In this article, we will cover all of the Tottenham new signings and departures from the 2025 summer transfer window.
Spurs endured a disappointing Premier League season and finished 17th in the standings, just one spot above the relegation zone. However, they also won their first trophy nearly 20 years after beating Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final, though that did not stop Ange Postecoglou from being dismissed, with Thomas Frank now at the helm.
In truth, Frank's tenure at Tottenham so far has been largely disappointing, and at the halfway stage of the season, Spurs once again find themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Have his summer signings contributed to this poor start or have they prevented it from being any worse?
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Tottenham new signings Summer 2025
Kevin Danso (Lens)
Even before the start of the summer transfer window, Spurs secured the signing of Kevin Danso on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old defender originally signed for Tottenham on loan last February, but with an obligation to buy clause inserted.
Danso signing grade: B
The North London club had a few issues with injuries at centre-back, with both Radu Dragusin and Cristian Romero out at one point, which is why Spurs needed someone to fill in the cracks immediately. Danso has proven himself a worthy replacement and is a handy member of the squad.
Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split)
The transfer of Croatian wonderkid Luka Vuskovic was agreed all the way back in 2023, but it could only be completed when Vuskovic turned 18. Luka comes from a footballing family, and he has already played some senior football despite being so young.
Last season, he was at Westerlo on loan, playing in the Belgian top flight, while he also spent a season in Polish Radomiak Radom. It seems that Hajduk did not want to rely too much on such a young player who was bound to leave, but in any case, Vuskovic got plenty of playing time and that certainly helped his development.
Vuskovic signing grade: C
As always with young prospects who are not supposed to have an important role soon, this transfer gets a C. Time will tell if Vuskovic can improve the rating, but we probably will not even see him play for Spurs this season since he has been sent out on loan to Hamburg in the Bundesliga, despite them paying £9.3m for his services.
Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
Mathys Tel joined Tottenham on a permanent deal, having spent the second half of last season on loan from Bayern Munich. The fee was thought to be £30m, and he has signed until 2031.
Tel signing grade: C
Tel did not exactly set the world alight in North London, scoring just three goals in 20 appearances during the second half of the 2024/25 campaign. However, he does provide another handy attacking option, and will only get better given his young age.
Tel also made the headlines by not initially being named in Spurs' UCL squad by new head coach Thomas Frank.
Max McFadden (Leeds)
Max McFadden signed for Tottenham on a free transfer after his contract expired at fellow Premier League rivals Leeds in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has initially joined the U21s squad, and has penned a deal at North London until 2027.
McFadden signing grade: C
McFadden is a player for the future, and so Spurs will feel that it is quite the coup to sign him for free. Should he impress at youth level, he could even break into the first-team squad under Frank.
Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale)
Kota Takai also signed for Tottenham for a reported transfer fee of £5m. The Japan international joined from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale, with a deal that will run until 2030.
Takai signing grade: C
Again, Takai seems like a player who will not make an immediate impact in the first team, but is one for the future. The 20-year-old boasts plenty of experience at a high level for his age though, and could provide useful cover for Tottenham's more experienced defenders.
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)
Tottenham and West Ham rarely do business with each other because of their rivalry, but Spurs sealed quite the coup by signing Mohammed Kudus from the Hammers. The Ghana international attacker joined for a reported £55m.
Kudus signing grade: A
Kudus was undoubtedly Tottenham's standout signing of the summer transfer window. He is proven in the Premier League, and boasts elite technical ability that will help the Lilywhites unlock doors on the pitch.
Kudus impressed on his debut as well, picking up a total of two assists as Spurs ultimately ran out 3-0 winners against newly-promoted Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the opening weekend of the new 2025/26 Premier League season. He has also picked up plenty more assists, and like fellow new signing Tel, also netted in Spurs' 2-1 victory against Leeds at Elland Road in the Premier League just before the October international break.
Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich)
Spurs also signed Joao Palhinha on loan from reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. The Portugal international has been screening the middle of the park in the defensive midfield position.
Palhinha signing grade: A
Tottenham signed a real anchor in their midfield in Palhinha, who should be able to thrive in new head coach Frank's system. He also boasts experience in the Premier League, already having been so impressive at fellow London rivals Fulham before joining Bayern in last summer's transfer window, and so has been able to settle in fairly quickly in his new home in North London.
Palhinha has also contributed goals already, showing him to be a complete all-round midfielder.
Randal Kolo Muani (PSG)
Randal Kolo Muani joined Tottenham on loan until the end of the season. Muani was signed by PSG for big money just two years ago, but failed to establish himself as a regular in Paris.
However, there is still plenty of talent there, and he could find his feet in the Premier League, despite a slow start
Kolo Muani signing grade: B
This is a deal that feels like it could go one of two ways, but as the transfer is only a loan, it feels like a win/win for Spurs regardless of what happens. If the player can return to the form he showed for Frankfurt, then he will be a handful for opposition defenders.
Unfortunately, Kolo Muani has recently suffered a bad injury that is expected to keep him on the sidelines for a significant period of time, so Spurs will be hoping that he comes back stronger.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
After losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, Spurs did their own gazumping when they stole Xavi Simons under the noses of Chelsea. The Dutch forward signed for Spurs for £51m and is seen as a direct replacement for club legend Son Heung-Min, who joined Los Angeles FC.
Simons signing grade: D
Simons has the star quality to excel in the Premier League, and for £51m, he could prove to be an absolute steal. However, so far, he has been largely terrible in a Tottenham shirt.
Tottenham confirmed signings Summer 2025 – Full list
- Kevin Danso (Lens) – £21m
- Luka Vuskovic (Hajduk Split) – £9.3m
- Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich) – £30m
- Max McFadden (Leeds) – Free
- Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale) – £5m
- Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) – £55m
- Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich) – Loan
- Randal Kolo Muani (PSG) – Loan
- Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) – £51m
Tottenham confirmed departures Summer 2025
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Marseille) – £11.4m
- Sergio Reguilon (Released)
- Fraser Forster (Released)
- Alfie Whiteman (Released)
- Timo Werner (End of loan)
- Damola Ajayi (Doncaster) – Loan
- Alejo Veliz (Rosario Central) – Loan
- Josh Keeley (Luton) – £1m
- Alfie Dorrington (Aberdeen) – Loan
- Ashley Phillips (Stoke) – Loan
- Mikey Moore (Rangers) – Loan
- Tyrese Hall (Notts County) – Loan
- Will Lankshear (Oxford) – Loan
- Jamie Donley (Stoke) – Loan
- George Abbott (Wycombe) – Loan
- Son Heung-min (LAFC) – £20m
- Yang Min-Hyeok (Portsmouth) – Loan
- Alfie Devine (Preston) – Loan
- Bryan Gil (Girona) – £4m
- Manor Solomon (Villarreal) – Loan
- Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg) – Loan
Tottenham transfer window rating: Grade C
Spurs were quick to react at the start of this transfer window and finished it in spectacular fashion by signing Muani and Simons. However, there will still be some disappointment about missing out on Eze, especially to bitter North London rivals Arsenal, while they also almost had a deal wrapped up for Nottingham Forest and England international midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
Some of the new signings have impressed so far, especially Kudus, while others like Muani and Simons still need time to settle in at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
