Having secured their first trophy in 17 years and a crucial place in the Champions League, the Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy must put their hands in their pockets and secure the signatures of global talents.
Spurs will be competing amongst Europe’s best, so who should they take a shot at signing? Being Europa League champions must have turned some impressive heads, right?
Guéla Doué
Strasbourg’s right-back is destined for the top. The name Doué has been gaining mass traction this year, but this Doué has flown under everyone's radar. The older brother of PSG's attacking maverick, Desiré Doué, the 22 year old has been putting his name on the map.
With his offensive and defensive talents fully on display in Ligue 1, Tottenham should jump in early for this young talent, and let him display his skill in the Premier League - and give Pedro Porro a position to fight for.
He’s played over 2,700 minutes in Ligue 1 this season in a backline that has kept ten clean sheets and conceded only 44 goals. With Strasbourg finishing 7th in the league, resultantly achieving Conference League football - Doué’s talents deserve to be flaunted in the Champions League.
Angel Gomes
Another talent that can be stolen this summer from the French league is English central midfielder Angel Gomes. The 24-year-old is officially out of contract, and on the market as a free agent from Lille. Since Gomes gained his first England call-up under interim manager, Lee Carsley, in late 2024 - teams have been vying for his signature. With rumours floating about his future over the last season, Spurs should be the first-in-line for his signature.
Gomes has struggled for minutes as of late, due to a re-occuring calf injury that he sustained late last year - but a summer of training should solve his issues and make the next season one to remember. A small but fearless player who never shies away from a tackle, Spurs should be snapping him up as soon as possible.
Rayan Cherki
Another player who is on every team’s radar - Rayan Cherki - should be the first name on Tottenham's transfer list. With 12 goals and 20 assists in all competitions this season with Lyon, Cherki has gained mass plaudits in all the top five leagues. A player who has mastered close control and switching play could be convinced to North London after the recent Europa League triumph will see the reigning champions play in the Champions League this upcoming season.
Despite Brennan Johnson signing his name into the Spurs history books this season, he'll need some hungry, healthy competition on the right hand side heading into a Champions League filled season. With more games to play and more competition to face, depth in the wide areas will be crucial for Spurs' attacking threat.
At only 20 years old, the French winger could be convinced to sign at N17 through fellow countrymen, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel.
Alejandro Garnacho
With confirmation that Garnacho will leave English giants Manchester United this summer, many sides will be queuing up - but Spurs should make his head turn.
Although the Red Devils were defeated in the Europa League final against the Lilywhites, the Argentinian substitute was a shining light who threatened every chance he got.