Tottenham begin the 2026-27 Premier League season in crisis, sitting bottom of the table with zero points from two matches after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on August 29. That result, combined with an earlier loss, leaves Roberto De Zerbi's side in the worst possible position as the squad rebuild takes shape around them.

The transfer window produced drama on multiple fronts. On deadline day, Spurs completed a double raid on Chelsea, signing winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan and defender Tosin Adarabioyo permanently, as reported by GOAL. The arrivals came after Manchester City hijacked Tottenham's pursuit of Iliman Ndiaye, according to GOAL's coverage, forcing De Zerbi to pivot late. Meanwhile, the Richarlison saga consumed much of the window. After publicly clashing with the club over a stalled £25 million return to Everton, as GOAL reported, the Brazilian was officially excluded from the Premier League squad, with Trabzonspor now pursuing a last-minute move before the Turkish window closes, GOAL confirms. Pape Matar Sarr also departed, completing a loan move to Juventus, per GOAL, while young winger Mikey Moore joined FC Koln on a season-long loan, GOAL reports.

Off the pitch, experts have warned that Tottenham's summer spending, which approached £400 million, could put the club in breach of UEFA financial regulations, as GOAL detailed. The pressure on De Zerbi is real. A trip to Nottingham Forest on September 5 offers the first chance to collect points, but the squad is still settling and the table makes for uncomfortable reading.