Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
De Zerbi: Spurs stars can leave if unhappy with spending
Tottenham's £300m splurge sparks warning from boss De Zerbi.
Tottenham
team
Spend
Over £300m this summer
Signings
Savinho, Marmoush, Tonali, Van Hecke, Fernandes
Record
Broken £100m for Tonali
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi told Tottenham players they can leave if unhappy, as the club spends over £300m this summer.
- Savinho deal close at £85m, Marmoush also set to join.
- Richarlison and Sarr may lose regular starting spots.
- De Zerbi cites two 17th-place finishes as reason for spending.
“If one of them doesn’t want to accept the competition inside the pitch, inside the dressi”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Spurs aim to avoid another relegation battle after big investment.
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