Spurs face criticism for lack of striker signing after two losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Spurs have failed to score in their opening two matches of the Premier League season despite an extensive summer spending campaign. The club invested over 300 million pounds in four new players, though the squad also processed several player sales. Following a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at home, fans have voiced concerns regarding the absence of a dedicated striker signing. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is overseeing the transition as the team adjusts to the new roster additions. Analysts suggest that high-quality offensive talent remains a difficult commodity to acquire in the current transfer market. The club continues to evaluate its options as the transfer window reaches its conclusion.
- •Spurs lost 2-0 to Newcastle in their most recent home match.
- •The club spent more than 300 million pounds on four new players this summer.
- •Spurs have failed to score in either of their first two matches.
- •Roberto De Zerbi currently manages the Spurs first-team squad.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Are Spurs right to question lack of striker signing?
"Boards of directors dissect data, analyse algorithms and try to be as scientific and mathematical as possible. Meanwhile, Spurs splurged by spending a third of a billion pounds (and counting) on four players, even if they did scrape a chunk of that back on sales. The sample size is too small to judge though and with Roberto De Zerbi at the helm they might still come good after losing both opening games without scoring.
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