Tottenham Hotspur are making waves in the summer transfer window, with reports confirming that the club has secured a £55 million deal to sign West Ham United’s dynamic attacker Mohammed Kudus, while negotiations for Nottingham Forest’s versatile midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White are accelerating rapidly, with a potential £60 million move on the horizon. Under new head coach Thomas Frank, Spurs are wasting no time reshaping their squad for the 2025-26 season, aiming to build on their Europa League triumph and secure a strong position in the Premier League and Champions League.
The agreement for Kudus, a 24-year-old Ghanaian international, marks a significant coup for Tottenham. The versatile attacking midfielder, who can also operate on either wing or as a striker, reportedly made Spurs his top priority this summer, rejecting interest from other clubs. According to sources, Kudus applied pressure on West Ham by submitting a transfer request and arriving late to training on multiple occasions, actions that facilitated the £55 million deal, which is set to see him sign a six-year contract with Tottenham until 2031. The medical tests for Kudus were completed on July 10, 2025, with an official announcement expected imminently. “Mohammed Kudus is a brilliant player who brings flair and versatility to our attack,” said a source close to the club, as reported by ESPN. “His dribbling and goal-scoring ability will add a new dimension to Thomas Frank’s squad.”
Hot on the heels of the Kudus deal, Tottenham have turned their attention to Morgan Gibbs-White, the 25-year-old Nottingham Forest star who has emerged as a key target for Frank. Gibbs-White, who contributed seven goals and 10 assists in the 2024-25 Premier League season, helping Forest secure a seventh-place finish and Conference League qualification, is reportedly the subject of formal club-to-club talks. Sources indicate that Spurs are prepared to trigger Gibbs-White’s £60 million release clause, with the England international scheduled for a medical on July 11, 2025. The Athletic’s David Ornstein noted, “Thomas Frank is a big admirer of Gibbs-White’s passing and creative spark, which could address Tottenham’s need for a dynamic midfield presence.”
The potential double swoop, totaling over £115 million, signals significant investment in Tottenham’s squad, with posts on X suggesting that this activity may point to new financial backing, either from owners ENIC or external sources. “Serious moves by Tottenham to get Kudus and go for Gibbs-White – suggests investment has happened or is happening,” wrote journalist Matt Law on X. The signings come at a crucial time for Spurs, who finished 17th in the Premier League last season but secured Champions League football by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United. The addition of Kudus and Gibbs-White is expected to bolster squad depth, addressing last season’s injury crisis that exposed vulnerabilities in midfield and attack.
However, integrating both players into Frank’s system raises questions about squad dynamics. Kudus is likely to slot into the starting lineup, potentially on the right wing or as an advanced midfielder, while Gibbs-White’s versatility as a No. 8, No. 10, or winger offers tactical flexibility. This could impact the roles of existing stars like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, who compete for similar positions. “Gibbs-White’s arrival would give Spurs a new creative force, but it may raise questions over the futures of Maddison and Kulusevski,” noted a report from Football Today. Despite these concerns, the prospect of Champions League football and Frank’s attacking philosophy are believed to be key factors in attracting both players to North London.