Spurs Planning Surprise £70M Signing , Frank’s Era Starting With a Bang!
Frank is no stranger to overachieving. At Brentford, he took a Championship-level squad and turned them into one of the most entertaining sides in the Premier League. So naturally, all eyes turned to Brentford’s key players, especially Bryan Mbeumo, when he was appointed. Mbeumo had a standout season, banging in 20 goals and delivering nine assists. He’s quick, sharp, and already knows how Frank likes his football played. It would be a seamless transition. Or so it seemed.
But reports are now suggesting that Spurs might not be going for the obvious pick. Instead of following the script, they could be lining up something a bit more surprising, and perhaps, smarter. Enter Antoine Semenyo. Yes, the Bournemouth forward. He might not have made the same headlines as Mbeumo, but don’t let that fool you. Tottenham’s interest in the Ghanaian star goes back even before Postecoglou left. And now, under Frank, it seems the pursuit is alive and well.
At first glance, Semenyo’s numbers don’t scream superstar. He registered 13 goals and seven assists last season—solid, but not spectacular. But that’s only part of the story. When you look under the hood, what Semenyo brings to the pitch becomes far more impressive. Statistically, he outperforms Mbeumo in a number of key areas that modern managers, and especially someone like Frank, care deeply about. He excels in non-penalty expected goals plus assists, progressive carries, total shots, shots on target, passing accuracy, and even defensive contributions like tackles per 90 minutes. He’s not just an attacker. He’s a full-package forward who works both sides of the ball.
And here’s the real kicker, Semenyo is incredibly versatile. Unlike Mbeumo, who’s mostly dangerous cutting in from the right, Semenyo is comfortable on either wing, up top as a striker, or even operating deeper in midfield when the team needs it. That kind of flexibility is priceless for a manager trying to implement a dynamic system. He’s also ambipedal, able to use both feet equally, which makes him unpredictable for defenders and opens up more tactical options. This isn’t just a forward. It’s a multi-tool player that could slot into several roles seamlessly, giving Spurs an edge in depth and creativity.
Analysts have even dubbed him a “monster” and a “maverick” not because he’s flashy, but because of his relentless energy, power, and adaptability. At just 25 years old, he’s entering his prime years, and he’s already proven he can handle the pace and physicality of the Premier League. If Spurs are serious about building a squad that can fight on multiple fronts, this is the kind of player you build around.
Of course, top quality doesn’t come cheap. Semenyo is reportedly valued at around £70 million. That’s a serious chunk of change, and it would make him one of Spurs’ most expensive signings ever. But compared to other targets like Eberechi Eze, who has a £68 million release clause, or Xavi Simons, whose price tag is similar, Semenyo might actually be the most well-rounded option of the bunch. Eze dazzles in the final third but comes with injury baggage. Simons is an exciting talent but still a bit raw and untested in the Premier League. Semenyo, on the other hand, has already delivered consistently in England, and still has room to grow.
That’s what makes this potential signing so interesting. While Mbeumo is the flashier name and the sentimental pick given the Frank-Brentford connection, Semenyo is the one who could actually offer more in the long run. He’s quicker than he looks, stronger than most defenders expect, and more tactically useful than many of the forwards in the current Spurs squad. If Tottenham want to break their cycle of short-term thinking and start building something lasting, this is exactly the kind of bold, under-the-radar move they need to make.
So while Mbeumo may still be on the wishlist, don’t be surprised if Semenyo ends up being the one holding up the Spurs shirt this summer. And when that happens, fans might just realise that the club didn’t just go for the obvious signing they went for the right one.
