Tottenham enter the summer transfer window with serious rebuilding work to do after finishing 17th in the Premier League, and Roberto De Zerbi's squad is being pulled in several directions at once. The most significant incoming deal sees Spurs closing in on a £65 million move for Manchester City winger Savinho, a signing that signals genuine ambition from the club's hierarchy to back their manager after a difficult season.

The outgoings, though, tell a more complicated story. Brighton have broken their transfer record to sign teenage defender Luka Vuskovic for £46 million, while 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson has joined Manchester United for £8 million. More damaging still, teenage centre-back Elijah Upson rejected a new contract and is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer, a blow that carries obvious symbolic weight given the destination.

The situation around Lucas Bergvall adds further tension. Tottenham rejected a £46 million offer from Newcastle for the Swedish midfielder, but sources tell GOAL there has been little dialogue between the club and Bergvall himself, who has raised concerns over his playing time. That disconnect between the club's public position and the player's own feelings is a thread worth watching.

Djed Spence is also attracting interest from Inter, who are prepared to meet Spurs' reported £30 million asking price after his strong World Cup displays. With a pre-season friendly against Milton Keynes Dons scheduled for July 22, De Zerbi has limited time to settle his squad before competitive football returns.