{"id":256017,"date":"2026-08-03T19:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/de-zerbi-needs-him-spurs-could-sign-a-bigger-talent-than-savinho-for-72m\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T19:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:40:13","slug":"de-zerbi-needs-him-spurs-could-sign-a-bigger-talent-than-savinho-for-72m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/de-zerbi-needs-him-spurs-could-sign-a-bigger-talent-than-savinho-for-72m\/","title":{"rendered":"De Zerbi needs him: Spurs could sign a bigger talent than Savinho for \u00a372m"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After multiple years of near-misses with relegation in the Premier League<\/a>, the Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> hierarchy have decided to get their chequebook out and spend big to improve the squad this summer.<\/p>\n

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The midfield department has seen the biggest improvement to date, as Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali have arrived in North London for a combined \u00a3185m.<\/p>\n

Both of the aforementioned talents will undoubtedly be key members of Roberto De Zerbi<\/a>\u2019s squad next term, but the hierarchy are still on the hunt for added reinforcements throughout the senior ranks.<\/p>\n

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One other area of the squad is set to be improved by the end of the window, which could take the Lilywhites\u2019 spending to upwards of \u00a3300m in the process.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Spurs desperately need attacking reinforcements this summer<\/strong>
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There was once a time when Spurs had one of the most threatening duos in the Premier League, but De Zerbi unfortunately doesn\u2019t have the likes of Heung-min Son and Harry Kane at his disposal.<\/p>\n

However, the Italian will need to add quality to the club\u2019s front line, with last season\u2019s struggles highlighting the need for added reinforcements in the final third.<\/p>\n

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Richarlison ended the 2025\/26 campaign as the Lilywhites\u2019 top-goalscorer with 11 league goals, but the Brazilian\u2019s long-term future in North London is still up for debate.<\/p>\n

No other attacker in the senior ranks managed to net more than four goals in the Premier League, with Mathys Tel registering such a figure despite starting just 13 matches.<\/p>\n

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Spurs’ top Premier League goalscorers (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Richarlison<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Joao Palhinha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Cristian Romero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mathys Tel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Micky van de Ven<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dominic Solanke<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Archie Gray<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mohammed Kudus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski all remain sidelined with various injury concerns and their return to fitness currently remains a mystery.<\/p>\n

Youngsters Dane Scarlett and Mikey Moore also look set for temporary moves away from the Lilywhites, which will further deplete the options available to De Zerbi.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s tally of just 48 league goals last term magnifies the issue on hand for the manager, with funds desperately needing to be injected into the attacking ranks in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n

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\n How Spurs can solve their attacking woes with \u00a372m talent<\/strong>
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Over recent weeks, Spurs have once again ramped up their interest in landing Manchester City winger Savinho after previously trying to land the attacker last summer.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian has even stated his desire to complete a move to North London, but it remains unclear how much a deal for the 22-year-old would cost this summer.<\/p>\n

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As a result, other options are still being drawn up by the Lilywhites, which has seen Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo<\/a> emerge on their shortlist over recent days.<\/p>\n

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the deal<\/a>, stating: \u201cCody Gakpo is a target for Tottenham. Spurs had contacts with the agency representing the player. Spurs like the player and believe he could be the right addition.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow it depends on the price, Liverpool are not pushing Gakpo out. They are very happy with Cody Gakpo. So the only way to change the story and to let him go Tottenham, to open doors, because so far, Liverpool never wanted to open doors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other outlets have claimed that a deal for the Dutchman could total as much as \u00a372m, but such a price tag has not deterred De Zerbi\u2019s men in their efforts to secure his signature.<\/p>\n

He and Savinho appear to be the club\u2019s leading talents in forward areas, but which would be a bigger coup for the Lilywhites in their efforts to rise up the Premier League?<\/p>\n

When comparing their respective stats and experience in the division, it\u2019s safe to say a move for Gakpo would be the better option for De Zerbi\u2019s men at present.<\/p>\n

In England\u2019s top-flight last term, the Liverpool man registered six times more goal contributions than the Brazilian – with last season deemed a quiet one given his previous standards.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman netted 18 goals across all competitions the season prior, which demonstrates his incredible goalscoring ability – something which Spurs have desperately lacked in recent times.<\/p>\n