Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest splurge on transfers but face attacking doubts ahead of EPL season

Tottenham Hotspur have invested £237 million in six new signings, concentrating on midfield and defence. New arrivals such as midfielders Cristian Romero‑type players and centre‑back Joël Veltman have impressed in pre‑season, but the club has not added a striker, leaving the forward line’s potency in question.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, have undergone a managerial change with former Crystal Palace boss Gary O'Neil taking over. The club sold England midfielder Ellis Anderson to Manchester City for a reported £116 million and has only brought in a free‑transfer Austrian midfielder from RB Leipzig, a player deemed unable to replace Anderson’s influence. With limited reinforcements, Forest risk another relegation battle.