Tottenham are hoping to bring in midfield reinforcements in the coming months under Roberto de Zerbi.
Tottenham are looking to right the wrongs of last season in the ongoing transfer window after enduring a difficult campaign. The Lilywhites finished just one place above the relegation zone in the Premier League, securing survival on the final day of the season. They were comprehensively outplayed by most of their opponents and struggled to build any sustained momentum due to the constant chopping and changing of managers. The injury crisis at N17 did little to help their cause either.
As a result, the North Londoners have moved quickly to strengthen their squad this summer. They have signed the likes of Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Marcos Senesi as the club looks to reinforce its backline ahead of the upcoming season. Bringing in top-quality defenders can only benefit Spurs after they conceded 57 goals in 38 Premier League matches last season.
Now that the defence has been reshaped, the focus should shift towards adding more reinforcements in the middle of the park. Spurs are eager to ensure their midfield remains solid as they look to compete at the top end of the Premier League table under Roberto de Zerbi. Fans want the club to show ambition in the transfer market, hoping that the Lewis family splashes the cash on ready-made players who do not require time to adapt to the demands of the Premier League.
Tottenham face competition for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones
Tottenham are hoping to sign a new midfielder capable of bringing energy and tenacity to the middle of the park under Roberto de Zerbi. Lucas Bergvall has been heavily linked with a summer exit from N17 after falling down the pecking order under the Italian tactician. Yves Bissouma has already departed the North London club following the expiration of his contract. As a result, the Lilywhites are working hard to secure a replacement who can immediately slot into the starting eleven for the upcoming season.
As per talkSPORT, Spurs are keen on signing Liverpool star Curtis Jones in the coming months. The England international endured a frustrating campaign under Arne Slot last season, playing just 1,950 minutes of first-team football in the Premier League. The Lilywhites also attempted to sign him during the January transfer window, but Liverpool rejected the approach as they did not have a suitable replacement lined up midway through the season.
The same report also claims that Tottenham could face competition for Jones’ signature in the coming months. Nottingham Forest are pushing hard to sign the prolific midfielder as they look to replace the outgoing Elliot Anderson before the new season gets underway. Liverpool, meanwhile, value the 25-year-old at £40m and would only consider offers in that region. With just one year remaining on his current deal, Jones is expected to move this summer as the Reds are unwilling to risk losing him on a free transfer next season.
Spurs signing Curtis Jones could backfire if Roberto de Zerbi misjudges his profile. The Liverpool star possesses a playing style similar to Conor Gallagher and offers many of the same qualities as the Spurs #8. Jones is renowned for his energy and tenacity in the middle of the park. He thrives when pressing from central areas and regaining possession quickly. But his passing range is limited, and he does not offer much output in front of goal. As a result, spending £40m on the midfielder would make little sense, especially when there are other profiles better suited to Roberto de Zerbi’s game plan.