Tottenham Hotspur’s newly-appointed head coach Thomas Frank may soon oversee a historic transfer as the North London club looks to fend off strong interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United in their pursuit of one of the league’s rising stars.

Frank, 51, was officially unveiled as Spurs’ new manager on Thursday, June 12. The appointment marks a bold new chapter for the club, with the hierarchy praising Frank’s tactical acumen and long-standing reputation for developing players and improving squads.

“In Thomas, we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game,” Tottenham declared in a club statement. “He has a proven track record in player and squad development, and we are excited to see him lead our team as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”

Frank arrives at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a strong support team, bringing several key figures from Brentford with him. These include Justin Cochrane as First Team Assistant Coach, Chris Haslam taking the dual role of Head of Performance and First Team Assistant Coach, and Joe Newton joining as First Team Coach Analyst. Additionally, Andreas Georgson, who previously worked at Manchester United, will also join the backroom staff as First Team Assistant Coach—signalling Spurs’ intent to build a robust and forward-thinking coaching setup.

With the managerial situation now settled, attention at Tottenham has swiftly turned to the transfer market. Following a disappointing Premier League campaign in which Spurs finished 17th—far below expectations—the club is preparing to make significant investments to rebuild and reshape the squad under Frank’s leadership.

According to reports from Sky Sports earlier this week, Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The 25-year-old Ghana international has become one of the most sought-after attacking talents in the Premier League, thanks to his pace, physicality, and eye for goal. Semenyo scored 11 goals and contributed five assists in 37 league appearances last season, helping Bournemouth to an impressive ninth-place finish—the highest in the club’s history.

However, Spurs are not alone in their admiration for the dynamic forward. Manchester United are also believed to be monitoring Semenyo closely, as well as Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, who has long been admired by incoming Tottenham boss Frank. United’s dual interest in both forwards could complicate Spurs’ efforts to seal a deal.

Bournemouth, aware of the growing interest in Semenyo, are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of £65–75 million. Should Tottenham meet that valuation, it would shatter their current club-record transfer—set last summer when they paid £55 million plus £10 million in add-ons to land striker Dominic Solanke, who also arrived from Bournemouth.

Despite Tottenham’s keenness to land Semenyo, the south coast club are not expected to let him go without a fight. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared an update in his latest GiveMeSport newsletter, it’s still early days in the negotiation process.

“Semenyo is appreciated, yes, but at the moment it’s still early for a negotiation… and Bournemouth will try to keep him,” Romano reported, suggesting the Cherries may try to resist selling another key asset after already seeing significant movement this summer.

Bournemouth’s summer activity has already seen some notable changes. Spanish centre-back Dean Huijsen joined European giants Real Madrid for a reported £50 million, while highly-rated left-back Milos Kerkez, a Hungary international born in Serbia, is reportedly attracting serious interest from Liverpool. Meanwhile, winger Jaidon Anthony has completed a move to Burnley in an £8 million deal, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has returned to Chelsea following the expiration of his loan spell.

For Tottenham, signing a player like Semenyo would represent a major statement of intent as the club looks to climb back up the table and reestablish itself as a Premier League force. With Thomas Frank now at the helm, Spurs appear ready to embrace a bold and ambitious new era—one that could begin with a record-breaking swoop for one of the league’s brightest talents.