of round robin matches determined who qualified for the second day's single elimination brackets, which were even more hard fought. The energy was palpable in Chengbei Gymnasium, as the crowd cheered their favorites on, building to a high in the two final battles. The Men's Breaking podium consisted of Lithe-ing (CHN), Issin (Hishikawa Issin, JPN) with the silver, and Shigekix (Nakarai Shigeyuki, JPN) taking bronze. This is a vindication of sorts for Lithe-ing, who barely missed out on gold at the WDSF Asian Breaking Championships this past June, where Shigekix won the Men's. The Women's Breaking finals was all Chinese, as Royal had to face off against her national teammate 671 (Liu Qingyi). Nicka (Dominika Banevič, LTU) won the battle for third. It's an especially impressive streak for Royal, who won both the Youth and Adult divisions at the Asian Breaking Championships. 671 wasn't far behind then either—she won the bronze in Adult. These podium results underscore the importance of consistency and endurance in these two-day 'sport breaking' events. All six breakers who medaled in TWG 2025 are known for their consistent execution all the way from prelims to finals, and they showed it in Chengdu. It was also a treat to see somewhat less conventional approaches wow the crowd. For example, France's Killian (Killian Emmanuel Treport) and Syssy (Sya Dembélé) tended to opt for punchy blowups that were just as, if not more memorable than the longer power move combinations from other competitors. Overall, the performances from these past two days captured the essence of breaking about as well as possible given the context. The breakers displayed their personalities and own flavor, along with the impeccable technique that this level of competition requires. While audience members were seated rather far from the stage—crowd engagement energizes the dancers but there are logistical considerations—the DJ and MC's performed admirably and kept the room's energy buzzing. Although this year's World Games are coming to a close, this isn't the end for breaking on the world stage this year. New and seasoned fans alike can look forward to the Red Bull BC One World Final in Tokyo on November 9. Japan is shaping up as the place to be for pro breaking this winter, as the WDSF World Breaking Championships will be held in Fukuoka on December 12-13.
