Tottenham’s statement summer transfer spending looks set to continue

Spurs were keen to continue with a co-sporting director model and were close to replacing Paratici after Sebastien Kehl left Borussia Dortmund but a deal fell through, leaving head coach Roberto Di Zarby with greater powers of appointment.

While Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor had brief spells as managers last season, De Zerby was appointed on a five-year deal in March and ensured Spurs avoided relegation.

After the beating Everton The former for their survival on the last day of the season Brighton The boss hinted at the need for a busy transfer window for the club when he said: “We are good enough to have 10, 11, 12 players.”

Fernandez is his fifth signing of the summer so far, following goalkeeper Martin Dubravka plus defenders Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Van Heck.

The latter is a player who knows De Zarby well as he played under him BrightonAlthough the Italian coach is a long-time admirer of compatriot Tonali.

There has been a clear drive to recruit players with experience and leadership from the club’s ownership. Although Fernandes is 21 years old, both Lange and de Jarby highlighted his intelligence and maturity when the club announced his arrival.

Robertson, 32, won all the major honors Liverpool And having just captained Scotland at the World Cup, Cennecy, 29, has four years of Premier League experience. Bournemouth.

The pursuit of Fernandes and Tonali, both players who have become targets TottenhamIts big-six rivals, however, show that Spurs have increased the squad’s wage cap, which under Levy proved prohibitive in attracting elite players.

As part of their new trading model, there is also a remit to improve monetization from player sales.

which is displayed by Brighton’s £46m move for defender Luka Vuskovic A 19-year-old who is yet to play in the Premier League and spent last season on loan at German Bundesliga side Hamburg.

Vuskovic is unlikely to be the last player to leave this summer and a further sale would help Spurs reinvest in other areas of the squad that need improvement, with De Zerby keen to add strength in attack.