Summary
- Spurs and new manager Thomas Frank have Champions League football on offer after their Europa League triumph.
- AI predicts Tottenham will spend another £180m on new players for the 2025/26 season after the £30m move for Mathys Tel.
- Those three new signings are in AI’s line-up with Tel and other Spurs stars.
Despite winning the Europa League, Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years, Tottenham Hotspur will head into the 2025/26 season under a new manager in Thomas Frank.
Daniel Levy made the call to sack Ange Postecoglou and bring in Frank, who he may well back in the transfer market with Champions League football on offer once again.
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Spurs have already signed Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer worth £30m, and AI thinks a further £180m could be spent on three more players ahead of the Premier League opener against Burnley.
Grok, the AI tool on X, has predicted who will be in Frank’s Spurs’ starting line-up for the 25/26 season in a 4-3-3 formation.
AI predicts Tottenham’s 2025/26 starting line-up
1
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
Starting in goal, Guglielmo Vicario has been backed to get the nod ahead of Antonin Kinsky under Frank.
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Vicario’s Tottenham stats |
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Games |
74 |
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Clean sheets |
16 |
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Goals conceded |
105 |
Described as a ‘reliable shot-stopper and a leader in the dressing room’, AI says ‘Vicario’s place is secure unless a major upgrade becomes available’.
2
RB: Pedro Porro
Despite rumours of a move away, Pedro Porro is expected to ‘continue as the first-choice right-back under Frank, who values dynamic full-backs’.
The Spainard’s ‘attacking flair and crossing ability make him a key asset’, and he’s now made more appearances for Spurs than any of his previous clubs.
3
CB: Marc Guehi
Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from north London, which has resulted in AI predicting Marc Guehi to replace the Argentine at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs tried and failed with a bid for Guehi in January, but they have been backed to sign the Crystal Palace star at a cost of £60m, who will offer ‘composure, leadership, and Premier League experience’.
4
CB: Micky van de Ven
AI says ‘Guehi and Micky van de Ven could form a rapid, modern center-back partnership’, with the speedy Dutch defender hopefully back to full fitness in 25/26.
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Premier League’s fastest players 24/25 |
Speed |
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Micky van de Ven |
37.1km/h |
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Matheus Nunes |
36.7km/h |
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Bryan Mbeumo |
36.6km/h |
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Yankuba Minteh |
36.4km/h |
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Anthony Elanga |
36.2km/h |
Van de Ven only made 13 Premier League appearances last season, but if he is available, he should be a regular under Frank, whose ‘high line system suits his recovery speed’.
5
LB: Destiny Udogie
Another defender who missed large parts of the 24/25 season through injury was left-back Destiny Udogie.
The Italian is labelled by AI as ‘one of Europe’s most promising full-backs’ due to his power and versatility, and if he can remain fit, should start under Frank.
6
DM: Morten Hjulmand
With ‘Frank expected to prioritize a deep-lying playmaker’, fellow Dane Morten Hjulmand has been backed to join Spurs in a £50m transfer.
Currently at Sporting CP, Hjulmand ‘fits the bill with his passing range and defensive nous’, and he ‘would anchor the midfield, allowing others to push forward’.
7
CM: Rodrigo Bentancur
Ahead of Hjulmand is Rodrigo Bentancur following his strong finish to the 24/25 season, and he could be the ideal option in a box-to-box role.
The Uruguayan’s ‘versatility and work rate suit Frank’s high-pressing system’, according to AI, however, he is only under contract until 2026.
8
CM: Eberechi Eze
Completing the midfield is Eberechi Eze, who is backed to join Guehi in leaving Crystal Palace for Tottenham.
Eze has a £70m price tag and his ‘creativity, dribbling, and goal threat would replace James Maddison in the attacking midfield role’. AI has doubts over Maddison due to his injury issues and inconsistent form, which could open the door for Spurs to finally land the Eagles star.
9
RW: Dejan Kulusevski
With target Bryan Mbeumo on course to move to Man Utd, Spurs are predicted to have Dejan Kulusevski on the right hand side under Frank.
The Sweden international is still under contract in north London until 2028 and has been an important player for Tottenham when fully fit, contributing to 55 goals in 146 games.
10
LW: Mathys Tel
Confirmed as a permanent Tottenham player for £30m from Bayern Munich, Mathys Tel’s ‘versatility and potential make him a likely starter’ in attack.
The Frenchman made 17 appearances on the left-wing last season, contributing to five goals, so Tel has been backed to get the nod there under Frank.
