Tottenham have done everything they can to back Roberto De Zerbi in the summer.
Tottenham’s transfer business was one that the fans will remember for years to come. The Lilywhites showed immense ambition and intent in the transfer market, which is something that you do not often associate with the club. The Lewis family walked the talk and managed to back Roberto De Zerbi in the summer by bringing in players that the Italian tactician wanted and preferred for his system. It was a bold move to give the 47-year-old so much freedom and say in the club’s transfer dealings this time around.
The North Londoners ended the window by bringing in two more additions to the squad on deadline day. Mykhailo Mudryk arrived from Chelsea on an initial loan deal until the end of the season, with the deal including a £75m buy-option for the player next summer. Spurs also managed to add more depth at the back by landing Mudryk’s Chelsea teammate Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal.
In total, the Lilywhites managed to bring in ten new players this summer as part of the major squad overhaul under Roberto de Zerbi. They signed the likes of Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Martin Dubravka to fix a leaky defence. On the other hand, Spurs also landed Mateus Fernandes before breaching the £100m mark for Sandro Tonali in July. The North Londoners then went on to add Savio, Omar Marmoush, and Mykhailo Mudryk to bolster the attack for this season.
Numbers back Tottenham’s strong intent in the transfer market
Tottenham fans are happy to see the club making an effort to right the wrongs of last season by bringing in reinforcements this summer. The Lilywhites managed to land ten new players for this season as Roberto de Zerbi kickstarted a new era at N17. The onus now falls on the Italian tactician to bring the best out of his players and get them to play an attacking brand of football in the coming months. Only then will the North Londoners be able to compete at the top end of the Premier League table.
Let’s break down the numbers that show how well Spurs have truly done in terms of recruitment this summer. As per Lilywhite Rose (via X), including all add-ons and obligations, the Lilywhites have spent a total of £389m during the summer transfer window. On the other hand, including all add-ons and obligations, the North Londoners have also managed to raise £255.8m from player sales this summer. This means that the club’s total net spend has only been £133.2m in the last two months.
Lilywhite Rose (via X) also confirms the official figures that the club has received from player sales this summer. The most expensive sale for Spurs was Luka Vuskovic, who joined Brighton on a permanent deal worth £50m. Next came the defensive duo Cristian Romero and Djed Spence, who joined Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan for £34.2m and £30m respectively. Pape Sarr (£25.7m), Kevin Danso (£25m), and Radu Dragusin (£21.4m) all left the club on loan with an obligation to buy. On the other hand, academy products Will Lankshear (£20m), Ash Phillips (£20m), Tynan Thompson (£8m), and Alfie Devine (£6m) left the club on permanent deals. Meanwhile, Alejo Veliz and Manor Solomon departed the club for £7.7m and £7m respectively.
So, it is clear to see that Spurs were quite busy in the transfer market and managed to cash in on some deadwood before the transfer window shut on Tuesday. The new players will now be tasked with making an instant impact at N17 in the coming weeks and helping the Lilywhites get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Losing the opening two league matches is not an ideal start for Roberto de Zerbi, who is hoping to help the North Londoners compete at the top end of the league table.