Tottenham Hotspur is on its way to a rebuild, and right now it’s standing at a turning point. After yet another season that fell short of a good EPL finish, Spurs now faces a crucial shift. With the new head coach, Thomas Frank, eyeing a major squad reshuffle, the next few weeks could define the tone of Spurs�next EPL campaign.

At the centre of this all is Son Heung-min. The South Korean star and one of the Premier League’s most effective forwards is likely on his way out. Levy also made it clear: Son may leave if an offer of at least �0 million comes. Al Hilal and Fenerbahçe are among the clubs already circling.

As Son edges past the exit door, Levy starts drawing up the future with Frank. The question lies: Is this the rebirth Spurs need or a step they mistook?

Son Heung-min and his decade-long Spurs life

Joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, he brought pace and poise to the front line. Son also offered stability. He carried the club through tough seasons. Even his chemistry with former Spurs star Harry Kane created one of the most iconic duos in EPL history.

Now, with Kane gone and Son’s contract nearing its end, the club appears ready for a new start. Yet, it’s hard not to wonder what’s at stake here.

Levy, Frank, and the new Spurs vision

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s stance this summer was unexpected. Known for clashing with his managers, Levy now trusts Thomas Frank. 

At the top of Frank’s wishlist? Mathys Tel, who recently signed a permanent deal effective after his Spurs loan. Alongside him are Brentford names familiar to Frank: Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Christian Nørgaard.

While these players bring energy and technical skill, none quite mirror Son’s experience, but still, Frank’s Brentford style didn’t rely on a single star. Instead, he favours shared play—perhaps a sign that Son’s exit could also be Spurs�chance of structural shift.

The Spurs shake-up: Is this strategy or self-sabotage?

A rebuild is nothing new for Spurs, but this one feels a bit more abrupt. With little time between managerial shifts, the club risks falling into the same trap: constant change without direction. Yet, Frank’s track record offers some hope. He took Brentford from the Championship to 10th place in EPL using tight systems and smart signing.

And while he could be the right man for the job, leading Spurs is a different story. This run is about fighting for the top four, a UCL spot, and trophies—all of which Frank has yet to manage. This, paired with Levy’s short patience with coaches, raises real risk: if results don’t come fast, Frank could become another short-term solution to a long-term problem.

A farewell to a foundation

Son’s potential exit signals the end of an era—a decade of loyalty, goals, and humble captaincy at Spurs. Frank's rebuild is bold, but it doesn’t always mean right. This summer could spark a fresh start or another regret. Either way, Spurs are all-in on change.

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Tottenham is close to acquiring Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, as their new head coach. Talks between the clubs are going well, and many expect Frank could be named Ange Postecoglou’s replacement within 48 hours. Everyone involved wants to finish the deal quickly, even his previous club. 

Brentford is set to receive compensation for 51-year-old Thomas Frank, who joined the club in 2016 after managing Brondby. Sources say Tottenham will have to pay around ÂŁ10 million to release him from his current contract, which could increase depending on how many coaching staff members he chooses to bring.

Behind the deal, the newly hired Tottenham chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, and chairman Daniel Levy are said to support this decision entirely. They are also involved in appointing Frank into Hotspur’s ranks. 

Thomas Frank’s previous achievements

During his time in Brentford in 2018, his efforts allowed the team to participate in the English Premier League (EPL), and they also won the Championship play-off final at Wembley in 2021. This established them as a club, even though the budget was small. 

In the recent 2024-25 EPL, Brentford reached 10th place in the league table. They were way above Tottenham, which was placed 17th with only 11 wins out of 38 games. 

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