Ange is gone. Finally.
Look, I've been watching Tottenham long enough to know when a manager's lost the plot, and Postecoglou's "we'll keep attacking no matter what" philosophy was driving me mental. Thomas Frank stepping in as the frontrunner makes sense - the guy's turned Brentford into giant-killers on a shoestring budget. Now imagine what he could do with actual money.
The Danish Connection Nobody's Talking About
Here's the thing about Frank that most people miss - he's not just coming alone. Word is Spurs haven't even started proper talks yet (typical Levy, dragging his feet), but that £10million release clause is pocket change for a club that just banked Champions League cash. My mate who covers Brentford reckons Frank knows he's taken the Bees as far as they'll go. Two top-ten finishes since promotion? That's overachieving by any measure.
But here's where it gets interesting. Frank's Danish, and there's this midfielder at Sporting called Morten Hjulmand who Amorim absolutely loves. The guy captains Sporting, which tells you everything about his mentality.
Defense First (Because 65 Goals Against is Embarrassing)
Sixty-five goals conceded last season. Sixty-bloody-five! I've seen Sunday league teams with better defensive records. Romero might be off anyway, so Frank needs a proper center-back who can actually organize a defense.
Marc Guehi's the obvious choice - one year left on his Palace contract, leadership qualities, and Spurs already bid £70m for him in January. Sometimes the simple solution is teh right one.
Midfield Makeover
Bissouma and Bentancur had seasons that can charitably be described as "inconsistent." Lucas Bergvall's got talent but needs a proper partner, not these two jokers who disappear for weeks at a time.
That's where Hjulmand comes in. The guy's an all-action midfielder who can actually pass the ball without giving it away every third touch. Plus, Frank could use his Danish connections to smooth the deal. Smart business, that.
If they've got money left over (big if with Levy), Eberechi Eze has a £60m release clause at Palace. Luxury signing, but sometimes you need a bit of luxury.
Attack: Finally Some Pace adn Purpose
Son's probably done at this level - love the guy, but Father Time catches everyone. Mathys Tel's loan move should become permanent for £45m, which feels steep but Bayern players usually work out.
On the right, Johnson frustrates me more than my ex-wife's parking. Tyler Dibling from relegated Southampton makes sense - 19 years old, fits the "buy young and develop" policy, and Southampton need the cash.
Up front? This is where Frank could work magic. Yoane Wissa scored 19 league goals last season under Frank's system. Nineteen! The guy's transformed into a proper striker, and with one year left on his Brentford contract, he'd be a bargain.
The Alternative Universe Lineup
If Frank really wants to raid his old club (and why wouldn't he?), Kevin Schade scored 11 goals last season and looks like a completely different player from two years ago. Bryan Mbeumo would be the dream signing, but United are sniffing around and we all know how that usually ends for Spurs.
Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough is another one destined for the Premier League. The 22-year-old's tidy in possession, which would be a nice change from watching our current midfield boot it into Row Z every five minutes.
Reality Check
Will any of this actually happen? With Levy in charge, probably not exactly like this. But Frank's track record speaks for itself - he's taken players nobody rated and turned them into Premier League stars.
The man knows how to build a team that's greater than the sum of its parts. God knows Spurs need that right now.
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