Last season's relegation scrap has been put firmly behind Tottenham Hotspur and they are going all out to hand Roberto De Zerbi a team ready to challenge for Europe.
Sandro Tonali arrived from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million and Mateus Fernandes joined from West Ham United for £85m. Spurs' transfer chiefs have also refreshed in defence with Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.
The Lilywhites aren't done there as they look to add a new attacker to De Zerbi's squad. Speculation grows over Richarlison's future and Dominic Solanke's injury record means he can't be fully relied upon.
Tottenham Handed New Leao Conditions
Rafael Leao has been on Tottenham's wishlist for over a month but there has been a gap in valuation between the club and AC Milan. The Portuguese attacker has made clear he wants to leave the San Siro and take on a new challenge.
Spurs face competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray, who are also eyeing Leao. But he isn't thought to be fully convinced on a move to Turkey, and a Premier League switch might be more enticing.
Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that the North Londoners and Aston Villa have noted down the terms of a potential deal but neither have moved. They are exploring other options as things stand although Milan may have handed them something to ponder.
The Rossoneri are insisting on a €60 million (£51m) asking price, but could be open to a loan deal with easily achievable conditions to trigger an obligation to buy. That might tempt Spurs, who wouldn't have to pay a transfer fee now and can wait until next summer.
A Loan Could Be Perfect
Leao, dubbed "magic", has been one of Serie A's top attacking talents during his time at the San Siro. The 27-year-old managed nine goals and three assists in 29 league games last season.
If it's versatility that De Zerbi is after, the Portugal international is ideal as he can play out wide and centrally. If there's a chance of signing him on loan initially, that could prove a clever way to look to further invest in attack amid links to Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi.
The fee itself isn't too unreasonable given he still has two years left on his contract. He's the kind of player who can help fire Spurs back into Europe and competing for major honours.