Tottenham Hotspur have made one very solid reinforcement in the summer transfer window so far, bringing in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. The Ghanaian has already impressed during his pre-season appearances.
Thomas Frank has come to North London with his own set of ideas. The Danish tactician’s tactical imprint has been visible in the way the team has played so far, but he will know that they need to keep getting better and be ready in time for the 2025/26 Premier League season opener.
In terms of signings, it is very clear that Spurs would like to do more than they have done so far. However, it is also important to remember that the Lilywhites have a very talented squad that is quite well-sorted in many positions.
Kobbie Mainoo has muted interest from Tottenham
Ex-goalkeeper Paul Robinson on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is expected to stay at M16 despite muted interest from Tottenham. He said:
“The Kobbie Mainoo situation has gone extremely quiet. He played 25 Premier League games last season and was a big part of Ruben Amorim’s plans, and he’s been away with the team in pre-season. The words coming out from the Kobbie Mainoo camp are that all focus is on Man United.”
Robinson then went on to highlight how Tottenham were linked with a potential move for the youngster but haven’t really progressed on this front. He continued:
“There’s no word of a new contract coming out for him, there’s been no word that he’s in talks for a new deal, and there’s no word that he’s in talks over a move. There’s been muted interest from Tottenham, another club that have been linked with him. He’s a top-quality young player, but at the moment all is extremely quiet.”
Mainoo is one of the most talented players to have come through Man Utd’s academy in recent years. He got labelled “scary” by Luke Shaw for the pace at which he was developing who even claimed that the footballing world was his oyster.
Identity crisis?
Having broken through under Erik ten Hag and made it to the Euros 2024 squad under Gareth Southgate, the 2024/25 season showed some signs of chinks in the armour. Despite this, he continued to play a prominent role.
At this stage of his career though, it feels like Mainoo is caught in a bit of an identity crisis. He has the qualities to be moulded into a #6, an #8 or even a #10. Spurs would be keen to see how he progresses and keep an eye on his contractual situation.
It remains to be seen how Mainoo’s career plays out at Manchester United. If he doesn’t put pen to paper on a new deal, Spurs could return for him in a future transfer window. Let’s wait and see how it plays out.