With Thomas Frank looking to make his mark from the off, Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly battling Manchester United in another transfer race to sign a £20m gem.
Tottenham open summer business with Tel arrival
Although there are likely to be plenty of others who steal the headlines this summer, Mathys Tel has his place in history as the first signing of the Frank era in North London. The young forward has arrived on a permanent deal following a short loan spell in the second-half of last season. Still just 20 years old, the former Bayern Munich man represents the type of talent that could thrive under Frank's guidance.
The Lilywhites are unlikely to be done there with attacking additions, however, amid recent reports that suggest they've opened talks sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
With Bryan Mbeumo still leaning towards a summer switch to Manchester United, Frank and Tottenham's attention has seemingly turned towards the Cherries and sealing the arrival of a player who has been on the rise in the South Coast for the last two seasons.
Of course, there will be plenty of frustration if they miss out on Mbeumo - especially given how Frank got the best out of the Brentford star during their time together in West London - but Semenyo very much represents an ideal alternative.
AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo looks on
The Mbeumo saga may not be the last time that Spurs and Manchester United do battle in the transfer window, either. Reports are now suggesting that both clubs are interested in the same midfield gem.
Tottenham battling Man Utd to sign £20m Agoume
According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are now battling Man Utd to sign Lucien Agoume from Sevilla this summer. The young midfielder is reportedly available for just £20m amid Sevilla's financial troubles and could be destined for the Premier League one way or another in the coming months.
It's easy to see why two of the Premier League's so-called big six teams are interested in Agoume this summer. U23 scout Antonio Mango was full of praise for the 23-year-old in his assessment, going on to describe him as "combative" and "extremely well-rounded".
If they lose out on Mbeumo to Manchester United, then Tottenham should look to exact instant revenge by signing Agoume ahead of the Red Devils this summer. What could reportedly help their battle to do exactly that is the fact that they have Champions League football to offer, whilst Manchester United, of course, do not.
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He'd be an interesting addition.
It would be quite the moment if Spurs' Europa League victory over the Red Devils saw them hand those at Old Trafford another defeat away from the pitch in the coming months.