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Tottenham explores signing De Zerbi players, fans favor Mitoma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:31 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Tottenham explores signing De Zerbi players, fans favor Mitoma

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur is considering potential signings from Roberto De Zerbi's past with Brighton, specifically Jan Paul van Hecke. Fans have expressed a strong preference for Kaoru Mitoma, citing his Premier League experience and skill. Comments suggest there are mixed feelings about signing former players, with some viewing it as a shortcut that indicates a lack of confidence in current squad members. Spurs need reinforcements ahead of next season and are looking to strengthen the squad comprehensively. More discussions are likely as the summer transfer window approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham targets Jan Paul van Hecke as a potential signing.
•Fans favor Kaoru Mitoma for his skill and experience.
•Mixed opinions exist on signing previous players from De Zerbi's teams.
•Spurs are looking to strengthen multiple positions before next season.
•Transfer discussions are expected to ramp up as summer approaches.

Latest Updates

8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Fans like Mitoma - but would going for ex-De Zerbi players show 'weakness'?

What they're saying

"
Christopher: I have always been an admirer of Kaoru Mitoma and have desired for Tottenham to sign him long before Mr De Zerbi came along. In my opinion, Japanese players are hugely underrated and the traditionally 'bigger' clubs not coming in for them (like Maeda Daizen at Celtic) is strange.
— Yahoo Sports

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