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Frank insists Spurs board are doing ‘everything they can’ to make new signings ahead of planned protest before Burnley game

Thomas Frank’s Spurs take on Burnley in their first Premier League game on Saturday

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Thomas Frank insisted the Tottenham hierarchy are “working night and day” to strengthen the squad ahead of a planned protest from a section of supporters.

Fan group ‘Change For Tottenham’ will hold a protest outside the stadium ahead of Spurs’ opening Premier League match of the season against Burnley on Saturday. It is said to be the first of a number of demonstrations planned throughout the campaign.

Frustration aimed at Daniel Levy and the club’s owners was also clear last season and it has carried into the new campaign after a relatively slow summer of transfer business.

Mohammed Kudus signed from West Ham last month and Joao Palhinha has joined on loan, but the club were unable to complete a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White. Talks continue over deals for Eberechi Eze and Savinho.

Fans protested against Daniel Levy and the Spurs board last season

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Asked for his views on a protest being held before his first Premier League match in charge, Frank initially responded: “Why are they protesting?”

Told that group are unhappy with the club’s transfer activity and the cost of ticket prices, the Spurs boss continued: “The team needs the support of the fans, which as far as I have seen and heard and experienced in the past has been very good.

“That we need massively - it's a new season, a new beginning.

“I'm pretty sure the game will not be straightforward. I would love it to be easy - boom, job done, clear win - but we are going to face a Burnley team I have huge respect for so throughout the game we will need their backing.

"What I see internally I just see Daniel [Levy], Vinai [Venkatesham] and Johan [Lange] working night and day to do everything they can to strengthen the squad.”

It was also put to Frank that chants towards Levy had created a toxic atmosphere during matches at times last season.

On whether he would prefer that sentiment against the board to be voiced before games to avoid any negativity in the stadium, Frank said: “Without the fans we are nothing.

“We play for the fans. The fans are hugely important for us. Personally I am really, really looking forward to tomorrow and to lead the team in front of the fantastic fans. That’s what I’m actually looking forward to.

“That other question, I think I’d like to think a little more before we have a qualified answer for that.”