Tottenham Hotspur to back Roberto De Zerbi with major summer signings including Sandro Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur, after consecutive 17th‑place finishes, are launching an extensive summer rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi. The club has already secured free transfers Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, and paid £52 million for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Management has pledged to give De Zerbi significant influence over transfers, with former player Jermaine Jenas urging a 70/30 split in De Zerbi’s favour.

Reports indicate the Spurs are targeting Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with a bid reported between £80 million and £100 million that would break Tottenham’s transfer record. Additional interests include Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City forward Savinho, and striker Igor Thiago. Sky Sports and other sources say eight signings are planned, covering every area of the pitch, including a new goalkeeper and possible signings such as Adam Wharton.

Club executives and former players, including Gareth Bale and Darren Anderton, have emphasized the need for attacking reinforcements to complement the defensive upgrades. The board’s commitment and the scale of the spending signal a clear shift from youth‑focused development to immediate improvement, aiming to restore Tottenham to European contention.