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Tottenham Hotspur squad and structural rebuild

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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. In terms of attacking reinforcements, the club has reached an agreement for Brazilian international Savinho and remains in advanced talks with Manchester City regarding Omar Marmoush. Other targets include Liverpool forward Manchester City players Savinho and Omar Marmoush, as well as Cody Gakpo and Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, whom former scout Mick Brown Mateta. However, the new era has recommended due faced an immediate setback. Following a 3-0 defeat to his Brentford in their Premier League experience. Defensively, the club is looking to bolster season opener, De Zerbi expressed frustration regarding the backline by pursuing Paris Saint-Germain defender Ilia Zabarnyi to fill squad's lack of integration. Despite five of the void left by Romero. While interest six new signings appearing in the 23-year-old exists, no formal contact has been made with PSG, match, the manager noted a lack of fighting spirit and Zabarnyi’s desire for regular first-team football may complicate tactical cohesion, stating, “We are not a move. To replace Spence, the club team, that is also exploring full-back options, with Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz emerging as a candidate, though he may hesitate due to competition from Pedro Porro. Regarding squad stability, clear.” De Zerbi has confirmed that Lucas Bergvall intends cited physical conditioning issues and disrupted preparations during a pre-season tour in Australia as contributing factors to remain at the club despite interest from Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. Additionally, loss. He emphasized that while these challenges are part of building a new project, the club has finalized its squad numbers, with Antonin Kinsky retaining the number 31 shirt. must quickly develop mental toughness and a distinct playing style.

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