Tottenham Hotspur are facing a battle to stay in the Premier League next season, but they are already making plans for the upcoming summer window in case they are able to do it.
Spurs sit two points adrift of safety in the relegation zone with four games remaining, but have a chance to move out of 18th with a win over Aston Villa on Sunday following West Ham's 3-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi is looking ahead to next season already and how he will be able to shape his squad should they stay in the top-flight, and he has already identified one midfield star he wants to bring to the club ahead of rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
Tottenham Eyeing Noah Sadiki Deal
According to a report by Caught Offside, Spurs are among a number of clubs paying close attention to the situation surrounding Sunderland star Noah Sadiki this summer.
The DR Congo international joined the Black Cats last summer and has been a standout performer as they have enjoyed a fantastic campaign, which has seen him attract the attention of a number of top clubs in the division.
Described as 'incredible', Tottenham are keen to make their long-standing interest more concrete, but must first find out what league they will be playing in next season before making a play to convince him to make the switch to north London.
Sunderland have no interest in selling the 21-year-old and have put a £50m price tag on his head as a result, less than 12 months after signing him for just £14.6m, and he has a contract that runs at the Stadium of Light until 2030.
But Tottenham, and other clubs, are ready to offer him a significant pay increase to convince him to make the move, which makes the situation one to watch in the coming months.
Sadiki Could Be Perfect for New Tottenham Era
Tottenham are set to see the beginning of a brand new era at the club next season, regardless of what division they will be playing in, but especially if they stay in the top flight.
The club need strengthening in a number of areas already, but several top stars are expected to be on the move too, which will open up spots for players to come in and make the shirt their own.
Sadiki has proven he is more than ready to play in the Premier League, and at the highest level, and Spurs would be the perfect platform for him to go in and shine, with De Zerbi always keen on energetic midfielders who have quality. He'd be a key player and the face of the new era in north London, and at £50m, that's a bargain in today's market.