Tottenham Hotspur faces pressure amid winless Premier League start

Tottenham Hotspur is facing significant scrutiny following a poor start to the Premier League season. Despite an extensive summer rebuild involving nearly £400 million in spending, the club remains at the bottom of the table without a victory in five matches. Following a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, manager Roberto De Zerbi is under increasing pressure, with former manager Tim Sherwood suggesting supporters might prefer a return of Mauricio Pochettino.

Internal tensions and player performance are also under the spotlight. Midfielder Mateus Fernandes, signed for £85 million, was recently withdrawn from a match against Villa due to performance issues and has been assigned to Portugal’s Under-21 squad rather than the senior team. Meanwhile, former player Troy Deeney has called for a player-only meeting to address squad mentality.

Looking ahead, the club appears to be preparing for future movements. Scouts were reportedly present at a Porto vs Benfica match to monitor players like Victor Froholdt and Gabri Veiga, potentially eyeing targets for the January window. Additionally, reports suggest the club is interested in a hypothetical return of Harry Kane from Bayern Munich to bolster their struggling attack.