If Roberto De Zerbi can save Tottenham from relegation, he is likely to be handed something of a warchest to go out and spend big in the summer transfer window to overhaul and improve what has been an ailing squad for the last few seasons.
Spurs face five huge games in the Premier League run-in, sitting 18th and staring down the barrel of a first relegation from England’s top flight since 1977.
Save the club and the transfer market could very well be De Zerbi‘s oyster. Get relegated and who knows what will happen in the summer or even if the Italian will still be the man in the dugout.
De Zerbi Will Have Plenty To Do In The Summer Transfer Window
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It is likely that most areas on the pitch will need an overhaul in the summer, with players expected to be moved on by the club if they stay up – given their poor performances for more than a season now – or players looking to make the move themselves if Spurs are relegated.
One area that will need attention is the forward line.
Brazilian star Richarlison has long been linked with a move away from the club, although his focus leading up to the summer has always been on the 2026 World Cup, with the striker not wanting to entertain talk of a transfer.
He could move on this summer, while Randal Kolo Muani will be heading back to Paris Saint-Germain and highly unlikely to make the move to north London permanent.
Mathys Tel signed permanently from Bayern Munich last summer, but has found starts hard to come by under any of the three managers who have been in charge in N17 this season so far. His future remains uncertain, while Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert are injured and may not be ready for the start of the new season.
That leaves Dominic Solanke, who has so far been De Zerbi’s first choice in the No.9 spot in his first two games in charge.
He certainly feels he is the right man for the job, saying when he arrived: “I’d like to push with Solanke, because he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League. I want him stronger as a personality and character on the pitch.”
The England star touched the ball just 18 times in the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland – the fewest of any player on the pitch for 90 minutes. He was only successful with four of his six passes too, winning just 50% of his duels, missing one big chance, failing to score from an xG of 0.56.
Things Did Not Get Much Better For Solanke At Brighton
Against Brighton at home he enjoyed more of the action, having 34 touches of the ball, although again it was the fewest of any player on the pitch for the full 90 minutes. He was successful with 14 of his 18 passes in that match, but losing 13 of the 20 duels he was involved in. He had an xG of just 0.05 in the game, showing just how ineffective he was.
Solanke was performing better under Igor Tudor having just come back from injury, than he has done in De Zerbi’s system so far. And while it is early days in the Italian’s reign and it may take some players time to get up to speed, Solanke could find himself out of the door before things have even begun.
Does he fit into De Zerbi’s plan or system? the Italian will want to put his own stamp on the squad this summer and Solanke, despite De Zerbi’s early quotes, may not be the right choice.
Aston Villa are preparing for a busy summer transfer window after they secured qualification for the Champions League.
It was a phenomenal 2025/2026 season for Unai Emery’s side, who qualified for the Champions League while also winning the Europa League.
Qualifying for Europe’s elite club competition will allow Villa to shop in a different market when it comes to new additions this summer.
Emery’s side won’t want to stand still despite their impressive campaign, and with players being linked with departures, it could be a busy transfer window.
Romano: Aston Villa Eyeing Goalkeeper
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Zion Suzuki is among a list of three goalkeepers that Aston Villa are interested in ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Midlands club are reportedly eyeing the Parma goalkeeper, due to talks between Emi Martinez and Juventus.
Liverpool are in the market for a new centre-back during the summer transfer window after it was confirmed that Ibrahima Konate would be leaving the club.
Konate departed Anfield and looks set to join La Liga side Real Madrid in the summer, with his contract at Liverpool expiring.
The French defender has been a mainstay in Liverpool’s defence in recent years, partnering Virgil van Dijk under both Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp.
Konate has struggled for consistency at times, and Liverpool may have been looking to bring in a replacement this summer regardless. Konate’s departure has certainly pushed it higher up their priority list.
The Reds do have Jeremy Jacquet arriving this summer, after he was signed in January. It remains to be seen whether he will come in and be a guaranteed starter.
Bastoni is also left-footed, meaning he can provide balance in the back four alongside Van Dijk.
Having a left-footed defender as part of a defensive pairing is very beneficial, something Liverpool haven’t had the luxury of in recent years.
Bastoni is incredibly comfortable on the ball whilst also being a powerful, tough-tackling defender. There’s an argument to suggest that not only would he be a competent replacement for Konate, he would also be an upgrade.
Tottenham are incredibly busy in the summer transfer window already, but Tuttosport reports that a surprise swap deal could now be on the cards.
It comes as Spurs are looking to rebuild the squad to improve on their recent disappointing campaigns in the Premier League, with an initial focus on the backline.
Despite that, another centre-back could be on the cards in a surprise swap deal.
Gleison Bremer Swap Deal
According to reports from Tuttosport, Tottenham are interested in a move for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as an option to replace Cristian Romero this summer.
It’s claimed that Roberto De Zerbi is keen on the ‘monster’ centre-back, having seen his work during his time at Sassuolo, while the Brazilian is also open to a potential exit from Juventus.
A €58 million (£50 million) release clause exists in the 29-year-old’s deal that the Bianconeri can point to in transfer discussions, but Spurs may have a trick of their own.
The report adds that Tottenham are trying to lower that valuation in transfer discussions by offering Guglielmo Vicario as an option, in what could be a potential swap deal if discussions moved in that direction.
A €20 million (£17.25 million) has been placed on the Italian goalkeeper, and while the interest in Bremer may not necessarily lead to a swap deal, it is suggested as an option for Spurs.
It remains to be seen whether it is possible, but it would be quite a surprise move for the Lilywhites, for several different reasons.
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Bremer Transfer Surprise
While Bremer has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past, a switch to Tottenham this summer would come as something of a surprise.
Even with exits expected for Romero and Radu Dragusin, Spurs are set to have plenty of centre-back options if they can get their current targets through the door.
Senesi and Van Hecke would be competing with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Luka Vuskovic for minutes, while the pairing of Robertson and Davies could also function on the left-side of the central pair.
Throwing Bremer into the mix would only unbalance things even further, not least when Tottenham don’t have the schedule to justify such strength in depth for one specific area.
Spurs are already making waves in the summer transfer window
Adding Vicario in for a potential swap deal may also be a surprise, as Spurs would likely reinvest anything into another goalkeeper to compete with Antonin Kinsky.
The goalkeeper does look set for an exit, however, even despite De Zerbi describing Vicario as a “top player” during his stint at the club so far.
Even if that is the case, he may not end up at Juventus, because recent reports have suggested that their priority will be Aston Villa ace Emiliano Martinez.
It remains to be seen if there is a twist in the tale that will see a swap deal occur, but it would be quite the surprise if so.
