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Tottenham Hotspur's transfer picture looks much brighter heading into the summer after Roberto De Zerbi secured their survival in the Premier League.

The north London outfit are already moving forward with strengthening their squad. Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has agreed to join the club once his Anfield contract expires next month.

Spurs need to freshen up their squad after finishing 17th in the top flight for two consecutives campaigns. They will hope their injury problems will not be as momentous next season.

With the World Cup approaching, several clubs are looking to get some early business done before the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States takes centre stage.

Tottenham weigh up Marcus Rashford move

Spurs have discussed the possibility of signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to the Daily Mail.

Talks are planned between Rashford and the Red Devils as he seeks more clarity on his future.

The England international spent the most recent campaign on loan at Barcelona, with the Spanish club retaining a £26million option to buy the player.

However, the La Liga champions have so far been reluctant to trigger that option as they would prefer another loan. Barca have agreed a deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and are keen to sign another striker following Robert Lewandowski's departure.

Rashford would prefer to remain with Barcelona but Spurs, along with Aston Villa and Arsenal, are reported to have discussed the potential of signing him this summer.

The 28-year-old is on £325,000-a-week at Old Trafford but it was reported last week he had agreed to take a pay cut to force through a move to Barca.

Marcus Rashford would be a huge addition to Tottenham attack

Rashford, who Gordon labelled as 'one of the best players in the world', would seriously upgrade Tottenham's attack for next season if Spurs intensified their interest in the United academy graduate.

Richarlison was the North London club's top-scorer in 2025/26 with 12 goals. Tottenham's next two best scorers were centre-back Micky van de Ven and defensive midfielder João Palhinha - with seven each.

Meanwhile, Rashford claimed 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 games in all competitions for Barca. He helped sealed the La Liga title for the club with a stunning free-kick against Real Madrid in a 2-0 victory that clinched top spot.

He impressed in the early months of his loan spell at the club, with manager Hansi Flick hailing him as 'unbelievable'. After an impressive start, Rashford did spend some time on the bench, starting just 18 league games.

With Spurs, he would likely be a more regular starter and help provide greater threat to their attack. Rashford had been expected to remain in Spain but now a surprise Premier League return cannot be ruled out.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi, with a contract to be signed soon, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

The Lilywhites avoided disaster on the final day of the Premier League season by claiming all three points against Everton, keeping them in the division and maintaining their status as an ever-present club in the top-flight since it's inception in 1992.

Now manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to make big additions to his squad in the upcoming summer transfer window to improve the team, and ensure that is a scenario they are never in again.

Tottenham Agree Deal for Senesi

Senesi, who has been described as 'outstanding', is set to become a free agent at the end of June when his Bournemouth contract expires, and he is understood to be a target for a number of top clubs.

But after months of talks with the north London club, Spurs have now won the race for his signature, with the Argentina international making a final decision over his future.

Senesi has now agreed all terms over his contract and is expected to formally put pen to paper on his deal in the coming days, with Galetti describing the deal as 'done'.

The 29-year-old is expected to be named in Argentina's World Cup squad for the tournament this summer, where he will be alongside Cristian Romero, who is expected to depart Tottenham this summer after months of speculation.

Senesi will join the club alongside Andy Robertson, who is expected to sign after leaving Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, after a deal that was initially agreed in January collapsed.

Tottenham Active in the Market for De Zerbi

Spurs' troubles this season came with injuries and struggling attackers, but defensively the team was poor too, and it was a big reason why they found themselves in the position they were in.

De Zerbi has clearly noticed that too, and by making his first two signings experienced defenders who know the Premier League well, he has made a statement about what he felt he needed, and how urgently they were needed.

Tottenham can now turn their attention towards strengthening the attack, but it's a big statement for them to beat off the stiff competition for Senesi's signature as early on as they have managed to.

Tottenham Hotspur are moving swiftly with their rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi after surviving in the Premier League.

Last weekend's 1-0 victory over Everton kept Spurs in the top flight and their summer plans are already taking shape.

Departing Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has agreed to make the move to North London to provide experience and leadership to the dressing room.

He is out of contract with the Reds at the end of next month and will join Tottenham on a free transfer.

Spurs had attempted to bring the Scotland international on board in January but Liverpool did not want to let him go due to a high number of injuries at the time.

Robertson is set to the be one of the first signings of a busy transfer window for Spurs, as De Zerbi has his eye on several Premier League players.

Tottenham want Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke

De Zerbi is keen to reunite with centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, according to The Independent.

Van Hecke played under the Italian at Brighton and Hove Albion, with De Zerbi hailing the defender as 'incredible' after he penned a fresh contract with the Seagulls in 2023.

