Tottenham are in the middle of their most aggressive transfer window in years, and Roberto De Zerbi has made clear the spending is not finished. The club has already committed close to £240 million this summer, with Sandro Tonali arriving from Newcastle United in a £100 million deal as the headline move. The Italian midfielder has spoken openly about his decision, explaining that a conversation with De Zerbi convinced him north London was the right fit for both his career and his family. De Zerbi, describing himself as a shark in the transfer market, has signalled further arrivals are planned before the window closes.

The recruitment drive carries real weight given how difficult last season was. Micky van de Ven has called the 2025-26 campaign unacceptable, with Spurs only surviving relegation by a narrow margin, and he has welcomed what he describes as a new ambition running through the club. That mood of renewal is complicated slightly by the situation around captain Cristian Romero, with Inter Milan confirming talks are underway and Tottenham apparently willing to sanction his exit.

On the pitch, pre-season has gone reasonably well. Spurs drew 1-1 with Sydney FC on July 29, winning on penalties, with Mathys Tel scoring a fine long-range free-kick. A concern from that game was the absence of £85 million signing Mateus Fernandes, though his omission has since been explained as precautionary rather than a serious injury worry. Next up is a London derby against Chelsea on August 1, a useful test before the Premier League season opens at Brentford on August 22.