Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
Spurs Eye Free Agents to Bolster Striker Depth
After a record £344m spend, Tottenham still lack a natural No. 9, prompting a look at free agents.
Tottenham
team
Spend
£344 million on new recruits
Transfers
54 completed at stadium
Strikers
Only Solanke and Marmoush available
What happened. Tottenham spent £344m in the summer but failed to sign an out-and-out striker, leaving them thin upfront. With Richarlison nearing an exit, they are considering free-agent options.
- Back-to-back 17th-place finishes forced a squad overhaul.
- New signings include Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Savio.
- An injury or suspension could leave Spurs in a predicament.
Spurs may sign a free-agent striker as backup, with the transfer window closed.
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