Spurs pursue attacking reinforcements as De Zerbi shapes European push

What's happened

Tottenham Hotspur have reinforced under Roberto De Zerbi with a club-record outlay this summer and are pursuing additional attackers to support a push back into Europe. New signings Tonali, Fernandes and Van Hecke have been completed, while Lucas Bergvall’s future remains under discussion. Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers and England teammates are among the targets. The club is confident of finishing higher than last season’s 17th place.

What's behind the headline?

What’s going on

• Tottenham have spent heavily this summer, bringing in Tonali, Fernandes and Van Hecke as part of a broader plan to install a competitive, attacking style under Roberto De Zerbi.
• The manager has signalled a continued hunt for attacking options and is balancing the squad with veteran leadership and youth.

Why it matters

• The club is aiming for European football after two seasons in the bottom tier of the table, and the new signings are designed to deliver more goals and tempo.
• A successful window could stabilise the squad and shift the narrative from survival to progression.

What to watch next

• Ongoing negotiations for Bergvall and other targets will determine the final look of the squad for the season.

How we got here

Tottenham endured a turbulent 2025-26 season, finishing 17th and narrowly avoiding relegation. The Lewis family’s takeover brings renewed ambition, with De Zerbi appointed in March and a raft of signings aimed at restoring attacking intent and European qualification. Bergvall, Kudus and Kulusevski are among players in or near rotation—others may depart as the window continues.

Our analysis

- BBC Business: Tottenham’s spending signals a new ambition under De Zerbi, with Tonali and Fernandes added. - The Independent: Tracking Spurs’ rebuild and the shift in leadership with the Lewis family, plus Van de Ven’s view on playing football."

Go deeper

• Will Bergvall stay or leave, and who replaces him if he departs?
• Which new attacker will join to complete the front three?
• How will De Zerbi’s style translate in his first full season?

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