Harry Redknapp thinks Tottenham Hotspur are well placed to break into the Champions League places next season after a hectic summer of spending.
Spurs endured a torrid campaign last time out, only just staying up after a chaotic run-in. Two managerial switches came before things settled down, capping off a grim start to 2026 that saw them go four months without a league win.
Bringing in Roberto De Zerbi proved to be the turning point for the north London club, who had struggled for long stretches of the season. He delivered on his promise to keep them up, and has since been given serious funds to overhaul the squad. Redknapp now fancies the Italian to push the team into the top five following the spending spree.
De Zerbi has moved quickly, adding six new players with a clear focus on Premier League know-how. The spending has hit £237 million in total — the second-highest outlay in the club’s history — and the incoming signings have already got fans buzzing.
Redknapp is among those feeling upbeat, suggesting Spurs could realistically fight for a Champions League spot despite finishing 17th last season. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said Tottenham have made some strong additions and that he wouldn’t be shocked to see them finish in the top five, adding that with the squad and manager they now have, competing for a top-four or top-five finish is well within reach.
He picked out a handful of new arrivals for special mention — Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Fernandes — praising their professionalism, know-how, and how well they suit De Zerbi’s approach. On Robertson, he called him a true professional and exactly the sort of character you want both in the dressing room and on the pitch, someone who’s proven himself at the highest level. He also praised Senesi as a top-class defender after watching him closely over the past couple of seasons at Bournemouth, and pointed to Van Hecke’s arrival from Brighton along with the two new midfielders as further proof that Tottenham mean business in their push for Champions League football.
