Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
De Zerbi backs Spurs for title after £300m spree
After a massive summer spending spree, Tottenham's boss believes his squad has 'big potential' to challenge for the title.
Tottenham
team
Manager
Roberto De Zerbi
Spending
Over £300m
Recent finishes
17th in last two seasons
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham have 'big potential' to challenge for the title after a huge spending spree, but wants to wait until the transfer window closes for a clearer verdict.
- Spurs set to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Man City.
- De Zerbi says the pitch will speak, not big words.
- He loves pressure and is excited about the squad.
“Big potential. At the end of the transfer market, I will be more accurate in my opinion.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Spurs aim to leap from relegation battlers to title contenders this season.
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