Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank said: “I think there’s a lot of Tottenham fans including myself who would like to see Kane back. He’s a top player. Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now, if I’m honest, he’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well. He was top scorer last year and won the championship, he’s doing fantastic now. I don’t know what he’s thinking. Myself, I’m a traveller, I like to travel, I like to explore things as well. He’s been here for many years so why not enjoy the time at Bayern a little bit more. I see two things, one he is an unbelievable player who did fantastically for Spurs and is doing fantastically for Bayern. Top player.”
The potential return of Kane is complicated by his reported £400,000-a-week wages at Bayern, which exceed Tottenham’s current wage structure. However, the club’s ownership, led by the Lewis family, is expected to inject funds and possibly alter the wage-to-revenue ratio, which is currently the lowest in the Premier League. This financial flexibility could facilitate Kane’s return to Tottenham, where he remains a fan favorite.
In addition to Kane, Frank has highlighted the potential of Tottenham’s next homegrown star, Luca Williams-Barnett. The young talent has already impressed with a hat-trick for the U21s and could soon feature in the first team.
Thomas Frank said: “Of course he’s been training with us, Luca, a few times and I get good info from the academy and from our transition coach, Stuart [Lewis]. So yeah, I’m well aware of Luca’s talent and I like what I see. I think it’s the fine balance that he needs to play and develop somewhere where he gets pushed enough but it’s not too tough. And other times where he needs to be pushed very hard and it’s tricky for him to cope with the intensity or the physicality. So it’s just to try to strike that balance.”
Frank also mentioned two senior players, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel, as exciting prospects for Tottenham’s future. Both players have shown promise, with Frank particularly impressed by their performances in recent matches.
Thomas Frank said: “Both of them are exciting and good players. Let’s start with Wilson. I think his game against Brighton was promising. I liked the variation in his game so he could go on the outside and produce a cross with his left foot. He could go inside and cut across. Probably a little bit of… I hate to say end product, I don’t want to say that so I’ll say arriving in the box. That’s where he’ll score most of the goals. I think he’s in a good place.”
He added: “Mathys, the same. I like what I’ve seen so much in training. I think he played a decent game against West Ham as a striker. Maybe both of them are best to the left so that gives me a nice challenge in terms of that. What I’m convinced about is that Tottenham have two very good players that I am very convinced will be very good for us over the next years.”
Meanwhile, former Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici remains in the spotlight following his involvement in the Juventus “Plusvalenza” scandal. Paratici, who resigned in April 2023, recently received a suspended jail sentence as part of a plea agreement in Italy. Despite the controversy, Frank confirmed that Paratici continues to serve as a consultant for Tottenham, particularly during the transfer window.
Thomas Frank said: “Fabio is a consultant. Of course I speak to him. I’ve spoken to him mainly in the transfer window while he’s part of the group that works and deals with the transfers. I’ve got a good relationship with him.”
As Tottenham navigates these developments, the club’s future looks promising with a blend of experienced talent and emerging stars.
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