Tottenham Hotspur have started the transfer window firing on all cylinders, significantly bolstering their backline and midfield with several marquee additions. Now, attention must turn to the final third, where further reinforcements are needed to give Roberto De Zerbi the attacking depth required to compete on multiple fronts.
De Zerbi is seemingly eager to imprint his footballing identity on his team after helping the Lilywhites avoid relegation last season.
Jan Paul van Hecke has arrived from Brighton for £52million, while Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka have joined on free transfers from Liverpool, Bournemouth and Burnley respectively, drastically improving the defensive department at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Since fixing this area of Spurs' squad, effort has been made to improve the midfield. An £85million deal for West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes has been agreed, while the North London club are also goig to complete a £92.5million deal to sign Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali.
While these acquisitions will improve Tottenham, the forward line still needs work. With that said, GIVEMESPORT have identified five potential attackers De Zerbi should contemplate bringing to N17.
Maghnes Akliouche
Age: 24
Club: Monaco
With Xavi Simons rupturing his ACL and James Maddison returning from the same injury, adding a creative number ten who can also operate out wide should be a priority for Tottenham this summer. Their attack was meek for large periods last season, but still managed to look considerably worse without Simons, and thus, a new creative force is needed in De Zerbi's squad.
Maghnes Akliouche fits the bill, and Spurs have coincidentally been linked with the Monaco man. The 24-year-old enjoyed another productive campaign in France last term, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists across all competitions.
He's currently away with the French national team at the World Cup, which is likely to delay any potential transfer negotiations. However, once the tournament is over, Spurs should push forward with a prospective deal.
Graceful on the ball and an exceptional passer in the final third, Akliouche would effectively fill the void left by Simons until the Dutchman returns to fitness.
Christos Tzolis
Age: 24
Club: Club Brugge
With Simons and Wilson Odobert out with long-term injuries, Spurs lack options on the left wing. Mathys Tel can operate on this side but isn't an out-and-out winger, Richarlison is no longer an option out wide in almost any scenario, while Mohammed Kudus favours the right.
Thus, Tottenham should be exploring the market to source a new left winger, and they should look no further than one of the most productive players in Europe last season. Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis netted 23 goals and registered 29 assists across all competitions in 2025/26, prompting interest from a host of clubs.
Among those mooted as potential suitors for the Greek is Arsenal, who have expressed interest in completing a £34million deal. However, these reports surfaced some time ago now, and few concrete developments have followed.
Spurs should therefore look to hijack Arsenal's potential move for Tzolis, and they should be capable of convincing him to move to N17 rather than N5. While the 24-year-old would fill a squad role at the Emirates, De Zerbi can offer him a starting berth off the left at Tottenham.
Savinho
Age: 22
Club: Manchester City
An alternative to Tzolis could be Manchester City's Savinho. The Brazilian may not boast the CV the Brugge man does in terms of output, but he has Premier League experience, is two years Tzolis' junior and can play on both flanks.
Additionally, Spurs' interest in Savinho has been well documented for some time. The Lilywhites were linked with the 22-year-old last summer and in January, and are understood to be in talks with him again in this window.
While Savinho's reputation has taken a hit after spending another season on the periphery of City's squad, he remains one of the more exciting young wide forward talents on the market. Possessing blistering pace, impressive dribbling skills and technical security, it would make sense for Tottenham to take a slight punt on him at this stage of his career.
Junior Kroupi
Age: 20
Club: Bournemouth
Alongside a wide forward and an attacking midfielder, Spurs could do with an additional striker this summer. Richarlison and Dominic Solanke are both closing in on 30, and neither have set the world alight in North London. Last season, they combined for just 18 goals in all competitions.
While the pair are adequate number nines for Spurs' immediate goal of getting back into Europe next season, the club's hierarchy need to start thinking about succession planning. Logically, they should acquire a promising young striker this summer who can compete with the aforementioned strikers, and eventually succeed them.
Junior Kroupi is the most exciting centre-forward on the market under the age of 21, and Tottenham ought to be in the race to land him. The Frenchman put up 13 goals in his debut Premier League season, and has all the tools, physically and technically, to develop into something special.
Folarin Balogun
Age: 24
Club: Monaco
If Kroupi proves too expensive or Spurs are beaten to his signing by a Champions League club, then they could turn their attention to a slightly more experienced option. Folarin Balogun, Arsenal academy graduate and USA World Cup star, is expected to leave Monaco and is ready to dive back into English football after his spell in France.
In fact, reports emerged linking Tottenham with Balogun on Tuesday morning, although the Lilywhites may face competition from Chelsea for the striker's services. Spurs have reportedly made Balogun a 'priority' signing this summer, indicating that their supposed interest is indeed serious.
The American scored 19 goals in all competitions for Monaco last season - his best return since netting 22 whilst on loan at Rennes in the 2022/23 campaign. His elusive movement, expert finishing and immaculate combination play make him an intriguing prospect for the Premier League, and a good fit for a fluid De Zerbi system.
The Arsenal links will no doubt bring an element of controversy to the prospective deal, and may even make selling the move to the player more difficult, but this is likely something that can be overcome in negotiations if the money is right.