Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has said Spurs are not close to spending £100m on a single player, despite comparisons with Arsenal’s big-money approach.
Following recent leadership changes at the club, Spurs are aiming to grow both on and off the pitch, but Frank believes matching Arsenal’s £105m signing of Declan Rice is not imminent. Tottenham’s current record transfer remains the £60m signing of Richarlison in 2022.
Frank said he does not expect Spurs to make such a huge outlay soon, stressing the importance of long-term planning, smart recruitment and player development over headline-grabbing spending. He added that while investment is necessary to succeed, the club must avoid overpaying for the wrong players.
He also argued that top clubs have not relied solely on massive individual transfer fees to reach the elite level, pointing to Liverpool and Manchester City’s development and recruitment strategies. In Frank’s view, nurturing existing talent and investing in players with the right potential is just as important.
Spurs recently received £100m in funding from the Lewis family, with more expected to follow, giving Frank optimism that he will be supported. He said the owners had made it clear they are committed to the club’s long-term success and fully backing its future ambitions.
