Following a difficult campaign that saw Spurs narrowly avoid relegation, head coach Roberto De Zerbi made it clear at the end of the season that preparations for the new campaign would begin immediately.
The club have certainly acted on that promise, accelerating their summer recruitment plans in an effort to strengthen the squad as early as possible.
Tottenham have already made significant progress for defence with the imminent arrivals of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, and talks are continuing over moves for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke and now Manchester City winger Savinho. There is confidence on all fronts, sources say.
Additionally, sources indicate that Man City are already exploring alternative squad options amid increasing expectations that Savinho will leave the Etihad in the coming weeks.
Spurs identified the Brazilian last year as a key target and continue to see him as a good option as they seek to add greater creativity and attacking threat to De Zerbi’s side. Savinho is very keen on the move.
There is a strong determination within the club to significantly upgrade the squad during this transfer window.
Tottenham believe they have a genuine opportunity to close the gap on the clubs that secured Champions League qualification last season, provided they can secure high-quality additions early enough to allow new signings to settle into the team before competitive action begins.
The North London club view early business as a major advantage, with De Zerbi keen to work with his new arrivals throughout pre-season and establish tactical cohesion ahead of what is expected to be a demanding campaign.
While Spurs have immediate priorities, the recruitment plans will not stop with this current push. They are also exploring the possibility of signing a central midfielder and a striker as part of a wider squad overhaul, we understand.
Spurs are showing clear intent to make this one of the most ambitious transfer windows in years.
