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Tottenham Target Triple Forward Reinforcement
Tottenham Hotspur is working to add up to three new forwards before the transfer deadline. The club's target configuration includes Savinho from Manchester City, Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, and an orthodox centre-forward to complete manager Roberto De Zerbi's attacking unit.
Wide Targets and Contingency Pathways
Savinho is prepared to complete a transfer to Tottenham. The transaction remains paused while Manchester City identifies a replacement following the recent exits of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.
A formal approach for Gakpo depends on outbound activity at Liverpool, who are pursuing Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain. If Liverpool do not execute those incoming deals, Tottenham has identified Pedro Neto of Chelsea as an alternate wide option.
Central Axis and Tactical Requirements
Tottenham's tactical blueprint requires a dedicated number nine capable of high-volume finishing and frontline link-up play. While Gakpo provides emergency coverage centrally, De Zerbi views him primarily as a wide asset. Omar Marmoush of Manchester City is shortlisted for the central role, though any deal similarly requires City to secure a positional replacement first.
Summer Expenditure and Roster Adjustments
Completing these three operations would bring Tottenham's summer additions to nine first-team players. Outlay currently exceeds £200m across six confirmed arrivals:
- Midfield: Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) and Matheus Fernandes (West Ham) for a combined £185m.
- Defence: Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) for £52m to replace Cristian Romero; Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers.
- Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka on a free transfer.
