# Tottenham Hotspur squad and structural rebuild

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tottenham-hotspur-squad-and-structural-rebuild
> Updated: 2026-08-21T13:54:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

Tottenham Hotspur is undergoing a major squad and structural rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi following two consecutive 17th-place finishes in the Premier League. After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, the club has transitioned from survival mode toward title contention through significant summer investment.

To facilitate this rebuild, the club has generated approximately £184.2m from player sales, with key departures including Cristian Romero and Djed Spence nearing moves to Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. As the 2026/27 season approaches, the club has significantly increased its spending, having already invested £322m in summer signings. Other targets include Manchester City players Savinho and Omar Marmoush, as well as Cody Gakpo and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

However, the new era has faced an immediate setback. Following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League season opener, De Zerbi expressed frustration regarding the squad's lack of integration. Despite five of the six new signings appearing in the match, the manager noted a lack of fighting spirit and tactical cohesion, stating, “We are not a team, that is clear.”

De Zerbi cited physical conditioning issues and disrupted preparations during a pre-season tour in Australia as contributing factors to the loss. He emphasized that while these challenges are part of building a new project, the squad must quickly develop mental toughness and a distinct playing style.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Tottenham Hotspur seeks defensive reinforcements amid squad overhaul

Tottenham Hotspur is targeting defensive replacements, including PSG's Illia Zabarnyi and Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz, following several departures from their defensive unit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-seeks-defensive-reinforcements-amid-squad-overhaul

### 2026-08-20: Tottenham Hotspur pursues major squad overhaul under De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur is executing a major squad rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, targeting players like Omar Marmoush, Savinho, and Jean-Philippe Mateta to strengthen their Premier League campaign.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-attacking-reinforcements-under-de-zerbi

### 2026-08-16: Tottenham Hotspur targets title contention after major summer investment

Following recent relegation struggles, Tottenham Hotspur is investing heavily in new signings under manager Roberto De Zerbi to challenge for the Premier League title.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-title-contention-after-major-summer-investment

### 2026-08-15: Tottenham Hotspur undergoes squad rebuild and medical restructuring

Tottenham Hotspur is reshaping its squad under Roberto De Zerbi, with several players like Souza, Cristian Romero, and Djed Spence nearing exits amid efforts to rebuild and address previous injury concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-undergoes-squad-rebuild-and-medical-restructuring

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