That deal is set to expire in 12 months, putting Spurs in a strong position to try and sign the Dutchman on a cut-price deal.

Last summer, Van Hecke had been the subject of transfer speculation but opted to remain on the south coast. With his contract now ticking down, Brighton could feel it is the perfect time to cash in on the 'excellent' defender before they potentially lose him for free next summer.

He has made 106 appearances in the Premier League, scoring four goals and providing four assists.

Micky van de Ven wants to remain at Tottenham

The same report outlines that Micky van de Ven is keen to remain at the club after securing survival on the final day.

Club captain Cristian Romero is poised to leave the club this summer and Van Hecke could be the perfect replacement.

Van Hecke and Van de Ven already know each other well after coming through the youth set-up at the Netherlands together.

They played a number of matches alongside each other at Under-21 level and have played together five times at senior international level.

De Zerbi is keen to sign the player he already knows well to try and implement his style of football in North London.

Spurs have finished 17th two seasons in a row and the club hierarchy simply must react accordingly to allow the club to challenge for European football again.

They are "fully willing to back De Zerbi" as he gets working on his transfer plans with hopes of taking the club forward.

Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement to secure a new signing amid reports that a hijack could take place, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs don't appear to have stopped working since the Premier League season finished, and it's no surprise after such a disappointing campaign.

Roberto De Zerbi's side managed to avoid relegation from the top flight, but work has now begun on strengthening the squad.

Tottenham won't want to be celebrating their survival for too long, if at all, as there is no doubt they need to bring in reinforcements desperately.

It wasn't just the 2025-26 season that was a disappointment. The previous year, they also finished 17th in the Premier League, so there are certainly underlying issues with the North London club.

Tottenham Reach Verbal Transfer Agreement

According to a report from Italian journalist Romano, Tottenham have now reached a verbal agreement to sign Liverpool defender Andy Robertson ahead of the summer transfer window.

A deal is expected to be signed soon, despite Italian side Juventus trying to hijack the move recently.

Robertson, described as 'elite', is set to be a free agent after his departure from Liverpool was confirmed.

GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs reported that a deal for Robertson was in place, but there were concerns after Juventus tried to hijack the deal.

Tottenham Plotting Double Free Agent Transfer

Robertson isn't the only player Tottenham are trying to sign on a free transfer in the summer window.

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Tottenham are hoping to do a double deal to bring Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi to the club alongside Robertson.

It's certainly a strong start to the window for Spurs, especially considering they haven't had to fork out a penny in terms of transfer fees.

Tottenham are likely to spend significantly alongside that, so it could be an incredibly busy window for De Zerbi's side.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see plenty of departures, too, after they failed to qualify for European football.

Tottenham Hotspur breathed a huge sigh of relief last weekend as they secured their Premier League status with a 1-0 win over Everton.

Relegation to the Championship would have been nothing short of a disaster for Spurs but the club can now start planning for another season of top-flight football.

Roberto De Zerbi's side stayed up at the expense of London rivals West Ham United, who head back to the second tier after 14 years in the Premier League.

The club's relegation is set to trigger an exodus of several big-name stars. The Hammers need to raise at least £100million from player sales and cut down their wage bill.

Tottenham eye move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka

One Irons player strongly linked with an exit is Aaron Wan-Bissaka. It was reported in recent days that Everton were eyeing a cut-price £10million deal for the defender as they seek to bolster their options at right-back.

Wan-Bissaka is on a reported £90,000-a-week at West Ham. His wages mean the Irons are open to selling the ex-Manchester United player.

However, the Toffees are not alone in the race for the 28-year-old.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are keen on the player and have actively expressed an interest. They are said to admire his 'defensive reliability and versatility'.

Wan-Bissaka has been a regular under several managers at West Ham since his £15million move in 2024. He is under contract at the London Stadium until 2031, having penned a seven-year deal when he joined the club.

The defender is poised to feature at the World Cup this summer having been named in DR Congo's 26-man squad. They will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in the group stage.

Tottenham must be shrewd in summer transfer window

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League last campaign after winning the Europa League in 2025. However, there has been no alternative route into Europe for the North London outfit this time around.

It means Spurs will need to be shrewd in the transfer market as they will head into the 2026/27 campaign without any guaranteed income from European competitions.

Wan-Bissaka has made 233 appearances in the Premier League and will provide reliability and experience if Spurs were to bring him on board.

And for the price of just £10million, it is a deal that represents good value for the North London club.

Pedro Porro is Spurs' current first-choice right-back while Djed Spence can provide cover in the position, although he is primarily a left-back.

