Tottenham target seven summer signings to back manager Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur plan to complete seven summer signings to back manager Roberto De Zerbi after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation.
The North Londoners survived dropping into the Championship on the final day of last season.
Club owners ENIC are now heavily investing in the transfer market to ensure such a close call is never repeated.
Addressing a leaky defence
A major weakness in recent campaigns has been at the back, with the club conceding 183 goals across the past three years.
Defensive reinforcements have already arrived in the shape of experienced full-back Andy Robertson and centre-half Marcos Senesi on free transfers.
They will soon be joined by Jan Paul van Hecke, who has agreed a £52m switch from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Midfield and attacking targets
De Zerbi remains intent on securing four more additions across midfield and the forward line before the window closes.
Talks are reportedly ongoing for Manchester City winger Savinho and Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The capital club are also exploring a permanent deal for Joao Palhinha following his successful season-long loan spell from Bayern Munich.
West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes is another option as the Italian head coach looks to completely rebuild his engine room.
Making room for new arrivals
Significant arrivals will inevitably necessitate squad rotation and several high-profile departures.
Club captain Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with an exit, particularly following the recent influx of central defenders.
Midfielders Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could also make way if further reinforcements are successfully recruited.
However, the manager has blocked any potential departure for French attacker Mathys Tel, while also prioritising the retention of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven.
