So, once again, Tottenham are starting afresh.
Europa League glory wasn't enough to save Ange Postecoglou, who received his marching orders 16 days after he led the cursed north London club to their first major trophy in 17 years.
The Australian can jet off into the sunset with his Lilywhite legacy in tact. Yes, he was the manager who oversaw our 17th-place Premier League finish in 2024/25, but he'll only be remembered as the third manager in the club's history to deliver European silverware.
The Dane arrives with a lofty reputation from Brentford, and he inherits a youthful squad which should excite him. Spurs' personnel needs upgrading, but it's certainly not as poor as our domestic performance made it appear last season.
The mini summer transfer window has come and gone pre-Club World Cup, with the start of the proper window on the horizon. There will be a reshuffle in N17, but which Spurs players should stay, leave and depart on loan?
Here's our full squad audit for the 2025 summer.
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario: KEEP – Vicario missed a chunk of last season due to an ankle injury and didn't exactly build on an impressive debut season. He's so-so in possession but a wonderful shot-stopper. He'll start the season as Frank's number one.
Antonin Kinsky: KEEP – Watch this space with Kinsky. There's scope for him to seriously challenge Vicario next season. The young Czech goalkeeper is ever so cool in possession, and I think Frank will be a big fan.
Brandon Austin: KEEP – Austin should remain as the third-choice goalkeeper. He performed well when called upon last season.
Defenders
Pedro Porro: KEEP – Suffered from fatigue last season and played *so* much football under Postecoglou in a demanding role. Brilliant down the stretch and should like Frank's crossing emphasis.
Djed Spence: KEEP – Spence was the standout performer for an extended period at the start of the year, but wasn't influential in the latter stages of the Europa League run. Still, his Spurs career has been resurrected.
Radu Dragusin: SELL – He's probably thrilled to see the back of Ange. Dragusin is not a high-line guy, but he's not good enough in possession to succeed under Frank either. I'd sell, but his long-term injury means we might have to wait until January.
Luka Vuskovic: KEEP – The 18-year-old arrives with plenty of buzz, and I'd be integrating him right away in the cup competitions.
Kevin Danso: KEEP – An immediate fan favourite. Big Kev is a more than serviceable backup capable of filling in. A great buy.
Cristian Romero: KEEP – One of Frank's first tasks must be convincing Romero to buy in. Availability has been an issue, but he's among Europe's best. We cannoh replace him.
Ashley Phillips: LOAN – Phillips probably isn't ready yet for first-team integration, and another Championship loan seems likely.
Micky Van de Ven: KEEP – His hamstrings have breathed a sigh of relief.
Ben Davies: KEEP – The club have opted to extend Davies by another year. He'll still be here when he's 62.
Destiny Udogie: KEEP – Udogie's end to the season was hugely promising. It's been a tough 18 months for the Italian due to a couple of major injury setbacks, but he's fit and thriving again.
Midfielders
Yves Bissouma: SELL – Thanks for those three games in Europe, Yves, but you haven't yet shown that you can be relied upon for a sustained period.
Rodrigo Bentancur: KEEP – One who suffered from Ange's haphazard defensive principles in midfield, but he shone amid more control displays towards the end of the season. Makes the game look effortless, and I wouldn't sell both Bissouma and Bentancur.
Lucas Bergvall: KEEP – The present and future. He's here for the long haul.
Archie Gray: KEEP – Frank wanted Gray at Brentford last summer, and we should see Gray feature regularly in the middle of the park after spending the bulk of his first season at Spurs in defence.
Pape Matar Sarr: KEEP – Perhaps the most underrated member of the squad, and he may well evolve into Frank's number six.
Alfie Devine: LOAN – Similar to Phillips. Not ready yet. Another EFL loan.
James Maddison: KEEP – Mightily productive last season, even if it didn't feel like it. Makes us tick and will function as Spurs' primary playmaker under Frank.
Dejan Kulusevski: KEEP – A versatile operator who suffered down the stretch last season. He's likely to miss the start of 2025/26 after undergoing knee surgery, but he'll eventually blossom into a key cog under the new regime.
Forwards
Son Heung-min: SELL – The time is right.
Mathys Tel: KEEP – I'm thrilled that Spurs have retained Tel, especially given the fee. He could explode under Frank.
Manor Solomon: SELL – Frank's supposedly intrigued, but I'd be happy to see Solomon move on for a small fee. Handy player but I don't see him making the grade here.
Richarlison: SELL – Played an unsung role in our Europa League success and desperately wanted to see him thrive here. Hasn't quite worked out due to fitness issues, and we should see for the right price. Top bloke.
Dominic Solanke: KEEP – He might not be a 20+ goals-a-season guy, but he's really good at what he does: the nitty gritty stuff. Will be a key facilitator under Frank.
Dane Scarlett: LOAN – Scarlett showed flashes last season, but I expect the club will send him out on loan again. It'd likely be a wasted year if he remains in N17.
Alejo Veliz: SELL – Yeah, I don't know. Heard his old club wants him back. Probably won't lose much sleep if he returns to his homeland and scores a bucketload.
Wilson Odobert: KEEP – Get him back on the left, Thomas. Odobert's debut season was disrupted by a hamstring injury (shock!) but there were glimpses which suggested the Frenchman could blossom into a more-than-useful asset for the new manager. Has been excellent for France's U21s as of late.
Brennan Johnson: KEEP – Another squad member previously courted by Frank, Johnson was our leading goalscorer last season and will benefit from the freedom the new manager hands his attackers.
Bryan Gil: SELL – Can we please negotiate a permanent deal with a Spanish club?! He's pretty good over there.
Mikey Moore: LOAN – The academy starlet teased a major breakout last year and boasts talent in abundance. Let's see him playing week in, week out elsewhere—whether in England or overseas.
Yang Min-Hyeok: LOAN – An EFL loan was smart, and I'd encourage another for the young South Korean as he aims to develop physically.