Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has indicated that the club's transfer business is far from over, despite a significant spending spree that has already seen them break their transfer record twice this window.
Speaking on the club's current transfer status, De Zerbi stated that their summer project is only "60 per cent" complete and hinted at a significant attacking "bomba" signing to come. The club has already invested £237 million on new players, including Sandro Tonali for £100 million, Mateus Fernandes for £85 million, and Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million. Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi were also acquired on free transfers.
De Zerbi, who described himself as a "shark" in the transfer market, emphasized his desire to strengthen the team's attack before the upcoming season. The "bomba" signing is reportedly not related to Manchester City winger Savinho, whom Spurs are also attempting to recruit.
"The transfer market, it's not finished for sure, but we completed 60 per cent of our project in the transfer market," De Zerbi said. "Now we have another bomba."
He expressed hope that further deals would be completed soon but acknowledged the ongoing nature of negotiations. De Zerbi also discussed his approach to transfers, preferring a singular focus rather than multiple contingency plans, stating, "I normally don't love working with plan A, plan B, plan C. It's plan A, then stop."
The manager also addressed the potential departures of several players, including Djed Spence, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario, and Lucas Bergvall. De Zerbi confirmed that players like Romero and Vicario had discussed their intentions with him earlier in the season, and he had offered to help facilitate their departures if they assisted the team in avoiding relegation. He noted Romero's strong commitment despite speculation.
Regarding Spence and Bergvall, De Zerbi reiterated his preference for players who are fully committed to staying. "I would like you to stay, not I want you to stay. I would like you stay if you want to stay. If you don't want to stay, if you want to leave, you have to leave," he explained. He clarified that decisions on transfer fees and negotiations are handled by chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange, while his role remains focused on coaching.
De Zerbi stressed that any player who remains with the club must adhere to his rules and decisions on the pitch.
Tottenham's substantial spending comes after consecutive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League.