Wan-Bissaka could provide strong competition for places if he was to make the short move across London while also being a highly-dependable back-up to Porro.

The Tottenham Hotspur owners have released a short statement in response to the disappointing 2025/26 season that ultimately ended on a positive note with the club avoiding relegation to the Championship on the final day of the campaign.

A disastrous Premier League season, in which Spurs had three different head coaches, ended with a minuscule amount of positivity with the win over Everton ensuring the Lilywhites were not relegated from the top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years.

The Lewis Family, who own and run the club, have come in for plenty of criticism throughout not only this season, but previous seasons, with protests after the final whistle against Everton aimed at the ownership.

Lewis Family send clear message of intent

But in a message to the supporters, the Lewis Family have pledged their allegiance to the cause, stating they have no intention of selling the club.

The statement read: "To the fans. As owners of 25 years, we have lived the highs and lows of Spurs with you.

"Finishing 17th this and last season does not reflect the stature or potential of this football club. We are bitterly disappointed and share your frustration. You, and we, expect more than this. We know this must never happen again.

"Our approach to running the club is, and has been, to trust the experts to do that, while backing them to be successful. The problems we found were deeper than we realised and were allowed to build over the last few years. We know that has eroded trust and we have to win that back. As owners, we take ultimate responsibility for the situation in which the club finds itself.

"We also take responsibility for rebuilding Spurs. Our ambition is to recapture the spirit of the club and bring back the excitement, the fearlessness and the bold football we have always felt defined us. That means football comes first. The Board and Executive team have laid out their plans to meet this ambition."

Lewis Family are planning for the future

The move was made, with seven games of the season to go, to sack interim head coach Igor Tudor and bring in Roberto De Zerbi on a permanent deal in the hope the Italian could save the club from relegation.

He duly did that, but he will now require the full backing of the baord to ensure such a season never happens again and that he can push Spurs up the Premier League table where they belong next season and beyond.

And the Lewises say they are committed to doing just that.

The statement continued: "This will require investment - in our teams, the academy, our backroom functions and more - and we are fully committed to this. We are not selling the club. We are all in. We are investing in it. You will see more of this in the coming months.

"We care deeply about Spurs. The rebuild the club needs, and you deserve, has begun. The change required is deep. It will take time and commitment, but change is happening.

"We know that actions will speak louder than words."

Tottenham are interested in signing one player who has been called up to the England squad for the World Cup ahead of the summer transfer window.

It's certainly not going to be a quiet summer transfer window for Spurs, with a number of players already linked with departures.

Some in the Tottenham squad won't want to be without European football, and the North London club failed to qualify after being involved in a relegation battle.

Roberto De Zerbi's side managed to avoid dropping down to the Championship after securing a win over Everton on the final day.

After such a disappointing couple of years, the Tottenham hierarchy will undoubtedly want to back De Zerbi, especially after he turned things around for them in the second half of the season.

Tottenham Eyeing Man City Transfer

According to a report from the Independent, Tottenham are now considering a deal to sign John Stones to bring in some 'badly needed leadership' in the summer transfer window.

Signing a new centre back could be one of their priorities, with Cristian Romero and Micky van der Ven both linked with departures.

Stones is set to be a free agent in the summer after it was confirmed that he will be leaving Manchester City following the expiration of his contract.

After years of bringing in young talents from around Europe, adding some experience to their squad could certainly be beneficial to avoid being dragged into another relegation battle.

Stones Still Won't Come Cheap

According to David Ornstein, when John Stones signed a new deal at the Etihad Stadium back in 2021, the Man City defender was given a deal worth £250,000 a week.

Even if Tottenham are going to secure Stones' signature on a free transfer, it's still not going to come cheap, considering the wages they may have to offer.

If Stones is going to want to remain in the Premier League heading into the 2026-2027 season, there's every chance he may have to drop his wage demands.

​​​​​​​Signing Stones on £250,000 a week might not be the smartest idea, especially as he struggled to play regularly in recent years due to injuries.

Tottenham have held talks to sign one player who is being actively pursued by Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window.

Beating Liverpool to signings is certainly not going to be easy for Tottenham in the upcoming window, after they narrowly avoided being relegated from the Premier League.

The North London club are going to be without European football next season, which makes it more difficult for them to attract players, especially against sides that are in the Champions League.

Spurs are going to have to be clever with their recruitment. If they are targeting young talents from around the world, they have to offer them more of a pathway to first-team football than their rivals.

