Tottenham Hotspur backed to strengthen their squad this summer
Tottenham Hotspur’s return to the Champions League marks a significant new chapter in their summer plans. Their Europa League triumph over Manchester United not only secured a spot in Europe’s top competition but also delivered a financial boost of nearly £100 million. However, with that qualification comes not just prestige, but heightened pressure.
The club understands that entering the Champions League with a thin or unbalanced squad is not an option. The challenge is no longer limited to domestic competition; Spurs must now bridge the gap with Europe’s elite.
According to Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness stressed that Tottenham cannot afford to stand still this summer. He emphasized the need for two or three high-quality signings to compete at the required level, with a particular focus on bringing in a new striker as a top priority.
Wyness acknowledged that Tottenham already have a solid core of talented players, but stressed the need for carefully targeted reinforcements to truly compete at the highest level. He highlighted the importance of adding midfielders who can offer both defensive solidity and creative vision, crucial traits for success in Europe. As an example of the kind of impact the right player can make, he pointed to Micky van de Ven, whose return from injury brought immediate stability and presence to the back line.
“They’re going to need a big summer, to a degree. They’ll have to strengthen the squad. It’s going to have to be high-quality additions, that’ll be the focus. I think they have a good squad when they are all fit. But for the Champions League, they need two or three top signings. In particular, I think they’ll be looking at a striker and two more midfielders. That’s what they’ll be looking at and they’ll have to move this summer. Champions League football will be tough for them, but they’d rather be in it than not. With players like Van de Ven, you can see the difference when he comes back in. The squad isn’t bad, as I say, but they need quality to make a mark next season.”
The need for a striker at Tottenham goes far beyond simply filling a role, it’s about restoring a focal point that has been missing since Harry Kane’s departure. While Richarlison has delivered flashes of quality, he lacks the consistency and scoring output required to lead the line in both domestic and European competitions. In the Champions League, where margins are tighter and chances fewer, having a reliable 25-goal-a-season striker isn’t just important, it’s essential.
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Tottenham need a striker with more than just a nose for goal—they need someone who can link play outside the box, read attacking movements, and become a true focal point. A forward who not only finishes chances but also creates them through intelligent positioning and movement. Someone like Alexander Isak would be an ideal fit: technical, mobile, instinctive, and capable of operating both as a scorer and a creator.
Importantly, bringing in a proper number nine would also free up key players like Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski. With a striker who draws centre-backs and creates space, the wingers would have more freedom to exploit wide areas and cut inside more effectively.
Tottenham cannot afford to rely solely on moments of individual brilliance. The Champions League demands consistency, structure, and high-level execution. Without a dependable offensive reference point, the risk is falling back into the same patterns that have held the club back. This summer must be transformative, not about marquee names, but about players who truly fit the system. In that context, signing a top-level striker isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity.