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This was a mighty summer for Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>. Over \u00a3300m spent and a first \u00a3100m acquisition in the club’s history.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sandro Tonali<\/a> was the marquee arrival of the most ambitious transfer window in the club’s history. Yes, it was bigger than the year they sold Gareth Bale; it topped any summer Spurs had with Daniel Levy at the helm.<\/p>\n Truthfully, it needed to be. The Lilywhites nearly suffered relegation and under no circumstances were they going to be fearing that eventuality again next May.<\/p>\n Tonali was joined by a host of names, perhaps most notably \u00a385m man Mateus Fernandes<\/a>. The midfield pairing, however, have not totally convinced since Roberto De Zerbi brought them to north London.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Spurs beat the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United to the signing of Tonali, it sent shockwaves across the Premier League.<\/p>\n Hang on a minute. Tottenham, yes, Tottenham, were spending \u00a3100m. They were not only spending \u00a3100m but they were doing so to sign one of the best midfielders<\/a> in the top flight.<\/p>\n\n How Tonali and Fernandes have started at Spurs<\/strong>
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