Tottenham pursues ambitious midfield signings this summer

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Tottenham pursues ambitious midfield signings this summer
Summary

Tottenham Hotspur is taking significant steps to reshape its squad for the upcoming season. After narrowly avoiding relegation in the Premier League, the club has made early moves in the transfer market, acquiring experienced players like Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi. Additionally, Spurs are in talks for key targets Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, with potential total spending around £200 million, which would mark a notable shift in their strategy amid previous seasons without Champions League football. Tottenham’s chairman Peter Charrington highlighted a need for major changes, responding to a lack of recent success despite the club’s financial strength and facilities.

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  • Spurs avoided relegation, finishing 17th in the Premier League.
  • Robertson and Senesi have joined as free agents.
  • Spurs finalized a £52 million deal for Jan Paul van Hecke.
  • Interest in Tonali and Fernandes could lead to record-breaking transfers.
  • The club is openly ambitious after years without Champions League football.
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  • 10:25 AMYahoo SportsSpurs rip up the script: big-money midfield raids and savvy signings signal a seismic shift in North London ambition
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Football fans are used to empty promises from ownership. When Tottenham Hotspur chairman Peter Charrington outlined a bold progress plan in May, few in North London would have received it with genuine...

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