Tottenham are reportedly planning to make 'seven or eight' signings before the new Premier League season, with Sandro Tonali as the centerpiece of a comprehensive rebuild. The north London club narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, and new manager Roberto De Zerbi is eager to strengthen the squad significantly.
Three Signings Already Completed
Spurs have made a fast start to the summer window, bringing in three players: Andy Robertson from Liverpool, Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. Robertson and Senesi arrived on free transfers, while Van Hecke cost £52m. The club is now focused on improving midfield options.
Tonali Talks Underway
Newcastle playmaker Sandro Tonali has emerged as a top target, and talks have begun at club level. An opening bid of around £80m was immediately rejected by Newcastle, who are seeking closer to £100m, according to BBC Sport. Tonali has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United and is reportedly eager to leave St James' Park.
Seven More Signings Planned
Sky Sports reports that Tottenham want to follow Tonali's potential arrival with another seven additions, including a comprehensive midfield rebuild. This comes after Lucas Bergvall submitted a transfer request, seeking to continue his career elsewhere. Spurs are also interested in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at around £80m, who is expected to leave following the Hammers' relegation. Manchester United are also pursuing Fernandes.
De Zerbi's Wishlist
Roberto De Zerbi is keen to add more firepower in attack and potentially a new goalkeeper to compete with Guglielmo Vicario. The club is satisfied with defensive options after the recent additions. A comprehensive rebuild is essential to avoid another relegation battle, having finished just outside the bottom three in the last two Premier League seasons.
