Tottenham are moving quickly in the transfer market, with Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke among their top targets as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his squad after a difficult 2025/26 season.
Tottenham Hotspur have wasted little time in launching their summer rebuild, with the club making significant progress in its pursuit of key transfer targets ahead of the 2026/27 season.
After narrowly avoiding relegation during a turbulent campaign, head coach Roberto De Zerbi made it clear that preparations for the new season would begin immediately. The North London club have backed those words with swift action in the transfer market.
Spurs are currently pushing to complete deals for Manchester City winger Savinho and Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke before the World Cup begins.
🚨 Tottenham Hotspur submit bid to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion. #THFC offer for 25yo centre-back below #BHAFC valuation so rejected, but talks continue in bid to strike agreement. Dutch int’l close to Roberto De Zerbi @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/kiZ9NDIURF
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 4, 2026
Club sources remain optimistic about both negotiations, with confidence growing that agreements can be reached in the coming weeks.
The club have already strengthened their defensive plans with the expected arrivals of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi. However, Tottenham’s recruitment team believes further additions are necessary as they seek to improve a squad that struggled for consistency throughout last season.
🚨 Marcos Senesi to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place after the verbal agreement reported since March.
Four year contract for Senesi who’s set to put pen to paper soon and join #THFC as free agent.
Another one after Robertson. 🇦🇷✍🏻 pic.twitter.com/Lta0S1MvaN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 29, 2026
Savinho remains one of the club’s priority targets. Tottenham identified the Brazilian as a potential signing last year and continue to view him as an ideal fit for De Zerbi’s attacking style.
The winger is understood to be keen on the move, while Manchester City are reportedly exploring alternative options as expectations grow that he could depart the Etihad this summer.
There is a clear determination within the club to significantly raise the quality of the squad. Tottenham believe that with the right additions, they can close the gap on the teams that secured Champions League qualification last season and re-establish themselves as contenders for European places.
A major part of that strategy involves completing business early. De Zerbi is eager to work with new signings throughout pre-season, allowing them time to adapt to his tactical demands and build chemistry before competitive fixtures begin.
While strengthening the defence and wide attacking areas remains the immediate focus, Tottenham’s recruitment drive is far from finished.
The club are also exploring opportunities to sign a central midfielder and a striker as part of a broader squad overhaul, underlining their ambition to make this one of the most aggressive and important transfer windows in recent years.
