{"id":37610,"date":"2026-01-09T18:34:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:34:31","slug":"spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs begin contract negotiations with Frank&#8217;s &#8216;sensational&#8217; new player Mohamed Kudus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus\/#Spurs_begin_negotiations_on_Johnsons_replacement\" >Spurs begin negotiations on Johnson&#8217;s replacement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus\/#Why_Matheus_Mane_is_perfect_for_Spurs\" >Why Matheus Mane is perfect for Spurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/spurs-begin-contract-negotiations-with-franks-sensational-new-player-mohamed-kudus\/#He_finishes_like_Kane_Spurs_intensify_talks_over_59m_deal_to_replace_Kudus\" >He finishes like Kane: Spurs intensify talks over \u00a359m deal to replace Kudus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Coffee Cupgate added another layer to Thomas Frank&#8217;s stifling tenure at Tottenham Hotspur. There is a man whose face has become wrinkled over the past six months, and who is being flattered by those who are cheating in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Spurs made up for a dismal 2024\/25 season with a Europa League victory, defeating Manchester United in the final, but it was an exhausting and alarming fixture that was an eyesore for the neutrals.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham didn&#8217;t care. This often happens in finals. And they ended a long drought and paved the way for the Champions League. But Ange Postecoglou, the man behind the success, was quickly sacked, and then Daniel Levy, who pulled the lever, followed him out the door.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Brennan Johnson has been sold to Crystal Palace for \u00a335m. The Welsh winger was instrumental in the winner against Bilbao, but his struggles were emblematic of Tottenham&#8217;s broader struggles under Frank.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spurs-open-talks-for-johnson-replacement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_begin_negotiations_on_Johnsons_replacement\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Spurs begin negotiations on Johnson&#8217;s replacement<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham bid farewell to Johnson before the transfer window opened up, and although he scored well in N17, this season has been a disaster on an individual level and changes have been needed from everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>    Mohamed Kudus&#8217; injury, which will keep the Ghanaian sidelined until April, was an unexpected setback. The Lilywhites&#8217; assist leader is a unique and dangerous presence, which has now been recognized by ENIC Group, highlighting the need for winter reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps that is why inquiries are being made for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Mane. This is according to TEAMtalk, who highlight that the 18-year-old has received numerous calls from Premier League suitors after his strong emergence in recent weeks. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>    Wolves won&#8217;t be selling their most prized prospect this month, but Rob Edwards&#8217; bottom-of-the-table side are certainly doomed and a sale could give them some financial breathing room as they plan to bounce back quickly from next season&#8217;s Championship.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-mateus-mane-is-perfect-for-spurs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Matheus_Mane_is_perfect_for_Spurs\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Matheus Mane is perfect for Spurs<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important not to put too much stress on the Premier League&#8217;s up-and-coming talent. But as Sir Matt Busby once said, &#8220;If you&#8217;re good enough, you&#8217;re old enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mane is old enough. As the name suggests, this flashy and direct wide forward has plenty of chances to make it big. Mane, who was praised by manager Edwards for his &#8220;sensational&#8221; goal in the recent draw with Everton at Hill-Dickinson, plays without fear and has developed a keen sense in front of goal.<\/p>\n<p>    This may be a little premature as he has started just four league games to his name, but it speaks to his skill and confidence that he is shining in such a dangerous team, which has been pivotal in their mini-resurgence in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sofascore, Mane won five games against Everton, as well as a win against West Ham United the previous game. Old Gold&#8217;s old manager Vitor Pereira described him as a &#8220;special&#8221; talent at the start of the campaign, and that is now reality.<\/p>\n<p>Mane said after the win against the Hammers that he was &#8220;not afraid of anything&#8221; and it shows. He&#8217;s certainly raw, but watching him run up the pitch and into dangerous areas is really exciting. In this respect, he is not very similar to Kudus.<\/p>\n<p>Kudus joined from West Ham in the summer for \u00a355 million. He&#8217;s not perfect, but he&#8217;s a good person. This year, the 24-year-old has brought a new kind of threat, a source of entertainment and a spark of creativity to dimly lit rooms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Premier League 25\/26 &#8211; Top assist makers<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>app<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Bruno Fernandes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Rayan Cherki<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Jack Grealish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>muhammad jerusalem<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Granite Xhaka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty one<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\">\n<p><em>Data via Premier League<\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Considering the maverick is set to miss the majority of the season, it might be worth throwing the kitchen sink at the Wolves&#8217; budding star.<\/p>\n<p>Mane has already shown he has what it takes to become one of the most dangerous wingers in the division, and after recent events (and against the backdrop of pre-existing attacking problems), Tottenham could get away with signing him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"he-finishes-like-kane-spurs-intensify-talks-to-sign-omar-marmoush\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/spurs-kudus-kane.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/spurs-kudus-kane.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_finishes_like_Kane_Spurs_intensify_talks_over_59m_deal_to_replace_Kudus\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHe finishes like Kane: Spurs intensify talks over \u00a359m deal to replace Kudus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their move to sign a new forward in a bid to ease the loss of Mohamed Kudus.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coffee Cupgate added another layer to Thomas Frank&#8217;s stifling tenure at Tottenham Hotspur. There is a man whose face has become wrinkled over the past six months, and who is being flattered by those who are cheating in the Premier League. Spurs made up for a dismal 2024\/25 season with a Europa League victory, defeating [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[876,40,4455,3209,1718,382,575,457,342],"class_list":{"0":"post-37610","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-contract","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-franks","11":"tag-kudus","12":"tag-mohamed","13":"tag-negotiations","14":"tag-player","15":"tag-sensational","16":"tag-spurs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}