Tottenham Hotspur have wasted no time in finding players to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.
After another 17th-place finish and a close scare with Premier League relegation, Spurs are moving swiftly in the market. The North Londoners have agreed deals with free agents Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, two Premier League-ready options that will add experience to a youthful squad.
De Zerbi also continues to be linked with several other Premier League-based targets, including a raid on his former club Brighton. The Italian has changed between 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-3 systems during his coaching career, and it’s arguably the second shape that could be an ideal match for his squad next season.
We’ve looked at how Tottenham could line up next season, based on imminent transfers and rumoured transfer targets.
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
One of three Brighton players recently linked with North London, Verbruggen has emerged as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario. The latter’s unconvincing performances are set to lead to a Serie A return, with Verbruggen regarded as one of the best up-and-coming goalkeepers in the Premier League.
Right wing-back: Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro is one of the few in the current Spurs squad capable of top-tier production when at his best. The Spaniard is capable of wicked deliveries and has previously excelled in a wing-back role that provides added licence to attack. Porro ranks in the top 10% of full-backs in Europe for progressive passes completed and accurate crosses.
Centre-back: Luka Vuskovic
The expectation is that Luka Vuskovic will sign a new deal and then go back on loan to Hamburg, where he shone last season. The Croatian scored six goals and earned inclusion in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, boasting the best duel success rate in Germany. Spurs should reconsider another loan and instead integrate the 19-year-old into the team.
Centre-back: Marcos Senesi
Marcos Senesi is set to sign for Spurs as a free agent after deciding to leave Bournemouth. The 29-year-old’s outstanding distribution, ability to carry, and defensive smarts seem an ideal replacement for Cristian Romero, who appears set for an exit.
Centre-back: Micky van de Ven
A back three could unleash the best from Micky van de Ven, whose power and pace are a massive weapon. The Dutch defender could cover the large spaces vacated by a wing-back, while charging forward – with added security behind – with devastating underlapping runs.
Left wing-back: Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson looks set to arrive in North London after leaving Liverpool. The 32-year-old feels he still has plenty to give at the top level, despite being squeezed out at Anfield.
The Scotland captain has more Premier League assists than any other left-back in the league’s history and could provide elite ammunition from wing-back.
Midfield: Joao Palhinha
Roberto De Zerbi has spoken highly of Joao Palhinha, whose goal ensured Spurs survived on the final day.
The Portugal international lacks creativity in possession but is an elite ball-winner, ranking in the top four percent of midfielders in Europe for possessions won. Spurs hold a €30m purchase option in last season’s loan.
Midfield: Carlos Baleba
The Brighton midfielder is reportedly on the radar of De Zerbi, who was behind the deal to bring the powerhouse to the Premier League.
Baleba’s stock is not quite as high as it once was after a mixed campaign, but the 22-year-old has massive potential. A midfield pairing of Palhinha and Baleba would, at the very least, ensure Spurs are no soft touch.
Right-wing: Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski hasn’t kicked a football competitively for more than a year, and his absence has been massively felt. The Swede’s troublesome cartilage issues have hindered Spurs’ creativity. Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons both offer alternatives for this role.
Left-wing: James Maddison
Another whose season was decimated by injury. James Maddison returned late in the campaign after an ACL injury. The 29-year-old can add spark from a position in the left-side channel.
Forward: Dominic Solanke
The jury is out on whether any of the current Spurs forwards are the right man for the role, but Dominic Solanke deserves another chance to prove his worth.
Ankle surgery impacted his campaign in 2025-26, one of several injuries the North Londoners were forced to deal with. If he can get back to the level that saw him score 37 goals over the previous two campaigns, he can be a focal point for De Zerbi.
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