“SPURS JUST QUIETLY SIGNED A £600K-P/W MEGASTAR DUO THAT WILL MAKE KANE & SON LOOK LIKE AMATEURS – YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHO FRANK HAS UNLEASHED!”
Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur has marked the beginning of a new chapter, with the Danish coach tasked with elevating the club’s long-term ambitions.
Early signs have been promising, particularly in defence, where Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have solidified themselves as Frank’s go-to pairing.
Having started nearly every league match together this season, their partnership has been central to Spurs’ outstanding away form, currently joint-best in the Premier League.
In midfield, Frank’s recent decision to pair Lucas Bergvall with Archie Gray against PSG offered a glimpse into what could be his preferred central duo going forward.
Both youngsters impressed, suggesting a long-term platform for stability and creativity.
Yet, despite building new relationships within the squad, Frank can’t call upon the iconic partnership that once defined Spurs: Harry Kane and Heung-min Son.
Son arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 as a relatively unknown signing, just as Kane was breaking through after numerous loans.
Few anticipated the extraordinary impact they would have together.
Linking up for a record 47 Premier League goals, they became one of the most lethal combinations in English football.
Their peak between 2020 and 2022, including Kane assisting all four of Son’s goals in a 5–2 win over Southampton, remains unforgettable.
With both players now departed, Spurs have a significant void in attack.
Frank, however, is no stranger to developing dangerous duos.
During his Brentford tenure, he oversaw the rise of Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney, who combined for 29 goals in 2022/23 and established themselves as one of the league’s most potent partnerships.
At Tottenham, he has been given the backing to build something similar. A major summer signing was Mohammed Kudus, acquired from West Ham for around £55m.
Although the price raised eyebrows, the Ghanaian has quickly justified it, producing four Premier League assists already—placing him joint-top in the league.
His dribbling, creativity and tendency to cut inside mirror many of Son’s strengths.
Partnering him up front is Randal Kolo Muani, on loan from PSG.
Although used sparingly due to competition and fitness issues, he delivered a breakout performance against his parent club, scoring twice and providing an assist in a 5–3 Champions League defeat.
His sharp finishing offered echoes of Kane’s influence during his Spurs years.
While Kudus and Kolo Muani, who earn a combined £300k per week, are still learning each other’s movements, the early chemistry is encouraging.
If their connection develops fully, they could emerge as Frank’s modern Kane-and-Son-style pairing and play a major role in driving Spurs toward a successful 2025/26 campaign.