Tottenham Hold Young Startlet Transfer Talks

According to a report from Team Talk, Tottenham have held talks with Hertha Berlin youngster Kennet Eichhorn ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report claims that Liverpool are one of the leading contenders to sign him if he decides to make a move to England this summer, but Tottenham are waiting patiently.

According to Sky Sports earlier this week, Liverpool opened talks to sign the German youngster, who has a release clause in the region of £10m.

The 16-year-old wonderkid, described as a 'special' talent by scout Jacek Kulig, does plan on heading through the exit door in the summer transfer window, but it remains to be seen whether he's keen on a move to England.

Tottenham Could Struggle in Eichhorn Race

Beating Liverpool to the signing of Eichhorn certainly won't be easy for Tottenham heading into the summer transfer window.

Interestingly, the German youngster wouldn't be eligible to play in England just yet due to his age, meaning it would likely be a pre-agreed signing for the future.

If Eichhorn is going to make a decision now, then Liverpool is undoubtedly the more attractive prospect, considering Tottenham were almost relegated this season.

A host of other clubs are also in the race to secure his signature, so it could be a difficult deal for Tottenham to pull off due to the competition.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to ensure they are not in another relegation battle next season, and Roberto De Zerbi is eyeing a raid on his former club to make it happen.

The Lilywhites secured their survival with a win over Everton on the final day of the campaign, sending West Ham into the Championship and cementing the future of a number of top players at the club. But the manager is keen to strengthen the squad, and bring in players to suit his tactical needs.

The best way for him to do that quickly is to sign players he has worked with previously, and it has now emerged that the Italian is taking a close look at some former players ahead of the summer window.

Tottenham Eyeing Baleba Transfer Hijack

According to a report by Miguel Delaney, Tottenham are eyeing a move to sign Brighton midfield sensation Carlos Baleba this summer.

Baleba, who has been described as 'world-class', has been strongly linked with a move away from the AMEX Stadium this summer, with Man Utd understood to be strong suitors for his signature. In fact, it has been reported that Baleba already has a verbal agreement over a move to Old Trafford.

However, De Zerbi is hopeful of hijacking that move by entering the race for his former midfielder, and using his relationship with the player to convince him to move to north London instead.

The Cameroon international won't be cheap, however, with Brighton understood to be demanding around £100m for his services, as they look to keep their squad strong following qualification for the Conference League next season.

Tottenham are prepared to back De Zerbi fully this summer, but there is an acceptance that it will be difficult for them to do that. However, De Zerbi views Baleba as one of 'his players', and feels there is a deal there than can be done.

Baleba Would Be Perfect Tottenham Addition

Tottenham were seriously lacking with their squad this season when it came to having the legs and fitness to stop opposing teams hurting them, and there aren't many better at combating that problem than Baleba.

The 22-year-old is quick, strong, and has great for for growth, which makes him the absolutely perfect signing for what Spurs are looking to build going forward. But they face a huge ask convincing him to join.

Not only is the transfer fee likely to be huge, but Man Utd have an agreement in place and he has been desperate to make that switch since last year. If anyone can convince him to change it's mind, it's likely to be De Zerbi, but it won't be easy.

Manchester United are looking to take advantage of Tottenham's difficult last few years by targeting one of their players ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are likely to hold more power in the upcoming transfer window after qualifying for the Champions League this season.

The board will be looking to back Michael Carrick after naming him as their permanent manager following an impressive few months in charge.

United will need reinforcements in the summer as they look to build a bigger squad capable of dealing with the extra fixtures that come with playing in Europe.

The lack of European distraction this season certainly helped Carrick towards the end of the campaign, but his job gets a little more difficult now after Champions League qualification.

Man Utd Eyeing Tottenham Raid

According to a report from Sports Boom, Manchester United are one of the sides showing an interest in Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic ahead of the summer transfer window.

Spurs are believed to value the 19-year-old in the region of £60 million, with a host of clubs keen on the young defender.

Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are among his suitors, while Barcelona are also pushing for a permanent transfer.

Vuskovic, described as 'special', spent this season on loan at Hamburg, enjoying a phenomenal campaign.

The Croatian starlet will now return to Tottenham ahead of pre-season, but it remains to be seen where his future lies.

Tottenham Might Not Sell to Man Utd

With interest in Vuskovic from around the continent, there's no doubt Tottenham would rather sell the youngster abroad than in the Premier League.

Although it might not seem like it, given the difference between the two sides at the moment, Spurs will be looking to push for the top half and potentially European places next season.

They will likely consider United a rival in doing so, so selling Vuskovic to the Red Devils wouldn't make a lot of sense.

If Spurs are planning on selling Vuskovic this summer, a move to Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, or Barcelona feels more likely.