Tottenham had scouts in attendance for the Champions League clash between Sporting CP and Arsenal in Portugal on Tuesday night.
Although the focus for Roberto De Zerbi will be on the pitch for the coming weeks, in the background, the recruitment team will be working on possible reinforcements for the summer transfer window.
De Zerbi's only priority for now is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League, with Spurs currently sitting just one point above the relegation zone.
It's unclear how much of an influence the new Tottenham manager, who was appointed last month, will have on recruitment, but his team will be identifying and scouting targets ahead of potential moves.
Dropping down to the Championship will alter their plans in the transfer market, but Spurs will have to plan with the assumption that they remain in the top flight.
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According to a report from Sport Witness, Tottenham had scouts in attendance for Arsenal's trip to Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Spurs scouts were keeping a close eye on Maxi Araujo, who they have already initiated contact with ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.
It's claimed that as many as 12 Premier League clubs were taking a look at Araujo, who is believed to have a £70m release clause, during Uruguay's game against England during the international break, and it appears interest is continuing in him heading towards the end of the season.
It remains to be seen whether Spurs were impressed with the performance of Araujo in Portugal on Tuesday, where Sporting succumbed to defeat after a late goal from Kai Havertz.
Maxi Araujo Fitting in at Tottenham Under De Zerbi
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GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Araujo would fit under De Zerbi at Tottenham, analysing his strengths and weaknesses.
Profile: Left-footed LWB/LW hybrid; high duel volume (~13 per 90) + strong recovery/output profile suggests intensity + two-way capacity
Strengths: Explosive carrier, overlaps aggressively, consistent box touches (~3.8 per 90); thrives attacking wide channel + cut-backs
Strengths (defensive): Active presser (1.6 tackles, 4.6 recoveries p90); fits high-intensity, counter-press structures
Versatility: Can play LB/LWB/LM/LW—valuable in fluid positional rotations De Zerbi demands
Weaknesses: Limited creative ceiling (low xG/xA, crossing efficiency modest); more runner than playmaker
Weaknesses: Decision-making + discipline (high fouls/cards) can disrupt controlled build-up phases
De Zerbi fit: Suits vertical width + aggressive rest-defence, but may struggle in intricate build-up/inversion roles
Verdict: Strong system piece (rotation/role player), not a primary progression hub in De Zerbi’s structure