Tottenham summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings, priority positions

While many top-flight clubs used the window before the Club World Cup to make some early signings, Tottenham Hotspur were focused on installing Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou's replacement.

Despite the Australian leading the club to their first trophy in 17 years, chairman Daniel Levy made the decision to part ways with the manager after their dire 17th-placed Premier League finish, their worst ever in the history of the competition.

The former Brentford head-coach employs a notably different system and style to the departed boss, though it has been said that one of the reasons Frank was chosen is that the squad is considered to generally be a good fit for him.

That being said, the Dane will be keen to make some additions of his own to round out his vision for team, especially given Spurs' lacklustre defensive record in 2024-25 and the need to refresh the forward line.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at Tottenham's top targets, budget, priority positions and most likely signings in the 2025 summer transfer window.

Tottenham's top targets for 2025 summer transfer window

Despite making unwanted history last season - setting a new record for the most defeats in one Premier League season without being relegated - Spurs' Champions League participation is a huge box ticked when it comes to seducing transfer targets.

However, the Lilywhites have missed out on a number of transfer targets up front; Antoine Semenyo has signed a new deal with Bournemouth, Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo has joined Manchester United, and Jack Grealish has signed for Everton on loan from Manchester City.

Spurs have not been left to lament those missed opportunities, though, striking a £55m deal for Mohammed Kudus with West Ham United to make the Ghana international their second-most expensive signing of all time.

Not content to add just the one playmaker to their ranks, the Europa League winners reignited their interest in Eberechi Eze after James Maddison's ACL injury, but despite the Lilywhites agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace, he opted to complete a move to bitter rivals Arsenal.

There has also been surprise talk of Spurs attempting to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, but it will be difficult to prise the Brazilian away from the Etihad Stadium.

Spurs have seemingly entered the race to sign Chelsea target Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with Frank's side said to be 'optimistic' of securing the Dutchman's signature.

At the other end of the pitch, long-term target Marc Guehi is seemingly closer to joining Liverpool, but RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba and Genoa's Koni de Winter have also been name-checked.

Tottenham budget for 2025 summer transfer window

Spurs did their transfer kitty no favours by only finishing above the three relegated teams in the Premier League table, but winning the Europa League brought significant financial benefits.

As well as the £5m they earned for beating Manchester United in the final, Tottenham also pocketed £16m for qualifying for the Champions League, and they were able to spend close to £150m last year without making it to Europe's top table.

While Levy has always been perceived as a frugal overseer who fails to back his managers properly, the Tottenham chairman should sanction another spending spree of around £100m to £150m.

Spurs cannot sell a Harry Kane for £90m to raise funds this summer, but his partner in crime Son Heung-min departed to join Los Angeles FC for a fee in the region of £20m, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's move to Marseille was made permanent for £11.8m.

The likes of Richarlison, Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil could also see the exit door by the end of the window, boosting their coffers even further ahead of any potential late signings.

Tottenham's most likely signings for 2025 summer transfer window

Tottenham have already added to their ranks six times this summer, confirming that Kevin Danso's loan from Lens has been converted into a permanent deal for £21m, signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich following his own temporary stint, and finally bringing 18-year-old centre-back Luka Vuskovic into the fold after agreeing a deal with Hajduk Split in 2023.

The Lilywhites have also recruited Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai from West Ham United and J1 League outfit Kawasaki Frontale respectively, spending a combined £60m on the attacker and defender, the latter of whom is also expected to go straight into the first-team squad rather than be sent out on loan.

Meanwhile, former Fulham star Palhinha has made the switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on loan.

Eze was the club's top target, but now that he has joined Arsenal, Spurs are focusing on alternative targets in their quest to bolster Frank's attacking options before the transfer window slams shut.

Spurs are also set to experience disappointment in their pursuit of Savinho, but they have emerged as a viable destination for Leipzig's Simons.

Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche appears to be regarded as another realistic target, although they are working against the clock to secure new additions before Monday's deadline.

Tottenham's priority positions for 2025 summer transfer window

Danso's permanent addition has helped to reinforce an injury-hit defence, and while Tottenham fans feared the departure of Cristian Romero, he recently put pen to paper on a four-year deal that reportedly made him the club's highest earner.

However, they could still look to recruit another central defender, with Vuskovic set to join Bundesliga side Hamburg on a season-long loan deal.

Further forward, Bissouma's possible exit and uncertainty over Rodrigo Bentancur's contract situation could necessitate the signing of another new deep-lying midfielder alongside Palhinha; Bentancur's deal expires in 2026, but talks over an extension have reportedly been opened.

Bissouma can also leave for nothing at the end of next season, but the Juventus-linked midfielder has reportedly decided that he wants to continue in North London for the time being.

James Maddison has suffered a severe knee injury, meanwhile, so a replacement may be needed for the Englishman; Son is also heading for the MLS, so Tottenham could be busy in the latter stages of the transfer window.