Tottenham Eye £70m “World-Class” Forward as Thomas Frank Searches for His Next Mbeumo

Tottenham Hotspur have made a major change this summer by sacking manager Ange Postecoglou a surprise move considering the Australian recently ended the club’s long 17year wait for a trophy. Now, the pressure is on new boss Thomas Frank, who has taken over the reins in North London.

Frank, who did an excellent job at Brentford, was appointed on a three-year contract, with Spurs paying a reported £10 million in compensation to bring him in. But with big investment comes big expectations. He will be expected to deliver results quickly and guide the club back to a stronger position in the Premier League table.

Last season’s poor league finish played a big part in Postecoglou’s departure, and Frank will be determined not to suffer the same fate. In order to succeed, he’ll need support in the transfer market and club chairman Daniel Levy knows it’s crucial to give the new boss the right tools to work with.

Spurs Ready to Spend – Transfer Talks Underway
Tottenham are already active in the summer transfer market and are exploring several exciting options to boost their attack. One major name they’re looking at is RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, who had an impressive season in Germany with 11 goals to his name. Spurs are said to be open to a move for the 21-year-old.

Another player under consideration is Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who has also caught the attention of the club’s scouts. But now, a fresh name has entered the conversation Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion.

According to Spurs Web, the Brazilian attacker is high on Tottenham’s list, and internal talks have already taken place over a possible transfer. Pedro scored 10 goals in the Premier League last season and showed flashes of real brilliance. At just 23 years old, he’s seen as a player with huge potential.

Brighton are reportedly willing to sell him for a fee in the region of £70 million. However, Spurs won’t have a clear path to sign him both Chelsea and Newcastle United are also keeping a close eye on the situation.

Why Joao Pedro Could Be Frank’s Next Mbeumo
Thomas Frank built a strong reputation at Brentford for developing talent, especially in attack. One of his biggest success stories was Bryan Mbeumo. Signed from French side Troyes in 2019, Mbeumo grew under Frank’s guidance and became one of the Premier League’s standout forwards.

In the 2024/25 season, Mbeumo hit 20 goals for Brentford his best ever tally and is now attracting serious interest from top clubs, including Manchester United and Spurs.

Now at Tottenham, Frank could see similar potential in Joao Pedro. Both players share traits: they’re quick, technically skilled, and know how to find the back of the net. Pedro could be the ideal forward to lead Spurs’ new attack under Frank just like Mbeumo did for him at Brentford.

If Tottenham can pull off the deal, it might be the first big step toward building a new-look, exciting team that can finally bring consistency back to the club.