Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 preseason: Fixtures, squad updates and transfer latest for Thomas Frank’s side

A new season, a new boss, and a new sense of purpose — Tottenham Hotspur are back in the spotlight with Thomas Frank now at the helm.

After a chaotic 2024/25 campaign that saw the team finish 17th in the Premier League but snatch Europa League glory, Spurs are desperate to flip the script in 2025/26.

Yes, they lost 22 league games — a stat that would make even the bravest Lilywhite bite their nails — but winning in Bilbao against Manchester United changed everything.

It wasn’t pretty, but it was pure Spurs drama. And now, with Danish dynamo Frank leading the charge, the club is looking to turn pre-season buzz into Premier League bounce-back.

Here’s a look at how Tottenham’s summer is shaping up — from the pre-season schedule to transfer rumors and a look at the revamped squad.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 preseason schedule

Spurs are wasting no time in prepping for a bounce-back campaign. Their pre-season tour is not just about fitness — it’s also about showing they mean business.

The tour kicks off in Reading and ends with a mouthwatering UEFA Super Cup clash against PSG. But the real headline act? A spicy North London Derby… in Hong Kong. Yes, you read that right.

The match against Arsenal at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is a first-of-its-kind derby outside the UK. Throw in a trip to South Korea to face Newcastle in the Coupang Play Series, and this is more than a tour — it’s a global campaign for redemption.

Fans across Asia will also get a chance to interact with the squad during open training sessions and AIA-led community events.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 transfer, latest rumours

Tottenham have hit the summer market with the same energy Son brings to a counterattack — fast, sharp, and game-changing.

The standout signing is Ghanaian playmaker Mohammed Kudus, snapped up from West Ham for a reported €55 million. A six-year deal and a statement of intent.

Kudus isn’t arriving alone. Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel, Luka Vuskovic, and Kota Takai have also joined the Thomas Frank revolution.

But wait, it doesn’t stop there. Spurs tried to trigger Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause — but Forest weren’t amused.

Allegations of an illegal approach and a confidentiality breach have thrown that deal into the courtroom, rather than the dressing room.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 squad

With some fresh faces and returning stars, Thomas Frank has a well-stocked squad heading into the new season.

Kudus will slot into midfield, Tel adds pace up front, and Danso boosts the backline. There’s a blend of youth and experience — with Son still leading the charge and James Maddison pulling strings in midfield.

The Premier League kicks off for Spurs on August 16, when they host newly-promoted Burnley. It’s a winnable opener — and Frank will hope it sets the tone. The north London derby? Circle November 22 for the trip to Arsenal.

Here’s a look at the full first-team roster:

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