Tottenham target Savinho, Gakpo and a new striker as De Zerbi plans a stunning attacking overhaul.
Tottenham Hotspur are embarking on one of the most ambitious late transfer window pushes in Premier League history as head coach Roberto De Zerbi aims to execute a complete overhaul of his forward line.
According to reports from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano via YouTube and shared by Last Word On Spurs on X, the internal plan in North London is to pursue and sign both Manchester City winger Savinho and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, while also adding a brand new central striker before the transfer deadline passes.
Rather than treating Savinho and Cody Gakpo as alternative backup choices for a single opening, De Zerbi views both international attackers as separate, essential targets required to elevate the team. Personal terms with both players have already progressed smoothly behind the scenes.
Tottenham have put forward an ambitious proposal worth eighty-five million pounds to Manchester City for Brazilian winger Savinho, pushing hard in active club-to-club negotiations. On the opposite flank, Spurs have established an agreement in principle on personal terms with Dutch international Cody Gakpo. Liverpool value the versatile forward between sixty million and seventy million pounds, with the deal expected to move forward once Liverpool complete their own pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
In addition to securing two world-class wide operators, Tottenham remain fully committed to recruiting an established central striker to give De Zerbi a recognized focal point in attack. This aggressive forward recruitment comes on the heels of an already staggering summer expenditure at Hotspur Way.
Tottenham have invested over two hundred and thirty million pounds to rebuild their defensive and midfield core, securing high-profile names such as Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Marcos Senesi, and Andy Robertson. To help finance this ambitious project, Spurs sanctioned major outgoings, including defender Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid and Djed Spence to Inter Milan.
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This total forward line transformation reflects the high-energy pressing game that De Zerbi has implemented throughout pre-season preparations. Following a convincing three-nil pre-season victory over German outfit Hoffenheim, attacker Mathys Tel highlighted the massive rise in energy and unity under the Italian tactician. With emerging talent Mikey Moore bagging a brace in that match, the squad is already demonstrating rapid progress.
Adding Savinhoβs electric dribbling, Gakpoβs direct goal threat, and a top-tier central striker would give Tottenham unmatched attacking depth across domestic and European competitions. If Tottenham complete this triple swoop before the window shuts, it will mark one of the most extraordinary transfer window rebuilds in modern football.