Roberto De Zerbi urges Tottenham to sign Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has urged the club to make Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes his primary target ahead of the summer transfer window.
Spurs are planning a significant squad overhaul after a dismal Premier League campaign that saw them finish 17th for a second successive season.
The North London side barely escaped relegation, leaning heavily on the experience of Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha during the closing weeks.
Now, the Italian head coach is demanding high-calibre upgrades to execute his tactical vision and propel the team back up the table.
Newcastle captain viewed as ideal target
De Zerbi has reportedly identified the Brazil international as a dream addition to his midfield setup.
Prising the 28-year-old away from St James’ Park will prove difficult, despite the Magpies’ own disappointing 12th-place finish.
However, Newcastle face well-documented Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) pressures, which could force further departures.
Anthony Gordon has already completed a high-profile switch to Barcelona to alleviate some financial strain on the Tyneside club.
Securing the Brazilian playmaker would signal immense ambition from Tottenham as they look to leave their recent struggles behind.
Palhinha future remains uncertain
Alongside the pursuit of new faces, securing existing talent remains a priority for the Tottenham hierarchy.
De Zerbi has made no secret of his desire to retain Bayern Munich loanee Palhinha on a permanent contract.
Recent reports suggest the 30-year-old Portuguese midfielder would prefer to remain in London due to his strong relationship with the head coach.
Should negotiations with the German giants collapse, Sporting Lisbon are reportedly waiting to bring their former player back to Portugal.