Tottenham eyeing double raid on two London rivals in the summer.
Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in identifying transfer targets since his appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager, with the Italian understood to be keen on raiding two London rivals for attacking reinforcements this summer, according to .
Fulham’s Harry Wilson and West Ham United’s Crysencio Summerville have both been identified as priority targets as Tottenham look to address what has been one of their most glaring weaknesses all season, the lack of a reliable, creative wide presence following the departure of Son Heung-min.
Wilson represents arguably the more straightforward of the two pursuits. The Welsh international’s contract at Craven Cottage expires at the end of the season, meaning Tottenham could sign him on a free transfer this summer without paying a penny in transfer fees. That financial efficiency will appeal enormously to a club navigating the kind of precarious situation Spurs currently find themselves in.
Harry Wilson in red-hot form
Wilson has been one of Fulham’s standout performers this campaign, contributing 11 goals and seven assists, and has drawn interest from Everton, Leeds United, Sunderland, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Despite Fulham making their desire to retain him clear, the volume of interest makes his departure increasingly likely.
Summerville is a more complex proposition. Tottenham are described as frontrunners for the 24-year-old Dutchman, retaining interest following a failed January approach. The West Ham winger endured a slow start to life at the London Stadium but has found genuine form in recent months, contributing crucial goals and assists that have helped keep the Hammers in their own survival battle.
He is contracted until 2029, meaning West Ham would command a significant fee, and if they avoid relegation themselves, they will be in a strong position to resist approaches.
Both pursuits carry an important caveat that cannot be understated. Any summer transfer activity is entirely contingent on Tottenham retaining their Premier League status. With De Zerbi’s side sitting one point above the relegation zone and seven games remaining, survival must come first. The rebuild can wait. The immediate priority is ensuring there is a Premier League club to rebuild.