Thomas Frank is keen to add a striker to the Tottenham Hotspur ranks this summer
Thomas Frank’s start to life at Tottenham Hotspur has been largely encouraging, but the Dane is quickly learning that ambition and reality aren’t always aligned in N17. Despite the exciting arrivals of Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, and a promising plan to bring in Morgan Gibbs-White, Spurs have once again been stung by indecisiveness in the market.
Gibbs-White’s unexpected decision to pen a new deal at Nottingham Forest has only added to Frank’s frustration. But it’s the toothless pre-season performances against Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town that have truly exposed the gaping hole in Tottenham’s frontline.
Solanke injury exposes bluntness in the Spurs attack
The absence of Dominic Solanke against Luton was glaring. Without the focal point up top, Spurs lacked any real presence or purpose in the final third and barely troubled former academy keeper Josh Keeley, who comfortably kept a clean sheet.
Mathys Tel filled in admirably, but the young Frenchman was isolated and ineffective. Will Lankshear’s late cameo offered little relief, with a wild miss summing up a lacklustre attacking display. Earlier in the day, a 2-2 draw against Wycombe saw Pape Matar Sarr bail Spurs out with a brace, while Richarlison once again flattered to deceive in his first pre-season appearance, raising even more doubts about his long-term role at the club.
According to Tottenham News, Tottenham cannot rely solely on Solanke to carry the goal-scoring burden this season. If Spurs have genuine aspirations to fight on multiple fronts, Premier League, Europe, and domestic cups, they must act decisively to bring in another striker.
Time for Levy to deliver before the summer window slams shut
With fewer than five weeks left in the transfer window, Daniel Levy must switch gears from cautious negotiator to bold operator. Too many targets have slipped through Spurs’ fingers already this summer.
Yoane Wissa is almost certainly off the table following Bryan Mbeumo’s exit from Brentford, while Jonathan David snubbed interest from North London in favour of a move to Juventus. That leaves Spurs scrambling, and one name continues to resurface: Arnaud Kalimuendo.
The 23-year-old Rennes striker, who finished third in Ligue 1’s scoring charts, could be the answer to Tottenham’s growing problems up front. With pace, movement, and a clinical edge, Kalimuendo fits the profile Frank prefers, and most importantly, he’s gettable if the club moves swiftly.
The takeaway from the weekend’s back-to-back friendlies is simple: Spurs need a striker, and they need one now. This isn’t just about depth, it’s about ensuring that Thomas Frank isn’t set up to fail. Kudus and Tel bring dynamism and flair, but without a reliable presence in front of goal, Spurs will struggle to turn possession into points.
Tottenham fans are right to demand more, this is a club that should be pushing for top four, not hovering in mediocrity due to boardroom hesitation. If Levy truly believes in this project, now’s the time to prove it.
