Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen all over the pitch after narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship this season, with Fabrizio Romano issuing a teasing late-night transfer update on signing a new midfielder.
Even though the summer transfer window is yet to officially open, Tottenham have already announced the signings of two free-agent defenders in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, after they left Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively, following the expiry of their contracts.
Spurs are far from done there, and they are still targeting deals at both ends of the pitch in the coming weeks and months.
The north Londoners are in talks to add another centre-back to De Zerbi's squad in Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, who played under the Italian at the Amex Stadium, which adds further fuel to the fire that captain Cristian Romero will be on his way out this summer.
Tottenham are also working on a deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City, 12 months on from previous interest in the talented Brazilian.
While defence and attack appears to be the priority right now ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday, Spurs chiefs are also looking at other areas of the pitch too.
Romano: Tottenham 'Busy' in Midfield Market
Romano has already confirmed in recent days that Joao Palhinha has given priority to joining Tottenham on a permanent basis following his season-long loan spell from Bayern Munich.
The Portugal international has a strong relationship with De Zerbi, who confirmed at the end of the season that he wants to sign the 30-year-old full-time for next season after his crucial impact in the closing stages of the campaign.
While a move for Palhinha is in the works, Romano has hinted that there could be even more to come in a Wednesday late-night update on his YouTube channel.
The Italian journalist said: "There are things to clarify on midfielders. I think it's been four or five months, I've been telling you here on my YouTube channel it's going to be a summer of midfielders.
"Man United will be busy, Man City will be busy, Arsenal will be busy. There are more clubs, also Tottenham will be busy with midfielders. Don't forget Tottenham in these conversations. So, for sure, there is going to be movement in England around midfielders."
Tottenham Eyeing New Goalkeeper
As well as the midfield, attack and defence, Tottenham could also add a new goalkeeper to their squad this summer.
Guglielmo Vicario had looked set for a move back to Serie A this summer with Inter Milan, but the champions have instead decided to promote in-house instead of investing in a new stopper.
Juventus are said to be keen on the 29-year-old, although they are also targeting Emiliano Martinez at Aston Villa too.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are primed to make a move for Manchester City number two James Trafford should Vicario complete a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
Brighton's Bart Verbruggen is another potential target, with De Zerbi also working with him during the duo's time together with the Seagulls.