Tottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild is moving into a new stage, with the club shifting focus to player exits after wrapping up six new signings.
Having already spent big to bolster Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, the north London club now wants to trim numbers while making sure every sale brings in maximum value.
Technical director Johan Lange is still working on incoming deals, but the priority right now is clearing space and raising funds for any remaining moves before deadline day.
A tougher stance on sales
This window looks different from previous ones — Spurs are holding a hard line on outgoing deals. Rather than caving to cut-price bids late in the window, the club insist any sale has to hit their asking price, even if that means talks drag on. It’s a notable change in approach, signalling a more disciplined mindset around squad and budget management from the current hierarchy.
That policy is already shaping a couple of key situations. Cristian Romero, long linked with a move to Inter Milan, won’t be sold unless a bid comes in above Spurs’ valuation of roughly €60 million. Djed Spence is facing similar treatment — Everton and other Premier League clubs have shown interest, but Tottenham won’t budge unless an offer meets their price.
The club believes this firmer approach protects the value of their assets and gives them more leverage at the negotiating table.
Squad balance and what’s next
Spurs’ heavy spending — headlined by the arrival of Sandro Tonali — underlines their ambitions under De Zerbi, but it’s also left them needing to trim the squad and manage the wage bill before pushing further in the market. A bloated squad risks disrupting team spirit and could tie the club’s hands late in the window.
Getting good money for fringe players would free up both space and budget for further additions. Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig remains on Tottenham’s radar, and there’s also talk of a permanent move for Randal Kolo Muani if circumstances allow. Whether either move materializes may come down to how fast Spurs can get their outgoing business done.
The bigger picture
As De Zerbi continues to mould the squad in his image, Tottenham’s hardball approach to sales sends a clear signal — nobody’s leaving unless the numbers and the football logic both stack up.
It all points to a club trying to pair bold recruitment with sharper business sense, as they push through what could be one of the biggest overhauls in Tottenham’s recent history.
