Thomas Frank could be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting his first Tottenham line-up of the new season if he has Mohammed Kudus, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Yoane Wissa to call on.
The Spurs squad is now slowly taking shape under new head coach Thomas Frank, as Tottenham begin to get some summer deals over the line.
Mathys Tel was the first new signing under Thomas Frank, with Spurs agreeing a £29.5million deal with Bayern Munich after the youngster’s six-month loan spell at Tottenham.
Kota Takai has also joined the ranks at Spurs, following his £5million move from Kawasaki Frontale, a transfer that makes him the most expensive J-League player ever to be bought.
Mohammed Kudus has now completed a £55m move to Spurs, with the winger signing a six-year deal that should keep him at Hotspur Way until 2031.
It is claimed that the signing of Kudus would not prevent Tottenham from doing more transfer business, as Yoane Wissa remains firmly on Spurs’ radar.
Should the Lilywhites complete the signing of the Brentford man who grabbed 19 Premier League goals last season, Frank is sure to have more options to work with in attack, and that could affect how Tottenham line up.
Not only that, but Tottenham fans also have Morgan Gibbs-White’s medical to look forward to on Friday, with the Nottingham Forest star set to join in a £60m deal.
We have now decided to put together a hypothetical line-up that shows how Spurs could set up with Kudus, Gibbs-White, and Wissa in their XI.
Tottenham predicted line-up with Mohammed Kudus, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Yoane Wissa
Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Of course, in goal, we expect Vicario to be number one between the sticks as he was under Ange Postecoglou.
Right-back – Pedro Porro: Porro was a big part of Spurs’ set-up last season, as the full-back played the most minutes. He has returned to training early as well and should be Tottenham’s starting right-back.
Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Argentine has been subject to numerous transfer rumours, but it is claimed that no offers have come in yet for Romero. We expect him to be at the heart of the defence should he not be sold.
Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: Van de Ven could be a tactical ace for Frank, as he could be used in a hybrid inverted full-back role and also as a traditional centre-back. His pace would make him indispensable.
Left-back – Destiny Udogie: At left-back, it would be a toss-up between Djed Spence and Udogie. But we would opt for Udogie in this line-up instead.
Pivot-midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: Bergvall will be looking to impress in pre-season, as Tottenham could very much be in the market for a new six, given Yves Bissouma’s inconsistencies.
Centre-mid – James Maddison: In the ten position, we could see Maddison feature there, especially with Dejan Kulusevski expected to return sometime during spring. Kudus could also be used in this position.
Centre-mid – Morgan Gibbs-White: Known for his creativity and impressive engine, Gibbs-White is arguably the perfect Thomas Frank midfielder, offering a consistent blend of flair and running.
Left-winger – Heung-min Son: While there has been talk about Son departing N17 this summer, it has since been revealed that Son is looking to remain at Spurs for at least one more season. Frank will be hoping to get the best out of his experienced winger, but there could be competition for that spot, with Tel waiting in the wings.
Striker – Yoane Wissa: Indeed, it is expected that Dominic Solanke would be the main man up top for Spurs. However, competition for places is essential. Wissa could offer that and would be an upgrade on Richarlison, as he is not as injury-prone as the Brazilian. The Brentford man is a different type of forward to Solanke, which would help Frank in different game scenarios. He could also play off the left, which is a bonus.
Right-winger – Mohammed Kudus: Brennan Johnson is now expected to have more competition on the right, with the arrival of Kudus. Of course, Wilson Odobert can do a job there too, as well as Kulusevski, which makes it very interesting for Tottenham. Johnson managed 18 goals in all competitions last term, while Kudus grabbed five. It would be interesting to see how that battle on the right plays out.
Final XI: Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie; Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Morgan Gibbs-White; Heung-min Son, Yoane Wissa, Mohammed Kudus
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