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Tottenham Hotspur's record spending fuels new ambition under Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur have announced a club‑record £237 million summer spending programme, including the £85 million acquisition of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and a £100 million deal for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Defender Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton for £52 million and the club secured free transfers of Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson and Martin Dubravka. Manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took over in March, said the overhaul is intended to give Spurs a more offensive, enjoyable style and warned that any player who is not happy must leave. Defender Micky van de Ven praised the spending as a sign of “new ambition” and said the team will play “more with the ball”. The side kicked off its pre‑season tour in Australia and New Zealand with a 2‑0 win over Auckland FC, goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison, before facing Sydney FC and Chelsea. Tottenham are also linked with additional targets such as Brazilian winger Savinho and PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye, indicating the club’s intent to continue reshaping the squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
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Antonio Nusa · Cristian Romero · Mateus Fernandes · Micky van de Ven · Roberto De Zerbi · Sandro Tonali · Savinho · Tottenham Hotspur
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Roberto De Zerbi said players who are not happy at Tottenham should leave the club. newmail-ng.com · ekonomiaonline.com
- [DISPUTED] Tottenham have spent over £237 million on new signings this summer. www.bbc.co.uk · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.adomonline.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tottenham beat Auckland FC 2‑0 in a preseason friendly in New Zealand, with goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison. uzalendonews.co.ke · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] New signings include Sandro Tonali for about £100 million and Mateus Fernandes for about £85 million. newmail-ng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham are pursuing Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa, with a reported price of £51 million.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tottenham have made an enquiry for PSG teenage winger Ibrahim Mbaye, valued at €50 million.
- [DISPUTED] Tottenham Hotspur have agreed with Manchester City on a transfer for Brazilian winger Savinho for around £45 million.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Inter have expressed interest in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with an initial loan‑with‑obligation offer of €40 million, while Tottenham ask €50 million. ekonomiaonline.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tottenham added free transfers of Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson and Martin Dubravka. www.bbc.co.uk · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.adomonline.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tottenham signed defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million from Brighton. www.bbc.co.uk · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.adomonline.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Micky van de Ven said Tottenham's record spending shows a new ambition and expects more enjoyable, offensive football. www.bbc.co.uk · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.adomonline.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [DISPUTED] Tottenham spent £237 million on new signings this summer. www.bbc.co.uk · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.adomonline.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com