Tottenham have done some surgical work on their squad in the summer transfer window so far, but head coach Roberto De Zerbi wants to make more changes.
The Italian has already admitted that he only wants players to stay at the club who want to be there, but he has also confirmed that Spurs are not done when it comes to incoming transfers either.
Tottenham are focused on the forward market now, having made big changes to their back line and midfield already, but it is taking time to get anything over the line, although De Zerbi has admitted that the next deal is close.
De Zerbi has admitted he wants to sign forward players now
Speaking ahead of the club's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, De Zerbi said: "I think it's not finished yet our transfer market window. We have to finish, we have to bring another couple, maybe more, maybe not less, but a couple of players.
"The target now is to complete the attacking positions. We want the first target, the first level, because we have already important players. But I think to start a new project we need another couple of important players for sure."
Savinho has been the major link when it comes to the left-hand side of Spurs' frontline, with the Lilywhites having a long-standing interest in the Manchester City man.
They came close to signing him in the summer transfer window of 2025, but Ferran Soriano pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute, with the Brazilian given an indication he would have a role to play.
However, while he made 36 appearances for the Citizens, only 14 of them came in the starting lineup and he appears surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium.
New boss Enzo Maresca may want to take a look at him before a final decision is made, with City keen to find a replacement for him before they sanction a deal, which is why the transfer has been held up, despite lengthy talks between Spurs and City.
Cody Gakpo is another name that has been linked with Spurs, although Liverpool are not understood to be looking to sell, so it might take a big offer to convince them. Rafael Leao was also linked ealier in the window, although that has gone quiet, while a move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi has now gone on the back burner after the forward suffered a metatarsal injury that will keep him out of action for three to four months.
De Zerbi is understood to be a big fan of Dominic Solanke, with the Italian expecting his forwards to do a lot of work off the ball, starting the press high up the pitch. Solanke's recent injury troubles make any reliance on him worrisome, however, hence the interest in other signings.
The perfect signing may be staring De Zerbi in the face
And there is one name that no one is talking about that could be the perfect solution for Spurs - Domenico Berardi.
The key reason for that is that he has played under De Zerbi before and knows him and his system well.
The Spurs head coach has already brought in Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton - someone he worked with before - and Sandro Tonali - a Brescia compatriot, showing he likes to work with people who have links with him.
Berardi may be 31 years old, but he can add to the experience De Zerbi has looked to bring in this summer. He may also be more well known as a right-sided attacker, but has played in the second striker role and was even utilised as a centre-forward on occasion under De Zerbi.
He played under De Zerbi for two years at Sassuolo in Italy - where he still plies his trade - making 99 appearances under the Italian from 2019 to 2021 Only two players have played more under De Zerbi during his managerial career than Berardi.
The frontman was prolific when it came to scoring and setting up goals. He hit 41 goals and provided 13 assists during his spell under De Zerbi, with only Pietro Iemmello and Mason Greenwood scoring more under the 47-year-old.
Berardi has a contract with the Italian side until 2029, having only signed an extension last summer, so it may be a difficult deal to get done, but he knows De Zerbi-ball inside out and when it comes to getting forwards on board and firing quickly, there may not be many better suited.